To be able to convey techniques and technologies related to plant nutrition, protection and biological control.
Plant nutrition, plant growth and development, plant morphology, chemical composition of the plant, deficiency and toxicity symptoms, complex effects on plant production, quantity and quality, fertilizers and fertilizer types, factors affecting fertilizer use efficiency.
Vertical Tabs
Course Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes |
Program Learning Outcomes |
Teaching Methods |
Assessment Methods |
Can explain the factors on yield and quality in crop production. |
4 |
1,2,3 |
A,B,C |
Can explain the advantages and disadvantages of biological control. |
4 |
1,2,3 |
A,B,C |
To learn the function of nutrients in plants and to put the relationship between plant nutrients and plant diseases. |
4 |
1,2,3 |
A,B,C |
Can interpret plant diseases and necessary intervention methods using observational and analytical techniques. |
4 |
1,2,3 |
A,B,C |
Can determine the most suitable fertilizer application method by determining the advantages and disadvantages of chemical and biological protection methods. |
4, 10 |
1,2,3 |
A,B,C |
Can produce solutions against the elimination of diseases in plant production. |
4, 10 |
1,2,3 |
A,B,C |
Course Flow
COURSE CONTENT |
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Week |
Topics |
Study Materials |
1 |
Definition, functions and classification of control methods in plant nutrition |
Lecture notes |
2 |
Definition of plant diseases, cause-effect relationships, concepts and biological control mechanisms of plant diseases |
Lecture notes |
3 |
Obtaining Process of Biological Warfare Elements |
Lecture notes |
4 |
Stress conditions and management caused by ecological conditions in plant protection |
Lecture notes |
5 |
Symptoms related to diseases in plants and management of these diseases |
Lecture notes |
6 |
Midterm |
Lecture notes |
7 |
Desired characteristics of natural enemies and factors affecting their activities |
Lecture notes |
8 |
Biological control agents (Predators, Entomopathogens, Parasitoids) |
Lecture notes |
9 |
Application techniques of biological control agents in open fields and greenhouses |
Lecture notes |
10 |
Residues and evaluations related to chemical control |
Lecture notes |
11 |
Warehouse Enclosure |
Lecture notes |
12 |
Integrated biological control methods |
Lecture notes |
13 |
Fighting management in agricultural holdings |
Lecture notes |
14 |
Methods in agricultural holdings |
Lecture notes |
Recommended Sources
RECOMMENDED SOURCES |
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Lecture Notes |
Agrios, G. 2005. Plant Pathology, 5. Edition Elsevier Academic Press |
Additional Resources |
Debach, P., David R.,1991. Biological control by natural enemies.Cambridge University Press,Cambridge,New York,439 pp Bora, T., Özaktan, H., 1998. Bitki Hastalıklarıyla Biyolojik Savaş, Prizma Matbaası, İzmir. |
Material Sharing
MATERIAL SHARING |
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Documents |
Lecture Notes |
Assignments |
Homework, Presentation |
Exams |
Midterm, Final exam |
Assessment
ASSESSMENT |
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IN-TERM STUDIES |
NUMBER |
PERCENTAGE |
Midterm |
60 |
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Homework & case studies |
20 |
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Presentation |
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20 |
Total |
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100 |
Final to Success |
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40 |
Semester to Success |
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60 |
Total |
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100 |
Course’s Contribution to Program
COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM |
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No |
Program Learning Outcomes |
Contribution |
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2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
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To be able to comprehend the economic problems of agriculture; collecting, analyzing and interpreting data at micro and macro levels for economic applications; analyzing the ways of increasing production by applying the basic principles of economy in agriculture; to make the right decision for the future; to produce project based solutions; ability to apply with contemporary techniques. |
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2 |
To be able to monitor national and international agricultural markets, to understand the behavior of market actors; ability to predict the effects of economic and political developments on the Turkish agricultural sector, and interpret and make decisions. |
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3 |
Marketing of agricultural products by using marketing principles and methods; have the basic knowledge about market research and ability to interpret. |
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4 |
Agricultural production tools, equipment, methods and equipment to recognize; application of plant and animal production techniques and models; Ability to use the theoretical and practical knowledge related to plant breeding, plant breeding, seed production, genetics, physiology, ecology, biotechnology, plant gene resources, organic agriculture and meadow-pasture management in the field of field crops. |
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X
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5 |
To develop and deepen their knowledge in the field of information systems at the level of expertise; interpreting and integrating the information acquired in information systems with the information coming from related disciplines; ability to develop new approaches to complex problems in applications in information systems. |
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6 |
To be able to master scientific resources and jurisprudence in the field of law; to be able to make comparative law analysis in national and international field; to ensure that the knowledge acquired in the field of law is transferred to the social and economic field; to have the ability of interdisciplinary analysis. |
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7 |
Ability to set goals and objectives for the organization / institution; information on project management, risk management and change management; awareness about entrepreneurship and innovation; awareness of occupational health and safety issues; information on sustainable development. |
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8 |
Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written English; the ability to write and understand effective reports, to make effective presentations, to give and receive clear and understandable instructions. |
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9 |
Ability to work effectively in disciplinary and multidisciplinary teams; self-study skills. |
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10 |
To act in accordance with ethical principles, professional and ethical responsibility awareness; the ability to inform the society on issues related to biodiversity, natural resources, air, water, soil pollution, recycling, environmental sensitivity, environmental protection. |
X |
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11 |
Awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning; the ability to access information, follow developments in science and technology, and constantly renew oneself. |
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ECTS
ECTS ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD BY THE COURSE DESCRIPTION |
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Activities |
Quantity |
Duration (Hour) |
Total Work Load (Hour) |
Course hours (Including exams week: 15xtotal lecture hour) |
14 |
3 |
42 |
Study hours out of class (Pre-study, practice) |
14 |
2 |
28 |
Homework |
2 |
10 |
20 |
Presentation/Preparation of seminar |
2 |
12 |
24 |
Preparation for Midterm |
1 |
5 |
5 |
Midterm |
1 |
1 |
1 |
Final exam preparation |
1 |
8 |
8 |
Final |
1 |
2 |
2 |
Total Work Load |
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130 |
Total Work Load / 25 (h) |
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5,2 |
ECTS Credit of the Course |
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5 |