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  Course Description
Course Name : Pesticides: Mode of Action

Course Code : BY-749

Course Type : Optional

Level of Course : Second Cycle

Year of Study : 1

Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 6

Name of Lecturer(s) : Prof.Dr. ELİF ORUÇ

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Has information about the uptake, metabolism and mode of action of pesticides in target and non-target organisms and describes the pesticide compounds and formulations transport and toxic action of selected pesticides within organisms.

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : To describe the uptake, metabolism and mode of action of pesticides in target and non-target organisms; the mode of uptake, transport and toxic action of selected pesticides in living organisms

Course Contents : -the mode of uptake, transport and toxic action of selected pesticides within organisms. -To review the main classes of pesticide compounds and formulations

Language of Instruction : Turkish

Work Place : class


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Pesticides: Definition and terminology Literature review Lecture, discussion
2 Kimyasal yapıları Literature review Lecture, discussion
3 Absorption and distribution of pesticides Literature review Lecture, discussion
4 Elimination of pesticides Literature review Lecture, discussion
5 Conjugation reactions of pesticides Literature review Lecture, discussion
6 Photosynthesis inhibitors Literature review Lecture, discussion
7 Pesticides that disturb energy production Literature review Lecture, discussion
8 exam
9 Enzyme inhibitors Literature review Lecture, discussion
10 Disturbance of the chemical signal system Literature review Lecture, discussion
11 Pesticides that act as signal molecules Literature review Lecture, discussion
12 Free radical generators Literature review Lecture, discussion
13 Pesticides interfering with cell division Literature review Lecture, discussion
14 Degradation of pesticides Literature review Lecture, discussion
15 Resistance to pesticides Literature review Lecture, discussion
16/17 Final exam


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  Stenersen J. (2004) Chemical Pesticides:Mode of Action, CRC press, New York
Required Course Material(s)


  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 50
    Homeworks/Projects/Others 2 50
Total 100
Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success 40
 
Final Assessments 100
Rate of Final Assessments to Success 60
Total 100

  Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes
# Key Learning Outcome Contribution*
1 Has the advanced hypothetical and applied knowledges in biology field 5
2 Based on the bachelor´s level of qualification, develops and deepens the knowledge as a specialist in the biology 5
3 Uses the theoretical and practical knowledge he expertises in biology 5
4 Integrates and interprets the knowledge from different disciplines by his expertise in biology and generates new information. 5
5 Solves the problems of biology by using research methods. 5
6 Carries out an independent study requires expertise on biology 5
7 Develops and produces new strategic approaches and solves the unexpected problems in biology area by taking responsibilty 5
8 Assesses the knowledge he expertises through critical approach and makes leadership solving problems related to biological environments. 5
9 Systematically transfers the current developments in the field of biology and his/her studies to the person in biology field or other related fields by supporting qualitative and quantitative data 5
10 Uses at least one foreign language to keep up to date with the field to take part in scientific and social interaction groups to share information at international levels 3
11 Uses information and communication technologies as required in the biology field 3
12 In biology, uses statistical software programme to carry out scientific research and also uses information and communication technology in proficiency level of knowledge and skills to critically evaluate 3
13 Develops the strategy, policy and implementation plans in the issues related to the field of biology and treats the results obtained within standart of quality 3
14 Uses the knowledge, problem solving, and / or practical skills obtained in the Biology Field in interdisciplinary studies. 4
15 Oversees social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in order to collect, implement, interpret data in the Biology area 5
* Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum).

  Student Workload - ECTS
Works Number Time (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
    Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 3 42
    Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 6 84
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 2 10 20
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 2 2
    Final Exam 1 2 2
Total Workload: 150
Total Workload / 25 (h): 6
ECTS Credit: 6