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Course Description Course Name : Plant Protection Course Code : ZTP207 Course Type : Compulsory Level of Course : First Cycle Year of Study : 2 Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks) ECTS : 4 Name of Lecturer(s) : Prof.Dr. NÜKET ÖNELGE Prof.Dr. EKREM ATAKAN Learning Outcomes of the Course : Students learn general information about morphology, metamorphosis, growth and developments of insects This course introduces the symptoms and signs of plant disease,pathogen biology,disease cycles and epidemiology, Students know natural enemies of the pest insects Students know management tactics of the pest insects Learns disease management, and scientific, economic and social significance of major plant diseases. Learns disease management and scientific, economic and social significance of major plant diseases. Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : Introduction of disease-causing factors in plants. Learning about the protection and control methods of plant diseases. Students learn mean of pest insects, identifications of them from other organism. In this course, knowledge about the economically important order and family of arthropods and their control tactics are also being thought. Course Contents : This course introduce the symptoms and signs, pathogen biology, disease cycle, epidemiology, disease management, and scientific, economic and social significance of major plant diseases. Students will learn insects classification and differences with close groups, morphology of insects,agricultural control and management of insects. 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 Introduction and history of phytopathology Reference books, Power point presentations,textbooks Power point presentation 2 The concept and the development of the plant disease Abiotic factors of plant disease Reference books, Power point presentations,textbooks Power point presentation 3 Parasitic Disease cycle and its periods Reference books, Power point presentations,textbooks Power point presentation 4 Viroid and virus diseases.Protection and control of plant viral disease Reference books, Power point presentations,textbooks Power point presentation 5 Plant bacterial diseases..Protection and control of plant bacterial disease Reference books, Power point presentations,textbooks Power point presentation 6 Plant fungal diseases.Protection and control of plant fungal disease. Reference books, Power point presentations,textbooks Power point presentation 7 Parasitic plants Reference books, Power point presentations,textbooks Power point presentation 8 Exam of phytopathology section 9 What is the plant protection, course contents, means of pest, history and importance of pest management, pest organisms Reference books, Power point presentations,textbooks Power point presentation 10 Reproduction, development and growth of insects, insect metamorphosis, larva and pupae types of insects Reference books, Power point presentations,textbooks Power point presentation 11 Important orders of insecta and economically important insect and acari species in agriculture Reference books, Power point presentations,textbooks Power point presentation 12 Acari, nematods, snails and other pest organism Reference books, Power point presentations,textbooks Power point presentation 13 Control methods of pests including quarantine, cultural, physical and biotechnical Reference books, Power point presentations,textbooks Power point presentation 14 Chemical control of pests Reference books, Power point presentations,textbooks Power point presentation 15 Biological control and integrated pest management Exam of Entomology section Reference books, Power point presentations,textbooks 16/17 Final exam   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  1. Çınar, A., Uygun, N. 1989. Bitki Koruma. Çukurova Üniversitesi, Ziraat Fakültesi Ders Kitabı, S. 285. 2. Entomoloji 2. İ. A. Kansu, (2005): Genel Entomoloji. Ankara Ünv. Ziraat Fakültesi Basımevi, Ankara 3. Agrios, G. N. Fourth Edition , 1997. Plant pathology p.635. Required Course Material(s)   Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 2 60     Homeworks/Projects/Others 8 40 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 information on alternative production systems 2 2 Has information on basic characteristics (anatomic, morphologic,physiological and biological) of farm animals, has information on planning animal housing for environmental aspects and animal species, about forage production and storage for environmental conditions and different species, making plans about animal breeding. 1 3 Has genetic and statistical information which can be the basis of animal improvement .Has adequate knowledge of industrial animal farming. 1 4 Uses IT to get new information in animal production 3 5 Transfers knowledge to people who work in the field at various levels, has communication skills,has the self -confidence in providing information and following technical developments. 3 6 Finds the reasons of the technical and economical problems that can adversely affect the quality and capacity levels desired in Animal Science and develops solutions. 2 7 To get technical knowledge in his/her field 2 8 -Trains qualified zootechnicians to fulfill the needs of Turkey 3 9 Obtains information in the field of Animal Science, researches, evaluates, records,consults,plans projects and applies. 3 10 Knows the techniques in Animal Breeding and applies. Has information about small cattle raising and poultry farming and nutrition and applies.Transfers genetic and statistical information that can be the basis of animal breeding to animal production. 1 * 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 2 28     Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 2 28 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 8 3 24     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 2 2 4     Final Exam 2 2 4 Total Workload: 88 Total Workload / 25 (h): 3.52 ECTS Credit: 4