| Course Description |
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| Course Name |
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Entomology |
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| Course Code |
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TBP211 |
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| Course Type |
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Compulsory |
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| Level of Course |
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First Cycle |
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| Year of Study |
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2 |
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| Course Semester |
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Fall (16 Weeks) |
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| ECTS |
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4 |
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| Name of Lecturer(s) |
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Prof.Dr. KAMİL KARUT
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| Learning Outcomes of the Course |
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1. Knows insect characters that separate them from different arthropod classes
2. Knows insect morphology and anatomy
3. Knows insect physiology
4. Knows insect reproduction and development
5. Knows insect sensual organs
6. Knows insect ecology
7. Knows principals of pests managements
8. Knows general characters of some important insect orders
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| Mode of Delivery |
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Face-to-Face |
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| Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites |
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None |
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| Recommended Optional Programme Components |
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None |
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| Aim(s) of Course |
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Teaching morphology, anatomy, physiology, ecology, reproduction and development of insect. Also giving information on principals of pest management programs |
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| Course Contents |
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This course gives information on systematic of insect and different characters from other relatives. Also teaches morphology, anatomy, reproduction and development of insect. Management of insects and identification of important insect orders are other subjects of this course |
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| Language of Instruction |
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Turkish |
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| Work Place |
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Classroom |
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Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities |
| Week | Subject | Student's Preliminary Work | Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
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1 |
General characteristics of class of Arthropoda and classification. General introduction to Hexapoda and economic importance in agriculture |
General Entomology Kansu İ. A. 2005 |
Visual presantation |
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2 |
Integument |
General Entomology Kansu İ. A. 2005 |
Visual presantation |
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3 |
Head and appendages |
General Entomology Kansu İ. A. 2005 |
Visual presantation |
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4 |
Thorax, Abdomen and appendages |
General Entomology Kansu İ. A. 2005 |
Visual presantation |
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5 |
Muscle, Digestion and malpigi systems |
General Entomology Kansu İ. A. 2005 |
Visual presantation |
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6 |
Circulation, respiratory and reproduction systems |
General Entomology Kansu İ. A. 2005 |
Visual presantation |
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7 |
Nervous system and sensual organs |
General Entomology Kansu İ. A. 2005 |
Visual presantation |
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8 |
Reproduction types of insects |
General Entomology Kansu İ. A. 2005 |
Visual presantation |
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9 |
Midterm Exam |
Preparation for the Midterm |
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10 |
development in insects |
General Entomology Kansu İ. A. 2005 |
Visual presantation |
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11 |
Insect ecology |
General Entomology Kansu İ. A. 2005 |
Visual presantation |
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12 |
Cultural and physical control of insect |
General Entomology Kansu İ. A. 2005 |
Visual presantation |
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13 |
Biological and chemical control of insects (general introduction) |
General Entomology Kansu İ. A. 2005 |
Visual presantation |
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14 |
Integrated pest manegement (IPM) |
General Entomology Kansu İ. A. 2005 |
Visual presantation |
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15 |
Classification of insect orders and general characters |
General Entomology Kansu İ. A. 2005 |
Visual presantation |
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16/17 |
Final |
Preparation for the Final Exam |
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| Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes |
| # | Key Learning Outcome | Contribution* |
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1 |
Has knowledge about agricultural engineering as well as agronomy and breeding of field crops. |
0 |
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2 |
Determines and solves the problems related to agricultural engineering as well as agronomy and breeding of field crops. |
4 |
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3 |
Graduates gain abilty to synthetize the basic concepts related to the field crops.
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0 |
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4 |
Rrecognises problems related to agricultural engineering,makes decisions and takes initiative to solve the problems. |
2 |
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5 |
Gains knowledge about sustainable agriculture, protection of environment and natural sources, biodiversity and conservation of genetic sources. |
2 |
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6 |
Gains ability to optimize the plant production by sustainable use of natural resources. |
0 |
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7 |
Learns basic principles of breeding and biotechnology of field crops. |
0 |
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8 |
Chooses and uses modern technical equipments for the agricultural engineering applications as well as for the applications in the agronomy and breeding of field crops. |
0 |
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9 |
Gains ability to establish suitable research experiments for the purpose and the ability to interpret its results by scientific methods. |
0 |
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10 |
Works both individually and in a team. |
0 |
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11 |
Internalizes the necessity of lifelong learning. |
1 |
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12 |
Has an effective and healthy communication in his fıeld and use communication technologies. |
2 |
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13 |
Improve themselves consistently by determining educational requirements in scientific, cultural and social areas depending on their abilities,besides their career development |
0 |
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14 |
Shows respect to job ethic. |
1 |
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15 |
Becomes competent in the legislation and management systems related to agricultural engineering. |
3 |
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16 |
Becomes proficient in doing, applying, managing and monitoring plans and projects about agricultural engineering |
1 |
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17 |
Evaluates the learned knowledge by analytical and critical approach. |
0 |
| * Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum). |
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