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Course Description Course Name : Phytopathology Course Code : TBP214 Course Type : Compulsory Level of Course : First Cycle Year of Study : 2 Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks) ECTS : 4 Name of Lecturer(s) : Prof.Dr. NÜKET ÖNELGE Learning Outcomes of the Course : The concept and development of disease in plants Abiotic factors that affect plants The agents causing disease on plants Protection and control of plant disease 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 Course Contents : This course introduces the symptoms and signs, pathogen biology, disease cycle, epidemiology, disease management, and scientific, economic and social significance of major plant diseases 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 Reference books, Power point presentations,textbooks Power point presentation 3 Abiotic factors of plant disease Reference books, Power point presentations,textbooks Power point presentation 4 Viroid and virus diseases Reference books, Power point presentations,textbooks Power point presentation 5 Plant bacterial diseases Reference books, Power point presentations,textbooks Power point presentation 6 Plant fungal diseases Reference books, Power point presentations,textbooks Power point presentation 7 Mid term exam 8 Plant fungal diseases Reference books, Power point presentations,textbooks Power point presentation 9 Parasitic plants Reference books, Power point presentations,textbooks Power Point presentation 10 Changes in plant physiology of infected plant Reference books, Power point presentations,textbooks Power Point presentation 11 Development of defense mechanisms in plants Reference books, Power point presentations,textbooks Power point presentation 12 The disease epidemiology Reference books, Power point presentations,textbooks Power point presentation 13 Protection and control of plant disease-1 Reference books, Power point presentations,textbooks Power point presentation 14 Protection and control of plant disease-2 Reference books, Power point presentations,textbooks Power point presentation 15 Midterm exam and evaluation of the homework 16/17 Exam   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  AGRIOS N.G.1997.Plant Pathology. Academic Press.San Diago.  Power point presentation Required Course Material(s)   Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 2 80     Homeworks/Projects/Others 2 20 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 knowledge about agricultural engineering as well as agronomy and breeding of field crops. 2 2 Determines and solves the problems related to agricultural engineering as well as agronomy and breeding of field crops. 4 3 Graduates gain abilty to synthetize the basic concepts related to the field crops. 4 4 Rrecognises problems related to agricultural engineering,makes decisions and takes initiative to solve the problems. 4 5 Gains knowledge about sustainable agriculture, protection of environment and natural sources, biodiversity and conservation of genetic sources. 3 6 Gains ability to optimize the plant production by sustainable use of natural resources. 2 7 Learns basic principles of breeding and biotechnology of field crops. 2 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. 2 9 Gains ability to establish suitable research experiments for the purpose and the ability to interpret its results by scientific methods. 3 10 Works both individually and in a team. 3 11 Internalizes the necessity of lifelong learning. 2 12 Has an effective and healthy communication in his fıeld and use communication technologies. 4 13 Improve themselves consistently by determining educational requirements in scientific, cultural and social areas depending on their abilities,besides their career development 2 14 Shows respect to job ethic. 4 15 Becomes competent in the legislation and management systems related to agricultural engineering. 3 16 Becomes proficient in doing, applying, managing and monitoring plans and projects about agricultural engineering 2 * 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 3 42 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 2 4 8     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 2 3 6     Final Exam 1 3 3 Total Workload: 101 Total Workload / 25 (h): 4.04 ECTS Credit: 4