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| Course Description |
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| Course Name |
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Pesticides: Mode of Action |
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| Course Code |
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BY-749 |
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| Course Type |
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Optional |
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| Level of Course |
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Second Cycle |
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| Year of Study |
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1 |
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| Course Semester |
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Fall (16 Weeks) |
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| ECTS |
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6 |
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| Name of Lecturer(s) |
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Prof.Dr. ELİF ORUÇ
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| Learning Outcomes of the Course |
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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.
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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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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
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| Course Contents |
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-the mode of uptake, transport and toxic action of selected pesticides within organisms.
-To review the main classes of pesticide compounds and formulations |
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| Language of Instruction |
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Turkish |
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| Work Place |
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class |
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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 |
Pesticides: Definition and terminology |
Literature review |
Lecture, discussion |
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2 |
Kimyasal yapıları |
Literature review |
Lecture, discussion |
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3 |
Absorption and distribution of pesticides |
Literature review |
Lecture, discussion |
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4 |
Elimination of pesticides |
Literature review |
Lecture, discussion |
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5 |
Conjugation reactions of pesticides |
Literature review |
Lecture, discussion |
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6 |
Photosynthesis inhibitors |
Literature review |
Lecture, discussion |
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7 |
Pesticides that disturb energy production |
Literature review |
Lecture, discussion |
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8 |
exam |
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9 |
Enzyme inhibitors |
Literature review |
Lecture, discussion |
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10 |
Disturbance of the chemical signal system |
Literature review |
Lecture, discussion |
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11 |
Pesticides that act as signal molecules |
Literature review |
Lecture, discussion |
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12 |
Free radical generators |
Literature review |
Lecture, discussion |
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13 |
Pesticides interfering with cell division |
Literature review |
Lecture, discussion |
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14 |
Degradation of pesticides |
Literature review |
Lecture, discussion |
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15 |
Resistance to pesticides |
Literature review |
Lecture, discussion |
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16/17 |
Final exam |
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Required Course Resources |
| Resource Type | Resource Name |
| Recommended Course Material(s) |
 Stenersen J. (2004) Chemical Pesticides:Mode of Action, CRC press, New York
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| Required Course Material(s) | |
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Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria |
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Semester/Year Assessments |
Number |
Contribution Percentage |
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Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) |
1 |
50 |
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Homeworks/Projects/Others |
2 |
50 |
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Total |
100 |
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Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success |
40 |
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Final Assessments
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100 |
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Rate of Final Assessments to Success
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60 |
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Total |
100 |
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| Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes |
| # | Key Learning Outcome | Contribution* |
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1 |
Has the advanced hypothetical and applied knowledges in biology field |
5 |
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2 |
Based on the bachelor´s level of qualification, develops and deepens the knowledge as a specialist in the biology |
5 |
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3 |
Uses the theoretical and practical knowledge he expertises in biology |
5 |
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4 |
Integrates and interprets the knowledge from different disciplines by his expertise in biology and generates new information. |
5 |
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5 |
Solves the problems of biology by using research methods.
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5 |
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6 |
Carries out an independent study requires expertise on biology |
5 |
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7 |
Develops and produces new strategic approaches and solves the unexpected problems in biology area by taking responsibilty |
5 |
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8 |
Assesses the knowledge he expertises through critical approach and makes leadership solving problems related to biological environments. |
5 |
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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 |
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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 |
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11 |
Uses information and communication technologies as required in the biology field |
3 |
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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 |
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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 |
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14 |
Uses the knowledge, problem solving, and / or practical skills obtained in the Biology Field in interdisciplinary studies. |
4 |
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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). |
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| Student Workload - ECTS |
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Total Workload (Hour) |
| Course Related Works |
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Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) |
14 |
3 |
42 |
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Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) |
14 |
6 |
84 |
| Assesment Related Works |
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Homeworks, Projects, Others |
2 |
10 |
20 |
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Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) |
1 |
2 |
2 |
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Final Exam |
1 |
2 |
2 |
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Total Workload: | 150 |
| Total Workload / 25 (h): | 6 |
| ECTS Credit: | 6 |
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