| Course Description |
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| Course Name |
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Entomology |
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| Course Code |
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BBP209 |
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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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3 |
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| Name of Lecturer(s) |
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Prof.Dr. SERDAR SATAR
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| Learning Outcomes of the Course |
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Gets information about general distinct charterers of Insecta and its relatives
Gets information about insect anatomy and physiology
Gets information about insect reproduction systems and sensory organs
Gets information about factors which effect population develomnt
Gets information about insect control methods
Gets information about insects orders and their specifications
Gets information about order specification which is diffrent from relative orders to separeta from each other
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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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Entomology which is one of the branches of Zoology is teaches to give an information about Anatomy, Physiology, Ecology, reproduction and development system and insect control methods are purpose of this lecture |
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| Course Contents |
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insects are one of the importan reason of loseses in agriculture production, |
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| Language of Instruction |
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Turkish |
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| Work Place |
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The classroom of Horticulture Department and Plant Protection Department |
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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 the classes of Arthropoda and separation of this classes, Introduction to Hexapoda and its importance in agriculture |
Reading the related lecture notes and books |
Visual presentation with powerpoint presentations |
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2 |
Insects body wall and its structure |
Reading the related lecture notes and books |
Visual presentation with powerpoint presentations |
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3 |
Insect head and its parts |
Reading the related lecture notes and books |
Visual presentation with powerpoint presentations |
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4 |
Thorax, abdomen and its appendages |
Reading the related lecture notes and books |
Visual presentation with powerpoint presentations |
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5 |
Muscle, digestion and excretory systems of insect |
Reading the related lecture notes and books |
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6 |
Insect circulation, respiration and reproduction stytems |
Reading the related lecture notes and books |
Visual presentation with powerpoint presentations |
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7 |
Nervous systems and sense organs |
Reading the related lecture notes and books |
Visual presentation with powerpoint presentations |
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8 |
Insect development (egg-larval-pupae) and types |
Reading the related lecture notes and books |
Visual presentation with powerpoint presentations |
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9 |
quiz exam |
Reading the related lecture notes and books |
written exam |
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10 |
Insect developmet (egg-larval-pupal) and types |
Reading the related lecture notes and books |
Visual presentation with powerpoint presentations |
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11 |
Insect ecology |
Reading the related lecture notes and books |
Visual presentation with powerpoint presentations |
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12 |
Cultural and Physical control methods of insect pet populations (Basic concepts) |
Reading the related lecture notes and books |
Visual presentation with powerpoint presentations |
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13 |
Chemical and biological control of insect population (Basic concepts), preparing homework and its discussion |
Reading the related lecture notes and books and preparing homework |
Visual presentation with powerpoint presentations |
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14 |
The concept of integrated pest management and preparing homework and its discussion |
Reading the related lecture notes and books and preparing homework |
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15 |
Classification of insect orders and its specifications and presentation of homework |
Reading the related lecture notes and books and presenting powepoint presentation |
Visual presentation with powerpoint presentations |
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16/17 |
Final exam |
Preparing final exam by reading lecture notes, books, presentations |
written exam |
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Required Course Resources |
| Resource Type | Resource Name |
| Recommended Course Material(s) |
 The text book of Kansu (2005)’ which is about Entomologyb and powwer point presentation which is supported with pictures and figures
Kansu, İ. A., 2005. Entomology, 425p.
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| Required Course Material(s) |
Gillott C., 2005. Entomology. Third edition Springer, 830s.
Pedigo, L. P., Rice R.E., 2006. Entomology and pest management. Fifth Edition. Pearson, Prentice Hall, 749s.
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| Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes |
| # | Key Learning Outcome | Contribution* |
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1 |
To have sufficient theoretical knowledge in basic engineering and agricultural engineering |
5 |
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2 |
To have sufficient theoretical knowledge in basic horticulture and also fruit, vegetable, vitis and ornamental growing and breeding subjects
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2 |
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3 |
To have technical kknowledge in subjects related to horticulture |
0 |
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4 |
Finding the source of environmental, biological, technical and economical problems in horticulture those reduce yield and quality and developing solutions based on researches |
3 |
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5 |
To define, entitle and grow fruit, vegetable, vineyard and ornamentals |
3 |
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6 |
Breeding in Horticulture, developing new cultivars and producing propagation materials of new developed varieties |
0 |
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7 |
Using and applying biotechnology in horticulture |
0 |
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8 |
Applying methods for preserving genetic resources and environment for sustainable usage in horticulture |
5 |
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9 |
Irrigation, fertilization, defining pests and diseases, considering and assaying changes after post-harvest storage in horticulture |
3 |
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10 |
Obatining data in horticulture, researching, considering, recording, consulting and expert ability, project writing and applying |
2 |
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11 |
Recognizing different roles those enchance the individual skills and undertaking role as a member of the work team and having skills in terms of team work under different conditions |
2 |
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12 |
Accessing to the relevant information for the purpose, analytical thinking and planning, questioning, having an exploratory and creative vision and using the obtained knowledge for the benefit of society |
3 |
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13 |
Transfering knowledge to filed working people with different levels, concacting, data presenting. Moreover updating theirselves in terms of science, culture, art and social areas regarding their individual interest and skills. |
0 |
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14 |
Establishing-managing orchards, greenhouses and vineyards |
4 |
| * Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum). |
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