Ordu University Lifelong Learning Programme

Description of Individual Course Units

Course Unit Code	Course Unit Title	Type of Course Unit	Year of Study	Semester	Number of ECTS Credits
BK617	ALTERNATIVE WEED CONTROL METHODS AND BIOLOGICAL CONTROL APPLICATIONS	Compulsory	1	2	6

Level of Course Unit

Second Cycle

Objectives of the Course

to give information about alternative weed control methods against chemical control. to give the students basic information about advantage of biological control of weeds.

Name of Lecturer(s)

Learning Outcomes

1	Knows the differences between the methods used to control of weeds.
2	Knows how to use alternative weed control methods against chemical methods.

Mode of Delivery

Formal Education

Prerequisites and co-requisities

None

Recommended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Alternative control methods of weeds are investigated and applicability Cultural, mechanical, physical and biological methods for weed control Weeds biological challenge decision parameters, applicability and there is still this course applied strategies.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Theoretical	Practice	Laboratory
1	Introduction (The importance of weeds, caused by yield losses)
2	An overview of weeds challenge
3	The advantages and disadvantages of chemical control
4	Alternative strategies for control
5	Cultural methods: Crop rotation, mix sowing,cover crops and the importance of the control against weed
6	Cultural methods: Tillage and the importance of the control against weed
7	Cultural methods: Irrigation-fertilization and the importance of the control against weed
8	Midterm Exam
9	Cultural methods. Other practices and the importance of the control against weed.
10	Physical control
11	Mechanical control
12	Biological control
13	The combination of control methods
14	Alternative control methods in crops
15	Minimum herbicide doses
16	Final Exam

Recommended or Required Reading

Rao, V.S., 2000. Principles of Weed Science. Science Publishers, Inc. United States of America. 555 p. Harley, K.L.S., Forno I.W.,1992. Biological Control of Weeds: a handbook for practitioners and students. Inkata Press. Stonehouse, B., 1981. Biological Husbandry, A scientific approach to organic farming. Billing and Sons Limited and Kemp Hall Bindery. 352 p. Labrada, R., Caseley J.C. Parker C., 1994. Weed management for developing countries. FAO Plant Production and Protection Paper, 384 p.

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Assessment Methods and Criteria

Term (or Year) Learning Activities	Quantity	Weight
SUM		0
End Of Term (or Year) Learning Activities	Quantity	Weight
SUM		0
Yarıyıl (Yıl) İçi Etkinlikleri		40
Yarıyıl (Yıl) Sonu Etkinlikleri		60
SUM		100

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Activities	Number	Time (hours)	Total Work Load (hours)
Midterm Examination	1	2	2
Final Examination	1	2	2
Attending Lectures	14	4	56
Self Study	10	8	80
Individual Study for Homework Problems	10	6	60
Individual Study for Mid term Examination	4	5	20
Individual Study for Final Examination	4	5	20
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)			240

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

	PO 1	PO 2	PO 3	PO 4	PO 5	PO 6	PO 7	PO 8	PO 9
LO1	2	3	3	4	3	2		3	2
LO2	3	3	3	4	3	2		3	3

* Contribution Level : 1 Very low 2 Low 3 Medium 4 High 5 Very High