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
BK622	COLLECTING, PRESERVING, TECHNIQUES OF PLANT PARASITIC AND PREDATORY MITES	Compulsory	1	2	6

Level of Course Unit

Second Cycle

Objectives of the Course

The aim of the course is • To teach laboratory methods for work with plant parasitic and predatory mites

Name of Lecturer(s)

Yrd. Doç. Dr. Rana AKYAZI

Learning Outcomes

1	Effectively be able to define basic concepts related to plant protection and gained occupational and ethical responsibility
2	Effectively be able to access theoretical information relevant to Plant Protection and perform oral and written presentations using the information technologies
3	Effectively be able to collect data necessary for solving problem related to pest, pathogens and weeds and decide and apply appropriate management of strategies
4	Effectively be able to comprehend local, national and international significance of own occupation and develop attitude.
5	Receive responsibilities as an individula and a team member in the occupational subjects

Mode of Delivery

Formal Education

Prerequisites and co-requisities

None

Recommended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

• Collecting of plant parasitic and predatory mites • Preserving of plant parasitic and predatory mites • Mounting of plant parasitic and predatory mites

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Theoretical	Practice	Laboratory
1	Definition of plant parasitic mites
2	Definition of predatory mites
3	Sampling techniques of plant parasitic and predatory mites
4	Collecting techniques of plant parasitic and predatory mites
5	Collecting techniques of plant parasitic and predatory mites
6	Preserving techniques of plant parasitic and predatory mites
7	Preparation of preserving medias plant parasitic and predatory mites
8	Midterm Exam
9	Mounting medias of plant parasitic and predatory mites
10	Preparation of mounting medias for plant parasitic and predatory mites
11	Slide preparation techniques of plant parasitic and predatory mites
12	Slide preparation techniques of plant parasitic and predatory mites
13	Drying and labeling of the mounted slides
14	Microscopic observation of slide-mounted of mites and definition of diagnostic criterias of plant parasitic and predatory mites
15	Cataloging, storage and packing for carrying /sending of mite specimens
16	Final Exam

Recommended or Required Reading

Textbook 1 Handouts from various sources and prepared by utilizing enriched with images power point presentation Other References 1 Ecevit, O., 1981. Akarolojiye Giriş. Ondokuz Mayıs üniversitesi, Ziraat Fakültesi, Yayınları, No:2, Samsun, 259 s. 2 Jepsson, L.R., Keifer, H.H., Baker, E.W. 1975. Mites Injures to Economic Plants. Universty of California Pres, Berkeley, California, USA, 614 pp. 3 Krantz, G.W., 1978. A Manual of Acarology. Second Edition. Oregon State Universty, USA, 335 pp.. 4 Krantz, G.W., 2009. A Manual of Acarology. Second Edition. Oregon State Universty, USA, 807 pp.

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
Quiz	12	1	12
Attending Lectures	14	3	42
Laboratory	14	1	14
Self Study	14	3	42
Individual Study for Mid term Examination	7	3	21
Individual Study for Final Examination	10	3	30
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)			165

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	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4
LO2	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4
LO3	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4
LO4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4
LO5	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4

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