Description of Individual Course Units
Course Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleType of Course UnitYear of StudySemesterNumber of ECTS Credits
SEÇ2212020139BIOLOGICAL CONTROLElective233
Level of Course Unit
First Cycle
Objectives of the Course
Biological Control of the importance, advantages and disadvantages of biological control against pests is to learn the principles and methods.
Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Dr. Hasan SEVGİLİ
Learning Outcomes
1Understanding of the importance of Biological Control
2Knowing the advantages and disadvantages of Biological Control
3Understanding the principles of biological control
Mode of Delivery
Formal Education
Prerequisites and co-requisities
No
Recommended Optional Programme Components
No
Course Contents
The importance of biological control and its properties, development and principles of biological control, biological control organism groups are used, the advantages and disadvantages of biological control, biological control startup process, population dynamics in biological control
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTheoreticalPracticeLaboratory
1Basic Information in Combating Agricultural Pests
2Methods of Combating Agricultural Pests
3Importance and Features of Biological Control
4Development of Biological Struggle
5Principles of Biological Control
6Organisms used in biological control
7Organisms as biological control agents
8Insectarium and Insect Production
9Midterm Exam
10Biotechnical Methods
11Biological Control and Culture Techniques
12Biological Control in Greenhouse Aquaculture
13Biological Control in Horticulture
14Biological control in Field crops
15Biological control in vegetable agriculture
16Final Examination
Recommended or Required Reading
Hajek, A. E: 2004. Natural Enemies. Mason, P. G. 2021. Biological COntrol: Global Impacts, Challenges and Future Kotan, R. 2020. Tarımda Biyolojik Mücadele Kitabı Demirsoy, A. 1992. Yaşamın Temel Kuralları. Böcekler-Entomoloji. Meteksan, Ankara.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Term (or Year) Learning ActivitiesQuantityWeight
SUM0
End Of Term (or Year) Learning ActivitiesQuantityWeight
SUM0
Yarıyıl (Yıl) İçi Etkinlikleri40
Yarıyıl (Yıl) Sonu Etkinlikleri60
SUM100
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
No
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesNumberTime (hours)Total Work Load (hours)
Midterm Examination111
Final Examination111
Attending Lectures14228
Team/Group Work14228
Individual Study for Mid term Examination111
Individual Study for Final Examination11515
11010
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)84
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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* Contribution Level : 1 Very low 2 Low 3 Medium 4 High 5 Very High
 
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