BBP209 Entomology

3 ECTS - 2-0 Duration (T+A)- 3. Semester- 2 National Credit

Information

Unit FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE
GARDEN PLANTS PR.
Code BBP209
Name Entomology
Term 2017-2018 Academic Year
Semester 3. Semester
Duration (T+A) 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week)
ECTS 3 ECTS
National Credit 2 National Credit
Teaching Language Türkçe
Level Üniversite Dersi
Type Normal
Label C Compulsory
Mode of study Yüz Yüze Öğretim
Catalog Information Coordinator Prof. Dr. SERDAR SATAR
Course Instructor Prof. Dr. SERDAR SATAR (Güz) (A Group) (Ins. in Charge)


Course Goal / Objective

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

Course Content

The course contents are teach students insects which are one of the important reason of yield loses agriculture production, about similarity with similar living creatures like spider, their morphology, physiology and ecology, taxonomy, and their control methods.

Course Precondition

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Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes


Relation with Program Learning Outcome

Order Type Program Learning Outcomes Level
PLO01 - To have sufficient theoretical knowledge in basic engineering and agricultural engineering
PLO02 - To have sufficient theoretical knowledge in basic horticulture and also fruit, vegetable, vitis and ornamental growing and breeding subjects
PLO03 - To have technical kknowledge in subjects related to horticulture
PLO04 - Finding the source of environmental, biological, technical and economical problems in horticulture those reduce yield and quality and developing solutions based on researches
PLO05 - To define, entitle and grow fruit, vegetable, vineyard and ornamentals
PLO06 - Breeding in Horticulture, developing new cultivars and producing propagation materials of new developed varieties
PLO07 - Using and applying biotechnology in horticulture
PLO08 - Applying methods for preserving genetic resources and environment for sustainable usage in horticulture
PLO09 - Irrigation, fertilization, defining pests and diseases, considering and assaying changes after post-harvest storage in horticulture
PLO10 - Obatining data in horticulture, researching, considering, recording, consulting and expert ability, project writing and applying
PLO11 - 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
PLO12 - 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
PLO13 - 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.
PLO14 - Establishing-managing orchards, greenhouses and vineyards


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
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
2 Insects body wall and its structure Reading the related lecture notes and books
3 Insect head and its parts and functions Reading the related lecture notes and books
4 Thorax, abdomen and its appendages Reading the related lecture notes and books
5 Muscle, digestion and excretory systems of insect Reading the related lecture notes and books
6 Insect circulation, respiration and reproduction systems Reading the related lecture notes and books
7 Nervous systems and sense organs Reading the related lecture notes and books
8 Insect development (egg-larval-pupae) and types Reading the related lecture notes and books
9 Quiz exam Reading the related lecture notes and books
10 Insect developmet (egg-larval-pupal) and types Reading the related lecture notes and books
11 Insect ecology Reading the related lecture notes and books
12 Cultural and Physical control methods of insect pest populations (Basic concepts) Reading the related lecture notes and books
13 Chemical and biological control of insect population (Basic concepts), preparing homework and its discussion Reading the related lecture notes and books
14 The concept of integrated pest management and preparing homework and its discussion Reading the related lecture notes and books
15 Classification of insect orders and its specifications and presentation of homework Reading the related lecture notes and books
16 Final Exam Reading the related lecture notes and books
17 Final Exam Reading the related lecture notes and books


Assessment (Exam) Methods and Criteria

Assessment Type Midterm / Year Impact End of Term / End of Year Impact
1. Midterm Exam 80 32
1. Short Exam 20 8
General Assessment
Midterm / Year Total 100 40
1. Final Exam - 60
Grand Total - 100

Update Time: 22.08.2017 01:22