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 2019-2020 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
LO01 The importance of the insect for nature and human being are the one of the important outcomes of the lecture
LO02 Gets general information about distinct charterers of Arthropoda and Insect (Hexapoda)
LO03 Gets information about insect anatomy and physiology
LO04 Gets information about insect reproduction systems and sensory organs
LO05 Gets information about factors which effect population develoment
LO06 Gets information about insect control methods (Cultural, Physical, biological solutions, biotechnical control and chemical-pesticide) with together
LO07 Identifies insects orders and their specifications
LO08 Identifies important pest family and their basic biology together with beneficial insect families


Relation with Program Learning Outcome

Order Type Program Learning Outcomes Level
PLO01 - To have sufficient theoretical knowledge in basic engineering and agricultural engineering 3
PLO02 - To have sufficient theoretical knowledge in basic horticulture and also fruit, vegetable, vitis and ornamental growing and breeding subjects 1
PLO03 - To have technical kknowledge in subjects related to horticulture 2
PLO04 - Finding the source of environmental, biological, technical and economical problems in horticulture those reduce yield and quality and developing solutions based on researches 2
PLO05 - To define, entitle and grow fruit, vegetable, vineyard and ornamentals 0
PLO06 - Breeding in Horticulture, developing new cultivars and producing propagation materials of new developed varieties 0
PLO07 - Using and applying biotechnology in horticulture 0
PLO08 - Applying methods for preserving genetic resources and environment for sustainable usage in horticulture 2
PLO09 - Irrigation, fertilization, defining pests and diseases, considering and assaying changes after post-harvest storage in horticulture 3
PLO10 - Obatining data in horticulture, researching, considering, recording, consulting and expert ability, project writing and applying 1
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 0
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 0
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. 0
PLO14 - Establishing-managing orchards, greenhouses and vineyards 2


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 Mid-Term Exam 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 Term Exams Reading the related lecture notes and books
17 Term Exams 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: 26.04.2019 06:28