BKP304 Insect Ecology

2 ECTS - 2-0 Duration (T+A)- 6. Semester- 2 National Credit

Information

Code BKP304
Name Insect Ecology
Term 2022-2023 Academic Year
Semester 6. Semester
Duration (T+A) 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week)
ECTS 2 ECTS
National Credit 2 National Credit
Teaching Language Türkçe
Level Lisans Dersi
Type Normal
Mode of study Yüz Yüze Öğretim
Catalog Information Coordinator Prof. Dr. KAMİL KARUT
Course Instructor Prof. Dr. CENGİZ KAZAK (A Group) (Ins. in Charge)
Prof. Dr. KAMİL KARUT (A Group) (Asst. Ins.)


Course Goal / Objective

Teaching the ecological factors that effect the population development of the insects, to provide the knowledge required for the management of insect populations.

Course Content

This lecture covers terminology in Insect Ecology and the reasons why the insect are dominant life-form on earth, ecological factors limiting insect populations, intraspecific and interspecific competition, life tables, species richness in different ecological conditions

Course Precondition

No prerequest

Resources

Böcek ve çevre bilimi, Ecological Methodology, Insect Ecology

Notes

Böcek ve çevre bilimi, Ecological Methodology, Insect Ecology


Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 Learns basic terminology and concept in Insect Ecology
LO02 Learns why insect are dominat life-form on earth
LO03 Learns the ecological factors limiting insect populations and forecast possible epidemiological progress
LO04 Learns importance and roles of insect in trophic interactions


Relation with Program Learning Outcome

Order Type Program Learning Outcomes Level
PLO01 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Have sufficient theoretical knowledge and infrastructure in the Field of Basic Science and Basic Engineering and Plant Protection. 4
PLO02 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Gains knowledge of the basic issues of Plant Protection, such as the biology, ecology, systematics, and control methods of diseases, pests and weeds that cause yield loss in cultivated crops. 5
PLO03 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği It provides the correct application by learning the methods of warfare, which are included in the discipline of Plant Protection, both in theory and in practice. By using the knowledge he has for the solution of plant protection problems, he/she conducts field studies, collects data, evaluates, reports and has the ability to use the most appropriate control method by modeling the modern design by prioritizing the protection and sustainability of natural resources. 3
PLO04 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal In the Plant Protection Area, it detects any factor that causes yield loss during plant cultivation or any environmental factor limiting plant cultivation based on the literature, and can develop solution suggestions by using all kinds of technological tools and equipment suitable for the Plant Protection area. 4
PLO05 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği In the Plant Protection Area, for a problem encountered, he can set up a field trial alone, use a laboratory, and diagnose diseases, pests and weeds in the laboratory. Gains the ability to produce for research purposes, make analysis, evaluate the results, interpret, report and present them in writing and orally.
PLO06 Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik n addition to carrying out individual studies on plant protection issues, she can also work in interdisciplinary and interdisciplinary teams, thus gaining professional ethical responsibility.
PLO07 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Finding, evaluating, understanding and transferring old and new information in the field of Plant Protection by using the necessary technologies, writing reports, consulting and being an expert, writing prescriptions for plant protection products used in the control of diseases, pests and weeds, making effective presentations, clear and understandable Have the ability to take and give instructions. 4
PLO08 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Lifelong learning, access to information, monitoring and monitoring of developments in science and technology in discipline-specific issues such as detection and diagnosis of diseases, pests and weeds, determination of the control method, eradication, selection of the plant protection product to be used, application method and time in Plant Protection. has the ability to constantly renew itself.
PLO09 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik Have knowledge about the ethical principles of plant protection and interdisciplinary issues, professional and ethical responsibility, and laws and regulations used in engineering practices. 3
PLO10 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Knowledge of practices in professional life, such as writing and managing projects in the field of Plant Protection, making risk analysis and deciding on the way of struggle; have knowledge about entrepreneurship, awareness about innovation, sustainable development.
PLO11 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Knowledge of the effects of Plant Protection practices on health, environment and safety in universal and social dimensions and the problems of the age reflected in the field of Plant Protection, will have awareness of the legal consequences of Plant Protection solutions. 4


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 General Introduction, basic concepts regarding Insect classification, some basic features of primitive insects Related topics in course note Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
2 Terminology in Insect Ecology and divisions; Autecology, Synecology etc. Böcek Çevrebilimi: 4-10 s. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
3 Reasons why insects are dominant on earth -1 Böcek Çevrebilimi :11-17 Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
4 Reasons why insects are dominant on earth - 2 Böcek Çevrebilimi :11-17 Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
5 Biotic and abiotic factors that affect population development of insect -1 Böcek Çevrebilimi: 18-181 Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
6 Biotic and abiotic factors that affect population development of insect -2 Böcek Çevrebilimi :182-256 Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
7 What is life table, Insect life tables and using in Entomology Ecological Methodology, 503-519; Insect Ecology, 135-139 Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
8 Mid-Term Exam Böcek Çevrebilimi:4-256 Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
9 Type of life tables, fecundity life tables, mortality life tables, construction of life tables Ecological Methodology, 503-519; Insect Ecology, 135-139; Ecology, 399-401; Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
10 Functional and numerical responses, calculation of functional and numerical responses and samples using in Entomology Insect Ecology, 62-66, 91, 242 Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
11 Insect biodiversity, definition of biodiversity, calculation biodiversity parameters (dominancy, similarity and diversity indices) Ecological Methodology, 411-451 Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
12 Island geography Ecology, 709-712; Insect Ecology, 353-360, 429-431 Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
13 Sampling methods to determine insect population -1 Entomology, Pest Management, 205-229 Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
14 Sampling methods to determine insect population -2 Entomology, Pest Management, 230-24 Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
15 Homework presentation Various sources Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
16 Term Exams Preparation for the final exam from lecture notes and presentations Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav, Sözlü Sınav
17 Term Exams Preparation for the final exam from lecture notes and presentations Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav, Sözlü Sınav


Student Workload - ECTS

Works Number Time (Hour) Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 2 28
Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 1 14
Assesment Related Works
Homeworks, Projects, Others 0 0 0
Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 4 4
Final Exam 1 8 8
Total Workload (Hour) 54
Total Workload / 25 (h) 2,16
ECTS 2 ECTS

Update Time: 18.11.2022 02:24