SD0824 Plant-Based Pesticides

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

Information

Unit
Code SD0824
Name Plant-Based Pesticides
Term 2026-2027 Academic Year
Term Fall and Spring
Duration (T+A) 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week)
ECTS 3 ECTS
National Credit 2 National Credit
Teaching Language Türkçe
Level Üniversite Dersi
Label UCC University Common Course
Mode of study Yüz Yüze Öğretim
Catalog Information Coordinator Öğr. Gör. Dr. FERAY KARABÜYÜK
Course Instructor Öğr. Gör. Dr. FERAY KARABÜYÜK (Güz) (A Group) (Ins. in Charge)


Course Goal / Objective

The aim of this course is to provide students with comprehensive knowledge about the definition, methods of production, mechanisms of action, and uses of plant-derived pesticides in agricultural production. It also aims to evaluate the advantages and limitations of plant pesticides within the context of environmentally friendly and sustainable agricultural practices.

Course Content

This course comprehensively covers the scientific basis, production processes, mechanisms of action, and agricultural applications of plant-derived pesticides.

Course Precondition

Resources

Biopesticides el kitabı. Leo M. L.; Hamit Singh Rathore CRC Press-308 Pages;Recent Articles

Notes



Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 It explains the general classification of pesticides and their intended uses.
LO02 Understands the properties and importance of plant-derived pesticides.
LO03 It explains and compares the methods of obtaining plant pesticides.
LO04 It evaluates the effects of plant pesticides on the environment and human health.
LO05 It critically evaluates the advantages and limitations of plant pesticides.
LO06 Follows current scientific studies and interprets recent developments.


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 The concept of pesticides and their general classification. Preliminary Research on the Subject Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
2 Definition and history of plant-derived pesticides. Preliminary Research on the Subject Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
3 Secondary metabolites and biologically active compounds in plants. Preliminary Research on the Subject Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
4 Methods of obtaining plant pesticides I (extraction techniques) Preliminary Research on the Subject Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
5 Methods of obtaining plant pesticides II (advanced techniques and purification) Preliminary Research on the Subject Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
6 The effects of plant pesticides as insecticides. Preliminary Research on the Subject Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
7 The effects of plant pesticides as fungicides and herbicides. Preliminary Research on the Subject Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
8 Mid-Term Exam Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav, Ödev
9 Commonly Used Plant Pesticides | Preliminary Research on the Subject Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Beyin Fırtınası
10 Commonly Used Plant Pesticides |I Preliminary Research on the Subject Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Beyin Fırtınası
11 Formulation techniques and application methods Preliminary Research on the Subject Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
12 Advantages, disadvantages, and toxicological evaluation of plant pesticides. Preliminary Research on the Subject Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
13 Use within the scope of Integrated Pest Management (IPM). Preliminary Research on the Subject Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
14 Legal regulations, licensing processes, and current research. Preliminary Research on the Subject Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
15 Environmentally friendly properties of plant pesticides. Preliminary Research on the Subject Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Soru-Cevap, Anlatım
16 Term Exams Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
17 Term Exams Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav


Student Workload - ECTS

Works Number Time (Hour) Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 15 2 30
Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 2 28
Assesment Related Works
Homeworks, Projects, Others 1 12 12
Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 1 1
Final Exam 1 1 1
Total Workload (Hour) 72
Total Workload / 25 (h) 2,88
ECTS 3 ECTS

Update Time: 10.08.2026 01:13