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)
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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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 | ||