Information Package / Course Catalogue
Details of Biologic Control
Course Code: TAB126
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Short Cycle (Associate's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 1
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 3
Objectives of the Course

To teach the details of biologic control.

Course Content

The differences of biological control compared to the methods used against agricultural pests are taught. The areas and methods of use of biological control in the world and in our country are explained. Detailed information is given about the usage areas, advantages and disadvantages of biological control.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.Control methods.
2.Importance of Biological control
3.Advantages and disadvantages of biologic control
4.Agents of biologic control
5.Comparison of methods.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Handbook of Biological Control Principles and Applications of Biological Control 1999
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Overview of the concept agricultural control.
Week 2 - Theoretical
Cultural, Mechanical and Physical methods.
Week 3 - Theoretical
Why biological control? (Chemical control methods and harms.)
Week 4 - Theoretical
History of biological control
Week 5 - Theoretical
Basic Biological control methods.
Week 6 - Theoretical
Biological control agents
Week 7 - Theoretical
Predators, parasites and parasitoids.
Week 8 - Theoretical
Predators, parasites and parasitoids. (Mid exam)
Week 9 - Theoretical
Pathogens and vectors.
Week 10 - Theoretical
Species widely used in biological control around the world
Week 11 - Theoretical
Importance of genetically modified organisms in biological control
Week 12 - Theoretical
Bio-sensors.
Week 13 - Theoretical
Challenges of Biological Control.
Week 14 - Theoretical
Differences of Biological Control from other control methods
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Assignment1%10
Quiz1%10
Midterm Examination1%20
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140228
Lecture - Practice140114
Assignment1213
Quiz1718
Midterm Examination110111
Final Examination110111
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)75
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
PÇ-8
PÇ-9
PÇ-10
PÇ-11
PÇ-12
PÇ-13
PÇ-14
PÇ-15
OÇ-1
5
4
3
5
5
3
5
OÇ-2
4
4
4
5
5
3
5
OÇ-3
5
4
5
5
5
3
5
OÇ-4
5
5
5
5
5
3
5
OÇ-5
5
5
5
5
5
3
5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026