Information Package / Course Catalogue
Biological Control
Course Code: FY222
Course Type: Required
Couse Group: Short Cycle (Associate's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 3
Prt.: 0
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 3
Objectives of the Course

It aims to provide information about the definition and application of biological control

Course Content

The definition of biological control, natural enemies, the use of natural enemies, contains information about the factors that determine the effectiveness of natural enemies

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.Knows biological control
2.Recognize natural enemies
3.Knows application of biological control
4.Know the factors that increase the efficiency of natural enemies
5.Knows commercial biological preparations.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Biological Control
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
The defination of biological control
Week 2 - Theoretical
The begining time of the biological control
Week 3 - Theoretical
Pest-natural enemies relationship
Week 4 - Theoretical
Features of natural enemies
Week 5 - Theoretical
The factors that determine the effectiveness of natural enemies
Week 6 - Theoretical
Predators
Week 7 - Theoretical
Parasitoids
Week 8 - Intermediate Exam
Midterm
Week 9 - Theoretical
Fungi
Week 10 - Theoretical
Bacteria
Week 11 - Theoretical
Virus
Week 12 - Theoretical
Rickettsia,Protoza
Week 13 - Theoretical
Nematods
Week 14 - Theoretical
Film
Week 15 - Theoretical
General evaluation
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%70
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140342
Assignment2408
Midterm Examination19110
Final Examination114115
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)75
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes