Information Package / Course Catalogue
Nematology
Course Code: BKR227
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Short Cycle (Associate's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: Students are required, as part of the course "İMEU201 – Workplace Vocational Training" (30 ECTS) offered in the fourth semester, to undertake and successfully complete workplace vocational training for a minimum of 70 working days at enterprises designated in accordance with the provisions of the Aydın Adnan Menderes University Directive on Workplace Vocational Training.
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 2
Objectives of the Course

Recognition and control of plant pest nematodes is the aim of the course.

Course Content

General characteristics, biology and habitats of nematodes. Recognition and control methods of plant pest nematodes. The use of entomopathogenic nematodes in biological control.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.Learns the morphology of nematodes.
2.Learns the biology and habitats of nematodes.
3.Recognizes plant pest nematodes.
4.Learns the methods of controlling plant pest nematodes.
5.Learns the importance and use of entomopathogenic nematodes in biological control.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Course notes of lecturer
2.Presentations and Lecture Notes Compiled From Different Sources
3.Ankara University, Nematology Lecture Notes (Open access).
4.Technical Instructions for Plant Protection, Volume 6, Section: Plant-Parasitic Nematodes, Ankara, 2008
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Description and habitats of plant pest nematodes
Week 2 - Theoretical
Nematode morphology
Week 3 - Theoretical
The biology and damage patterns of nematodes
Week 4 - Theoretical
Sampling and preparation of nematodes
Week 5 - Theoretical
Classification and feeding patterns of nematodes
Week 6 - Theoretical
Identification of Gal Nematode
Week 7 - Theoretical
Identification of root knot nematodes
Week 8 - Theoretical
Identification of cyst nematodes, forms of damage
Week 9 - Theoretical
Identification of other endoparasitic and ectoparasitic nematodes, damage patterns
Week 10 - Theoretical
Entomopathogenic nematodes and their use in biological control
Week 11 - Theoretical
Entomopathogenic nematodes and their use in biological control
Week 12 - Theoretical
Laboratory application on plant parasitic nematodes
Week 13 - Theoretical
Methods of combating plant pest nematodes-I
Week 14 - Theoretical
Methods of combating plant pest nematodes-II
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Quiz1%10
Assignment Examination1%10
Midterm Examination1%20
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140228
Assignment1213
Quiz1213
Midterm Examination1718
Final Examination1718
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)50
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
OÇ-1
4
4
4
4
3
3
OÇ-2
4
4
3
3
3
2
OÇ-3
3
3
4
2
2
OÇ-4
4
4
3
3
1
3
OÇ-5
5
3
3
3
1
2
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026