Information Package / Course Catalogue
Biological Control
Course Code: BKR229
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

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, Cezmi ÖNCÜER
2.Agricultural Control Methods and Pesticides, Cezmi ÖNCÜER
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
Biological control agents: Predators
Week 7 - Theoretical
Biological control agents: Parasitoids
Week 8 - Theoretical
Biological control agents: Fungi
Week 9 - Theoretical
Biological control agents: Bacteria
Week 10 - Theoretical
Biological control agents: Virus
Week 11 - Theoretical
Biological control agents: Rickettsia,Protoza
Week 12 - Theoretical
Biological control agents: Nematods
Week 13 - Theoretical
Collection and examination of biological control agents from nature
Week 14 - Theoretical
Collection and examination of biological control agents from nature
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
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
2
2
1
4
4
2
3
OÇ-2
2
2
2
4
3
3
OÇ-3
4
4
3
4
4
4
OÇ-4
1
2
2
2
OÇ-5
3
3
3
5
5
3
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026