Information Package / Course Catalogue
Biological Control
Course Code: BYL334
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 2
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 3
Objectives of the Course

Teaching methods of using biological control agents instead of insecticides in the fight against agricultural pests.

Course Content

Using biological control organisms instead of chemical insecticides to combat harmful insects

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.Understands the concept and importance of biological control.
2.Learns the methods used in biological control.
3.Recognizes the different groups of organisms utilized in biological control programs.
4.Learns which biological control agents should be used against specific insect pests.
5.Understands the advantages and disadvantages of biological control.
6.Learns the mass production techniques of biological control organisms.
7.Acquires knowledge about the formulation of biological control agents.
8.Gains knowledge about the registration and licensing procedures of biological control organisms.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Lecture Notes
2.Biological Control (Hokkanen, 2003)
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Description of Biological Control
Week 1 - Practice
Practice
Week 2 - Theoretical
Varieties of Biological Control
Week 2 - Practice
Practice
Week 3 - Theoretical
Predators
Week 3 - Practice
Practice
Week 4 - Theoretical
Parazitoids
Week 4 - Practice
Practice
Week 5 - Theoretical
Parasites (Verbal exam)
Week 5 - Practice
Practice
Week 6 - Theoretical
Viruses
Week 6 - Practice
Practice
Week 7 - Theoretical
Bacteria
Week 7 - Practice
Practice
Week 8 - Theoretical
Fungi
Week 8 - Practice
Practice
Week 9 - Theoretical
Nematodes
Week 9 - Practice
Practice
Week 10 - Theoretical
Protozoa
Week 10 - Practice
Practice
Week 11 - Theoretical
Genetical engineering studies
Week 11 - Practice
Practice
Week 12 - Theoretical
Light Traps
Week 12 - Practice
Practice
Week 13 - Theoretical
Pheromones
Week 13 - Practice
Practice
Week 14 - Theoretical
Field studies
Week 14 - Practice
Practice
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Attending Lectures1%5
Verbal Examination1%5
Midterm Examination1%30
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140228
Lecture - Practice140228
Midterm Examination1718
Final Examination1718
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)72
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
4
2
2
2
3
3
1
OÇ-2
2
1
3
3
2
4
2
2
OÇ-3
2
2
2
3
4
3
2
3
3
1
1
3
1
2
OÇ-4
1
2
3
1
4
4
2
1
OÇ-5
2
3
2
3
4
3
2
1
1
3
1
1
1
OÇ-6
2
4
2
4
4
1
5
4
3
2
2
OÇ-7
1
2
2
3
2
5
2
2
2
2
1
OÇ-8
3
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026