Information Package / Course Catalogue
Methods of Combating Weeds
Course Code: BK312
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 1
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 4
Objectives of the Course

Teaching the control of weeds that are a problem in agricultural areas

Course Content

Practical presentation of important weeds and herbicide application methods that are problematic in agricultural areas and information about integrated weed control systems.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Lec. Filiz ERBAŞ
Prof. Mehmet Nedim DOĞAN
Learning Outcomes
1.Herboloji, GOP, Ziraat Fakültesi Yayınları
2.Yabancı otlar ve Mücadelesi, Selçuk Üniv. Ziraat Fak. Yayınları
3.Principles of Weed Science, WSSA
4.
5.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Herboloji, GOP, Ziraat Fakültesi Yayınları
2.Yabancı otlar ve Mücadelesi, Selçuk Üniv. Ziraat Fak Yayınları
3.Principles of Weed Science, WSSA
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Weed damages and yield losses
Week 2 - Theoretical
Steps for Weed Control
Week 3 - Theoretical
Cultural Control
Week 4 - Theoretical
Cultural Control
Week 5 - Theoretical
Cultural Control
Week 6 - Theoretical
The Concept Economical Threshold
Week 7 - Theoretical
The Concept Critical Period
Week 8 - Theoretical
The Concept Critical Period
Week 9 - Theoretical
Mechanical Weed Control
Week 10 - Theoretical
Mechanical Weed Control
Week 11 - Theoretical
Physical Weed Control
Week 12 - Theoretical
Physical Weed Control
Week 13 - Theoretical
Biological Weed Control
Week 14 - Theoretical
Chemical Weed Control
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory141242
Lecture - Practice141128
Midterm Examination19110
Final Examination119120
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)100
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
OÇ-1
OÇ-2
3
1
5
2
4
2
2
1
4
1
OÇ-3
1
1
4
1
3
1
2
1
2
2
OÇ-4
4
1
2
3
3
2
2
3
4
2
OÇ-5
5
2
4
3
4
3
2
3
2
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026