Information Package / Course Catalogue
Plant Pest Mites
Course Code: BK308
Course Type: Required
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

The aim of this course is to gain basic knowledge about plant pest mites, their damages and management of phytophagous mites.

Course Content

The course covers the following topics: Morphological features and internal systems for mites, classification of Acari, general information to identify the plant pest mites belonging to Orders Prostigmata (Tetranychidae, Tenuipalpidae, Penthaleidae, Tarsonemidae, Eriophyidae) and Astigmata (Acaridae), and their biology and damage symptoms, control methods for phytophagous mites.

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Learning Outcomes
1.To be able to summarize the fundamental importance of phytophagous mites in plant production
2.To know morphological and anatomical features of mites
3.To be able to identify the plant pest mites belonging to Orders Prostigmata (Tetranychidae, Tenuipalpidae, Penthaleidae, Tarsonemidae, Eriophyidae) and Astigmata (Acaridae)
4.To be able to decide control phytophagous mites
5.To be able to determine the appropriate control method for mites
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Jeppson, L.R., Keifer, H.H., Baker, E.W. 1975. Mites Injurious to Economic Plants. University of California. Berkeley, California U.S.A., 614 pp.
2.Ecevit, O. 1981. Akarolojiye Giriş. Ondokuz Mayıs Üniversitesi, Ziraat Fakültesi yayınları No:2, Samsun, 259 s.
3.Krantz, G.W., Walter, D.E. 2009. A Manual of Acarology, 3rd edn. Texas Tech University Press, Lubbock, TX
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Introduction to the course, it’s content, importance and history
Week 1 - Practice
Demonstration of General Laboratory Equipment
Week 2 - Theoretical
Systematic position of the Acari, Morphology and function: Integument
Week 2 - Practice
Introduction, Usage, and Maintenance of Microscopes
Week 3 - Theoretical
Morphology and function: Metamerism, Gnathosoma
Week 3 - Practice
Illustration of gnathosoma of mites from different groups
Week 4 - Theoretical
Morphology and function: Idiosoma, Legs, Digestive, Excretion, Circulatory and Nervous Systems
Week 4 - Practice
Illustration of idiosoma of mites from different groups
Week 5 - Theoretical
Morphology and function: Reproductive and Respiratory System
Week 5 - Practice
Illustration of respiratory systems of mites from different groups
Week 6 - Theoretical
Classification of Acari
Week 6 - Practice
Preparation of temporary and permanent slides
Week 7 - Theoretical
Phytophagous mites belong to Tetranychidae (Bryobiinae) (Midterm exam)
Week 7 - Practice
Illustration of mites belonging to the subfamily Bryobinae
Week 8 - Theoretical
Phytophagous mites belong to Tetranychidae (Tetranychinae)
Week 8 - Practice
Demonstration of mites belonging to the subfamily Tetranychinae
Week 9 - Theoretical
Phytophagous mites belong to Tenuipalpidae
Week 9 - Practice
Demonstration of mites belonging to the family Tenuipalpidae
Week 10 - Theoretical
Phytophagous mites belong to Penthaleidae ve Tarsonemidae
Week 10 - Practice
Demonstration of mites belonging to the families Penthaleidae and Tarsonemidae
Week 11 - Theoretical
Phytophagous mites belong to Eriophyidae (Phyllocoptinae)
Week 11 - Practice
Demonstration of mites belonging to the subfamily Phyllocoptinae
Week 12 - Theoretical
Phytophagous mites belong to Eriophyidae (Eriophyinae, Cecidophyinae, Nalepellidae)
Week 12 - Practice
Illustration of mites belonging to the subfamilies Eriophyidae, Cecidophyinae, and Nalepellidae.
Week 13 - Theoretical
Phytophagous mites belong to Astigmata (Acaridae)
Week 13 - Practice
Demonstration of mites belonging to the family Acaridae
Week 14 - Theoretical
Control methods for phytophagous mites
Week 14 - Practice
Demonstration of predatory mites
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Presentation1%5
Quiz1%5
Midterm Examination1%30
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory141242
Lecture - Practice140114
Quiz111112
Midterm Examination114115
Final Examination116117
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
4
3
OÇ-2
4
3
OÇ-3
3
3
OÇ-4
3
2
3
4
4
2
OÇ-5
3
2
3
4
4
3
2
2
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