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Objectives of the Course

Course Content

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Learning Outcomes
1.To be able to list major terms and concepts relevant to plant diseases
2.To be able to identify the common disease symptoms caused by biotic and abiotic disease agents.
3.To be able to have knowledge about the relationship between biotic disease factors and disease symptoms in plants
4.To have general information about the chemicals used in the plant diseases control
5.To be able to apply control methods of plant diseases.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Agrios G. N. Plant Pathology, ISBN: 0120445654, Academic Press; 4 edition
2.Zirai Mücadele Teknik Talimatları (www.tagem.gov.tr)
3.Entegre Mücadele Teknik Talimatları (www.tagem.gov.tr)
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Basic principles of plant diseases
Week 2 - Theoretical
Abiotic disorders and common symptoms
Week 3 - Theoretical
Biotic plant diseases and common symptoms
Week 4 - Theoretical
Outline the history and current focus of the plant diseases
Week 5 - Theoretical
Sanitation
Week 6 - Theoretical
Chemical control and pesticides
Week 7 - Theoretical
Chemical control methods
Week 8 - Intermediate Exam
Quiz
Week 9 - Theoretical
Equipment used in chemical control
Week 10 - Theoretical
Regulation of chemical control in Turkey
Week 11 - Theoretical
Physical control methods
Week 12 - Theoretical
Biological control methods
Week 13 - Theoretical
Quarantine and applications in Trukey
Week 14 - Theoretical
Integrated disease management
Week 15 - Theoretical
Integrated crop management
Week 16 - Final Exam
Final exam
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%70
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory141128
Lecture - Practice141242
Midterm Examination110111
Final Examination118119
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)100
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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OÇ-1
3
OÇ-2
3
OÇ-3
3
OÇ-4
3
OÇ-5
3
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026