Information Package / Course Catalogue
Nanotechnology Applications in Agriculture
Course Code: TBY327
Course Type: Non Departmental Elective
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 3
Objectives of the Course

Providing detailed information to students on Nanotechnological applications in agriculture.

Course Content

Definition and history of Nanotechnology. Agriculturally important nanotechnology materials. Usage of nanotechnology materials in cultivation. Nanotechnology in plant breeding Nanotechnology in seed science Application of Nanotechnology in Animal Sciences

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.Students learn Nanotechnology Applications in Agriculture
2.Students learn nanotechnological applications used in plant breeding.
3.Students learn nanotechnological applications used in Animal Science.
4.Nanotechnology and its future is learned
5.Learning the use of nanotechnology in the field of health
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Nanotechnology in agriculture and food production, Kuzma J, VerHage P, 2006
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Definition and history of Nanotechnology and Introduction
Week 2 - Theoretical
Agriculturally important nanotechnology materials
Week 3 - Theoretical
Usage of nanotechnology materials in cultivation
Week 4 - Theoretical
Nanobiotechnology-I
Week 5 - Theoretical
Nanobiotechnology-II
Week 6 - Theoretical
The relationships of nanotechnology with other disciplines-I
Week 7 - Theoretical
The relationships of nanotechnology with other disciplines-II
Week 8 - Intermediate Exam
Midterm
Week 9 - Theoretical
Nanotechnology in seed science
Week 10 - Theoretical
Nanotechnology in plant breeding
Week 11 - Theoretical
Nano-fertilizers
Week 12 - Theoretical
Nano-herbicides and Nano-pesticides
Week 13 - Theoretical
Application of Nanotechnology in Animal Sciences
Week 14 - Theoretical
Nanotechnological Applications in aquaculture and Food products
Week 15 - Final Exam
Final Exam
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%70
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory142256
Midterm Examination1718
Final Examination1617
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)71
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
5
OÇ-2
5
OÇ-3
5
OÇ-4
5
OÇ-5
5
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2026