Information Package / Course Catalogue
Biopesticides
Course Code: ZBK617
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Third Cycle (Doctorate Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 3
Prt.: 0
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 8
Objectives of the Course

The objective of the course is to provide students with knowledge of biopesticides used for commercial purposes in the world. It provides students basic knowledge of pesticides such as: spectrum of biopesticides, their mechanisms of action, formulations, application techniques, compatibility with chemical pesticides, applicability to IPM programs, possible effects on environment and human health and their registration procedures of biopesticides in the world

Course Content

The objective of the course is to provide students with knowledge of biopesticides used for commercial purposes in the world. It provides students basic knowledge of pesticides such as: spectrum of biopesticides, their mechanisms of action, formulations, application techniques, compatibility with chemical pesticides, applicability to IPM programs, possible effects on environment and human health and their registration procedures of biopesticides in the world

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
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Recommended or Required Reading
1.Hall, F. R and Menn J.J. Biopesticides, Humana Press, 1999, ISBN 0-89603-513-8
2.Burges, H. D. Microbial Control of Pests and Plant Diseases, 1970-1980, Academic Press, ISBN: 0121433609
3.http://www.epa.gov/pesticides/biopesticides/ingredients/index.htm
4.http://www.nysaes.cornell.edu/ent/biocontrol/
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Projections on opportunuties for biopesticides in crop protection
Week 2 - Theoretical
Bacterial insecticides
Week 3 - Theoretical
Bacterial fungicides and bactericides
Week 4 - Theoretical
Biofungicides
Week 5 - Theoretical
Biofungicides
Week 6 - Theoretical
Microbial pesticides (protozoa)
Week 7 - Theoretical
Viral pesticides
Week 8 - Theoretical
Bioherbicides and entomopathogenic nematodes
Week 9 - Theoretical
Botanical pesticides, fermentation-derived insecticides
Week 10 - Theoretical
Formulation and delivery systems of biopesticides
Week 11 - Theoretical
Formulation and delivery systems of biopesticides
Week 12 - Theoretical
Human health and environmental risk of biopesticides
Week 13 - Theoretical
Registration of biopesticides
Week 14 - Theoretical
Registration of biopesticides
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%30
Final Examination1%70
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory141242
Lecture - Practice141242
Term Project113114
Midterm Examination150151
Final Examination150151
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)200
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
OÇ-1
3
5
3
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
OÇ-2
3
3
4
3
4
3
4
3
4
3
OÇ-3
3
3
3
3
4
3
3
4
3
3
OÇ-4
3
3
3
3
3
4
3
4
3
3
OÇ-5
3
3
3
3
4
3
4
3
3
3
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026