Information Package / Course Catalogue
Entomopathogenic Nematodes
Course Code: BİO620
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Third Cycle (Doctorate Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 2
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 8
Objectives of the Course

To learn the use of entomopathogenic nematodes in biological control studies.

Course Content

Biological control, nematodes , entomopathogenic nematodes, mechanism of entomopathogenic nematodes, mutualistic bacteria associated with entomopathogenic nematodes, host range of entomopathogenic nematodes, production of entomopathogenic nematodes, application areas of entomopathogenic nematodes in the world, biotic factors affecting entomopathogenic nematodes, formulation of entomopathogenic nmatodes, abiotic factors affecting entomopathogenic nematodes, ısolation of entomopathogenic nematodes, application methods of entomopathogenic nematodes, persistence of entomopathogenic nematodes in soil.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.To learn what is biological control and understand its importance.
2.To learn life cycle of entomopathogenic nematodes.
3.To understand of importance of entomopathogenic nematodes in biological control.
4.To have knowledge about mutualistic bacteria associated with entomopathogenic nematodes
5.To learn methods of isolation, production and application of entomopathogenic nematodes.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Gaugler, R. 2002. Entomopathogenic Nematology
2.Grewal, P., Ehlers, R.U., Shapiro-Ilan, D.I. 2005. Nematodes as biocontrol agents. 505 pp.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Biological Control
Week 1 - Practice
Observation of insect pests and their harmfull effects in nature. Collecting of the insects.
Week 1 - Preparation Work
Arrange of insect capture equipment
Week 2 - Theoretical
Nematodes
Week 2 - Practice
Investigations on nematodes
Week 3 - Theoretical
Entomopathogenic nematodes
Week 3 - Practice
Observations on entomopathogenic nematodes
Week 4 - Theoretical
Mechanism of entomopathogenic nematodes
Week 4 - Practice
Relasing entomopathogenic nematodes to Galleria mellonella larvae
Week 4 - Preparation Work
Available of Galleria mellonella larvae
Week 5 - Theoretical
Mutualistic bacteria associated with entomopathogenic nematodes
Week 5 - Practice
Isolation of mutualistic bacteria
Week 6 - Theoretical
Host range of entomopathogenic nematodes
Week 6 - Practice
Testing the efficiency of entomopathogenic nematodes against different insect pests
Week 6 - Preparation Work
Collecting of the insects from nature
Week 7 - Theoretical
Production of entomopathogenic nematodes
Week 7 - Practice
Production of entomopathogenic nematodes on different medium
Week 7 - Preparation Work
Preparation of medium
Week 8 - Theoretical
Application areas of entomopathogenic nematodes in the world
Week 8 - Practice
Nematode application to soil and turf areas
Week 9 - Theoretical
Biotic factors affecting entomopathogenic nematodes
Week 9 - Practice
The effect of natural enemies on the nematodes
Week 9 - Preparation Work
Collecting of the insects from nature
Week 10 - Theoretical
Formulation of entomopathogenic nematodes
Week 10 - Practice
Clay and sponge formulations of entomopathogenic nematodes
Week 11 - Theoretical
Abiotic factors affecting entomopathogenic nematodes
Week 11 - Practice
The effect of temperature and moisture on nematodes
Week 12 - Theoretical
Isolation of entomopathogenic nematodes
Week 12 - Preparation Work
Available of Galleria mellonella larvae
Week 13 - Theoretical
Isolation of entomopathogenic nematodes
Week 13 - Practice
Collecting soil samples
Week 13 - Laboratory
Isolation of entomopathogenic nematodes
Week 13 - Preparation Work
Available of Galleria mellonella larvae
Week 14 - Theoretical
Persistence of entomopathogenic nematodes in soil
Week 14 - Practice
The methods of spraying and infected cadaver
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Laboratory1%10
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%50
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory141242
Lecture - Practice142256
Assignment124160
Reading140228
Midterm Examination1819
Final Examination1819
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)204
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
PÇ-12
PÇ-13
PÇ-14
OÇ-1
5
OÇ-2
5
OÇ-3
5
5
OÇ-4
5
OÇ-5
5
5
5
4
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026