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Description of Individual Course Units
| Course Unit Code | Course Unit Title | Type of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | Number of ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9102025021998 | Pesticide Application Techniques | 1 | 2 | 8,00 |
Level of Course Unit
Yüksek Lisans
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Objectives of the Course
The aims of the course is to tell the basic concepts, methods and ways of practices in application of pesticides, in detail, to provide theoretical and applied information for controlling pathogens, pests and weeds in plants, to gain the ability of concious and analytical approach to solution of plant protection problems in agricultural production for less usage of chemicals, to compare the pesticide application methods for efficacy and risks and to generate the personal solutions for problems faced on topics.
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
| 1 | Arrange the assays to assess effectiveness of pesticides on several organisms, drift and coverage in targets |
| 2 | Recognize the equipments and their properties used in the applications of pesticides and emplot some of them |
| 3 | Develop the programmes suitable for the application of pesticides considering the laws and directions on the related matter |
| 4 | Demonstrate the knowledge of the safe and appropriate use of pesticides in agriculture |
| 5 | Express legal and ethical responsibilities of pesticide applications in |
| 6 | . Perform the calculations necessary to employ pesticides in various application programmes |
Mode of Delivery
Prerequisities and Co-Requisities
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
None
Content of the Course
•Chemical control and its importance, •The structure of pesticides and the steps in creating the pesticides, •The formulations and characteritics of pesticides,• The methods of applying pesticides ,•Selection of appropriate pesticides, methods and equipments for applications,•Evaluation of information on pesticides in the labels, •Calculations for the determination of correct application rates
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
| Week | Subjects (Theoretical) | Practice, Laboratory | Teaching Methods | Preparatory |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction, chemical control with advantages and disadvantages | Examinations in source books and pubs | ||
| 2 | Structure, classification and use of pesticides | Examinations in source books and pubs | ||
| 3 | Formulations of pesticides and their properties | Demonstrations of formulations | ||
| 4 | The targets and goals in pesticide applications | Observations in targets | ||
| 5 | Doses of pesticides in applications and regulation procedures of doses | Solving of problems and analysis | ||
| 6 | Calibration of application equipments | Application of calibration | ||
| 7 | Spraying volume in applications of pesticides and its significance | Application of spraying | ||
| 8 | Midterm Exam | |||
| 9 | Pesticide application equipments in plant protection | Examination on application equipments | ||
| 10 | The production of drops, diameter and size of drops, coverage and drift | Observations on some pulverization parameters | ||
| 11 | The application of liquid pesticides | Application of liquid pesticides | ||
| 12 | The application of gaseous pesticides | Application of fumigants | ||
| 13 | Factors determining the effectiveness of a pesticide during the application | Examinations in tables and graphs in pubs | ||
| 14 | The factors affecting results expected from pesticide applications | Examinations in source books and pubs and analysis | ||
| 15 | Presentations for homeworks | Debate on homeworks | ||
| 16 | Final Exam |
Text Book / Material / Recommended Resources
Erkan, S., Karsavuran, Y., Bitki Korumada İlaçlama Tekniği (Lecture notes unpublished), E.Ü.Z.F. Bitki Koruma Bölümü, İzmir,156 s., 2009. Suggested readings: - Matthews, G.A., Pesticide application methods Second Edition, Longman Group Ltd., U. Kingdom, XIV+405 p., 1992. - Matthews, G.A., Hislop, E.C., Application technology for plant protection. CAB International, U.Kingdom, VIII+359 p., 1993. - Yagcıoglu, A., Bitki Koruma Makineleri 2.Baskı. E.Ü. Yayınları Ziraat Fak. Yayın No: 508, E.Ü. Basımevi, İzmir, VI+256 s., 2008.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Activities are given in detail in the sections of "Assessment Methods and Criteria" and "Workload Calculation".
Assessment Methods and Criteria
| Term (or Year) Learning Activities | Quantity | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Midterm Examination | 1 | 100 |
| Total | 100 | |
| End Of Term (or Year) Learning Activities | Quantity | Weight |
| Final Examination | 1 | 100 |
| Total | 100 | |
| Term (or Year) Learning Activities | 40 | |
| End Of Term (or Year) Learning Activities | 60 | |
Work Pacement(s)
None
Workload Calculation
| Activities | Number | Time (hours) | Total Work Load (hours) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quiz | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Attending Lectures | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Practice | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Report Presentation | 1 | 20 | 20 |
| Self Study | 5 | 12 | 60 |
| Individual Study for Mid term Examination | 1 | 40 | 40 |
| Individual Study for Final Examination | 1 | 60 | 60 |
| Total Work Load (hours) | 237 | ||
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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* Contribution Level: 1 Very low 2 Low 3 Medium 4 High 5 Very High