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AVANOS VOCATIONAL SCHOOL OF FINE ARTS / ORT 233 - ORGANIC FARMING

Code: ORT 233 Course Title: ORGANIC FARMING DISEASE AND HARMFUL MANAGEMENT Theoretical+Practice: 3+1 ECTS: 4
Year/Semester of Study 2 / Fall Semester
Level of Course Short Cycle Degree Programme
Type of Course Compulsory
Department ORGANIC FARMING
Pre-requisities and Co-requisites None
Mode of Delivery Face to Face
Teaching Period 14 Weeks
Name of Lecturer ATA ESKİN (ataeskin@nevsehir.edu.tr)
Name of Lecturer(s) ATA ESKİN,
Language of Instruction Turkish
Work Placement(s) None
Objectives of the Course
To understand the importance of plant protection in organic farming. To understand the importance of plant protection in organic farming. To understand the importance of economic damage. To raise awareness about the harmful effects of plant damage and disease.

Learning Outcomes PO MME
The students who succeeded in this course:
LO-1 Can understand the importance of plant protection in organic farming. PO-5 To be able to recognize and evaluate plants produced for organic farming using basic knowledge and skills.
PO-6 Consider ecological conditions of each region and implement appropriate production techniques in organic farming.
Examination
LO-2 Can identify the harmful forms of plant pests. PO-8 Has biodiversity and environmental awareness.
PO-9 Practical applications related to organic agriculture program ability to use the necessary equipment.
PO-22 It collects data in the field and transfers the results to the application.
PO-23 Develop a positive attitude towards lifelong learning thanks to the knowledge and skills gained in the field.
Examination
LO-3 Can list plant disease agents, damage patterns and methods of struggle. PO-6 Consider ecological conditions of each region and implement appropriate production techniques in organic farming.
PO-22 It collects data in the field and transfers the results to the application.
PO-23 Develop a positive attitude towards lifelong learning thanks to the knowledge and skills gained in the field.
PO-24 Pay attention to scientific, cultural and ethical values.
Examination
PO: Programme Outcomes
MME:Method of measurement & Evaluation

Course Contents
Morphological structures, morphological structures, reproduction and development, life stages, damages caused by plant diseases, harmful economic effects of plant diseases (including insects, mites, nematodes, soft muscles, rodents, birds, bacteria, viruses and bacteria) importance. Organic fighting methods and techniques against plant diseases and pests.
Weekly Course Content
Week Subject Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Introducing-Course Content and Processing (information about the application form and location). Lecture, presentation, discussion, experiment.
2 Introducing-Course Content and Processing (information about the application form and location) Lecture, presentation, discussion, experiment.
3 Introducing-Course Content and Processing (information about the application form and location) Lecture, presentation, discussion, experiment.
4 Organic Agriculture and Plant Protection Lecture, presentation, discussion, experiment.
5 Pests. Lecture, presentation, discussion, experiment.
6 Disease agents Lecture, presentation, discussion, experiment.
7 Pests in Vegetables. Lecture, presentation, discussion, experiment.
8 mid-term exam
9 Organic pesticides, application time, application forms. Lecture, presentation, discussion, experiment.
10 Licensed organic insecticides in the market. Lecture, presentation, discussion, experiment.
11 Preventive Measures against Plant Pests. Lecture, presentation, discussion, experiment.
12 Apple pests, Cherry pests. Lecture, presentation, discussion, experiment.
13 Olive pests and diseases. Lecture, presentation, discussion, experiment.
14 Citrus diseases and pests. Lecture, presentation, discussion, experiment.
15 Biotenic fighting methods. Lecture, presentation, discussion, experiment.
16 final exam
Recommend Course Book / Supplementary Book/Reading
1 1. Karsavuran,Y., 1994. Entomoloji, Ege üniversitesi, Ziraat Fakültesi, Bitki Koruma Bölümü,Ders notu, Bornova,
Required Course instruments and materials
Projector device, laptop.

Assessment Methods
Type of Assessment Week Hours Weight(%)
mid-term exam 8 1 40
Other assessment methods
1.Oral Examination
2.Quiz
3.Laboratory exam
4.Presentation
5.Report
6.Workshop
7.Performance Project
8.Term Paper
9.Project
final exam 16 1 60

Student Work Load
Type of Work Weekly Hours Number of Weeks Work Load
Weekly Course Hours (Theoretical+Practice) 4 14 56
Outside Class
       a) Reading 1 7 7
       b) Search in internet/Library 1 14 14
       c) Performance Project 2 2 4
       d) Prepare a workshop/Presentation/Report 3 6 18
       e) Term paper/Project 0
Oral Examination 0
Quiz 0
Laboratory exam 0
Own study for mid-term exam 2 6 12
mid-term exam 1 1 1
Own study for final exam 1 7 7
final exam 1 1 1
0
0
Total work load; 120