TARIM İLAÇLARI VE ANALİZİ PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
LTP208	TARIM İLAÇLARI VE ANALİZİ	4	4	3	3

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	Turkish
Level of the Course Unit :	ASSOCIATE DEGREE, TYY: + 5.Level, EQF-LLL: 5.Level, QF-EHEA: Short Cycle
Type of the Course :	Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Lecturer ECEM BAYKAL ALPASLAN
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	With this course, it is aimed to provide information about the use, grouping, effectiveness, health effects, physical and chemical analysis methods of pesticides.
Contents of the Course Unit:	This course includes the use of pesticides, their classification, their effectiveness, their effects on humans, animals and the environment, physical and chemical analyzes of pesticide residues, pesticide residue analyzes in food and feed.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Defines pesticides.
Give examples of the usage areas of pesticides.
Classifies the effectiveness of pesticides.
List the benefits and harms of pesticides.
Indicates the effects of pesticide residues on environment, human and animal health.
Lists pesticide residue analysis.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Literature review, individual research	Pesticides	Lecture, question and answer.
2	Literature review, individual research	Uses of pesticides	Lecture, question and answer.
3	Literature review, individual research	Classification of pesticides	Lecture, question and answer.
4	Literature review, individual research	Pest and disease factors affected by pesticides	Lecture, question and answer.
5	Literature review, individual research	The effectiveness of pesticides	Lecture, question and answer.
6	Literature review, individual research	Benefits and harms of pesticides	Lecture, question and answer.
7	Literature review, individual research	Effects of pesticides on human and animal health	Lecture, question and answer.
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Literature review, individual research	Effects of pesticides on the environment	Lecture, question and answer.
10	Literature review, individual research	Pesticide residues	Lecture, question and answer.
11	Literature review, individual research	Analysis methods of pesticide residues	Lecture, question and answer.
12	Literature review, individual research	Physical analysis methods of pesticide residues	Lecture, question and answer.
13	Literature review, individual research	Chemical analysis methods of pesticide residues	Lecture, question and answer.
14	Literature review, individual research	Pesticide residue analysis in foods	Lecture, question and answer.
15	Literature review, individual research	Pesticide residue analyzes in feed	Lecture, question and answer.
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Tiryaki, O. (2011). Pestisit kalıntı analizlerinde kalite kontrol (QC) ve kalite güvencesi (QA). Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık. Ankara.
Tadeo, J. L. (Ed.). (2019). Analysis of pesticides in food and environmental samples. CRC Press.
Edwards, C. A. (Ed.). (2013). Environmental pollution by pesticides (Vol. 3). Springer Science & Business Media.

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	They have basic theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of laboratory science.						5
2	They have a minimum technical infrastructure in basic mathematics and science subjects.				3
3	They acquire the ability to effectively collect data through efficient sampling, experiments, and analysis, and to interpret and evaluate the obtained data.						5
4	They are aware of the fundamental concepts related to quality assurance and quality management systems, and they can conduct work in accordance with the importance of the quality control process within total quality management.			2

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	They have knowledge of ethical principles and rules related to their field.				3

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	They possess the capability to generate original ideas that can respond to the demands and advancements in the laboratory sector, as well as the ability to conduct research and development (R&D) activities.				3

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	They interpret and evaluate data using the basic level of knowledge and skills acquired in their field, identify problems, analyze them, and participate/take responsibility in planned activities for solving them.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	They have the ability to work independently.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	They acquire an awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning and gain an understanding of keeping up with developments in science and technology, as well as continually renewing themselves.				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	They are respectful towards historical values and possess social responsibility awareness.	0
2	They understand the necessity of teamwork and engage in team collaboration when needed.		1

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	They are knowledgeable about laboratory technology and proficiently utilize laboratory instruments and equipment in an appropriate and effective manner.						5
2	They can conduct analyses of food, water, plants, soil, chemicals, microbiological samples, and medical materials.						5
3	They have sufficient awareness regarding individual and public health, environmental protection, and occupational safety.				3
4	They act in accordance with laws, regulations, legislation, and professional ethical standards regarding their duties, rights, and responsibilities as an individual.			2

WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT
Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities
Type of the Learning Activites	Learning Activities (# of week)	Duration (hours, h)	Workload (h)
Lecture & In-Class Activities	14	4	56
Preliminary & Further Study	0	0	0
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	14	1	14
Reading	0	0	0
Assignment (Homework)	0	0	0
Project Work	0	0	0
Seminar	0	0	0
Internship	0	0	0
Technical Visit	0	0	0
Web Based Learning	0	0	0
Implementation/Application/Practice	0	0	0
Practice at a workplace	0	0	0
Occupational Activity	0	0	0
Social Activity	0	0	0
Thesis Work	0	0	0
Field Study	0	0	0
Report Writing	0	0	0
Final Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Final Exam	1	1	1
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	32	0	74