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SCHOOL |
OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES |
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ACADEMIC UNIT |
AGRICULTURE |
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LEVEL OF STUDIES |
UNDERGRADUATE |
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COURSE CODE |
PLP0902 |
SEMESTER |
8 | ||
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COURSE TITLE |
ACROCHEMICALS | ||||
| INDEPENDENT TEACHING ACTIVITIES |
WEEKLY TEACHING HOURS |
CREDITS | |||
| Lectures | 2 | ||||
| Lab / Op. Exercises | 2 | ||||
| Exercises | 0 | ||||
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TOTAL HOURS |
4 | 5 | |||
| COURSE TYPE | Special background | ||||
| PREREQUISITE COURSES | None | ||||
| LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION and EXAMINATIONS | Greek | ||||
| IS THE COURSE OFFERED TO ERASMUS STUDENTS | Yes in English | ||||
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COURSE WEBSITE (URL) |
https://
eclass.uowm.gr/courses/AGRO229/
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2. LEARNING OUTCOMES
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Learning Outcomes |
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The subject of the course is the study of plant protection products. The aim of the course is to understand the principles of pharmacology and toxicology, the knowledge of the biological action, intake, absorption, transport, distribution-availability of plant protection products at their point/site of action and the factors that influence the effectiveness of plant protection products against plant pests. Also, the understanding of the mechanisms of action of all groups of plant protection products, the knowledge of the behavior and fate of active substances in the environment, the residues of plant protection products in food of plant origin. Furthermore, the knowledge of their toxicological effects on non-target organisms, the persistence and fate behavior of plant protection products in the environment. Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to: • To know the principles of pharmacology and toxicology, biological action, intake, absorption, transport and distribution of the active substances of plant protection products. • To know the mechanisms of action of the various plant protection products, their physicochemical properties, the mechanisms of action of fungicides, insecticides, herbicides, nematicides, acaricides, antiphytotoxic substances. • To know the behavior and fate of the active substances of plant protection products in the environment and their residues in foods of plant origin. |
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General Competences |
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Graduates will: - have the theoretical and practical background concerning the knowledge field of the science of Agriculture and the plant production process - have the ability to creatively utilize scientific knowledge and modern technology for the development and care of all kinds of plant crops as well as the production and marketing of plant reproductive material - have acquired the necessary cognitive background to enable their access to postgraduate studies - be able to properly apply their theoretical and practical knowledge acquired during the period of studies. - will developed sufficient skill in the search, analysis and synthesis of data and information, using the necessary technologies and the ability to carry out autonomous and group tasks promotion of free, creative and inductive thinking |
3. SYLLABUS
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The subject of the course is the study of plant protection products. The understanding of the principles of pharmacology and toxicology (nomenclature, definitions, terminology) and knowledge of the historical retrospective of the discovery and use of plant protection products and biocides. The standardization of plant protection products and the available methods of their handling and application. Their classification and description based on the plant-parasite organism (target) and their uses (in the seed, soil, foliar spraying). The understanding of the toxicity of the active substances of the most important plant protection products and the knowledge of personal protection means. The understanding of the general principles that shape the fate and behavior of agricultural drugs in the environment (soil, water, atmosphere), residuality, toxicity and the presence of residues of plant protection products in the produced agricultural products. Knowledge of the toxicological effects of the most important groups of insecticides, acaricides, nematicides and fumigants on non-target organisms. The understanding of biological action, uptake, absorption (permeability of biological membranes,) activation, metabolism, selectivity, transport, distribution, availability at the site of action, Understanding the factors that influence the biological action of active substances. The understanding of their physicochemical properties and the mechanisms of action of fungicides, insecticides, herbicides, nematicides, acaricides, antiphytotoxic substances. The knowledge of the mechanisms and factors that contribute to the choice of resistance of plant pests to plant protection products. Knowledge of insecticides that affect the functioning of the nervous system of target insects (organophosphates, organochlorines, carbamates, pyrethroids, neonicotinoids, spinosins, avermectins, diamides and other insecticides). The knowledge of insecticides that affect the growth of insects (they mimic the action of youth hormones, ecdysone and inhibit biosynthetic processes-chitin biosynthesis-). Knowledge of plant-based insecticides and microbial insecticides. Knowledge/understanding of the physicochemical properties and biochemical mode of action (mode of action on targets and toxicological effects on non-targets) of the most important groups of fungicides. Knowledge of protective fungicides with a multi-site mode of action (sulfur, copper, etc.), The knowledge of fungicides that interfere with the energy production processes of cells (respiratory chain), Knowledge of fungicides that affect membranes and deposit components of cell walls, The knowledge of fungicides that interfere with biosynthetic processes of fungi (inhibitors of the biosynthesis of nucleic acids, ergosterol, melanin and amino acids) Knowledge of fungicides that interfere with mitosis and cell division Knowledge of fungicides that interfere with host-pathogen relationships and stimulate plant defense mechanisms. The understanding of the physicochemical properties and the action of the most important groups of herbicides: Herbicides with hormonal action Herbicides whose action is directly or indirectly affected by sunlight. Herbicides that interfere with Photosystem I Herbicides Interfering with Photosystem II-Protoporphyrinogen Oxidase Inhibitor Herbicides Herbicides-inhibitors of carotenoid biosynthesis and herbicides-inhibitors of glutamine synthetase Herbicides that interfere with mitosis - herbicides that inhibit fatty acid biosynthesis - herbicides that inhibit amino acid biosynthesis - other herbicides The knowledge of antiphytotoxic substances (their physicochemical properties and action). The label of plant protection products and elements of applicable law. |
4. TEACHING and LEARNING METHODS - EVALUATION
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DELIVERY |
Face to Face (Lectures – Laboratory) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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USE OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY |
Use of ICT in teaching process through the e-class platform in teaching, laboratory training and communication with students | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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STUDENT PERFORMANCE EVALUATION |
1. Official in written or oral final theory exam (60%) in the middle and at the end of semester (in the middle of the semester in written examination is optional) The written final theory performance evaluation includes: - Multiple choice questions - Short answer questions - Comparative evaluation of theory elements 2. Written laboratory exam at the end of the semester (40%). Lab exams include: - Multiple choice questions - Short answer questions - Problem solving |
5. SUGGESTED BIBLIOGRAPHY
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Agrochemicals pharmocology V.Ν. Ζiogas, Α.Ν. Markoglou, Athens2010 [ISBN 978-960-93-1856-3]. ‘Agrochemicals Ε. Papadopouloi -Mourkidou, Methexis Publications, Thessaloniki 2008 [978-960-6796-05-0]. |
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