Crop Protection 1 Syllabus
Crop Protection 1 Syllabus
Vision A premier Science and Technology university for the formation of a world class and virtuous human
resource for sustainable development in Bohol and the country.
Mission BISU is committed to provide quality higher education in the arts and sciences, as well as in the
professional and technological fields; undertake research and development, and extension services for
sustainable development of Bohol and the country.
College Goals 1. Culture of excellence in agriculture, forestry and natural resources (AFNR)
2. Quality research outputs and cutting-edge technology
3. Sustainable livelihoods for marginal communities through research-based knowledge and technology
4. Socio-ecologically responsive and profitable AFNR income-generating enterprises.
Core Values 1. Search for Excellence (BISU’s commitment to quality education shall be driven and characterized by
excellence in every output and activity it produces/conducts through interweaving the technical,
fundamental and practical knowledge.)
2. Responsiveness to Challenges (As a newfound institution of higher learning, BISU is faced will all the
challenges demanded particularly the continuing depletion of the national government’s financial
support along the BISU’s desire for upgrading its facilities and human resources. Being intellectually
diverse and entrepreneurial, creative and innovative, BISU shall beat the odds by capitalizing on
creative collaborations with its individual campuses, local government units and other sectors available.)
3. Student Access (Being a state-owned university, BISU is committed to providing public service, by
becoming a university that is open and accessible to all students who merit entrance. This value is the
most important consideration by BISU in its drive to continuously develop, improve and upgrade its
facilities and seek for more funds.)
4. Public Engagement (Expresses BISU’s commitment to search for knowledge-based solutions to societal
and economic problems particularly of Bohol and of the region. Public engagement is the interpretation
of BISU’s commitment to research and extension by being proactive in introducing changes that will
deeply impact on the improvement of the life of the people.)
5. Good Governance (Alongside the current regime’s objectives of good governance in the delivery of
basic services, BISU shall strive to institutionalize a streamlined, efficient and effective structure and
systems that is supportive of the university’s goals and objectives, sans bureaucratic practices.)
PROGRAM OUTCOMES
1. Articulate and discuss the latest developments in the field of Explained coherently any relevant topic in the field of
agriculture practice (PQF level 6 descriptor). specialization
Identified supervisory and management activities that
are most useful and relevant to educational
institutions.
2. Effectively communicate orally and in writing using both Conversed using both English and Filipino inside and
English and Filipino. outside the institution.
3. Work effectively and independently in multi-disciplinary and Demonstrated flexibility and productivity with people
multi-cultural teams (PQF level 6 descriptor). from different disciplines
Adjusted and adopted in dealing with diverse cultural
groups
4. Act in recognition of professional, social, and ethical Upheld integrity in any academic and non-academic-
responsibility related situations
Assumed responsibility in dealing with learners,
peers, subordinates, parents, and other stakeholders
Interacted professionally and ethically in any situation
5. Preserve and promote “Filipino historical and cultural heritage” Display qualities of a patriotic Filipino citizen
(based on RA 7722)
Common to the Discipline (Agricultural Education, BS Agriculture, BS Fisheries, BS Forestry and Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
6. Generate and share new knowledge relevant to specific field Innovated socio-ecologically responsive technologies
in the study of agriculture
7. Formulate and implement agricultural Contextualized and aligned skills and competencies
Apply the competencies to support national, regional and local to respond to the national, regional and local needs,
development plans (RA 7722). thrusts and priorities.
Engaged in extension services with
organizations/agencies that require their expertise.
8. Apply scientific method in the conduct of research activities Written research proposals
Conceptualized and implement scientific research
9. Understand and apply the concepts of agricultural predictability Conducted seminars and workshops on agricultural
and sustainability in the context of national, regional and global productivity and sustainability
developments; Written articles on agricultural productivity and
sustainability
Formulated and designed agricultural projects
capturing national, regional, and global
developmental requirements
10. Engage in agricultural production and post-production/ post- Demonstrated and applied the basic principles in the
harvest handling activities production of crops and animals
Applied basic agricultural management practices
Practiced and demonstrated sound post production
and value adding strategies
11. Promote sound agricultural technologies to various clients and Conducted on-farm trials
in the manpower development in agriculture Acted as resources persons and facilitators in the
conduct of training programs
Served as role model in the practice of agriculture as
a profession
12. Employ relevant tools in information technology in solving Used of IT tools in instruction, research, extension
agriculture-related problems and project implementation
13. An ability to participate in the generation of new knowledge or Applied cumulative understanding and skills learned
in research and development projects to support national, from course works and practical observation to
regional and local plans generate new knowledge through quality research.
Course Syllabus
Course Component Core Course
Course Code Crop Prot 1
Course Name Principles of Crop Protection
Pre-requisite Crop Sci 1
Course Credits 3 units
Contact Hours/week 2 hrs lec, 3 hrs lab
Course Description Identification, biology and ecology of different pests and their natural enemies.
Course Outcomes Program Outcomes
1 2 3 4 5
1. Acquired background/overview of crop protection I I I I I
2. Explained the nature, ecological requirements, means of reproduction and control measures of different I I I I I
plant diseases, insect pests, weeds and other pests.
3. Demonstrated examples of the different pest management approaches D D D D D
4. Collected, identified and preserved economically important insect pests, diseases, and weeds of major I I I I I
crops
5. Established botanical garden and produced botanical pesticides P P P P P
Legend: I-Introduce P-Practice/Enabling D-Demonstrate
COURSE OUTLINE
CONTENT/TOPICS Timeframe Remarks
Orientation (Course Syllabus, VMGO, Classroom Policies)
I. INTRODUCTION
1. BISU-VMGO
2. Course Overview
3. World population and food supply
4. Role of crop protection in increasing food supply Week 1-2
5. Definition of pest(s)
6. Economic importance of pests
7. Various disciplines involved in Crop Protection
II. MAJOR PEST GROUPS
A. Plant Pathogens
1. Plant Pathology (defined)
2. Economic importance of plant diseases
3. Concepts of plant diseases Week 3-6
4. Non-parasitic and parasitic agents of plant diseases
5. Disease cycle
6. Plant disease epidemiology (The elements of an epidemic)
7. Variability in Plant Pathogens
Lecture/discussion, laboratory and field exercises, field tour and farm visits, library research, Multimedia
Methodologies/ instruction, reporting
Strategies/Techniques:
Integration of Values: Values gained may include but not limited to developing cooperation, positive work attitudes, perseverance,
resourcefulness, and social concern
Course Requirements: Midterm:
Softbound of instructional materials in crop protection
At least 5 mushroom fruiting bags, 1 pack mushroom spawn, Establishment of botanical garden, Major Exams,
Quizzes, Scientific/Laboratory Reports (1-5), Active Class Participation, Labelled Specimens of Diseased
Plants, Pinned Insect Specimens with Correct Identification
Finals:
Major Exams, Quizzes, Laboratory Reports (6-10), botanical pesticides (extracts, leachates), Active Class
Participation, Herbarium/Pressed Weed Specimens with Proper Label, Labelled Drawings of insect
mouthparts, Preserved rat and bird specimens
Course Policies 1. Passing Rate is 60%. Grading System is 40% Class Standing that includes quizzes, class participation; 30%
periodic exams and 30% project. Lecture will constitute 50% of the student’s grade and 50% from the
laboratory.
2. Nobody can take a special test without a letter of excuse from the student or their parents/guardian.
3. Must pass the periodic exams, quizzes, submits projects and exercises on time, should show desirable
attitude and behavior.
4. Habitual tardiness is discouraged.
Grading System: Passing percentage (raw scores) - 60%
Passing grade range - 1.0 - 3.0
Failing grade range - 3.1 – 5.0
Major Examinations - 30%
Major Outcome-Based Projects
(product or performance) - 30%
Class Standing
(quizzes, class participation/
assignments/other outputs/performances) - 40%
TOTAL 100%
References
Prepared by:
Subject Code : Crop Prot 1 Course Credits (Units) : Total: 3 Lecture: 2 Lab.: 3
Course Name : Principles of Crop Protection Contact Hours/week : Total: 5 Lecture: 2 Lab.: 3
Prerequisite : Crop Sci 1 Course & Year : BSA 1
Component : Core Course Academic Year : 2018-2019
LEARNING PLAN LEARNING LOG
Remarks/ Monitore
Teaching and Learning Activities Assessment Task Time Accomplishmen d By
Desired Learning Outcomes (DLO) (TLAs) (ATs) Resource Frame t/Not
Course Content/Subject matter Accomplished
At the end of the course, the student must have: Materials (144 hours)
Lecture Laboratory Lecture Laboratory
Identified the policies and standard governing teachers I. Orientation (Course Syllabus, VMGO, Lecture/Discus Student Manual
Day 1 (2
and students and educational institutions Classroom Policies) sion Course Syllabus
hrs)
Acquired background/overview of crop protection
Discussed the science and art of plant pathology and 1. Plant Pathology Lecture Lab Exercise Quizzes Laboratory Crop Protection
describe how they are related a. Etymology /discussion No. 1. Plant Report Reviewer/Laborato
Explained the various ways by which plant diseases b. Definition Research Pest Survey/ ry Manual/
affect man c. The science and art of plant Work Field Work Laptop/
pathology Reporting (Clearing of LCD Projector
Day 2-9
Discussed the various types of losses brought about by d. Ultimate objective of plant the area for
(22 hrs)
pathogens in plants and plant products pathology establishment
e. Economic importance of plant of
diseases botanical/herb
f. Types of losses al garden)
Explained the shortcomings of some definitions of Concepts of Plant Disease Lecture Lab Exercise 2. Quizzes/ Laboratory Crop Protection Day 10-18
disease that have appeared in the literature and given aD. Concepts of plant disease /discussion Collection and Prelim Report/Mo Reviewer/Laborato (24 hrs)
definition which they can defend. E. Classification of plant disease Research Preservation of Exam ving Exam ry Manual/
Defined the following terms and distinguished between F. Common terms in plant pathology Work Diseased Plant on Laptop/
each member of a couplet: G. Disease triangle Reporting Materials Identificati LCD
Disease: injury Plant Disease Diagnosis on of Projector/Diseased
Pathogen: parasite a. Symptoms of Plant Diseases Symptoms Plants Herbarium
Saprophyte: parasite b. Signs of plant diseases of Plant
Host: suscept c. Koch’s rules of proof of Diseases
Obligate: facultative pathogenicity
Pathogenicity: pathogenesis
Symptom: sign
Described specific symptoms and signs of plant
disease.
Explained the art of plant disease diagnosis and state
the importance of correct diagnosis
Explained the various methods of classifying diseases
and list specific diseases under each classification.
Described the symptoms of specific diseases caused by 4. Non-Parasitic Agents of Plant Lecture Lab Exercise Quizzes/ Performan Disease
the different non-parasitic agents. Diseases /discussion No. 3. Parasitic Oral ce Rating Specimens of rust
Explained how non-infectious diseases are controlled. Parasitic or Biotic Agents of Plant Research Agents of Plant Question During of corn, leaf spot of
Characterized the various parasitic agents of plant Diseases Work Disease ing / Laboratory cassava/leaf mold
diseases. d. Virus Reporting/ (Collection of Using of okra, bacterial
Described the symptoms of the diseases caused by e. Viroids disease Appropriat wilt of
each agent. Bacteria specimens of e tomato/eggplant/p
Discussed how the plant pathogenic viruses are g. Mollicutes plants) Rubrics/La epper/peanut,
transmitted. h. Fastidious vascular bacteria boratory mosaic of bean,
Characterized the genera of bacteria that caused plant (rickettsia-like organism or RLO) Collection of report root knot of rice,
diseases and give examples of the diseases they cause Plant pathogenic protists Planting okra or tomato,
Nematodes Materials for root lesion of corn, Day 19-27
Described the groups of plant parasitic nematodes and
Fungi Establishment bacterial soft rot of (24 hrs)
list examples under each group.
Parasitic Higher Plants of Botanical cabbage/carrots/pr
Described how plant pathogenic bacteria, fungi and
m. garden epared slides of
nematodes are isolated.
Variability in Plant Pathogens pathogens/dissecti
Differentiated the hemi-parasitic flowering plants from ng or compound
a. General Concepts
the true parasites. microscope
b. Mechanisms of Variation
Discussed the significance of variability in plant c. Genetics of Host-Parasite Crop Protection
pathogens. Interactions Reviewer/Laborato
Described the different mechanisms of variation in plant ry Manual/
pathogens. Laptop/
Discussed the gene-for-gene concept and its role in LCD Projector/
disease resistance.
Characterized the various stages of a disease cycle. Disease Cycle Lecture Lab Exercise Quizzes/ Performan Crop Protection
Described disease cycles caused by a bacterium, a a. Inoculation /discussion No. 4. Midterm ce Rating Reviewer/Laborato
fungus, a virus and a nematode. b. Penetration or ingress Research Pathogenicity Exam During ry Manual/
Described the various ways by which the different c. Infection Work of Common Laboratory Laptop/
pathogens enter their sucepts and cite specific d. Colonization Reporting/Oral Plant Using LCD
examples. e. Dissemination Questioning Pathogens Appropriat Projector/pure
Described how a fungus penetrates the intact host f. Survival e culture of Day 28-36
tissue. Mechanisms of Pathogenicity and Rubrics/S Sclerotium rolfsii, (24 hrs)
Discussed the various mechanisms by which pathogens Host Response cientific bacterial
cause diseases and give the corresponding host Mechanisms of Disease Resistance Laboratory suspension, galled
response for each mechanism Epidemiology of Plant Disease Report roots, virus-
Defined the terms: control, exclusion, protection, Principles and Methods of Plant infected plants,
eradication and immunization as they are used in plant Disease Control laboratory
pathology. materials
Described the distinguishing characteristics of insects. IV. Principles of Entomology Lecture Lab Exercise Quizzes Quality of Crop Protection Day 37-45
Described the classification of insects Distinguishing Characteristics Discussion/Bra No. 5. /Group/ Insect Reviewer/Laborato (24 hrs)
Differentiated the types of insect metamorphosis. of Insects instorming Collection, Individua Collection ry Manual/
Given examples of insects under each type of Classification, Nomenclature, Activity/ Classification, l pinned Laptop
metamorphosis and reproduction in insects. and Identification of Insect Reporting/ Identification Projects properly in LCD
Insect metamorphosis and Group/In a box Projector/Collectio
Described the classification of pests Reproduction in insects Preservation of dividual n of common order
V. The Concept of Pest Arthropods Reports of arthropods/live
Pest classification / insects with
Insect Control Lab Exercise Practical chewing and
Management No. 6. Exam/ sucking
Arthropod Moving mouthparts/mite
Mouthparts Exam/ infested
and Portfolio crops/microscope/f
Characteristic lip charts
Damage
Inflicted by
Arthropod
Pests
Explained the importance of weeds in agriculture VI. Principles of Weed Science Lecture Lab Exercise Quizzes/ Performan Crop Protection
Defined clearly what a weed is. Definition Discussion/Bra No. 7. Effect of Semifina ce Rating Reviewer/Laborato
Identified the various weeds based on their Characteristics of a weed instorming Weeds on the l Exam During ry Manual/
classification. Classification of weeds Activity/ Growth of Laboratory Laptop
Discussed the plants’ interactions when they are grown Crop-Weed competition Reporting/Field Crops Group/ Using LCD
together in a community. Weed Management Trips/Reporting Individua Appropriat Projector/meter
Explained what kind of plant usually dominates in an /Film Lab Exercise l e stick/cutter/plastic
Day 46-48
intermixed community of weed and crop plants. Showing/Proje No. 8. Researc Rubrics/S bags/notebook/pen
(8 hrs)
Articulated at least five of the principal factors involved cts/Brainstormi Collection, h cientific /shovel/knife/elmer
in weed-crop competition. ng Classification, Laboratory ’s glue/plant
/Interactive Identification Report/mo press/illustration
Discussed why is it important to have knowledge on the
Learning / and ving Exam board/old
importance of allelopathy in studying crop-weed
Preservation of newspapers/rope/h
competition.
Weeds erbarium label
Identified the different methods/strategies of controlling
weeds.
Experiments
Identified the different methods of managing rodent and VII. Other pests Lecture/Discus Lab Exercise Quizzes/ Performan Hand-outs/
bird pests. Vertebrate Pests sion/Research No. 9. Feeding Oral ce Rating Laptop/
Understood the economic importance of mollusc as a a. Rodents Work/ Behaviour and Exam During LCD
pest. b. Birds Reporting/ Damage of Laboratory Projector/lowland
Performed different methods of controlling golden kuhol. Mollusk Pests: Behavior, Problem Golden Snail Using ricefield infested
Performed pesticide calculation and calibration of Population Dynamics & Solving/Lectur Appropriat with golden
application equipment. Factors of Abundance e/Discussion/Vi Lab Exercise e kuhol/one meter
Day 49-51
VIII. Pesticide Calculation and deo Showing No. 10. Rubrics/S quadrat/notebook/
(8 hrs)
Calibration of Application Vertebrate cientific pencil
Equipment Pests and Laboratory Preserved
Their Report specimens of rats
Characteristic and birds/rat-
Damage damaged plant
parts/bird-
damaged plant
parts
Discussed the various pest management approaches I. Integrated Pest Management Lecture/Discus Quizzes/ Hand-outs/
which can be integrated across disciplines Program As A Defensive sion/Research Final Laptop/
Response To Pest Attack Work/ Exam/Or LCD Projector
Reporting/ al Exam
Pest Problem Diagnosis Problem
Determination of component Solving/Lectur
factors causing the pest problem e/Discussion/Vi
in the field deo Showing
The Pest Management Concept
Definition of terms Day 52-54
(8 hrs)
Factors that led to the development
of the pest management concept
General Considerations in Planning
Pest Management Programs
Consumer utilization of the product
Conservation of the environment
Safety of the pest control operation
Profitability of the pest
management strategy
References:
Green Empire. 2015. Licensure Examination for Agriculture Reviewer.
RA 10068, Organic Agriculture Act of 2010.
Capinera, J. 2001. Handbook of vegetable pests. Department of Entomology and Nematology, University of Florida. California, USA.
Central Mindanao University Reviewer. Musuan, Bukidnon.
CMO No. 14 S. of 2008
Compilation of insect pests, diseases and beneficial organisms in vegetables. ACIAR Project.
Joep van Lidth de Jeude. 2004. Identification of crop damage caused by insects, diseases and mineral deficiencies. Agrodok-28 Series. Digigrafi, Wageningen, the Netherlands.
Learning the principles of plant pathology.
Leyte State University. 2003. Crop Protection. URC. ViSCA, Baybay, Leyte.
Martin, R. & P. Chanthy. 2007. Weeds of upland crops in Cambodia. NSW Department of Primary Industries. State of New South Whales.
Moody, K., C.E. Munroe, R.T. Lubigan & E.C. Paller, Jr. 1984. Major weeds of the Philippines. Weed Science Society of the Philippines. University of the Philippines Los Baños, Laguna.
Shepard, B.M. , A.T. Barrion & J. A. Litsinger. 1998. Helpful insects, spiders and pathogens. International Rice Research Institute. UPLB, Laguna.
Shouan Zhang, Ken Pernezny, and Mary Lamberts. Tropical vegetable diseases. University of Florida IFAS Extension.
University of the Philippines Reviewer. Los Baños, Laguna
W. H. Reisig, et al. Illustrated guide to integrated pest management in rice in tropical Asia. International Rice Research Institute
Course requirements: Midterm:
Softbound instructional materials in crop protection
Establishment of botanical garden, Major Exams, Quizzes, Insect Nets, Scientific/Laboratory Reports (1-5), Active Class Participation, Labelled Specimens of Diseased Plants, Pinned Insect
Specimens with Correct Identification
Finals:
Major Exams, Quizzes, Laboratory Reports (6-10), botanical pesticides (extracts, leachates), Active Class Participation, Herbarium/Pressed Weed Specimens with Proper Label, Labelled
Drawings of insect mouthparts, Wooden quadrat, Preserved rat and bird specimens
Grading system: 1. 40% passing mark/transmutation of raw scores or cumulative related scores
2. Major Examinations - 30 %
3. Major Outcome-Based Projects (product or performance) - 30 %
4. Class Standing (quizzes, class participation/assignments/ other outputs/performances) - 40 %
5. Final Grade (50 % Lecture + 50 % Laboratory) 100 %
Classroom Policies: 1. Nobody can take a special test without a letter of excuse from the student or their parents/guardian.
2. Must pass the periodic exams, quizzes, submits projects and exercises on time, should show desirable attitude and behaviour.
3. Habitual tardiness is discouraged.
4. Cellphones must be in silent mode during lecture sessions.
NIDA B. RATILLA, MSc. WILSON U. LLEGUNAS JR., Ph.D. NOEL T. LOMOSBOG, Ph.D.
Asst. Prof. 3 Chairperson, Agriculture Dean, College of Agriculture and Natural Resources