Program Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes (Undergraduate)

1. Gains fundamental and up-to-date scientific knowledge in plant protection, including plant diseases, pests, and weeds; and is able to apply this knowledge in practical settings.
2. Selects and correctly applies field and laboratory techniques in the diagnosis of pests, plant pathogens, and weeds; analyzes and interprets the data obtained.
3. Adopts the principles of Integrated Pest Management (IPM); and is able to plan integrated control strategies by combining biological, biotechnical, cultural, mechanical, and chemical methods in an environmentally and human-health–conscious manner.
4. Understands molecular diagnostic methods, DNA barcoding, PCR, and similar biotechnological techniques at a basic level and can use them when appropriate.
5. Develops sustainable approaches that protect environmental and ecosystem health in agricultural production; acts with professional responsibility in accordance with ethical values.
6. Works effectively in public institutions, private sector companies, and agricultural consultancy organizations in the field of plant protection; and continues professional development with an awareness of lifelong learning.

Program Learning Outcomes (Graduate)

1. Possesses advanced theoretical knowledge in plant protection; analyzes pest–pathogen–weed interactions using scientific methods and develops original research questions.
2. Designs and conducts experiments in laboratory and field research; collects data and performs analyses using advanced statistical methods to generate scientific outputs.
3. Compares classical biological control methods with modern biotechnological approaches (e.g., RNAi, molecular diagnostic techniques) and applies them when appropriate.
4. Follows national and international literature and transfers scientific and technological developments to plant protection applications; presents research findings in academic publication format.
5. Communicates effectively in interdisciplinary research environments; leads research teams and takes responsibility in scientific projects.
6. Makes decisions consistent with ethical principles, environmental sustainability, and public health; evaluates the ecological impacts of plant protection strategies at an advanced level.