Study-unit ENTOMOLOGY

Course name Biology
Study-unit Code GP004108
Curriculum Bioambientale
Lecturer Manuela Rebora
Lecturers
  • Manuela Rebora
Hours
  • 42 ore - Manuela Rebora
CFU 6
Course Regulation Coorte 2022
Supplied 2022/23
Supplied other course regulation
Learning activities Affine/integrativa
Area Attività formative affini o integrative
Sector BIO/05
Type of study-unit Opzionale (Optional)
Type of learning activities Attività formativa monodisciplinare
Language of instruction Italian
Contents Introduction to Insects, the great insect evolutionary success, external and internal anatomy, reproduction and development, sensory systems, insects and soil, forensic entomology, aquatic insects, insects and plants
Reference texts gullan and Cranston, An Outline of Entomology, Chapman and All
Educational objectives The course aims to provide an overview of the biodiversity of insects, the reasons for their evolutionary success, their functional morphology, the relationships of insects with humans.
Prerequisites Basic knowledge of animal biology
Teaching methods frontal lessons
Other information Frequency not compulsory but strongly adviced
Learning verification modality The exam is an oral test consisting of an interview lasting about 20 to 30 minutes to ascertain the student's level of knowledge and understanding capability acquired on the different contents indicated in the program. During the oral examination the student's communication skills will be also evaluated.
Extended program The class of Insects, the great evolutionary success of Insects, external and internal anatomy, sensory biology, reproduction, development and biological cycles, the main orders of insects, evolution, soil insects, aquatic insects, insects and plants, predation and parasitism, control systems, forensic entomology