Agricultural Entomology
A.Y. 2024/2025
Learning objectives
Knowledge on insect importance, morphology, anatomy and physiology; insect identification, dynamics of populations and control. Knowledge on various pests for implementing integrated pest management systems.
Expected learning outcomes
Recognize insects Orders and morphology of main pest insects. Distinguish between beneficial and pest insects. Know biology and control of pest insects.
Lesson period: First semester
Assessment methods: Esame
Assessment result: voto verbalizzato in trentesimi
Single course
This course can be attended as a single course.
Course syllabus and organization
Single session
Responsible
Lesson period
First semester
Course syllabus
Introduction to insects
General morphology and integument. Head and appendices. Mouthparts. Thorax and appendices. Abdomen and appendices. Muscular and digestive systems. Respiratory system. Nervous systems, Sensillum. Reproductive system, Reproduction. Exocrine and Endocrine glands. Excretory system. Postembryonal development.
Biology of pest insects. Integrated pest management
General morphology and integument. Head and appendices. Mouthparts. Thorax and appendices. Abdomen and appendices. Muscular and digestive systems. Respiratory system. Nervous systems, Sensillum. Reproductive system, Reproduction. Exocrine and Endocrine glands. Excretory system. Postembryonal development.
Biology of pest insects. Integrated pest management
Prerequisites for admission
Basic knowledge of animal cell structure
Teaching methods
Lectures and laboratory practices.
Teaching Resources
Entomology books in the library.
Assessment methods and Criteria
The student must collect, prepare and identify insects.
Identification of insects is mandatory to continue the exam.
Questions are based on the morphology, physiology, and biology of pest
insects.
Students with SLD or disability certifications are kindly requested to contact the teacher at least 15 days before the date of the exam session to agree on individual exam requirements. In the email please make sure to add in cc the competent offices: [email protected] (for students with SLD) o [email protected] (for students with disability).
Identification of insects is mandatory to continue the exam.
Questions are based on the morphology, physiology, and biology of pest
insects.
Students with SLD or disability certifications are kindly requested to contact the teacher at least 15 days before the date of the exam session to agree on individual exam requirements. In the email please make sure to add in cc the competent offices: [email protected] (for students with SLD) o [email protected] (for students with disability).
AGR/11 - GENERAL AND APPLIED ENTOMOLOGY - University credits: 8
Practicals: 16 hours
Laboratories: 16 hours
Lessons: 48 hours
Laboratories: 16 hours
Lessons: 48 hours
Professor:
Limonta Lidia
Shifts:
Turno
Professor:
Limonta LidiaProfessor(s)
Reception:
free
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