Unit ENTOMOLOGY

Course
Earth science and environment
Study-unit Code
A004642
Curriculum
In all curricula
Teacher
Manuela Rebora
Teachers
  • Manuela Rebora
Hours
  • 42 ore - Manuela Rebora
CFU
6
Course Regulation
Coorte 2024
Offered
2026/27
Sector
BIO/05
Type of study-unit
Opzionale (Optional)
Type of learning activities
Attività formativa monodisciplinare
Language of instruction
English
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 Hall
Educational objectives
Il corso si propone di fornire una panoramica sulla biodiversità degli insetti, le ragioni del loro successo evolutivo, la loro morfologia funzionale, i rapporti degli insetti con l'uomo, insect control
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, forensic entomology, aquatic insects, insects and plants, predation and parasitism, control systems,
Obiettivi Agenda 2030 per lo sviluppo sostenibile
The course deals with topics that allow the student to acquire the skills necessary to pursue the objectives that are included in the 2030 Agenda