This
course is concerned with introducing the student to general entomology found in
the environment and its various branches, distinguishing insects as animals
that have special characteristics that are only available in them,
classification of insects, their development, physiology, behavior (with a
focus on social insects), insect ecology, mimicry and forms, the relationship
between insects And humans, some harmful or disease-carrying insects and
beneficial insects, the importance of insects for human life, highlighting the
applied role of this science and the impact of insects on the agricultural
environment, animal production and public health
Intended learning outcomes
Learn
about the benefits and harms of insects
Enumerate
the forms and types of insects
· Classifies
different species of insects according to their distinction
Explain
the internal anatomy of an insect
Explain the methods
of insect reproduction
Teaching and learning methods
Theoretical
lectures using aids such as clarifications, PowerPoint presentations and videos
Laboratory
activities by conducting laboratory experiments and evaluating the results
Discussion
panels for scientific reports and practical assignments for each request
Methods of assessments
semester
work 40% and final 60%
Term
work: divided between written midterm exams, reports with illustrations,
compilation, and practical midterm exam, total 40
Practical final exam
10 and theoretical final exam 50
