ZO446 : Biological Control

Department

Department of Zoology

Academic Program

Bachelor in Entomology

Type

Compulsory

Credits

02

Prerequisite

ZO212

Overview

· knowledge of the concepts that explain the environmental foundations of biological control.

· Knowledge and understanding of the basics of biological pest control.

· Knowledge of biological methods of pest control (especially insects) and identification of their natural enemies.

· Application (if possible) of appropriate methods of biological control and Integrated Pest Management.

Intended learning outcomes

that the student is acquainted with biological control, its importance and its advantages

A.1

that the student is acquainted with biological control.

A.2

That the student understands a range of methods used in the control of different pests and applications of integrated pest management.

A.3

that the student is acquainted with integrated control management and methods of eliminating insect pests, in particular, without prejudice to the ecosystem in which all living organisms share.

A.4

Teaching and learning methods

Lectures and discussion about the advantages and disadvantages and how to biological control in various ways.

• Regular discussion sessions among students on the most important foundations and methods used to reach the most successful methods of biological control.

• Collecting information about the science of biological control in Libya by searching for the most important research and experiences to apply this type of control locally.

Methods of assessments

Evaluation number

Evaluation methods

Evaluation period

Evaluation weight

percentage

Rating date (week)

Notes

First evaluation

editorial(closed book)

hour

20

20%

Fifth week

theoretical

Oral evaluation

Oral

30minute

5

5%

second week

Each lecture continues

Second evaluation

Dissection of a fish and detection of its parasites

hour

20

20%

eleventh week

theoretical

Final evaluation

editorial(closed book)

2 hours

50

50%

Fourth and fifteenth week

The final exam is the theoretical is 50

activity

writing a report

and discussion

hour

5

5%

Twelveth

week

Reports on the most important results obtained by students from research in one of the axes of the biological control curriculum - biological control in Libya and discussing this in a presentation

The total

100 degrees

100%