BIO121 : Entomology

Department

Department of Biology

Academic Program

Bachelor in Biology

Type

Compulsory

Credits

03

Prerequisite

BIO113

Overview

This course introduces the student to the general entomology found in the environment and its various branches, the distinction of insects as animals that have special specifications that are only available in them, the classification of insects, their development, physiology, behavior (with a focus on social insects), insect ecology, simulations and forms, the relationship between insects and humans, some harmful insects or carriers of diseases 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

· Recognizes the benefits and harm of insects

· It lists the shapes and types of insects

· It classifies the different families of insects according to their distinctiveness.

· Explains the internal anatomy of an insect

Demonstrates the methods of reproduction of the insect

Teaching and learning methods

·Theoretical lectures using aids such as illustrations, PowerPoint presentation and videos.

·Laboratory activities by conducting laboratory experiments and pickling the results.

Discussion panels for scientific reports and practical assignments for each application

Methods of assessments

Methods of evaluating students in this course: (semester work 40% and final 60%)

· Semester work: divided between mid-term written exams, reports with illustrations, compilation and practical midterm exam, total 40

· Practical Final Exam 10 and Theoretical Final Exam 50

Main contents of the course

Main contents of the course

Readings/References/Notes

The week

Content (topic) per week

laboratory

1

Introduction: Definition of entomology, phylum arthropod, its general characteristics. . Insect classification: wingless, wingless, exowing-growing insects.

laboratory

2

General qualities of insects. Study of the relationship of insects with other arthropods, study of the spread of

3

Insects and the reasons for their success, harmful insects and beneficial insects, the economic importance of insects.

laboratory

4

The external shape of insects, the study of the structure of the body wall, the study of the internal anatomy of insects.

laboratory

5

Digestive system : structure of the digestive system, nutrition, digestion, nutrition.

laboratory

6

Circulation device: the installation of the device and its functions.

7

Theoretical and practical midterm exam

8

Highlighting organ, highlighting organs and their functions.

laboratory

9

The nervous system, its structure, functions.

laboratory

10

The respiratory system, its structure, functions, respiration in aquatic insects.

laboratory

11

The reproductive system: the structure and function of its organs in male and female

laboratory

12

Growth and reproduction in insects.

13

Insect life cycles, reproduction, the impact of environmental factors on insects.

laboratory

14

Final Practical Exam

References

Principles of Entomology New Publications House Faculty of Agriculture Alexandria University Dr. Saleh Kamel Al-Sawaf - Dr. Mohamed Abbas Abdel Latif - Dr. Ibrahim Ali Jaghboub - Dr. Ibrahim Abd Rawas

General EntomologyPractical PartPublications of Al-Fateh Mosque (Tripoli) 1992a. Najia Khamis Abu Khushaim

Mr. Hallouma Mohammed Kara

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