PESTS OF STORED PRODUCTS-URBAN ENTOMOLOGY
| Title | ΕΧΘΡΟΙ ΑΠΟΘΗΚΕΥΜΕΝΩΝ ΠΡΟΪΟΝΤΩΝ-ΑΣΤΙΚΗ ΕΝΤΟΜΟΛΟΓΙΑ / PESTS OF STORED PRODUCTS-URBAN ENTOMOLOGY |
| Code | Ν559Ε |
| Faculty | Agriculture, Forestry and Natural Environment |
| School | Agriculture |
| Cycle / Level | 1st / Undergraduate |
| Teaching Period | Winter |
| Coordinator | Dimitrios Kovaios |
| Common | Yes |
| Status | Active |
| Course ID | 600017370 |
Programme of Study: PPS Geōponías (2019-sīmera)
Registered students: 34
| Orientation | Attendance Type | Semester | Year | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KORMOS | Elective Courses belonging to the other | Winter | - | 5 |
| FYTIKĪS PARAGŌGĪS | Elective Course belonging to the selected specialization (Elective Specialization Course) | Winter | - | 5 |
| Academic Year | 2022 – 2023 |
| Class Period | Winter |
| Faculty Instructors | |
| Instructors from Other Categories | |
| Class ID | 600210533
|
Course Type 2016-2020
- Scientific Area
- Skills Development
Course Type 2011-2015
Specific Foundation / Core
Mode of Delivery
- Face to face
Digital Course Content
- e-Study Guide https://qa.auth.gr/en/class/1/600210533
- eLearning (Moodle):
Erasmus
The course is also offered to exchange programme students.
Language of Instruction
- Greek (Instruction, Examination)
Prerequisites
Required Courses
- Ν022Υ ENTOMOLOGY
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. identify insect, mite, rodent and bird species causing damage to stored products
2. understand the economic importance of these pests for stored products
3. identify injuries caused by these pests to stored products
4. monitor pest populations and apply chemical and non-chemical methods for pest control in stored products
General Competences
- Apply knowledge in practice
- Retrieve, analyse and synthesise data and information, with the use of necessary technologies
- Work autonomously
- Work in teams
- Work in an interdisciplinary team
- Respect natural environment
Course Content (Syllabus)
Pest species (Insects, Mites, Rodents, Birds) associated with stored commodities. Sampling methods, Chemical control and alternative methods, Fumigants and modified atmospheres, Monitoring for product quality and pests.
Keywords
Pests, stored products, Insects, Rodents, Birds, Control
Educational Material Types
- Notes
- Slide presentations
- Multimedia
- Book
- Demonstration of stored product pests and control methods
Use of Information and Communication Technologies
Use of ICT
- Use of ICT in Course Teaching
- Use of ICT in Communication with Students
Description
Power point
Course Organization
| Activities | Workload | ECTS | Individual | Teamwork | Erasmus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 60 | ✓ | |||
| Laboratory Work | 36 | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Tutorial | 16 | ✓ | |||
| Written assigments | 19 | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Exams | 2 | ✓ | |||
| Determination of pest species | 7 | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Total | 140 |
Student Assessment
Description
Intermediate exams (elearning) 20%
Review work 10%
Final exams 70%
Student Assessment methods
- Written Exam with Multiple Choice Questions (Formative, Summative)
- Written Exam with Short Answer Questions (Formative, Summative)
- Written Exam with Extended Answer Questions (Formative, Summative)
- Written Assignment (Formative, Summative)
- Labortatory Assignment (Formative, Summative)
Bibliography
Course Bibliography (Eudoxus)
Εύδοξος
Additional bibliography for study
Ναι
Last Update
27-12-2019
