ACAROLOGY
| Title | ΑΚΑΡΟΛΟΓΙΑ / ACAROLOGY |
| Code | Ν514Ε |
| Faculty | Agriculture, Forestry and Natural Environment |
| School | Agriculture |
| Cycle / Level | 1st / Undergraduate |
| Teaching Period | Spring |
| Coordinator | Dimitrios Kovaios |
| Common | Yes |
| Status | Active |
| Course ID | 420001967 |
Programme of Study: PPS Geōponías (2019-sīmera)
Registered students: 54
| Orientation | Attendance Type | Semester | Year | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KORMOS | Elective Courses belonging to the other | Spring | - | 5 |
| FYTIKĪS PARAGŌGĪS | Elective Course belonging to the selected specialization (Elective Specialization Course) | Spring | - | 5 |
| Academic Year | 2022 – 2023 |
| Class Period | Spring |
| Instructors from Other Categories |
|
| Weekly Hours | 6 |
| Class ID | 600211158
|
Class Schedule
| Building | Γεωπονίας & Δασολογίας |
| Floor | Όροφος 3 |
| Hall | Αίθουσα Αμπελουργίας-Εντομολογίας (3ος όροφος) (582) |
| Calendar | Πέμπτη 13:00 έως 16:00 |
Course Type 2016-2020
- Scientific Area
- Skills Development
Course Type 2011-2015
Specific Foundation / Core
Mode of Delivery
- Face to face
- Distance learning
Digital Course Content
- e-Study Guide https://qa.auth.gr/en/class/1/600211158
- 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 mite characteristics and functions
2. understand the relations of mites with plants and their economic importance
3. identify injuries caused by various mites to plants, humans and commodities
4. identifly the mite families and species with agricultural importance
5. apply different methods for mite control
General Competences
- Apply knowledge in practice
- Retrieve, analyse and synthesise data and information, with the use of necessary technologies
- Work autonomously
- Respect natural environment
Course Content (Syllabus)
Classification, Structure and Function of Mites, Identification of mite families and species, Injurious and beneficial mite species, Feeding habits and plant injuries caused by mites, Internal anatomy (Alimentary, Circulatory, Ventilatory, Reproductive systems), Development and Reproduction, Chemical and biological control, Acarine biocontrol agents
Keywords
Acarology, Mites, Classification, Structure and Function of Mites, Chemical and biological control, Acarine biocontrol agents
Educational Material Types
- Notes
- Slide presentations
- Multimedia
- Book
- Laboratory exercises
Use of Information and Communication Technologies
Use of ICT
- Use of ICT in Course Teaching
- Use of ICT in Laboratory Teaching
- Use of ICT in Communication with Students
- Use of ICT in Student Assessment
Course Organization
| Activities | Workload | ECTS | Individual | Teamwork | Erasmus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 60 | ✓ | |||
| Laboratory Work | 36 | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Tutorial | 16 | ✓ | |||
| Project | 19 | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Exams | 3 | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| evaluation exams | 6 | ✓ | |||
| Total | 140 |
Student Assessment
Description
Written exams
Student Assessment methods
- Written Exam with Multiple Choice Questions (Formative, Summative)
- Written Exam with Extended Answer Questions (Formative, Summative)
- Written Assignment (Formative, Summative)
- Report (Formative, Summative)
Bibliography
Course Bibliography (Eudoxus)
Εύδοξος
Last Update
19-05-2020
