| Title | ΕΝΤΟΜΟΛΟΓΙΑ / ENTOMOLOGY |
| Code | Ν022Υ |
| Faculty | Agriculture, Forestry and Natural Environment |
| School | Agriculture |
| Cycle / Level | 1st / Undergraduate |
| Teaching Period | Spring |
| Coordinator | Dimitrios Kovaios |
| Common | Yes |
| Status | Active |
| Course ID | 420001766 |
Programme of Study: PPS Geōponías (2019-sīmera)
Registered students: 0
| Orientation | Attendance Type | Semester | Year | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KORMOS | Compulsory Course | 4 | 2 | 5 |
Programme of Study: UPS School of Agriculture (2011-today)
Registered students: 558
| Orientation | Attendance Type | Semester | Year | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KORMOS | Compulsory Course | 4 | 2 | 5 |
| Academic Year | 2019 – 2020 |
| Class Period | Spring |
| Faculty Instructors |
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| Instructors from Other Categories |
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| Weekly Hours | 11 |
| Total Hours | 143 |
| Class ID | 600142933
|
Class Schedule
| Building | Agriculture & Forestry |
| Floor | Floor 1 |
| Hall | ΑΜΦΙΘΕΑΤΡΟ Γ (36) |
| Calendar | Monday 09:00 to 12:00 |
| Building | Forestry (Finikas) - building c |
| Floor | Unknown |
| Hall | Αίθουσα Αμπελουργίας-Εντομολογίας (3ος όροφος) (582) |
| Calendar | Monday 12:00 to 21:00 |
Type of the Course
- Scientific Area
- Skills Development
Course Category
Specific Foundation / Core
Mode of Delivery
- Face to face
Digital Course Content
- e-Study Guide https://qa.auth.gr/en/class/1/600142933
- eLearning (Moodle):
Erasmus
The course is also offered to exchange programme students.
Language of Instruction
- Greek (Instruction, Examination)
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. identify insect characteristics and functions
2. understand the insect-plant relations and the economic importance of insects
3. identify injuries caused by various insects to plants, humans and commodities
3. identifly the insect orders and species with agricultural importance
3. apply different methods for insect control
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 international context
- Work in an interdisciplinary team
- Generate new research ideas
- Respect natural environment
- Advance free, creative and causative thinking
Course Content (Syllabus)
Insect Classification and Evolution, Structure anf Function of Insects, Insect Οrders. Feeding habits and Insect-Plant relationships, Internal anatomy (Alimentary, Circulatory, Ventilatory, Reproductive, Muscular systems), Nervous system and insect behavior, Reproduction, Chemical communication and pheromones, Insect development, Chemical and biological control, Non chemical control (Insect traps etch.), Integrated Pest Management, Injurious and beneficial insect species.
Keywords
Insect Classification and Evolution, Structure anf Function of Insects, Internal anatomy, Insect-Plant relationships, Chemical and biological control
Educational Material Types
- Notes
- Slide presentations
- Multimedia
- Interactive excersises
- Book
- Insect collection and identification of orders
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
Description
Presentations-Power Point
Course Organization
| Activities | Workload | ECTS | Individual | Teamwork | Erasmus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 60 | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Laboratory Work | 36 | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Fieldwork | 10 | ✓ | |||
| Project | 26 | ||||
| Exams | 2 | ||||
| Tests (via moodle), Insect collection and identification | 6 | ✓ | |||
| Total | 140 |
Student Assessment
Description
75% written exams
15% individual tests (quizzes)via Moodle
15% individual project assignement (insect collection and identification)
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)
- Labortatory Assignment (Formative, Summative)
- Tests (quizzes) via Moodle, Identification of insect orders (Formative, Summative)
Bibliography
Course Bibliography (Eudoxus)
Σημειώσεις
Last Update
19-05-2020