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BIO414Sciences2 Unitsintermediate

Applied Entomology

This course introduces undergraduate Biology students to applied entomology, covering chemical pest control methods, their formulations, and metabolism. It explores insect behavior in the environment, problems of resistance, and integrated pest management (IPM). Alternative control strategies, including insect-plant co-evolution, plant resistance, insect-insect relationships, and manipulating insect behavior using semio-chemicals and sterile-insect techniques, are analyzed. Pest forecasting is also covered.

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120h
Study Time
13
Weeks
9h
Per Week
basic
Math Level
Course Keywords
Applied EntomologyPest ControlInsect BehaviorIntegrated Pest ManagementSemio-chemicals

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level
Builds on foundational knowledge
65%
intermediate
➕
Math Level
Basic Math
📖
Learning Type
Theoretical Focus

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Insect Systematics

2

Economic Entomology

3

Chemical Pest Control

4

Integrated Pest Management

5

Insect-Plant Interactions

6

Pest Forecasting

Total Topics6 topics

Ready to Start

No specific requirements needed

This course is designed to be accessible to all students. You can start immediately without any prior knowledge or specific preparation.

Assessment Methods

How your progress will be evaluated (3 methods)

assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

tutor-marked assessments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

final examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Career Opportunities

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Entomologist

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Pest Control Specialist

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Agricultural Consultant

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Research Scientist

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Environmental Manager

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Industry Applications

Real-world sectors where you can apply your knowledge

AgricultureForestryPublic HealthEnvironmental ConservationResearch

Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

Module 1: Introduction to the Systematics of Insects and Mites

2h

Unit 1: Introduction to the Systematics of Insects and Mites

2 study hours
  • •Define systematics, nomenclature, and taxonomy.
  • •Explain the objectives of classification.
  • •Outline the general classification of insects and mites.
  • •Complete TMA 1.
Week
2

Module 1: Introduction to the Systematics of Insects and Mites

2h

Unit 2: Biology of Major Economically Important Insects

2 study hours
  • •Explain the economic classification of insects.
  • •Differentiate between economic classes.
  • •Describe the biology and lifecycle of a honey bee.
  • •Complete TMA 2.
Week
3

Module 1: Introduction to the Systematics of Insects and Mites

2h

Unit 3: Biology of Major Economically Important Mites

2 study hours
  • •Describe the body structure of a mite.
  • •Discuss the morphology and life cycle of the itch mite.
  • •Draw the life cycle of the itch mite.
  • •Complete TMA 3.
Week
4

Module 1: Introduction to the Systematics of Insects and Mites

2h

Unit 4: Roles of Insects and Mites as Pests and Parasites

2 study hours
  • •Identify parasitic mites in invertebrates and vertebrates.
  • •Explain roles as parasites in their hosts.
  • •State insect pests and parasites and their roles.
  • •Complete TMA 4.
Week
5

Module 2: Chemical Pest Control Methods and Their Formulations

2h

Unit 1: Chemical Pest Control Methods and Their Formulations

2 study hours
  • •Explain chemical pest control and pesticides.
  • •Give a brief history of insecticide development.
  • •State the various generations of insecticides.
  • •Complete TMA 1.
Week
6

Module 2: Chemical Pest Control Methods and Their Formulations

2h

Unit 2: Metabolism and Behaviour in the Environment

2 study hours
  • •Illustrate the pathways of insecticide metabolism.
  • •Discuss the metabolism of insecticide classes.
  • •Describe pesticide properties affecting environmental behavior.
  • •Complete TMA 2.
Week
7

Module 2: Chemical Pest Control Methods and Their Formulations

2h

Unit 3: Problems of Resistance

2 study hours
  • •Define pesticide resistance.
  • •Explain the development of resistance.
  • •Give examples of pesticide resistance.
  • •Complete TMA 3.
Week
8

Module 2: Chemical Pest Control Methods and Their Formulations

2h

Unit 4: Integrated Pest Management

2 study hours
  • •Define integrated pest management.
  • •State the reasons for pest management.
  • •Describe stages in crop protection.
  • •Complete TMA 4.
Week
9

Module 3: Alternative Control Strategies

2h

Unit 1: Alternative Control Strategies: Insect-Plant Co-Evolution

2 study hours
  • •Explain insect-plant co-evolution.
  • •Discuss types of insect-plant coevolution.
  • •Describe the insect and plant aspects.
  • •Complete TMA 1.
Week
10

Module 3: Alternative Control Strategies

2h

Unit 2: Plant Resistance and Insect Numbers

2 study hours
  • •Define host plant resistance.
  • •Explain types of plant resistance.
  • •Describe mechanisms of plant resistance.
  • •Complete TMA 2.
Week
11

Module 3: Alternative Control Strategies

2h

Unit 3: Insect-Insect Relationships

2 study hours
  • •Discuss the history of insect-insect relationships.
  • •Explain insect predator-prey relationships.
  • •Describe insect parasitoid-host relationships.
  • •Complete TMA 3.
Week
12

Module 3: Alternative Control Strategies

2h

Unit 4: Manipulating Insect Behaviour

2 study hours
  • •Explain insect behavioral manipulation methods.
  • •Give examples of behavioral manipulation methods.
  • •Describe attract-annihilate method.
  • •Complete TMA 4.
Week
13

Module 4:

6h

Unit 1: Alternative Control Strategies: Semio-Chemicals

2 study hours
  • •Define semio-chemicals.
  • •State the goals of using semio-chemicals.
  • •Describe the various classes of semio-chemicals and their use.
  • •Complete TMA 1.

Unit 2: Alternative Control Strategies: Sterile-Insect Technique

2 study hours
  • •Define sterile-insect technique.
  • •Explain the theoretical background to the use of SIT.
  • •Describe the methods of sterilization.
  • •Complete TMA 2.

Unit 3: Pest Forecasting

2 study hours
  • •Explain the terms: pest monitoring, pest surveillance, pest forecasting, and economic injury level.
  • •State the objective of pest surveillance.
  • •Calculate the economic injury level.
  • •Complete TMA 3.

This study schedule is in beta and may not be accurate. Please use it as a guide and consult the course outline for the most accurate information.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Create flashcards for key insecticide classes and their modes of action (Units 1-2).

2

Develop diagrams illustrating insect-plant co-evolution and resistance mechanisms (Units 1, 2, Module 3).

3

Practice calculating economic injury levels (EIL) using sample data (Unit 3, Module 4).

4

Review case studies of successful IPM programs and their components (Unit 4, Module 2).

5

Focus on understanding the principles and applications of sterile insect technique (Unit 2, Module 4).

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