Agricultural Entomology
A.Y. 2018/2019
Learning objectives
Knowledge on insect importance, morphology, anatomy and physiology; insect identification, dynamics of populations and control. Knowledge on various pests for implementing integrated pest management systems.
Expected learning outcomes
Recognize insects Orders and morphology of main pest insects. Distinguish between beneficial and pest insects. Know biology and control of pest insects.
Lesson period: First semester
Assessment methods: Esame
Assessment result: voto verbalizzato in trentesimi
Single course
This course cannot be attended as a single course. Please check our list of single courses to find the ones available for enrolment.
Course syllabus and organization
Single session
Responsible
Lesson period
First semester
Course syllabus
INTRODUCTION BIOLOGY OF INSECTS Morphology and Physiology 1 Introduction 2 General morophology and integument 3 Head and appendices 4 Mouthparts 5 Thorax and appendices 6 Abdomen and appendices 7 Muscular and digestive systems 8 Respiratory and digestive systems 9 Nervous systems 10 Sensils and reproductive system 11 Reproduction 12 Exocrine glands 13 Endocrine glands. Excretory system 14 Postembryonal development 15 Sound and light producing organs POPULATION DYNAMICS INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT PEST INSECTS
Teaching methods
Please write to lidia.limonta@unimi.it
AGR/11 - GENERAL AND APPLIED ENTOMOLOGY - University credits: 8
Practicals: 16 hours
Laboratories: 16 hours
Lessons: 48 hours
Laboratories: 16 hours
Lessons: 48 hours
Professor:
Limonta Lidia
Professor(s)
Reception:
free
DeFENS Via Celoria 2 Milano