Bi7980 Applied entomology

Faculty of Science
Autumn 2011
Extent and Intensity
2/2/0. 4 credit(s) (plus extra credits for completion). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
prof. RNDr. Jaromír Vaňhara, CSc. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
prof. RNDr. Jaromír Vaňhara, CSc.
Department of Botany and Zoology – Biology Section – Faculty of Science
Contact Person: prof. RNDr. Jaromír Vaňhara, CSc.
Prerequisites (in Czech)
Bi6760 Entomology
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
At the end hereof course student will be able to understand and illustrate: Anthropic and environmental aspects of entomology. Paleoentomology, exobiology. Biomonitoring. Pollinators. Forensic and military entomology. Raw materials. Bionics. Cultural entomology. Medical, veterinary, agricultural and forest entomology. Entomology of stored products and food factories. Non-chemical pest control, biological control, transgenous plants, radiation, radioactivity, microorganisms. Biodiversity changes, protection of insects.
Syllabus
  • Anthropic and environmental aspects of entomology. Paleoentomology, exobiology. Biomonitoring. Pollinators. Forensic and military entomology. Raw materials. Bionics. Cultural entomology. Medical, veterinary, agricultural and forest entomology. Entomology of stored products and food factories. Non-chemical pest control, biological control, transgenous plants, radiation, radioactivity, microorganisms. Biodiversity changes, protection of insects.
Literature
  • Specializovaná učebnice neexistuje a vzhledem k mnohooborovému pojetí kurzu nelze podávat výčet literatury po oborech.
  • Specialized textbook is missing due to a wide conception of the course, it is impossible to quote specific literature here for all branch.
Teaching methods
Theoretical lectures with practical parts based on pests and other important groups of insects. Students prepare own oral presentation.
Assessment methods
Final presentation, own theme from Applied entomology. Oral exam, identification of the pests and other insect material
Language of instruction
Czech
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
Information on completion of the course: Kurz je povinný pro zaměření entomologie, zoologie bezobratlých
The course can also be completed outside the examination period.
The course is taught annually.
The course is taught: every week.
General note: Kurz není povinný pro vertebratology.
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2007 - for the purpose of the accreditation, Autumn 2010 - only for the accreditation, Autumn 2002, Autumn 2003, Autumn 2004, Autumn 2005, Autumn 2006, Autumn 2007, Autumn 2008, Autumn 2009, Autumn 2010, Autumn 2011 - acreditation, Autumn 2012, Autumn 2013, Autumn 2014, Autumn 2016, Autumn 2018, Autumn 2020, Autumn 2022, Autumn 2024.
  • Enrolment Statistics (Autumn 2011, recent)
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