ANU - STUDYAT - Entomology

Offered By:

Botany and Zoology

Academic Career:

Undergraduate

Course Subject:

Biology

Offered in:

First Semester, 2010

Unit Value:

6 units

Course Description:

Entomology is the study of insects. This course examines insect biology with reference to other terrestrial invertebrates and covers major aspects of the morphology, physiology, life history and classification of insects. Research scientists from the CSIRO Division of Entomology provide further detail on some significant groups of insects and introduce current research topics in insect biology, biodiversity and conservation.

Learning Outcomes:

On satisfying the requirements of this course, students will have the knowledge and skills to:

1. Identify a variety of insects and curate an insect collection
2. Explain the impact of physical and ecological processes on insects
3. Design and evaluate research methodology in the context of entomology
4. Compare and associate structural and functional aspects of the insect body, in different life stages, across the insect orders

Indicative Assessment:

Assessment will be based on:

Insect collection/curation assignment (50%: LO 1-4)
Final theory exam (50%: LO 2, 3, 4)

Workload:

Three 1 hour lectures each week and 3 hours of laboratory work in each of weeks 1-8.

Requisite Statement:

Requires BIOL1009 and completion of 78 units towards a degree program, including 12 units from seond year biology courses.

Recommended Courses:

BIOL2112

Science Group:

C

Academic Contact:

Dr John Trueman

Entomology BIOL3115 - Details