BKP344 Insect Physiology

5 ECTS - 2-0 Duration (T+A)- 6. Semester- 2 National Credit

Information

Code BKP344
Name Insect Physiology
Term 2024-2025 Academic Year
Semester 6. Semester
Duration (T+A) 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week)
ECTS 5 ECTS
National Credit 2 National Credit
Teaching Language Türkçe
Level Lisans Dersi
Type Normal
Mode of study Yüz Yüze Öğretim
Catalog Information Coordinator Prof. Dr. KAMİL KARUT
Course Instructor
1


Course Goal / Objective

In this course, the aim is to provide fundamental knowledge about the muscular, circulatory, excretory, respiratory, nervous, and reproductive systems of insects, as well as their development and various sensory systems, of insects, which are dominant on Earth.

Course Content

Studying the muscular, nervous, circulatory, excretory, reproductive, respiratory, and digestive systems, as well as the sensory systems in insects

Course Precondition

No prerequisites

Resources

General Entomology (Agricultural)

Notes

General Entomology (Agricultural)


Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 Learning about muscles and movements in insects
LO02 Learning about the nervous system and its working principles in insects
LO03 Learning about the respiratory and circulatory systems in insects
LO04 Learning about molting and physiology in insects
LO05 Learning about the physiology of olfaction in insects
LO06 Learning about the behavior and physiology of flight in insects


Relation with Program Learning Outcome

Order Type Program Learning Outcomes Level
PLO01 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Have sufficient theoretical knowledge and infrastructure in the Field of Basic Science and Basic Engineering and Plant Protection. 5
PLO02 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Gains knowledge of the basic issues of Plant Protection, such as the biology, ecology, systematics, and control methods of diseases, pests and weeds that cause yield loss in cultivated crops.
PLO03 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği It provides the correct application by learning the methods of warfare, which are included in the discipline of Plant Protection, both in theory and in practice. By using the knowledge he has for the solution of plant protection problems, he/she conducts field studies, collects data, evaluates, reports and has the ability to use the most appropriate control method by modeling the modern design by prioritizing the protection and sustainability of natural resources.
PLO04 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal In the Plant Protection Area, it detects any factor that causes yield loss during plant cultivation or any environmental factor limiting plant cultivation based on the literature, and can develop solution suggestions by using all kinds of technological tools and equipment suitable for the Plant Protection area.
PLO05 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği In the Plant Protection Area, for a problem encountered, he can set up a field trial alone, use a laboratory, and diagnose diseases, pests and weeds in the laboratory. Gains the ability to produce for research purposes, make analysis, evaluate the results, interpret, report and present them in writing and orally.
PLO06 Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik n addition to carrying out individual studies on plant protection issues, she can also work in interdisciplinary and interdisciplinary teams, thus gaining professional ethical responsibility. 3
PLO07 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Finding, evaluating, understanding and transferring old and new information in the field of Plant Protection by using the necessary technologies, writing reports, consulting and being an expert, writing prescriptions for plant protection products used in the control of diseases, pests and weeds, making effective presentations, clear and understandable Have the ability to take and give instructions.
PLO08 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Lifelong learning, access to information, monitoring and monitoring of developments in science and technology in discipline-specific issues such as detection and diagnosis of diseases, pests and weeds, determination of the control method, eradication, selection of the plant protection product to be used, application method and time in Plant Protection. has the ability to constantly renew itself.
PLO09 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik Have knowledge about the ethical principles of plant protection and interdisciplinary issues, professional and ethical responsibility, and laws and regulations used in engineering practices.
PLO10 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Knowledge of practices in professional life, such as writing and managing projects in the field of Plant Protection, making risk analysis and deciding on the way of struggle; have knowledge about entrepreneurship, awareness about innovation, sustainable development. 1
PLO11 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Knowledge of the effects of Plant Protection practices on health, environment and safety in universal and social dimensions and the problems of the age reflected in the field of Plant Protection, will have awareness of the legal consequences of Plant Protection solutions.


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 General introduction to the course Insects: An Outline of Entomology Gullan, Professor P. J. and Cranston, Peter Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
2 External anatomy of insects Insects: An Outline of Entomology Gullan, Professor P. J. and Cranston, Peter Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
3 Muscles and movements in insects Insects: An Outline of Entomology Gullan, Professor P. J. and Cranston, Peter Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
4 Nervous system and its functioning in insects Insects: An Outline of Entomology Gullan, Professor P. J. and Cranston, Peter Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
5 Endocrine system and hormones in insects Insects: An Outline of Entomology Gullan, Professor P. J. and Cranston, Peter Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
6 Circulatory system in insects Insects: An Outline of Entomology Gullan, Professor P. J. and Cranston, Peter Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
7 Respiratory system in insects Insects: An Outline of Entomology Gullan, Professor P. J. and Cranston, Peter Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
8 Mid-Term Exam Insects: An Outline of Entomology Gullan, Professor P. J. and Cranston, Peter Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
9 Digestive system and nutrition in insects Insects: An Outline of Entomology Gullan, Professor P. J. and Cranston, Peter Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
10 Excretory system in insects Insects: An Outline of Entomology Gullan, Professor P. J. and Cranston, Peter Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
11 Reproductive organs and physiology of reproduction in insects Insects: An Outline of Entomology Gullan, Professor P. J. and Cranston, Peter Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
12 Molting and its regulation in insects Insects: An Outline of Entomology Gullan, Professor P. J. and Cranston, Peter Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
13 Sensory systems in insects (Vision) Insects: An Outline of Entomology Gullan, Professor P. J. and Cranston, Peter Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
14 Sensory systems in insects (mechanoreception) Insects: An Outline of Entomology Gullan, Professor P. J. and Cranston, Peter Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
15 Sensory systems in insects (chemoreception) Insects: An Outline of Entomology Gullan, Professor P. J. and Cranston, Peter Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
16 Term Exams Insects: An Outline of Entomology Gullan, Professor P. J. and Cranston, Peter Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
17 Term Exams Insects: An Outline of Entomology Gullan, Professor P. J. and Cranston, Peter Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav


Student Workload - ECTS

Works Number Time (Hour) Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 2 28
Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 4 56
Assesment Related Works
Homeworks, Projects, Others 0 0 0
Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 10 10
Final Exam 1 20 20
Total Workload (Hour) 114
Total Workload / 25 (h) 4,56
ECTS 5 ECTS

Update Time: 13.06.2024 04:31