Enrollment year
2015/2016
Academic discipline
BIO/05 (ZOOLOGY)
Department
DEPARTMENT OF BIOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY "LAZZARO SPALLANZANI"
Course
BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
Curriculum
PERCORSO COMUNE
Period
1st semester (01/10/2017 - 14/01/2018)
Lesson hours
48 lesson hours
Course contents
The course aims to provide an overview of the current applied issues in the field of zoology. Particular attention will be placed on insects of sanitary, veterinary and agricultural importance. It will be shown that, only by integrating ecological, behavioural and biotechnological methods and knowledge, we can derive information useful for monitoring and control of pest species.
Reccomended or required readings
Materials and articles provided during the course.
Lineamenti di Entomologia, Gullan PJ & Cranston PS (2006). Zanichelli
Assessment methods
Written exam
Further information
Written exam
Sustainable development goals - Agenda 2030