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751-4514-00L 2 Credits BSC D-USYS

Crop Health: Entomology

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Dr. Consuelo De Moraes, Dr. Michael Greeff
Eine Teilnahme an zwei Exkursionen ist obligatorisch.
VVZ CR n/a

Last Updated: 2026-06-03 00:13:56

Abstract

This course entails lectures and outdoor excursions, which provide an overview of the diversity of insects and related arthropod groups. Students will learn to identify insects and make inferences about their behavior, ecology, and agricultural relevance.

Objective

Students completing this course will become familiar with the morphology, physiology, and behavior of insects and other agriculturally relevant arthropod groups. Students will collect samples and apply their knowledge during excursions to nearby habitats.

Content

Diversity of insects and related arthropod groups. Principles of insect physiology, morphology, and behavior. Insect interactions with plants and other animals, i.e. as pollinators, herbivores, predators, and disease vectors. Special focus on the role of insects in agricultural ecosystems.

Resources

Lecture Notes

Lecture notes will be provided on the Moodle platform.

Literature

Suggestions for further reading will be provided.

General Information

Language
German
Levels
BSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
ungraded semester performance
Es wird eine unbenotete Prüfung am Ende des Semesters geben, hier muss eine Mindestpunktzahl erreicht werden um die Lehrveranstaltung erfolgreich besucht zu haben.

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture with exercise Crop Health: Entomology
Die Lehrsprache ist Deutsch und Englisch, es finden zwei obligatorische Exkursionen statt, die Daten werden in der Lehrveranstaltung kommuniziert.
  • Tue 10:15-12:00 (LFW E 13)
2 h weekly

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