Insect Biology
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| BIOS2123 | Biosciences | 2 | 10 | Autumn UK |
- Code
- BIOS2123
- School
- Biosciences
- Level
- 2
- Credits
- 10
- Semesters
- Autumn UK
Summary
In this module we will examine how insects are classified, the external and internal features of their bodies, their lifecycles and how they reproduce.
We will look at the importance of insects and insect biodiversity, investigating the central role they play in ecosystem function.
We will investigate how entomologists collect insects, how we measure populations and recent insect declines.
We will examine the insects that humans describe as beneficial or harmful, looking at the impact of insects on plants, crops, livestock, and human health.
Target Students
Environmental Science, Environmental Biology, Animal Science, plant science/Biology, Biology, Zoology and Natural Science students.
Classes
- One 2-hour lecture each week for 12 weeks
- One 3-hour laboratory each week for 3 weeks
Assessment
- 100% Exam 1 (1-hour): ExamSys exam
Assessed by end of autumn semester
Learning Outcomes
Students will be able to describe the key features of the major Orders insects in the UK and be able to identify accurately some insects to Family level using simple keys.
Students will be able to Identify the different parts, function and adaptations of insect body systems.
Students will have an understanding of the different life cycles and reproduction strategies within the order Insecta.
Develop an understanding of the distributions and abundances of insects, and their interactions with each other and the environment.
Students will become familiar with techniques to survey and study insect populations.
Students will have an understanding of the impact that insects have (both positive and negative) on human health, agriculture, and the environment.