ZOOTECHNIC ENTOMOLOGY AND PLANT PATHOLOGY

Integrated educational activity

Course Sheet

Academic Year of enrolment:

2017/2018

Optional/Mandatory:

Compulsory

Degree:

Master's Degree Programme in ANIMAL PRODUCTION SCIENCES

Language:

Italian

Moduls:

APICULTURE AND ZOOTECHNICAL ENTOMOLOGY

5 credits
PLANT PATHOLOGY AND DEFENSE OF FOODSTUFFS

5 credits

Credits:

Programme Year:

Hours of classroom activity:

Prerequisites:

No prerequisites are required for the student incoming from Agricultural Science (1st cycle).

AF code:

40004180

Assessment Methods

Verification of learning:

Mid-term test/s and/or oral exam.

Teaching period

Second semester

Objectives

1st part (Livestock Pest Management)
This first part of the course is designed to help students develop a working knowledge of anatomy, physiology, behavior and ecology of insects. Moreover it provides fundamental notions on characteristics useful to recognize livestock pests and the basic knowledge of their biology, ethology, damage and pest management.
2nd part (Basic Beekeeping)
The second part of the course is for beginning beekeepers. It provides all the information necessary to keep bees in Mediterranean climates, covering the important basics of biology, bee disease and parasites, and the hive management for honey production.

Contents

1st part (Livestock Pest Management)
Introduction to the Entomology study: Insects and related Arthropods; form and function of Insects (anatomy and physiology); reproduction and development; ecology. Ectoparasite Insects and Arthropods: identification of Orders, Family and Species of livestock pests; Methods to minimize pests damages.
2nd part (Basic Beekeeping)
Introduction to bees and beekeeping; bee races and breeds; biology of the honey bee; form and function (honey bee anatomy and physiology), development and nutrition; age related activities of worker bees, communication and orientation; collection of food; reproduction (swarming); diseases and pest management. Beekeeping equipment; management for Honey Production; honey and other Products of the Hive.

Recommended Bibliography

- Williams RE. Veterinary entomology. CRC PressINC, 2010 - 343 pagine
- Winston M. The biology of the honey bee. Harvard University Press, 1991 - 281 pagine
- AA.VV. - The hive and the honey bee. Dadant & Sons, Hamilton, Illinois.

Methods of Provision

Conventional

Teaching Methods

The course includes laboratory and field activities that are appropriate for the formative objectives. Particularly the following: insect dissection under stereomicroscope and observation of the main morphological parts: mouth parts, antennae, wings and legs. In addition, the main orders of insects are observed from Insect Collection Boxes, in order to be easily recognized.

Contacts/More Information

The course includes apiary visits (experimental apiary of the Agricultural Sciences Department of Sassari University).

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