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O-FM-20-AKAR - Acarology

Course specification
Course title Acarology
Acronym O-FM-20-AKAR
Study programme
Module
Type of study
Lecturer (for classes)
Lecturer/Associate (for practice)
Lecturer/Associate (for OTC)
    ESPB 5.0 Status
    Condition no special requirement Oblik uslovljenosti
    The goal Basic knowledge/understanding of the structure and function of mites, mite reproduction and development, ecological diversity of mites, phytophagous mite-plant interactions, bioecological background of mite pests control, characterization of higher taxa of the Acari and economically injurious mite species in plant production.
    The outcome Knowledge/understanding of mite: morphology, anatomy, physiology, reproduction and development, ecological and species diversity; phytophagous mite-plant interactions, bioecological background of mite pests control, characteristics of higher taxa of this group of animals, as well as characteristics of the most common pest species and beneficial in plant production.
    Contents
    Contents of lectures General morphology and biology, anatomy, reproduction and development; Ecological diversity and behaviour: adaptability to environmental conditions, trophical classification, phytophagous mite-plant interactions, symptomatology, capacity for population increase, types of dispersion, bioecological background of mite pests control, Systematics of the subclasses Acari.
    Contents of exercises Practical work: will be applied within the theoretic segments of the Course Content
    Literature
    1. Hoy, M. A. 2011 . Agricultural Acarology Introduction to Integrated Mite Management.Taylor and Francise Group, LLC, New York pp.410 Zhang, Z.Q.: Mites of Greenhouses, Identification, Biology and Control . CABI Publishing, Cambridge ,pp.244, 2003
    Number of hours per week during the semester/trimester/year
    Lectures Exercises OTC Study and Research Other classes
    2 1 1
    Methods of teaching Theoretical and practical lessons combined with interactive instruction are conducted in all units of the course syllabus in different scope
    Knowledge score (maximum points 100)
    Pre obligations Points Final exam Points
    Activites during lectures 10 Test paper
    Practical lessons 10 Oral examination 40
    Projects
    Colloquia 10
    Seminars 30