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D-FM-20-FIAK - Opsta fitoakarologija

Course specification
Course title
Acronym D-FM-20-FIAK
Study programme
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Type of study
Lecturer (for classes)
Lecturer/Associate (for practice)
Lecturer/Associate (for OTC)
    ESPB 12.0 Status
    Condition no special reqiurement Oblik uslovljenosti
    The goal Knowledge/understanding of structure and function, ontogenetic development, genetics, ecology and phylogeny of main phytophagous groups of mites
    The outcome Students should gain knowledge of: morphology and anatomy, physiology, development, ecology, and phylogeny of main phytophagous groups of mites and natural enemies and be capable to acquire and understand specificity of structure and function of the important groups of phytophagous mites and their natural enemies as the basis for exploring certain aspects which will be the object of dissertation
    Contents
    Contents of lectures Introduction: Morphology, anatomy, physiology, ontogenetic development, cytogenetics, biology, ecology, evolution, and phylogeny of mites associated with plants (Tetranychoidea, Eriophyoidea, Tarsonemidae, Acaridae) and predatory mites (Phytoseiidae, Stigmaeidae, Laelapidae, Cheyletidae Acaridae)
    Contents of exercises Individual research work from certain chapters is intended, depending of the dissertation problem
    Literature
    1. Evans, G. O. (1993): Principles of Acarology, CAB International, U. K.. Helle,W., M. W. Sabelis ( 1985): Spider Mites. Their Biology, Natural Enemies and Control, Vol A., B, Elsevier, Amsterdam,-Oxford- New York-Tokyo. Hughes, A. M. (1976): The Mites of Stored Food and Houses. Minisrtry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food Technical Bulletin 9. Woolley, T. A. (1988): Acarology. Mites and Human Welfare. John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Lindquist, E. E., M. W. Sabelis, J. Bruin (1996): Eriophyoid Mites. Thei
    Number of hours per week during the semester/trimester/year
    Lectures Exercises OTC Study and Research Other classes
    6 0 4
    Methods of teaching Theoretical lectures combined with interactive teaching is predicting in all chapters. Preparing an essay is obligate
    Knowledge score (maximum points 100)
    Pre obligations Points Final exam Points
    Activites during lectures Test paper
    Practical lessons Oral examination 50
    Projects 30
    Colloquia
    Seminars 20