Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Insect Morphology and Physiology BTK307 Turkish Compulsory 5. Semester 2 + 2 3.0 4.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Undergraduate
Mode of delivery Face to face
Course Coordinator Prof. Dr. Emine DEMİR ÖZDEN
Instructor(s) Prof. Dr. Emine DEMİR ÖZDEN (Güz)
Goals To give students the knowledge of the place of insects in animal kingdom, relationships between other arthropods and animals, morphology, structure, systems and physiology of the insects
Course Content General structure of arthropods, integument, head, thorax, abdomen, muscle, digestive, respiratory, excretory, circulatory, nervous, reproductive, sensory organs of insects
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 Student learn general chracteristics of insects
2 learn anathomical and morphological stucture
3 understand to systems of insect
4 Know pysiological functions of insect systems
5 Uses the earnings from in-class applications in professional life
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week General characteristics of arthropods
2. Week Integumental structure and properties
3. Week Head and its parts
4. Week Structure of thorax ve its parts
5. Week Abdomen and related parts
6. Week Embriogenesis, Morphogenesis and Reproductional system
7. Week Muscular and locommotor systems
8. Week Midterm exam
9. Week Nervous system
10. Week Endocrine system
11. Week Digestive system and nutrition
12. Week Excratory system
13. Week Circulatory system
14. Week Respiratory System
*Midterm and final exam dates are not specified in the 14-week course operation plan. Midterm and final exam dates are held on the dates specified in the academic calendar with the decision of the University Senate.
The Matrix for Course & Program Learning Outcomes
No Program Requirements Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 Skill of apply basic science and engineering knowledge and principles to Agricultural Engineering problems
2 Ability of recognize pathogens, pests, weeds and beneficial organisms frequently seen agricultural fields at microscopic and macroscopic level and able to determine level of damage/benefit together with widespread cases.
3 Having knowledge about the techniques in agricultural production process, identify the basic problems related to the process and the ability to use modern computational tools and techniques in solution of these problems
4 Skill of execute taking into account technical and scientific information defined by current proposals for solving the problems of crop protection, sustainable agriculture, the environment and human health and food safety
5 Disciplinary and interdisciplinary teamwork ability, to act independently required, have the initiative and creativity skills, ability of communicate acts express of ideas as verbally and written, clear and concise.
6 Skill of follow the current national and international problem
7 Recognize of importance of lifelong learning
8 Self-development skill following the developments in science and technology
9 Ability of awareness of professional ethics and quality systems in agriculture
10 Business ethics and responsibility
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1 DK2 DK3 DK4 DK5
PY1 5 5 5 5 5
PY2 5 5 5 5 5
PY3 4 4 4 4 4
PY4 5 5 5 5 5
PY5 4 4 4 4 4
PY6 4 4 4 4 4
PY7 4 4 4 4 4
PY8 4 4 4 4 4
PY9 4 4 4 4 4
PY10 4 4 4 4 4
Recommended Sources
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Diğer Kaynaklar
  • Güçlü, Ş., 1999. Insect Morphology and Pysiology, Atatürk Üniversitesi Ziraat Fakültesi Yayınları No: 215.
  • Chapman, R.F. 1998. The Insects: Structure and Function. Cambridge University Press.
ECTS credits and course workload
ECTS credits and course workload Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Sınavlar
Midterm 1 1 18 18
Final 1 28 28
Practice 14 2 28
Classroom Activities 14 2 28
Total Workload 102
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 4.0