Information Package / Course Catalogue
Insect Morphology and Physiology
Course Code: BK303
Course Type: Required
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 1
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 4
Objectives of the Course

The morphology and physiology of insects are described.

Course Content

The processes of embryonic and post-embryonic development, including the structure and function of metamorphosis, molting, respiratory, circulatory, nervous, reproductive, and digestive systems, as well as the structure of sensory organs, are discussed.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Tülin AKŞİT
Learning Outcomes
1.To have knowledge about insect morphology and physiology
2.To understand the importance of insect morphology and physiology in the damage potential of agricultural pests,
3.Understand the impact of morphology and physiology on pest control methods
4.To be able to associate the knowledge gained in the field of insect morphology and physiology with daily life.
5.To have knowledge about the mode of action of insecticides used in the control of insects
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Chapman, R.F.,1972. The Insects Structure and Function. The English Universities Press Ltd., London, 819 pp.
2.Gillott, C. 1980. Entomology. Plenum Press, Newyork, 729 pp.
3.Snodgrass, R. E. , 1935. Principles of Insect Morphology. McGraw-Hill Book Comp. Inc., Newyork, 667 pp.
4.Akşit,T., 2012. Böcek Morfolojisi ve Fizyolojisi (Basılmamış Ders Notları), Aydın, 90 s.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Classification and general characteristics of the phylum Arthropoda
Week 2 - Theoretical
General characteristics of the Insecta class
Week 3 - Theoretical
Head and appendages
Week 4 - Theoretical
Structures of thorax and legs
Week 5 - Theoretical
Structures of wings
Week 6 - Theoretical
Structures of abdomen and abdominal appendages
Week 7 - Theoretical
Integument structure and mouth types
Week 8 - Theoretical
Alimentary canal
Week 9 - Theoretical
Circulatory and respiratory systems
Week 10 - Theoretical
Nervous system and sense organs
Week 11 - Theoretical
Reproductive system
Week 12 - Theoretical
Embryonic development
Week 13 - Theoretical
Postembryonic development
Week 14 - Theoretical
Some terms and definitions
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory141242
Lecture - Practice141128
Midterm Examination114115
Final Examination114115
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)100
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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OÇ-1
2
2
3
3
2
1
3
3
4
OÇ-2
3
4
4
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2
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1
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5
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3
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3
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2
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OÇ-5
4
3
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5
3
3
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3
4
5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026