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

Information is provided about insect morphology and physiology

Course Content

Embryonic and post-embryonic developmental processes in insects are examined, along with metamorphosis, molting, the structure and functions of the respiratory, circulatory, nervous, reproductive, and digestive systems, as well as the structures of sensory organs

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.To acquire a comprehensive understanding of 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 gain knowledge of the effects of insecticides on 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 & Practice
Classification and general characteristics of the phylum Arthropoda, General characteristics of the Insecta class
Week 2 - Theoretical & Practice
Head structure, antenna types and mouthparts
Week 3 - Theoretical & Practice
Head structure, antenna types and mouthparts (Grouping of Students and Assignment Distribution)
Week 4 - Theoretical & Practice
Structures of thorax and legs
Week 5 - Theoretical & Practice
Structures of wings
Week 6 - Theoretical & Practice
Structures of abdomen and abdominal appendages
Week 7 - Theoretical & Practice
Structure of the insect integument (Midterm exam)
Week 8 - Theoretical & Practice
Structure and function of the alimentary canal.
Week 9 - Theoretical & Practice
The structure and functions of the circulatory and respiratory systems.
Week 10 - Theoretical & Practice
The structure of the nervous system and sensory organs in insects (Quiz)
Week 11 - Theoretical & Practice
The structure and function of the reproductive system in insects
Week 12 - Theoretical & Practice
Embryonic development in insects
Week 13 - Theoretical & Practice
Postembryonic development (Term Assignment Submission)
Week 14 - Theoretical & Practice
Some terms and definitions
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Term Assignment1%5
Quiz1%5
Midterm Examination1%30
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory142256
Lecture - Practice141128
Term Project1415
Quiz1112
Midterm Examination1314
Final Examination1415
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)100
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
PÇ-8
PÇ-9
PÇ-10
PÇ-11
OÇ-1
2
2
3
3
2
1
3
3
4
OÇ-2
3
4
4
2
2
3
4
1
4
5
OÇ-3
3
4
4
3
2
3
3
3
3
4
OÇ-4
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
2
4
5
OÇ-5
4
3
4
5
3
3
4
3
4
5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026