Information Package / Course Catalogue
Laboratory Techniques In Entomology
Course Code: ZBK522
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Second Cycle (Master's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 2
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 8
Objectives of the Course

To teach the basic techniques and methods used in scientific studies related to phytophagous nematodes, insects and mites

Course Content

Tools and devices used in laboratory are presented to the students and they are informed about the sample collection of Nematoda, Acari and insect, examination and mounting techniques in Acari and Nematoda, preparation of leg, antenna, wing etc. of insects in this lecture

Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. İbrahim ÇAKMAK
Learning Outcomes
1.to be able to recognize the device and tools used in the laboratory on Entomology
2.to be able to acquire the information on collection, storage and preparation of nematodes
3.to be able to acquire the information on collection, storage and preparation of mites
4.to be able to acquire the information on collection, storage and preparation of insects
5.to be able to acquire the information on being labeled, storage and protection of nematodes, mites and insects
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Düzgüneş, Z. 1980. Küçük Arthropodların Toplanması, Saklanması ve Mikroskopik Preparatlarının Hazırlanması. T.C. Gıda-Tarım ve Hayvancılık Bakanlığı, Zirai Karantina Genel Müdürlüğü, Ankara, 77 s.
2.Ecevit O. ve Mennan S. 2000. Entomoloji’de Laboratuvar Yöntemleri. Ondokuz Mayıs Üniversitesi, Ziraat Fakültesi Ders Kitabı No:35 Samsun, 196 s.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical & Practice
General information about the course
Week 2 - Theoretical & Practice
Tools and devices used in laboratory (Features of microscopes and techniques related to their usage)
Week 3 - Theoretical & Practice
Demonstration of other laboratory equipments
Week 4 - Theoretical & Practice
Sample collection and extraction methods of Nematoda
Week 5 - Theoretical & Practice
Examination and mounting techniques in Nematoda
Week 6 - Theoretical & Practice
Collection and storage in Acari
Week 7 - Theoretical & Practice
Examination and mounting techniques in Acari
Week 8 - Theoretical & Practice
Collection and labeling of insects
Week 9 - Theoretical & Practice
Preparation of leg, antenna, wing etc. of insects
Week 10 - Theoretical & Practice
Collection and preparation of Aphidoidea
Week 11 - Theoretical & Practice
Collection and preparation of Aleyrodidae
Week 12 - Theoretical & Practice
Collection and preparation of Diaspididae and Coccidae
Week 13 - Theoretical & Practice
Collection and preparation of Thrips
Week 14 - Theoretical & Practice
Preserving, labeling and conservation of Nematoda, Acari ve Insecta
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%30
Final Examination1%70
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory142256
Lecture - Practice143270
Midterm Examination134135
Final Examination138139
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)200
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
OÇ-1
4
4
5
5
5
5
OÇ-2
4
5
5
5
5
4
OÇ-3
5
5
5
5
5
5
OÇ-4
4
5
5
5
5
4
OÇ-5
4
4
4
4
4
4
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2026