Information Package / Course Catalogue
Identification of Insects
Course Code: ZBK506
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: 6
Objectives of the Course

the aim of this course is to identify the insects in family level and to contribute the knowledge in terms of reliable decision making in control of insects

Course Content

information about morphologic, biologic and ecologic knowledge of insects in order level. Insect identification in family level on the samples from insect collection and field collected insects through the identification key.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.to be able to identify the insects in order level
2.to be able to identify the insects in family level
3.to be able to recognize the pest and natural enemies
4.to be able to use the identification key in studies
5.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Borrer, D.J. and D.M. DeLong, 1970. An Introduction to the Study of Insects. 812 pp.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical & Practice
General information on insects. Morphologic, biologic and ecologic knowledge of insects in Order level.
Week 2 - Theoretical & Practice
Information on the identification key and its use
Week 3 - Theoretical & Practice
Inspection of the orders Ephemeroptera and Orthoptera and identification of samples in family level
Week 4 - Theoretical & Practice
Inspection of the order Hemiptera I and identification of samples in family level
Week 5 - Theoretical & Practice
Inspection of the orders Hemiptera II and identification of samples in family level
Week 6 - Theoretical & Practice
Inspection of the orders Hemiptera III and identification of samples in family level
Week 7 - Theoretical & Practice
Inspection of the orders Neuroptera and identification of samples in family level
Week 8 - Theoretical & Practice
Inspection of the orders Coleoptera I and identification of samples in family level
Week 9 - Theoretical & Practice
Inspection of the orders Coleoptera II and identification of samples in family level
Week 10 - Theoretical & Practice
Inspection of the orders Lepidoptera I and identification of samples in family level
Week 11 - Theoretical & Practice
Inspection of the orders Lepidoptera II and identification of samples in family level
Week 12 - Theoretical & Practice
Inspection of the orders Diptera and identification of samples in family level
Week 13 - Theoretical & Practice
Inspection of the orders Hymenoptera and identification of samples in family level
Week 14 - Theoretical & Practice
Inspection of the collection to review
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%30
Final Examination1%70
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory142256
Lecture - Practice143270
Midterm Examination111112
Final Examination111112
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)150
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
OÇ-1
3
4
3
2
2
3
OÇ-2
3
4
3
2
2
3
OÇ-3
3
4
3
2
2
3
OÇ-4
3
4
3
2
2
3
OÇ-5
3
4
3
2
2
3
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026