Information Package / Course Catalogue
Classification, Morphology, Biology of Diptera
Course Code: VPR539
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Second Cycle (Master's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 2
Objectives of the Course

The objective of this course, being have knowledge about which taxonomy, morphological, biological of Diptera’s. Systematic of Diptera species that cause disease in humans and animals

Course Content

Taxonomy, morphological, biological of Diptera’s. Systematic of Diptera species that cause disease in humans and animals

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.To be able to tell about the series of Diptera taxonomy
2.To be able to recognize its existing species
3.To be able to explain morphology and biology of the species to learn a series of Diptera
4.To be able to tell about Diptera seen in domestic animals.
5.To be able to know about myiasis.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.YUKARI B.A., EREN H. (2000) Entomoloji Ders Notu no:8, Akdeniz Üniversitesi Veteriner Fakültesi Yayını, Burdur
2.TÜZER, E., TOPARLAK, M., GÖKSU, K. (1997) Veteriner Entomoloji, Ders notu, İstanbul Üniversitesi Veteriner Fakültesi Parazitoloji ABD., İstanbul
3.WALL, R., D. SHEARER, 1997. Veterinary Entomology. Chapman and Hall, Great Britain
4.KAUFMANN, J., 1996. Parasitic Infections of Domestic Animals
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Taxonomy of a series of Diptera, family and species in the Diptera series
Week 1 - Practice
the criteria used in which taxonomy of a series of Diptera to describe
Week 2 - Theoretical
Recognition of families and species found in the section Nematocera morphology, biology
Week 2 - Practice
Recognition of species found and related in the section Nematocera families, morphology, biology
Week 3 - Theoretical
Mosquito morphology, biology and medical importance, Recognition of the family Tabanidae in the series section Brachycera Mosquito morphology, biology and medical importance, Recognition of the family Tabanidae in the series section Brachycera
Week 3 - Practice
Mosquito morphology, criteria for distinguishing of species
Week 4 - Theoretical
Recognition of families and related species found in the section Cyclorrhapha
Week 4 - Practice
Recognition of families and related species found in the section Cyclorrhapha
Week 5 - Theoretical
Recognition the species of Muscidae and Glossinidae family
Week 5 - Practice
Recognition the species of Muscidae and Glossinidae family
Week 6 - Theoretical
Recognition of the species family section Calliphorinae in the family Calliphoridae
Week 6 - Practice
Recognition of the species family section Calliphorinae in the family Calliphoridae
Week 7 - Theoretical
Recognition of the species family section Sarcophaginae in the family Calliphoridae
Week 7 - Practice
Recognition of the species family section Sarcophaginae in the family Calliphoridae
Week 8 - Theoretical
General Review (Mid term exam)
Week 9 - Theoretical
Recognition of genus of in family Oestridae
Week 9 - Practice
Recognition of genus of in family Oestridae
Week 10 - Theoretical
Identification of the species in the genus Hypoderma, damages
Week 10 - Practice
Identification of the species in the genus Hypoderma, damages
Week 11 - Theoretical
Identification of the species in the genus Oestrus and Rhinoestrus, damages
Week 11 - Practice
Identification of the species in the genus Oestrus and Rhinoestrus, damages
Week 12 - Theoretical
Identification of the species in the genus Gastrophilus, damages
Week 12 - Practice
Identification of the species in the genus Gastrophilus, damages
Week 13 - Theoretical
Identification of the species connected to these genus in Cuterebridae family, medical importance
Week 13 - Practice
Identification of the species connected to these genus in Cuterebridae family, medical importance
Week 14 - Theoretical
Identification of the species that cause myiasis externa and interna
Week 14 - Practice
Identification of the species that cause myiasis externa and interna
Week 15 - Final Exam
Final exam
Week 16 - Final Exam
Final exam
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Assignment1%5
Quiz1%5
Midterm Examination1%20
Final Examination1%70
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140228
Assignment1314
Quiz1516
Midterm Examination1516
Final Examination1516
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)50
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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OÇ-1
5
3
4
4
5
4
5
4
5
5
5
5
OÇ-2
5
3
4
5
5
4
4
5
4
5
4
5
OÇ-3
5
5
5
5
5
5
4
5
4
5
5
5
OÇ-4
5
4
5
4
3
1
5
1
4
5
5
5
OÇ-5
5
3
5
5
3
3
5
1
4
5
5
5
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2026