Courses & Units
Introductory Entomology and Plant Pathology KLA255
Introduction
This unit introduces you to the disciplines of entomology and plant pathology. It explores the classification, diversity, structure, function and general biology of insects and examines the concepts of plant disease and diagnostic procedures for plant pathogens (including viruses, bacteria, fungi, and nematodes). A collection of insects is a required component of the unit.
Summary
| Unit name | Introductory Entomology and Plant Pathology |
|---|---|
| Unit code | KLA255 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | College of Sciences and Engineering Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture |
| Discipline | Agriculture and Food Systems |
| Coordinator | Professor Calum Wilson |
| Available as an elective? | Yes |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
| Level | Intermediate |
Availability
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobart | Semester 1 | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
| Launceston | Semester 1 | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
Key
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
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Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | 26/2/2024 | 22/3/2024 | 15/4/2024 | 2/6/2024 |
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Learning Outcomes
- Describe the biology of insects in relation to form and function
- Describe the major classes of plant pathogens in relation to the diseases they induce
- Apply scientific skills to enable diagnosis of plant diseases and identification and curation of insects
Fee Information
| Field of Education | Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 | Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 | Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 | Domestic Full Fee 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 050101 | $555.00 | $555.00 | not applicable | $3,068.00 |
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Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | 1 x 2-hour lecture, 1 x 3-hour practical per week. |
|---|---|
| Assessment | Diagnostic exercise (2.5%)|Quiz (2.5%)|Insect spot-tests (x2) (5%)|Insect collection (22.5%)|Plant Pathology Diagnostic Case Report (22.5%)|Examination (45%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
None |
|---|---|
| Recommended | Insects: Gullan, P.J. & Cranston, P.S. (2014) The Insects: An outline of entomology. 5th ed. Wiley-Blackwell , Oxford. Plant Pathology: Tronsmo, A.M. et al. (2020) Plant Pathology and Plant Diseases. CABI Press. ISBN 13: 9781789243178 Wilson, C.R. (2014) Applied Plant Virology. CABI Press. ISBN 13: 9781780644257 Lane, C.R., Beales, P.A., & Hughes, K.J.D (2012). Fungal Plant Pathogens. CABI Press. ISBN 13: 9781845936686 Kado, C.I. (2010). Plant Bacteriology. APS Press. ISBN 13: 9780890543887 | Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
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