Courses & Units
Insect Ecology and Behaviour KLA611
This unit is classed as a restricted unit and available to Master of Applied Science students.
Introduction
Welcome to Insect Ecology & Behaviour. This unit is research focused in its content and assessment. We will explore three key research areas in depth: these are insect Page 6 KLA314 Insect Ecology & Behaviour mating systems, insect natural enemies and insect-plant-interactions. In each of these areas we will ask why and how insects locate mates and hosts, examine evidence for and against current hypotheses and explore the application of this research to applied areas such as sustainable pest management and pollination. We will also learn how to predict insect responses to temperature and examine the underlying principles and methodologies involved in toxicology and forensic entomology.
Summary
Unit name | Insect Ecology and Behaviour |
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Unit code | KLA611 |
Credit points | 12.5 |
College/School | College of Sciences and Engineering Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture |
Discipline | Agriculture and Food Systems |
Coordinator | Doctor Jonathan Finch |
Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
Level | Postgraduate |
Availability
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Learning Outcomes
- Be able to apply a well-developed conceptual understanding of entomology to identify and critically evaluate central issues in entomology
- Demonstrate academic skills in research, analysis & synthesis of information and develop an advanced understanding of the standard scientific method and its application in practice
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 |
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Teaching
Assessment | Critique|Assignment (5%)|Assignment (5%)|Critique (10%)|Presentation (10%)|Assignment (25%)|Final Exam (45%) |
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Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
Required |
Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes. |
Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
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