Programme/Approved Electives for 2024/25
None
Available as a Free Standing Elective
No
Aims
To provide the ecological knowledge, understanding and skills needed by an entomologist in the field of pest management.
Intended Learning Outcomes
Discuss the principles and application of insect ecology: 1,2Evaluate the methods used to manage insect pests: 2Evaluate the biology, ecology and pest status of a species of pest insect: 2Identify an adult insect to the level of order and specify appropriate keys for identification to the level of family and species: 2
18 hours live lectures07 hours live tutorials01 hour assessment workshop05 hours directed asynchronous study84 hours independent study15 hours review preparation20 hours report preparation
Description of Module Assessment
1: Literature Review weighted 40%Literature review - 1500 wordsA 1,500-word literature review requiring critical evaluation of a topic relevant to many aspects of the module.
2: Report weighted 60%Insect report - 2500 wordsA report and critical assessment of the pest management of a species of insect