Urban Entomology and Parasitology
A.Y. 2021/2022
Learning objectives
The main objective of the course is to provide students with notions for the identification of phytophagous insects and other animals, not belonging to the class of insects, like nematodes, mites, myriapods, crustaceans, molluscs and vertebrates (mammals and birds) which can cause damage to ornamental plants. In addition to the notions on identification, biology and type of damage, the various prevention and integrated management techniques will be illustrated.
Expected learning outcomes
Students will learn to approach the problems concerning the damage from different animal species to ornamental plants, linking the information provided on biology, behavior, methods of struggle, in an integrated management perspective, on the basis of modern pest control techniques.
The course will provide the necessary knowledge for the recognition of the main pests of ornamentals for greening and their damage.
The course will provide the necessary knowledge for the recognition of the main pests of ornamentals for greening and their damage.
Lesson period: First semester
Assessment methods: Esame
Assessment result: voto verbalizzato in trentesimi
Single course
This course cannot be attended as a single course. Please check our list of single courses to find the ones available for enrolment.
Course syllabus and organization
Single session
Responsible
Lesson period
First semester
TEACHING METHODS The lectures will be held partly in the rooms and partly online (using the Microsoft Teams platform), according to the published calendar and the indications given by the University. The lessons will be recorded and made available on the Ariel website. Information on the organization of lessons and how to access Microsoft Teams and any other information on lessons will be available on the ARIEL website of the course: it is therefore recommended to consult it regularly. Based on the evolution of the epidemic and in compliance with the relevant regulations, it will be possible to modify the modalities of the activities planned in the classroom, informing the students via ARIEL.
PROGRAM AND MATERIALS The course program and materials will not be modified.
LEARNING VERIFICATION METHODS Learning is verified through an oral exam via Teams, or face to face depending on the evolution of the epidemic and current regulations. The test will be aimed primarily at highlighting the knowledge of the skills acquired related to the various topics of the program
PROGRAM AND MATERIALS The course program and materials will not be modified.
LEARNING VERIFICATION METHODS Learning is verified through an oral exam via Teams, or face to face depending on the evolution of the epidemic and current regulations. The test will be aimed primarily at highlighting the knowledge of the skills acquired related to the various topics of the program
Course syllabus
Urban entomology
Arthropods in the city. Microclimate and gradations. Problems related to the control of pests, applicative control methods. Native and invasive insects. Practical examples of insects associated with urban trees, shrubs and lawns (cycle, harmfulness, control)
Urban parasitology.
Nematodes: morphological and physiological characteristics. Biology and damage of the main plant parasitic nematodes. Mites: morphological and physiological characteristics of the most important families. Nematodes and mites in biological control. Myriapods, Crustaceans, Molluscs. Mammals: Rodents, Leporidae. Birds: Passerines and Columbiformes. General morphology, anatomy and means of control.
Arthropods in the city. Microclimate and gradations. Problems related to the control of pests, applicative control methods. Native and invasive insects. Practical examples of insects associated with urban trees, shrubs and lawns (cycle, harmfulness, control)
Urban parasitology.
Nematodes: morphological and physiological characteristics. Biology and damage of the main plant parasitic nematodes. Mites: morphological and physiological characteristics of the most important families. Nematodes and mites in biological control. Myriapods, Crustaceans, Molluscs. Mammals: Rodents, Leporidae. Birds: Passerines and Columbiformes. General morphology, anatomy and means of control.
Prerequisites for admission
Students must have knowledge of biology as prerequisites, as well as basic knowledge of agricultural entomology and in particular of morphology and anatomy of insects and their biological cycles
Teaching methods
Teaching materials will be uploaded on Ariel website
The methods and criteria for participation in lectures will be published in time on the pages Ariel of teaching, as well as all the material and notices referred to above relating to any updates relating to the evolution of the legislation imposed by COVID-19
The methods and criteria for participation in lectures will be published in time on the pages Ariel of teaching, as well as all the material and notices referred to above relating to any updates relating to the evolution of the legislation imposed by COVID-19
Teaching Resources
Entomology and parasitology texts available in the library, and PDF on ARIEL platform
Assessment methods and Criteria
The exam will take place in oral form using the Microsoft Teams platform or, where the regulations allow, in presence, always in oral form.
In particular, the exam will be focused at:
- ascertain the achievement of the objectives in terms of knowledge and understanding;
- verify the student's knowledge on the various topics covered in the course regarding urban entomology and parasitology
- ascertain the mastery of the language.
The final vote will be obtained with the media of parasitological and entomological knowledge
In particular, the exam will be focused at:
- ascertain the achievement of the objectives in terms of knowledge and understanding;
- verify the student's knowledge on the various topics covered in the course regarding urban entomology and parasitology
- ascertain the mastery of the language.
The final vote will be obtained with the media of parasitological and entomological knowledge
AGR/11 - GENERAL AND APPLIED ENTOMOLOGY - University credits: 6
Lessons: 48 hours
Professors:
Lupi Daniela, Savoldelli Sara
Professor(s)
Reception:
upon appointment throug e.mail
in my office/online