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Lecturer(s)
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Nedvěd Oldřich, prof. RNDr. CSc.
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Course content
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Content of lectures: Food specialisation (guilds) of insects, related morphological, physiological and ecological adaptations. Functional and numerical response of individuals and populations. Specific characteristics of herbivors, predators and parasitoids in field ecosystems, in forestry and storerooms; generalists and specialists. Biological invasions. Chemical, biological and integrated pest management. Physiological mechanisms of action of chemical compounds, resistance mechanisms, chemical communication. Synanthropic species, arthropods in human and veterinary medicine, forensic entomology. Insects and nature conservation. Content of practices: Practical courses are held in form of reports by students on selected topic, and as a short field excursion to agriculture company, forests, and protected area.
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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Monologic (reading, lecture, briefing), Dialogic (discussion, interview, brainstorming), Excursion
- Preparation for exam
- 40 hours per semester
- Preparation for classes
- 20 hours per semester
- Class attendance
- 45 hours per semester
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Learning outcomes
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The objectives are applications of insect ecology in scientific approach to agriculture, forestry and nature conservation.
Students know the relationship of insects to natural enviroment and to human activities. The are able to recognize risks and damages caused by insects and to suggest control measures against them.
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Prerequisites
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Recommended is passing courses KZO/151 and KZO/155.
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Assessment methods and criteria
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Written examination, Student performance assessment, Seminar work
To pass the examination, 50 % of points must be obtained in a written examination consisting of three questions. To get credits, student must make and present a lecture on a selected specialized topic.
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Recommended literature
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J.C. van Lenteren. Quality Control and Production of Biological Control Agents - Theory and Testing Procedures. Walingford, 2003. ISBN 9780851998367.
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Jiří Rotrekl. Zemědělská entomologie: nejdůležitější hmyzí škůdci polních plodin. Brno, 2000. ISBN 9788071574736.
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K.P Srivastava. A Textbook of Applied Entomology. Delhi, 2010. ISBN 978-8127261641.
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