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ZOOL220 Entomology

Credit Points 6
Offering
Responsible Campus Teaching Period Mode of Study
Armidale Trimester 1 Off Campus
Armidale Trimester 1 On Campus
Intensive School(s)
Start Finish Attendance Notes
18 February 2013 21 February 2013 Mandatory Ability to enrol in this unit will be removed approx two days prior to the commencement of this mandatory intensive school.
Supervised Exam There is no UNE Supervised Examination.
Pre-requisites 24cp at 100 level
Co-requisites None
Restrictions None
Notes
Combined Units None
Coordinator(s) Nigel Andrew (nandrew@une.edu.au)
Unit Description

Entomology introduces students to the behaviour, ecology, identity and physiology of insects. Students will be examining the fundamental roles that insects play in the natural, agricultural, urban and domestic environments. Student outcomes will include an appreciation for seeing insects as the major drivers of ecosystem function, and as fundamental drivers of biodiversity, as well as their role in forensic entomology, and biocontrol/quarantine. The major assessments will include a comprehensive insect collection, laboratory report, and literature review based on lecture material.

Students should note that this unit requires animal experimentation and/or dissection during some mandatory practical classes.
Prescribed Material
Mandatory 		Text(s):

Note: Students are expected to purchase prescribed material. Please note that textbook requirements may vary from one teaching period to the next.

The Insects: An Outline of Entomology
ISBN: 9781444330366
Gullan, P.J. and Crenston, P.S., Blackwell 4th ed. 2010
Text refers to: Trimester 1 , On and Off Campus
A Field Guide to Insects in Australia
ISBN: 9781877069659
Zborowski, P. and Storey, R., Reed New Holland Press 3rd ed. 2010
Text refers to: Trimester 1 , On and Off Campus
Disclaimer Unit information may be subject to change prior to commencement of the teaching period.
Assessment
Title Exam Length Weight Mode No. Words
Insect Collection 40% On/Off Campus
Assessment Notes
25 pinned Insects plus catalogue
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1-4 GA: 1, 2, 4, 6
Laboratory Report 30% On/Off Campus 2000
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1-4 GA: 1, 2, 4
Literature Review 30% On/Off Campus 2000
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1-4 GA: 1, 2, 4, 6

Learning Outcomes (LO) Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
  1. identify the importance of insects within the environment;
  2. recognise the major orders and families;
  3. show a developed understanding of insect anatomy, physiology and morphology; and
  4. show improved skills in problem solving and asking questions within the context of entomology.

Graduate Attributes (GA)
Attribute Taught Assessed Practised
1 Knowledge of a Discipline
Entomology embeds itself within the wider Zoology discipline, and shows how insects interact and relate to other invertebrate and vertebrate organisms. 		True True True
2 Communication Skills
Written communication skills are taught, practised and assessed in the assignment. 		True True True
3 Global Perspectives
The information provided in this unit is applicable, not just here in Australia, but world-wide. 		True
4 Information Literacy
Students will be assessed on their skills in obtaining appropriate information for the assignments, using books, journals and online sources. 		True
5 Life-Long Learning
In this unit students will develop a range of life-long learning skills such as how to seek out new information and critically analysing such information. Learning to work both independently and cooperatively with others is an important skill to develop.Students' intellectual curiosity and creativity will be stimulated. An appreciation of insects and their role(s) within the environment will be fostered. 		True
6 Problem Solving
During the practical sessions students will be instructed in, and practise, the obtaining of relevant skills in approaching problems/tasks, deciding what sort of information is needed, getting that information, and then applying it appropriately. Problem-solving skills will be assessed in the assignments. 		True True True
7 Social Responsibility
This graduate attribute is not directly addressed in this unit; however an understanding of the important role(s) of insects in sustainable development is relevant to this attribute. 		True True
8 Team Work
Much of the practical work will be undertaken in association with other students so that this graduate attribute is practised during laboratory sessions. 		True True
   

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