NCHU Course Outline
Course Name (中) 應用昆蟲學(2116)
(Eng.) Applied Entomology
Offering Dept Department of Entomology
Course Type Required Credits 3 Teacher DAI SHU MEI ect.
Department Department of Entomology/Undergraduate Language English Semester 2024-FALL
Course Description Because of their number and diversity, insects play multiple roles in the biosphere. Insects can provide human food and also damage it. They are highly connected to our health and economy. This course discusses the interaction between insects and humans demonstrating the great value of insects and insect control.
(昆蟲物種多樣性高,於生物圈扮演多重角色。昆蟲能提供人類食物;亦能損害人類食物;與人類健康及經濟更是密切相關。本課程主要探討昆蟲與人類的關係,進而探討其應用價值與防治之道。)
Prerequisites
self-directed learning in the course Y
Relevance of Course Objectives and Core Learning Outcomes(%) Teaching and Assessment Methods for Course Objectives
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Course Content and Homework/Schedule/Tests Schedule
Week Course Content
Week 1 Lecture: History and development of pesticides (Shu-Mei Dai)
Lab: Practical briefing and grouping
Week 2 Lecture: Formulations and applications of pesticides
Lab: Probit analysis and survival curve
Week 3 Lecture: Nomenclature and classification of pesticides
Lab: Toxicity and dilution
Week 4 Lecture: Insecticides act on nerve and muscle targets
Lab: Toxicity testing (survival time)
Week 5 Lecture: Insecticides act on respiration targets
Lab: Toxicity testing (lethal concentration - glass jar method)
Week 6 Lecture: Biorational Insecticides
Lab: Toxicity testing (lethal concentration - larvicide)
Week 7 Lecture: Management of pest resistance to pesticides
Lab: Synergism test of cockroach
Week 8 Lecture: Insecticide resistance
Lab: Presentation (1) and discussion
Week 9 Lecture: Midterm
Lab: Visiting Taiwan Agricultural Chemicals and Toxic Substances Research Institute
Week 10 Lecture: The concept of insect pest (Kok-Boon Neoh)
Lab: Insect population regulation: Imperfectly density-dependent factor (1)
Week 11 Lecture: History of pest control
Lab: Insect population regulation: Imperfectly density-dependent factor (2)
Week 12 Lecture: Philosophy of integrated pest management
Lab: Testing on bait formulations in commercial/household products
Week 13 Lecture: IPM monitoring and decision-making
Lab: Testing on secondary transmission effect of bait toxicant
Week 14 Lecture: Ecological pest management
Lab: Novel bait development
Week 15 Lecture: Chemical control
Lab: Self-learning
Week 16 Lecture: Difference of application of insecticides in agricultural fields and urban environment
Other strategies of insect control)
Lab: Self-learning
Week 17 Lecture: Other strategies of insect control
Lab: Visiting Taichung District Agricultural Research and Extension Station
Week 18 Lecture: Final examination
Lab: Presentation (2) and discussion
Evaluation
1. lecture: tests, homework and attendance.
2. Lab: Practice, homework and oral presentation.
Textbook & other References
Lecture:
1. The Toxicology and Biochemistry of Insecticides, 2nd edition (2015). Simon J. Yu.
2. The Pesticide Book, 6th edition (2004).

Lab:
1. Insecticides in Agriculture and Environment. (1998) A.S. Perry, I. Yamamoto, I. Ishaaya and R. Perry.
Teaching Aids & Teacher's Website
iLearning
Office Hours
Thursday 15:00-16:00
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