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| Code | SD0153 |
| Name | Place of insects in human life |
| Term | 2024-2025 Academic Year |
| Term | Fall and Spring |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 3 ECTS |
| National Credit | 2 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Belirsiz |
| Label | NFE Non-Field Elective Courses (University) UCC University Common Course |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. MEHMET RİFAT ULUSOY |
| Course Instructor |
Prof. Dr. MEHMET RİFAT ULUSOY
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
In the solar system, according to our current knowledge, the only planet where life exists is our Earth. Our Earth, which seems to be condemned to loneliness, is like a boat swinging in space with its living and non-living ecology. Humanity's struggle with other living things began with the cultivation of plants and with the beginning of agriculture-based industry, it became the absolute sovereign of the Earth. As humans, we share the environment we live in with many animal organisms, primarily plants. One of these organisms is "Insects". In this lessons, after giving general information about insects, the place of insects in human life and their contributions to the environment will be emphasized.
Course Content
The brief history of insects will be discussed. In order to identify insects, the structural features of insects, their feeding behaviors, and their morphological and anatomical structures in adaptation to the environment, as well as insect ecology, will be briefly explained. The place of insects in human life, their contributions to the environment and the food chain will be explained. In addition, while these topics are being explained, readings will be made from popular science books on soil, plants, insects and their relationships with the environment.
Course Precondition
Resources
ULUSOY M.R., C., KAZAK, K. KARUT ve A.F. ÇALIŞKAN-KEÇE, 2022. Genel Entomoloji (Tarımsal). Karahan Kitapevi, ISBN: 978-605-73823-9-9. I. Baskı; Baran Ofset, Adana (Eylül), 320 s. KANSU, Akif I. (1990) : Genel Entomoloji. Ankara Üni. Ziraat Fak. Yay. s. 357. LODOS, N. (1983) : Türkiye Entomolojisi (Genel, Uygulamalı ve Faunistik). Cilt I, II, III. IV. Ege Üni. Ziraat Fak. Yay. DEMİRSOY, A. (1990) : Yaşamın Temel Kuralları (Omurgasızlar/Böcekler). Cilt II, kısım 2, Hacettepe Üni. Yay., 936 s. YILDIRIM E., Halk Sağlığı ve Haşere Kontrolü Derneği Yayınları No:1, Yavuzlar Matbaası, İstanbul, İstanbul, 2009.
Notes
AKTAÇ, N. (1981) : Sosyal Böceklerde Kimyasal haberleşme. Doğa ve Bilim. No. 5, s. 10-15. Tuncer C. ve Saruhan İ. (2009) Biyolojik Silah Olarak Böcekler. 1. Kimyasal, Biyolojik, Radyolojik, Nükleer (Kbrn) Kongresi, İstanbul.
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | 1) Recognizing and loving insects |
| LO02 | 2) Learning how to make insect collections |
| LO03 | 3) Learning the relationship between soil - plants - animals |
| LO04 | 4) Providing positive contributions to environmental awareness through the eyes of plants and insects |
| LO05 | 5) Gaining a different perspective on life |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | History of Insects and Geological Time | Use of General Entomology textbooks | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma, Gösteri, Bireysel Çalışma |
| 2 | An overview of insects (Identification of insects -Structural features and collection) | Use of General Entomology textbooks | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma, Gösteri, Bireysel Çalışma |
| 3 | An overview of insects (Recognition of insects -Anatomical features) | Use of General Entomology textbooks | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma, Gösteri, Bireysel Çalışma |
| 4 | Insect ecology (abiotic factors) | Use of General Entomology textbooks | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma, Gösteri, Bireysel Çalışma |
| 5 | Insect ecology (biotic factors) | Use of General Entomology textbooks | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma, Gösteri, Bireysel Çalışma |
| 6 | Relationships between insects and humans (The place of insects in human life, their contributions to the environment and the food chain) | Benefiting from General Entomology and other supporting resource books and publications | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma, Gösteri, Bireysel Çalışma |
| 7 | Insects that directly harm humans and Environment and Ecology | Benefiting from General Entomology and other supporting resource books and publications | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma, Gösteri, Bireysel Çalışma |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Benefiting from General Entomology and other supporting resource books and publications | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Sözlü Sınav, Ödev |
| 9 | Insects that are directly beneficial to humans - The most beautiful history of plants | Benefiting from General Entomology and other supporting resource books and publications | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma, Gösteri, Bireysel Çalışma |
| 10 | Indirect benefits of insects to humans - Botany of desire | Benefiting from General Entomology and other supporting resource books and publications | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma, Gösteri, Bireysel Çalışma |
| 11 | Bio-Indicator Species | Benefiting from General Entomology and other supporting resource books and publications | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma, Gösteri, Bireysel Çalışma |
| 12 | Insects in Scientific Research and Forensic Entomology | Benefiting from General Entomology and other supporting resource books and publications | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma, Gösteri, Bireysel Çalışma |
| 13 | Insects as Biological Weapons | Insects as Biological Weapons. Proceedings of the 1st Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear (CBRN) Congress | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma, Gösteri, Bireysel Çalışma |
| 14 | Mimicry in Insects | Benefiting from General Entomology and other supporting resource books and publications | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma, Gösteri, Bireysel Çalışma |
| 15 | Biyomimesis | Benefiting from General Entomology and other supporting resource books and publications | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma, Gösteri, Bireysel Çalışma |
| 16 | Term Exams | Benefiting from General Entomology and other supporting resource books and publications | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav, Performans Değerlendirmesi |
| 17 | Term Exams | Benefiting from General Entomology and other supporting resource books and publications | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav, Performans Değerlendirmesi |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 1 | 6 | 6 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 6 | 6 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 16 | 16 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 84 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 3,36 | ||
| ECTS | 3 ECTS | ||