ENT-50806 Insect-Plant Interactions
Course
Credits 6.00
| Teaching method | Contact hours |
| Practical intensively supervised | 10 |
| Tutorial | 16 |
| Self-study |
| Course coordinator(s) | prof. dr. ir. JJA van Loon |
| Lecturer(s) | prof. dr. ir. JJA van Loon |
| Examiner(s) | prof. dr. ir. JJA van Loon |
Language of instruction:
English
Continuation courses:
ENT-30804, Thesis Entomology (ENT-80316/80328)
Contents:
Insect-plant interactions cover the two largest taxa of terrestrial organisms. The focus is on plant chemistry and insect behaviour. Ecological and evolutionary aspects are also addressed.
Aims:
Achieving knowledge of and insight in: molecular and physiological interactions; translation of a biological question into an experimental approach; attaining experimental skills; analysis, interpretation of results.
Activities:
(1) Working sessions on book chapters and primary literature; (2) Mini-research project (3) oral presentation (4) writing of report in the format of a short scientific publication.
Examination:
Written examination on the contents of the book (essay questions); evaluation of report and presentation.
Literature:
L.M. Schoonhoven, J.J.A. van Loon & M. Dicke (2004) Insect-Plant Biology. Oxford University Press.