Special Entomology program

A-Basic Information
      Program Title:          Entomology
      Program Type:           Single
     Award / Degree:        B.Sc. in Entomology
     Department (s):         Zoology
     Coordinator (s):         Hanaa Ibrahim Mahmoud

Program aims

The Entomology program aims to:

1. Understand life’s basic science of Entomology including insect morphology, anatomy, taxonomy,  physiology,  pest control,   embryology, behavior, ecology and relation between insects and other organisms.
2. Have the ability to deal and identify the different kinds of insects (harmful and benefit insects).
3. Study the environmental aspects of ecosystems which affect the development of insects.
4. Contribute effectively to understand the subjects related to public health of animals and human through the study of medical entomology and other courses including molecular biology and genetics of entomology.
5. Qualify the student to serve and conduct research in a wide range of disciplines such as toxicology and pest control.
6. Integrate and develop the professional transferable skills of the student communication, information technology, problem solving, life-learning and team-working to participate effectively in research activities.
7. Qualify the student to apply the skills of methodology and techniques of chemistry, physics, mathematic , computer, botany and microbiology to serve entomological field.
8. Qualify the student to work in various job opportunities for entomologists as researcher in academic, educational and environmental institutions. Opportunities are in toxicology, biotechnology, public health and agricultural pest control, forensic entomology and others.
9. Acquire the high Islamic morals through study of the holy Quran and Islamic subjects to achieve the objectives of the university aims.

All these aims are provided all subject in conjunction to Islamic frame which ties students with Quran and Sunnah.

Intended learning outcomes (ILOs) for Entomology program:

1. Knowledge and understanding:

By the end of the program the students should be able to:

A1– Explain the basic scientific facts, concepts, principles , techniques and the relevant theories, and their applications involved in the area of  basic science.

A2- Illustrate characters, structure, function and genetics in the scientific area of botany, zoology and entomology .

A3- Illustrate the processes and mechanisms supporting the structure and function of the specific topics in different ecosystems.

A4– Define the related terminology, nomenclature and classification systems.

A5- Describe the theories and methods applied for interpreting and analyzing biological data.

A6– Characterize the relation between animal and plant kingdoms and their environment.

A7-Discuss the developmental stages of the insects in the field of economic entomology,

insecticides and embryology

A8– Describe the  life of representative taxa in different disciplines from cellular to organisms in the field of pest control and insect ecology.

A9– Illustrate the physiological aspects of organisms in the field of insect physiology and insecticide toxicity.

A10-Describe the taxa limit and the characteristic habitat features of animal kingdom in the field of basic taxonomy and economic entomology.

A11– Identify the Processes and mechanisms of insects living in the different habitats.

A12-Explain the theory for interpreting and analyzing biological information in the field of entomology.

A13-Define the complexity and diversity of life processes through the study of representative organisms morphologically and anatomically, their molecular, cellular and physiological processes and their genetics.

A14– Identify specific and general vocabulary and sentence composition for improving the reading skills.

A15   ان يكون الطالب قادرا علي تعريف علوم القران والعلوم الاسلامية ذات الصلة وخصائصها وعلاقتهابالبيئه- المحيطه

1. Intellectual Skills:

The graduates must be able to:

B1– Differentiate between the essential facts, theories, concepts and principles of biology and related subjects of basic science.

B2– Assess qualitatively and quantitatively biological and relevant data.

B3- Select the subject-related knowledge to solve problems.

B4- Assess the interrelationships and impact of a specific organism on its ecosystem.

B5- Construct several related and integrated information to confirm, make evidence and test hypotheses.

B6-Select lines of argument and appropriate judgments in accordance with the scientific theories and concepts as in the field of insecticides and insect taxonomy.

B7- Design mechanisms and procedures on scientific basis as in the area of pest control.

B8-Design data, and the proper mechanism of its setting within a theoretical framework in the area of insect physiology, embryology and ecology.

B9- Maintain the prevention and control of the studied parasites infecting various hosts in their life in the area of pest control and ecology.

B10- Interpret information critically, including published researches or reports as in insect physiology and economic and medical entomology.

 B11- Consider the Islamic subjects in English language and common scientific terminology

B12- أن يكون الطالب قادرا على إستنباط الأدلة الشرعية

1. Professional and Practical Skills

The graduates must be able to:

C1- Apply appropriate laboratory techniques and tools for processing technical procedures considering scientific guidance for evaluating the outcomes in a scientific report.

C2– Use techniques and tools considering the scientific ethics.

C3– Solve problems using a range of formats and approaches.

C4– Apply the different methods used for preparing, processing, interpreting and presenting data for biological samples.

C5-Solve problems by a variety of methods including the use of computers, and/or other recent tools in the field of insecticides and chemistry.

C6-Prepare sample using appropriate techniques in the field and/or laboratory in the field of insect physiology, pest control, ticks & mites.

C7- Apply field and/or laboratory investigations of living systems in a responsible, safe and ethical manner in the field of ticks & mites, insect physiology, pest control, and insect morphology and anatomy.

C8- Prepare a representative sample of data in the field and/or the laboratory considering its validity, accuracy, calibration, precision, reliability and uncertainty during collection in the field of ticks & mites, insect physiology and pest control.

C9- تطبيق الفهم الفكري للمفاهيم والمبادئ والاخلاقيات الاسلاميه في ظل وسطية وسماحة الدين الاسلامي

1. General and Transferable Skills

The graduates should be able to:

D1– Use information and communication technology effectively.

D2- Identify roles and responsibilities, and their performing manner.

D3-Think independently, set tasks and solve problems on ethical scientific basis.

D4– Work in a group and communicate with others positively.

D5– Consider Islamic behavior ,community linked problems, ethics and traditions.

D6– Acquire self- and long life-learning.

D7– Use effectively scientific models, systems and tools.

D8– Deal with scientific patents considering property right.

D9– Exhibit the sense of beauty and neatness.