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EHT 213 Introduction to Entomology

ND2 levelMedical & Health Sciences15 topics

EHT 213 covers 15 topics. StudyPath paces them into daily study sessions that finish before your exam date, with practice questions and worked answers for each one.

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Course outline

The topics this course covers, in teaching order.

  1. Concept and branches of entomology
  2. Relevance of entomology to public health
  3. Insects of agricultural significance
  4. Insects of public health significance
  5. Damage to stored grains and foodstuffs by insects
  6. Diseases caused by insects
  7. Anatomy and physiology of insects
  8. Digestive, reproductive, circulatory, respiratory and nervous systems of insects
  9. Life cycle of insects
  10. Complete and incomplete metamorphosis
  11. Classification of insects: Apterygota and Pterygota
  12. Main orders and diagnostic features of insects
  13. Disease vectors and insect-borne pestilence
  14. Damage caused by insects in homes, farms, warehouses and institutions
  15. Methods of insect control

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Concept and branches of entomology

Entomology is the scientific study of insects, encompassing their biology, taxonomy, ecology, and interactions with humans and the environment. Mastering its core concepts—definition, scope, and the major branches such as medical, agricultural, forensic, and ecological entomology—enables students to link insect biology to practical applications in disease control, crop protection, crime investigation, and ecosystem…

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