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\n1. Aug 13 - Introduction of insects and related terrestrial invertebrates
\n2. 20 - External anatomy: cuticle, tagma, appendages, wings
\n3. 27 - The insect Orders and major evolutionary transitions
\n4. Sep 03 - Internal anatomy: circulation, respiration, digestion, reproduction geny
\n5. 10 - Behaviour: foraging, defence, courtship, life cycles
\n6. 17 - Sociality: definitions, diversity, inclusive fitness
\nRecess week: Sat 20 Sep – Sun 28 Sep 2014 (1 week)
\n7. Oct 01 - Development: endocrinology and genetic control
\n8. 08 - Ecology in terrestrial habitats
\n9. 15 - Ecology in aquatic habitats
\n10. 22 - Public Holiday
\n11. 29 - Arachnids and other terrestrial arthropods
\n12. Nov 05 - Insect-plant interactions
\n13. 12 - Evolution of insect mating systems
\nREADING PERIOD : Sat 15 Nov to Fri 21 Nov 2014 (1 week)
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\nPRACTICALS-WEDNESDAYS
\nWK MONTH PRACTICALS
\n1. Aug 13 - no lab
\n3. 27 - Introduction to insects, anatomy & dichotomous keys for identification
\n5. 10 - Sampling theory & methods 1; set up sampling experiment
\nRecess week: Sat 20 Sep – Sun 28 Sep 2013 (1 week)
\n7. Oct 01 - Field trip 1
\n9. 15 - Field trip 2
\n11. 29 - Revisit sampling experiment, identification of self-collected insects
\n13. Nov 12 - Advanced specimen preparation techniques, identification of self-collected insects
\nREADING PERIOD : Sat 15 Nov to Fri 21 Nov 2012 (1 week)
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\nOverall objective of the module is to develop a broad understanding of insect macro- and micro-evolution, including the roles insects play in natural and human-modified environments, while developing skills in identification and classification required for entomological research and as a foundation for technical applications to government or industry. The major topics to be covered include:
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