Pests of crop plants Field of study: Biotechnology
Programme code: W2-S1BT19.2023

Module name: Pests of crop plants
Module code: 1BT_23_60
Programme code: W2-S1BT19.2023
Semester:
  • summer semester 2026/2027
  • summer semester 2025/2026
Language of instruction: depending on the choice
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 1
Purpose and description of the content of education:
The Crop Pests module provides the student with knowledge about the biology and impact on crops of various species of insects collectively classified as pests. The student learns to recognize plant damage or other symptoms indicating the presence of a pest in the field. As part of the module, students learn to prepare preparations from selected pest species and become familiar with the basic species of pests belonging to various groups of insects and with their bionomics. During the course, the impact of various factors determining the degree of harmfulness of various groups of invertebrates on plants will be discussed. In addition, the student gets acquainted with various forms of plant protection. The module familiarizes the student with the issues related to the threats posed by the importation of new crops, which are often accompanied by their specific species of pests.
List of modules that must be completed before starting this module (if necessary): not applicable
Learning outcome of the module Codes of the learning outcomes of the programme to which the learning outcome of the module is related [level of competence: scale 1-5]
The student understands the basic principles of ethical conduct during the acquisition of material for biotechnological research [K01]
 1BT_K02 [3/5] 1BT_K04 [3/5] 1BT_K05 [4/5]
The student is able to recognize the feeding places of pests on the plant. Characterizes and is able to propose methods of collection, preservation and preparation of entomological material for the purposes of morphological (including scanning electron microscopy - SEM) and molecular analyses. [U01]
 1BT_U01 [3/5] 1BT_U02 [5/5] 1BT_U07 [3/5] 1BT_U10 [3/5] 1BT_U11 [2/5]
The student is able to characterize the most important species and groups of pests trophically related to selected groups of fruit trees and cultivated plants. Is able to list and propose various methods of protection and pest control. [U02]
 1BT_U01 [3/5] 1BT_U02 [4/5] 1BT_U03 [4/5] 1BT_U07 [4/5] 1BT_U11 [3/5]
The student knows crop plants most often used in households, greenhouses and plantations. [W01]
 1BT_W03 [4/5] 1BT_W04 [5/5] 1BT_W08 [3/5]
The student demonstrates knowledge of the basic methods of plant protection and recognition of damage caused by pests. [W02]
 1BT_W02 [3/5] 1BT_W03 [5/5] 1BT_W04 [4/5]
The student knows and characterizes the basic groups of invertebrates, with particular emphasis on insects considered pests of plants. He can present the basic morphological features of pest species as representatives of individual orders. [W03]
 1BT_W03 [5/5] 1BT_W04 [4/5] 1BT_W06 [3/5] 1BT_W09 [3/5] 1BT_W11 [3/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
laboratory classes [01] 15 Laboratory exercise / experiment [e01] 
Simulation [e07] 
Plein air session [e09] 
Self-education [f01] 
Individual work with a text [f02] 
Conceptual work [f03]  		course work K01 U01 U02 W01 W02 W03
The student's work, apart from participation in classes, includes in particular:
Name Category Description
Search for materials and review activities necessary for class participation [a01] Preparation for classes
reviewing literature, documentation, tools and materials as well as the specifics of the syllabus and the range of activities indicated in it as required for full participation in classes
Literature reading / analysis of source materials [a02] Preparation for classes
reading the literature indicated in the syllabus; reviewing, organizing, analyzing and selecting source materials to be used in class
Consulting materials complementary to those indicated in the syllabus [a04] Preparation for classes
agreeing on materials complementary to those indicated in the syllabus, supporting the implementation of tasks resulting from or necessary for class participation
Getting acquainted with the syllabus content [b01] Consulting the curriculum and the organization of classes
reading through the syllabus and getting acquainted with its content
Determining the stages of task implementation contributing to the verification of learning outcomes [c01] Preparation for verification of learning outcomes
devising a task implementation strategy embracing the division of content, the range of activities, implementation time and/or the method(s) of obtaining the necessary materials and tools, etc.
Studying the literature used in and the materials produced in class [c02] Preparation for verification of learning outcomes
exploring the studied content, inquiring, considering, assimilating, interpreting it, or organizing knowledge obtained from the literature, documentation, instructions, scenarios, etc., used in class as well as from the notes or other materials/artifacts made in class
Analysis of the corrective feedback provided by the academic teacher on the results of the verification of learning outcomes [d01] Consulting the results of the verification of learning outcomes
reading through the academic teacher’s comments, assessments and opinions on the implementation of the task aimed at checking the level of the achieved learning outcomes
Attachments
Module description (PDF)
Information concerning module syllabuses might be changed during studies.
Syllabuses (USOSweb)
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