 | Study programme 2025-2026 | Français | |
 | Entomology | ||
Programme component of Bachelor's in Biology (MONS) (day schedule) à la Faculty of Science |
| Code | Type | Head of UE | Department’s contact details | Teacher(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US-B3-SCBIOL-017-M | Compulsory UE | MICHEZ Denis | S869 - Zoologie |
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| Language of instruction | Language of assessment | HT(*) | HTPE(*) | HTPS(*) | HR(*) | HD(*) | Credits | Weighting | Term |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Français | 12 | 0 | 30 | 12 | 0 | 3 | 3.00 | 2nd term |
| AA Code | Teaching Activity (AA) | HT(*) | HTPE(*) | HTPS(*) | HR(*) | HD(*) | Term | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S-BIOG-009 | Entomology | 12 | 0 | 30 | 12 | 0 | Q2 | 100.00% |
| Programme component | ||
|---|---|---|
 | US-B2-SCBIOL-003-M Animal Biology I | |
| US-B2-SCBIOL-004-M Animal Biology II | |
Objectives of Programme's Learning Outcomes
- Acquire, understand and use knowledge in the fields of biology and other fields
- Demonstrate an understanding of the general principles of life to understand questions and solve situations related to biology
- Integrate knowledge from other fields of knowledge with biology (earth science, physics, chemistry, mathematics), in a critical way, to foster an interdisciplinary approach
- Synthesise and summarise, in a critical way, information from scientific literature in different forms (textual, numerical, verbal and graphic)
- Solve issues relevant to biology
- Have developed practical skills in the various fields of biology through practical sessions in the laboratory and in the field, during which they have worked individually or in groups
- Make accurate observations in the context of activities in the field and in the laboratory
- Grasp and use the usual methods the conservation of live materials
- Analyse and interpret, in an appropriate way, biological data collected in natura, through dissection or based on an experimental protocol in the laboratory
- Apply a scientific approach and critical thinking
- Understand and apply the basic principles of reasoning (obtaining data, analysis, synthesis, comparison, rule of three, syllogism, analogy, etc.)
- Understand the statistical and/or probabilistic methods
- Work with efficiency / accuracy / precision
- Present a hypothesis and hypothetical-deductive reasoning
- Develop critical thinking, test and monitor conclusions understanding the domain of validity, and explore alternative hypotheses
- Manage doubt and uncertainty
- Communicate effectively and appropriately in French and English
- Communicate on biological topics, orally and in writing in English and in writing in French, using the appropriate scientific language according to the audience
- Develop autonomy, set training objectives and make choices to achieve them
- Organise time and work, individually and in groups
- Prioritise
- Manage stress regardless of events (exams, presentations, etc.)
Learning Outcomes of UE
The aim of this course is to provide an in-depth knowledge of entomology and insect biodiversity.
UE Content: description and pedagogical relevance
1. Characteristics of animals and arthropods
2. Insect evolution
3. Insect diversity - 1: Ametabola and Paleoptera
4. Insect diversity - 2: Polyneoptera and Paraneoptera
5. Insect diversity - 3: Holometabola I
6. Insect diversity - 4: Holometabola II
7. Insect diversity - 4: Holometaboles III and insect conservation
8. Functional and comparative anatomy of insects
Prior Experience
Evolutionary biology; Zoology ; Ecology
Type of Teaching Activity/Activities
| AA | Type of Teaching Activity/Activities |
|---|---|
| S-BIOG-009 |
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Mode of delivery
| AA | Mode of delivery |
|---|---|
| S-BIOG-009 |
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Required Learning Resources/Tools
| AA | Required Learning Resources/Tools |
|---|---|
| S-BIOG-009 | Ppt presentation |
Recommended Learning Resources/Tools
| AA | Recommended Learning Resources/Tools |
|---|---|
| S-BIOG-009 | Not applicable |
Other Recommended Reading
| AA | Other Recommended Reading |
|---|---|
| S-BIOG-009 | Borror D.J. & White R.E., 1991. Les insectes de l'Amérique du Nord (au nord du Mexique). Broquet, 407+16 pp. (reprint) Lecointre G., Fortin C., Guillot G. & Le Louarn-Bonnet M.-L., 2009. Guide critique de l'évolution. Belin, Paris, 571 pp; Lecointre G., Le Guyader H. & Visset D., 2006. Classification phylogénétique du vivant. Belin Paris, 559 pp. Pough F.H., Janis C.M. & Heiser J.B., 2008. Vertebrate life. Benjamin Cummings; Ruppert E.E. & Barnes R.D., 2003. Invertebrate Zoology. Saunders College Publishing. |
Grade Deferrals of AAs from one year to the next
| AA | Grade Deferrals of AAs from one year to the next |
|---|---|
| S-BIOG-009 | Authorized |
Term 2 Assessment - type
| AA | Type(s) and mode(s) of Q2 assessment |
|---|---|
| S-BIOG-009 |
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Term 2 Assessment - comments
| AA | Term 2 Assessment - comments |
|---|---|
| S-BIOG-009 | The theoretical part is assessed in the form of a written exam. It accounts for 50% of the final grade. The practical part accounts for the remaining 50%. The practical part is assessed as follows: - Work during the year: practical tests (10%), assessments (10%) - Insect collection and notebook (June 2025): 30%. - Recognition test: 50% (30 mins for 20 specimens) |
Term 3 Assessment - type
| AA | Type(s) and mode(s) of Q3 assessment |
|---|---|
| S-BIOG-009 |
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Term 3 Assessment - comments
| AA | Term 3 Assessment - comments |
|---|---|
| S-BIOG-009 | The theoretical part is assessed in the form of a written exam. It accounts for 50% of the final grade. The practical part accounts for the remaining 50%. The practical part is assessed as follows: - Work during the year: practical tests (10%), assessments (10%) -> Same note as Q2 - Insect collection and notebook (June 2025): 30%.-> Same note as Q2 - Recognition test: 50% (30 mins for 20 specimens) |
(*) HT : Hours of theory - HTPE : Hours of in-class exercices - HTPS : hours of practical work - HD : HMiscellaneous time - HR : Hours of remedial classes. - Per. (Period), Y=Year, Q1=1st term et Q2=2nd term