The first course part will bring the students to an advanced understanding of major elements of insect ecology, which will provide a platform for further studies at more detailed level. After that part the students will be able to (knowledge) display an overview of ecological insight related to insects and be able to describe major theories and trends.

The second course part will establish an advanced level of analyzing hypotheses, methodologies and results of scientific investigations within entomological ecology and explain the importance within an applied context. After that part the students will have knowledge of entomological terms and  skills in an array of methodologies relevant to entomological ecology. Further they will have an advanced understanding of functionality of biological systems. They will also understand, how ecological investigations can support the applications of entomology e.g. in evaluation of pest status and management of crop pests.

As a final outcome the students will be capable of analyzing an ecologically oriented entomological problem, produce a set of hypotheses and suggesting approaches to scientifically investigate the problem.

Course Literature

Selected chapters from:

P. W. Price, R. F. Denno , M. D. Eubanks, D. L. Finke, I. Kaplan.  Insect Ecology: Behavior, Populations and Communities 2011.

(Peter W. Price. Insect Ecology 3rd Ed.1997)

Martin R. Speight, Mark D. Hunter & Allan D. watt. Ecology of insects, concepts and applications 1999.

An array of topic-specific journal articles, primarily from the last 10 years.

Course Cost: The course is based on colloquia and supervised work, no further costs,
Course Fee: free

Signing Up:

If you would like to participate please:

1) Register online by clicking on "Apply" and

2) Send an e-mail to Lene Sigsgaard stating your motivations (10 lines) and your previous experience with working with insects.