Of all the animals on earth, which are the strongest for their size? What about the fastest? Who were the first animals to evolve flight? Insects take all of these titles and more! As the most abundant animals on the planet, insects and other arthropods affect our lives in so many ways. From beneficial interactions like pollination and biological pest control, to the transmission of life threatening diseases; this course will teach you about the big ways that these little arthropods impact our lives.
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Bugs 101: Insect-Human Interactions
Université de l'Alberta
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Module 01: Introduction to Insects and their Terrestrial Relatives
Arthropods, which includes insects, are the most speciose group of animals on the planet. In this module, we explore some of the traits that have allowed insects to dominate terrestrial landscapes around the world, and introduce you to the major insect orders you’ll deal with in the course.
4 heures pour terminer
10 vidéos (Total 99 min), 8 lectures, 2 quiz
10 vidéos
01.01 Introduction1 min
01.02 Arthropods9 min
01.03 Arthropod Evolution and Classification16 min
01.04 Small Body Size5 min
01.05 Metamorphosis, Dispersal, and Reproductive Capabilities9 min
01.06 Major Insect Orders13 min
01.07 Insect Collections in Museums18 min
01.08 Starting Your Insect Collection12 min
01.09 Module 01 Wrap Up54s
8 lectures
Course Information Packet10 min
Interactive Learning Objects10 min
Meet the BUGS 101 Team10 min
Course Glossary10 min
Useful Biological Prefixes and Suffixes10 min
Extra Study Material: Flashcards10 min
Module 01 Supplementary readings10 min
Module 01 Course Notes10 min
2 exercices pour s'entraîner
Pre-Course Bugs Survey30 min
Module 1 Quiz10 min
2 heures pour terminer
Module 02: The Business of Being an Insect Part 1
What makes an insect an insect? How do these strange creatures operate? This module begins to uncover the inner workings of insects, starting with the digestive and circulatory systems.
2 heures pour terminer
6 vidéos (Total 37 min), 1 lecture, 1 quiz
6 vidéos
02.02 Insect Body Regions and Head10 min
02.03 Insect Thorax and Abdomen3 min
02.04 Digestion and Excretion10 min
02.05 Circulation and Gas Exchange11 min
02.06 Module 02 Wrap Up54s
1 lecture
Module 02 Course Notes10 min
1 exercice pour s'entraîner
Module 2 Quiz10 min
2 heures pour terminer
Module 03: The Business of Being an Insect Part 2
Building on the previous module, we continue to explore insect biology through an overview of the major physiological systems of insects. We look at the nervous and reproductive systems, and highlight some of the ways insects court, seduce, and reproduce.
2 heures pour terminer
7 vidéos (Total 50 min), 1 lecture, 1 quiz
7 vidéos
03.02 Nervous System11 min
03.03 Courtship and Mating11 min
03.04 Male and Female Reproductive Structures5 min
03.05 Modes of Reproduction14 min
03.06 Mating Disruption and SIT6 min
03.07 Module 03 Wrap Up53s
1 lecture
Module 03 Course Notes10 min
1 exercice pour s'entraîner
Module 3 Quiz10 min
2 heures pour terminer
Module 04: Insect Locomotion
Did you know that insects are the strongest animals in the world for their size? Find out what makes insects so strong in this module, in which we introduce insect musculature and how they use it to get around. From swimming to flying, we explore the many ways insects move and the specialized appendages they've evolved to do so.
2 heures pour terminer
12 vidéos (Total 73 min), 2 lectures, 1 quiz
12 vidéos
04.02 Passive and Active Dispersal11 min
04.03 Insect Musculature5 min
04.04 Insect Legs and Modifications6 min
04.05 Insect Wing Structure3 min
04.06 Insect Wing Modifications7 min
04.07 Insect Flight Muscles7 min
04.08 Studying Insect Flight3 min
04.09 Insect Migration7 min
04.10 Insect Migration: Locusts5 min
04.11 Insect Migration: Monarch Butterfly10 min
04.12 Module 04 Wrap Up1 min
2 lectures
Module 04 Course Notes10 min
Module 04 Supplementary Readings10 min
1 exercice pour s'entraîner
Module 04 Quiz10 min
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Meilleurs avis pour BUGS 101: INSECT-HUMAN INTERACTIONS
par SMFeb 4, 2020
Excellent course! Content-rich and very informative both as a learning experience for the insect enthusiast or beginning entomologist as well as an excellent review for the practicing entomologist.
par CSMar 26, 2020
Professors are knowledgeable. I obtained so much information about my future career in this one course! I honestly plan on taking it again at some point to refresh my memory and hone my skills.
par DRFeb 1, 2020
This course was exceptionally well produced both in content and in presentation. As a teacher of medical students for the past 30 years, I wish I could do as well as you have done. Thank you
par JBOct 16, 2019
Very informative, fun and interactive. The lecturers are very passionate and you can see that they really love what they do. I would recommend this course to any science loving individual.
par EPNov 7, 2019
I thoroughly enjoyed this course and felt that it was really well executed. I would consider taking other courses. The lecturers were knowledgeable and articulate. Excellent--Thank you
par LBSep 17, 2019
Fantastic course full of interesting and useful information that is presented in a structured and clear way. A big thank you to the course presenters and plethora of guest experts.
par JKAug 18, 2019
I learned so much from this class. Most importantly, I appreciated the faculty that would answer my questions in the forum, it made me feel more connected to the course.
par ELOct 6, 2019
This course was so fun to go through! I learned a lot about insects and have many new facts to share with my family and friends. So glad this course was made available!
par MBNov 30, 2019
I learned a lot in this class! It was both interesting and disgusting! It was also enjoyable in that the instructors were engaging and seemed to be true insect lovers.
par MKOct 6, 2019
Clearly presented, helpful video and text, interesting and a good combination of topics covered. My favorite modules were 12 - IPM and 13 - Literature and culture.
par KLOct 15, 2019
Loved this course from beginning to end! I learned so much and really appreciate the dedication and professionalism of all the instructors and guest lecturers.
par RAMar 22, 2020
I enjoyed it and learned a lot. The way the course was mainly illustrated by insects from another area to the one I live in seemed to make the ideas stand out.
par MGSep 28, 2019
I loved this course. Seriously. It was delivered in a challenging and engaging way. My thanks to the team for their efforts in making entomology so accessible.
par SRNov 19, 2019
I have a much deeper appreciation of insects now. A more thorough understanding of their classifications, body systems, and functions within society.
par LSJan 7, 2020
MY Mom got me this course because i live in rural Canada and really enjoy insects, and i now know more then i ever hope to know Thanks Bugs 101!
par GLSep 10, 2019
It was a very interesting course. I learned far more about insects than I thought I would. I am finding them more fascinating than scary now.
par DAAug 6, 2019
Its really a very interesting course to learn the basic knowledge of different type of insects and their interaction with the humans as well.
par JSNov 21, 2019
Excellent class full of great information. Very comprehensive. Would give 5 stars, but the whole bug thing is still kind of creepy.
par CCFeb 24, 2020
Fabulous introductory course. Engaging instructors, beautiful images and a broad range of topics to give an overview of entymology
par SSep 23, 2019
Excellent units!! Lots of great information and all the instructors were enthusiastic and easy to listen to. Very well done folks!
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