Universität Wien

300052 VO Entomology (2026S)

Introduction to insect science

3.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 30 - Biologie
MIXED
Moodle
We 17.06. 09:45-11:15 Hybride Lehre
Seminarraum 1.5, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.012, Ebene 1

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Details

Language: English

Examination dates

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Wednesday 06.05. 09:45 - 11:15 Hybride Lehre
    Seminarraum 1.5, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.012, Ebene 1
  • Friday 08.05. 09:45 - 11:15 Hybride Lehre
    Seminarraum 1.6, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.011, Ebene 1
  • Wednesday 13.05. 09:45 - 11:15 Hybride Lehre
    Seminarraum 1.5, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.012, Ebene 1
  • Friday 15.05. 09:45 - 11:15 Hybride Lehre
    Seminarraum 1.6, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.011, Ebene 1
  • Wednesday 20.05. 09:45 - 11:15 Hybride Lehre
    Seminarraum 1.5, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.012, Ebene 1
  • Friday 22.05. 09:45 - 11:15 Hybride Lehre
    Seminarraum 1.6, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.011, Ebene 1
  • Wednesday 27.05. 09:45 - 11:15 Hybride Lehre
    Seminarraum 1.5, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.012, Ebene 1
  • Friday 29.05. 09:45 - 11:15 Hybride Lehre
    Seminarraum 1.6, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.011, Ebene 1
  • Wednesday 03.06. 09:45 - 11:15 Hybride Lehre
    Seminarraum 1.5, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.012, Ebene 1
  • Friday 05.06. 09:45 - 11:15 Hybride Lehre
    Seminarraum 1.6, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.011, Ebene 1
  • Wednesday 10.06. 09:45 - 11:15 Hybride Lehre
    Seminarraum 1.5, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.012, Ebene 1
  • Friday 12.06. 09:45 - 11:15 Hybride Lehre
    Seminarraum 1.6, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.011, Ebene 1
  • Friday 19.06. 09:45 - 11:15 Hybride Lehre
    Seminarraum 1.6, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.011, Ebene 1
  • Wednesday 24.06. 09:45 - 11:15 Hybride Lehre
    Seminarraum 1.5, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.012, Ebene 1

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

The lecture provides an overview of insect science (entomology), covering major fundamental topics, e.g. systematics (taxonomy and phylogeny), morphology, evolution, reproduction and development, possibly as well as selected applied topics, e.g. pest management, biomimetics, forensic entomology, and insect decline in the Anthropocene.
All PowerPoint presentations will be uploaded as PDFs prior to each lecture.

Assessment and permitted materials

The writing exam will take place on 26.06.2026 (in person) or other dates. Additional dates will be announced on Moodle and during the lecture. No support material will be permitted during the exam.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Assessment will be based on the written exam:
1: 88-100%
2: 74-87%
3: 61-73%
4: 50-60%
5: 0-49% (not passed/ failed)

Examination topics

All the contents covered in the lecture. On 24.06, no new topic will be introduced; instead, the lecture will present the lecturer's research topics and/or provide a recap of the previous content.

Reading list

Further reading (recommended) on fundamental entomological topics, with a particular focus on morphology.
• Chapman, R. F. (2013). The insects: Structure and Function. Cambridge University Press.
• Beutel, R. G., Friedrich, F., Yang, X. K., & Ge, S. Q. (2014). Insect morphology and phylogeny: a textbook for students of entomology. Walter de Gruyter.

Association in the course directory

MEC-9, MZO W1, UF MA BU 01, UF MA BU 04

Last modified: Mo 27.04.2026 13:07