Course Name	Insect Nematology
Credits	2
Professor(s)	Name	Choo, Ho Yul
	Affiliation	Department of Applied Biology & Environmental Sciences, College of Agriculture & Life Sciences

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Course Objectives

Insect parasitic nematodes are promising biological agents of insect pests and significantly suppress insect pests in natural. The course is designed to provide instruction which will enable students to obtain knowledge on general principles, morphology, biology, ecology, methodology, and utilization of insect parasitic nematodes.

MAIN TEXTBOOK and FURTHER READINGS

Main textbook: Grewal et al.(2005). Nematodes as biocontrol agents. CABI Publishing

Further reading: Gaugler, R.A.(2002). Entomopathogenic nematology. CABI Publishing

Gaugler, R.A. & H.K. Kaya(1990). Entomopathogenic nematodes in biological control. CRC Press

ASSIGNMENTS AND GRADING

Assignments: 1. Role of entomogenous nematodes in the management of insect pests

2. Relationship between entomopathogenic nematodes and vegetable insects

Grading Scheme: Attence(10%), Mid-term exam(30%), Final exam(40%), Tasks(20%)

COURSE SCHEDULE

Course Outline

Week 1: Introduction to insect nematology including history and importance

Week 2: Morphology and systematics

Week 3: Biology and behaviour

Week 4: Mass production and formulation

Week 5: Application technology

Week 6: Turfgrass insect pest control with nematodes

Week 7: Greenhouse insect pest control with nematodes

Week 8: Mid-term exam.

Week 9: Mushroom insect pest control with nematodes

Week 10: Mermithid nematodes

Week 11: Mermithid biology

Week 12: Mermithid ecology

Week 13: Entomogenous nematodes on insect-borers

Week 14: Review

Week 15: Final exam

CONTACT DETAILS

Tel:  055-751-5444              e-mail: hychoo@gnu.ac.kr