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Protected Area Management and Wildlife Conservation   

Students are introduced to the concept and purpose of protected areas (PAs) as basic process of protected area management (PAM) approaches (e.g. species and habitat management); sustainability management; principles and practice of PAM;

natural habitat and cultural heritage management; utilization options available within PAs; development of a management plan; implementation of the management plan; Linking the landscape; wildlife conservation principles;conservation and management shall be carried out.

Laboratory work shall emphasize identification techniques and methods used for sampling reptile and amphibian populations.

Course Code: 
CBE 401
No. of Credits: 
3
Level: 
Level 400
Course Semester: 
First Semester
Select Programme(s): 
Entomology and Wildlife

Research Methods in Biology

The course exposes students to the processes involved in the scientific method of investigation.  There will be exercises in observational skills, making enquiries, formulating hypotheses, experimental designs biological techniques, data acquisition, analysis and scientific presentation. 

Students will be required to do a literature review on specific topics and present them at seminars. Oganization of wild animals, population studies (life tables, survivorship and age distribution); population dynamics and models and range ecology. Field trips within at least one Protected Area in Ghana shall be organized.

Course Code: 
BIO 399
No. of Credits: 
3
Level: 
Level 300
Course Semester: 
Second Semester
Select Programme(s): 
Entomology and Wildlife

Insect Systematics 

This course is structured to equip students with techniques and methods in Insect Systematics studies, understanding the relevance and key concepts that underpin the subject. Some important concepts: Taxonomy, Systematics and Phylogeny will be clarified. Students will be introduced to the concept of the species, taxonomic characters, use of dichotomous keys in identification of major families.

A major component will be field trips for insect collection as well as techniques in preparation of specimens for taxonomic studies; preservation; maintenance and value of reference collections. Principles of The International Code of Zoological Nomenclature will be discussed. There will be introduction to current trends: computer-aided taxonomy and molecular systematics as well new taxonomic initiatives.

Course Code: 
CBE 308
No. of Credits: 
3
Level: 
Level 300
Course Semester: 
First Semester
Select Programme(s): 
Entomology and Wildlife

Crop Pest Entomology 

Application of management strategies for insect pests of small grains, corn, cotton, rice, sorghum, stored products and sunflower; nature and symptoms of damage, life history and habits of common pests. Laboratory consists of pest and pest damage identification supported by field trips.

The primary purpose of the course is to show students how the discipline of entomology is applied by studying the biology and management of the various insect pests attacking major crops both in the field and in storage including migratory insect pests. The biology and ecology of insect agricultural pests and the science underlying their management.

 

Course Code: 
CBE 307
No. of Credits: 
3
Level: 
Level 300
Course Semester: 
Second Semester
Select Programme(s): 
Entomology and Wildlife

Animal Behaviour  

The course introduces students to the various behavioural patterns among animals. Innate behaviour and learning processes shall be emphasized. The roles of the nervous system and the environment shall be discussed, with emphasis on biological rhythms. Using examples from both vertebrate and invertebrate groups,

factors that affect the behaviour of organisms shall be discussed and demonstrated experimentally. Holistic approach to the study of behaviour and physiological conditioning will be stressed.trophic interactions and population ecology. Chemical communication will be discussed. Overall, the course will emphasize on how ecological information and concepts could be applied usefully in agriculture, horticulture and forestry.

Course Code: 
CBE 306
No. of Credits: 
2
Level: 
Level 300
Course Semester: 
Second Semester
Select Programme(s): 
Entomology and Wildlife

Biostatistics    

This course applies statistical methods to biological information.  It deals with sampling techniques, data presentation, analysis and interpretation.  Types of distribution (e.g. normal binomial, Poisson) are also discussed.  Types of procedures including t-test, ANOVA, correlation and regression will be used to analyze biological data. 

Students will be taken through some basic experimental designs as well (e.g. CR, RCB, and factorial design)

Course Code: 
BIO 312
No. of Credits: 
3
Level: 
Level 300
Course Semester: 
Second Semester
Select Programme(s): 
Entomology and Wildlife

Remote Sensing and GIS Technology

The course introduces students to the application of Remote Sensing (RS) and Geographic Information System (GIS) technologies to natural resource management. Students will be exposed to the use of aircraft and satellite imagery for monitoring soils, vegetation and land use, with the focus on environmental pollution and degradation.

Course Code: 
ENS 301A
No. of Credits: 
3
Level: 
Level 300
Course Semester: 
First Semester
Select Programme(s): 
Entomology and Wildlife

Bees and Beekeeping  

An introduction to honey bee and stingless bee biology, the social organization of the honey bee colony and to modern apiculture and meliponiculture, including the use of bees for pollination. Topics to be discussed include the importance of beekeeping, how to get started, colony management practices, and utilization of hive products.

The practical aspect of this course examines the principles and practices of modern beekeeping and emphasize on students gaining practical field experience in modern management techniques.

Course Code: 
CBE 305
No. of Credits: 
3
Level: 
Level 300
Course Semester: 
Second Semester
Select Programme(s): 
Entomology and Wildlife

Principles of Biodiversity Conservation

  The course introduces students to the concept of biodiversity conservation as the scientific study of nature and status of the Earth’s biodiversity.  Measurement of the threat status of organisms shall be emphasized. Threats to biodiversity in Africa, especially, shall be highlighted.

The course also deals with Ghana’s wildlife conservation policy and regulations, international conservation bodies and wildlife laws, world conservation strategies, traditional knowledge in conservation and conservation conventions which Ghana has ratified.

 

Course Code: 
CBE 303
No. of Credits: 
3
Level: 
Level 300
Course Semester: 
First Semester
Select Programme(s): 
Entomology and Wildlife

Functional Insect Morphology and Anatomy  

The course relates insect structure to function. Students are introduced to Insect Science and its applications. Aspects to be covered include the head capsule, under which the different types of grooves, their origins and functions are discussed. 

Also to be discussed are modifications of the pterothorax, wing structure and coupling, flight activity, structure of abdominal segments and abdominal appendages. Attention is also given to the general structure and function of the digestive, circulatory, respiratory and excretory systems.

Course Code: 
CBE 302
No. of Credits: 
3
Level: 
Level 300
Course Semester: 
First Semester
Select Programme(s): 
Entomology and Wildlife

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