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Insect Physiology and Biochemistry 

Student will learn about the main physiological processes that regulate insect life. The course examines the physiology of the nervous system, sound production, mechanoreceptors and chemical reception in insects.  Synthesis, storage, mobilization, and transport and utilization of fuels in flight and the functioning of the flight muscles will also be studied.

The endocrine organs and hormones, pheromones, growth and metamorphosis, and reproduction are discussed.  The use of such knowledge in the control of insect pests is emphasized.

Course Code: 
CBE 403
No. of Credits: 
3
Level: 
Level 400
Course Semester: 
First Semester
Select Programme(s): 
Entomology and Wildlife

Ornithology II      

The course begins with a recap of principles of bird conservation; importance of birds to man; basic ornithological techniques such as vocalization; trapping, handling and morphometrics; birds and environmental management shall be linked to monitoring and sampling birds in different ecosystems such as forest and savanna. 

Avian haematology and parasitology shall be introduced. The fieldwork component emphasizes bird ringing/banding and flagging. Modern methods in ornithological research including population and community ecology, methods of analyzing bird survey data using computer software e.g.  Introducing students to R-Statistic; DISTANCE program,

estimates and introduction to multivariate analysis in community ecology indicator species analysis (ISA), and Analysis of similarity (ANOSIM) shall be emphasized (Pre-requisite CBE 201).

Course Code: 
CBE 402
No. of Credits: 
3
Course Semester: 
First Semester
Select Programme(s): 
Entomology and Wildlife

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

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