Insect Physiology and Biochemistry

Study of relevant aspects of the genetics; physiology and biochemistry of insects.

Study of relevant aspects of the genetics; physiology and biochemistry of insects; Current techniques in insect physiology; The integument; digestion; excretion; water and temperature relations and ionic regulation; respiration; circulation; nutrition; metabolism and energetics; Reproduction; growth and development; Physiological properties of insect muscles; Nervous systems and sense organs; Insect haemolymph; hormones and pheromones; Integrated control of insect pests including the physiology of insecticide resistance