- Identification and description of the main functions of the external morphology components and internal anatomy of insects
- Knowledge of insect post-embryonic development
- Insects' classification at order level
- Knowledge of the main strategies and tools to control insect pests of agricultural interest to minimize the environmental impact
- Knowledge of the main monitoring techniques to estimate the pest population abundance in cultivated fields. Knowledge of the main concepts related to estimation and prediction of pest infestations. Introduction to "ditigal agriculture" concepts.
- Identification and description of the main insect pests of agricultural interest and knowledge of the main control actions