Part one: structure and function; the integumentary system; the nervous, glandular, and muscular systems; alimentary, circulatory, ventilatory, and excretory systems; reproduction and morphogenesis; sensory mechanisms, light and sound production; locomotion; behaviour. Part two: insect populations and their environment; insect populations and the physical-chemical and biotic environment; insects and plants. Part three: unity and diversity; insect classification and evolution; survey of class insecta 1 - apterygotes and exopterygota; survey of class insecta 2 - endopterygota. Part four: applied entomology; beneficial and harmful insects; conservation of insect biodiversity; the insect control arsenal; integrated pest management in agroecosystems. Part five: the modern interface; molecular entomology.
