ENTOMOLOGY

Entomology is a branch of zoology that deals with the scientific study of insects, including their biology, behavior, and interaction with the environment.
Insects make up 73 % of the biodiversity of animal kingdom on Earth and are evidence to evolution, adaptation and innovation, often serving as technology models.

Why this Programme?

Requirement for new crop of trained entomologists to urgently address the issues related to growing concerns of insect pest outbreaks, exotic pest invasions, insecticide resistance and biodiversity loss due to shifts in climatic and cropping patterns
Need for new generation entomologists with Precision/ digital technology enabled skills to explore cost effective, innovative and sustainable pest management solutions to ensure food security and a protected environment.

To impart knowledge on insect taxonomy, physiology, ecology , behavior in relation to agriculture
To train students in basics of research methodology/Ethics and experimentation, data analysis and interpretation in relation to entomological studies through a dissertation.
To nurture technical writing, urge for publication and patenting, soft skills for communication across stakeholder spectrum
To promote interdisciplinary research tying up entomology with related fields of Genetics and plant breeding, plant pathology, biotechnology as and where relevant.

The post graduates in Entomology can look forward to challenging careers in the academic, research, industry, policy, development fields

Research positions in SAUs, ICAR, National and international agri related institutes, Agro chemical and bio input Industry, Startups, Digitech pest management solution companies

Extension functionaries in Department of Agriculture/ Food quality in State and Central Government, NGOs

Entrepreneurs of Commercial entomology related enterprises, Drone Pilots, Private Extension providers

39+1 Credits

30 Credits

30 Credits

S.No.	Course No.	Course Title	Credits
1	ENT 501*	Insect Morphology	3(2+1)
2	ENT 502*	Insect Anatomy and Physiology	3(2+1)
3	ENT 503*	Insect Taxonomy	3(1+2)
4	ENT 504*	Insect Ecology	3(2+1)
5	ENT 505*	Biological Control of Insect Pests and Weeds	3(2+1)
6	ENT 506*	Toxicology of Insecticides	3(2+1)
7	ENT 508*	Concepts of Integrated Pest Management	2(2+0)
8	ENT 511*	Post-Harvest Entomology	2(1+1)

S.No.	Course No.	Course Title	Credits
1	ENT 507	Host Plant Resistance	2(1+1)
2	ENT 509	Pests of Field Crops	3(2+1)
3	ENT 510	Pests of Horticultural and Plantation Crops	3(2+1)
4	ENT 512	Insect Vectors of Plant Pathogens	2(1+1)
5	ENT 513	Principles of Acarology	2(1+1)
6	ENT 514	Vertebrate Pest Management	2(1+1)
7	ENT 515	Techniques in Plant Protection	1(0+1)
8	ENT 516	Apiculture	3(2+1)
9	ENT 517	Sericulture	3(2+1)
10	ENT 518	Lac Culture	3(2+1)
11	ENT 519	Molecular Approaches in Entomology	3(2+1)
12	ENT 520	Plant Quarantine, Biosafety and Biosecurity	2(2+0)
13	ENT 521	Edible and Therapeutic Insects	2(1+1)
14	ENT 522	Medical and Veterinary Entomology	2(1+1)
15	ENT 523	Forest Entomology	2(1+1)

Name	Designation	Specialization	Contact No.	Email	Date of Retirement
Dr. C. Narendra Reddy	Professor & Head	IPM, Insecticide Resistance, Insect Ecology, Pesticide Residues	9849692058	narendrareddyento@yahoo.co.in	31.12.2029
Dr. V. Anitha	Professor	Horticultural & Legume Entomology, IPM, Pesticide Residue Analysis	9440258050	anitha.vodur@gmail.com	31.03.2029
Dr. A. Padmasri	Associate Professor	Seed Entomology	9000791123	padmasri_1972@rediffmail.com	31.10.2032
Dr. S. Upendhar	Associate Professor	Toxicology & IRM	9948499284	supendhar@pjtau.edu.in	31.08.2040