Announcing Amazing Arthropods 2018!
Wonders of The Nature Series
Amazing Arthropods - A Certificate Course in Arthropod Biology
They are all around us - in the gardens, forests, waters and even in our homes. Buzzing, hopping, flying - insects are fascinating creatures. If you are curious about them then you are in for lot of fun. Here is a course that introduces you to the world of of scorpions, spiders, moths, butterflies, honey bees, ants and many more creatures. To create scientific awareness about the world of Arthropods, their role in nature and conservation among students and common people.
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Register today to avail of early bird discount! See below for details.
Key Information
Dates: 27th September - 6th October 2018
Location: Muktangan Exploratory Science Centre, Joshi Wadewale lane, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan Chowk, Opp J W Marriot Hotel, Off Senapati Bapat Road, Pune. Google maps link
Talks: 6:30 - 8:30PM
And a field trip with experts to the serene Tamhini forest and the beautiful Garudmaachi.
Faculty
| Dr. R. M. Sharma | Dr. Anil Mahabal |
| Dr. D. B. Bastawade | Dr. Sushama Thatte |
| Dr. Anand Padhye | Mr. Narendra Naidu |
| Mr. Rajgopal Patil | Mr. Shauri Sulakhe |
| Dr. Samir Pati | Dr. Ekata Ghate |
| Dr. Mihir Kulkarni | Mr. Asim Auti |
Eligibility
- Students and interested people from all backgrounds are welcome.
- The course shall be conducted in English language.
Syllabus
- Introduction to Arthropoda
- Classification and Evolution of Arthropoda
- Arthropod Morphology
- Adaptations
- Life-Cycle
- Butterflies and Moths
- Social Insects
- Bugs and Beetles
- Insect Pests and their natural enemies, Medically important Insects
- Honey, Silk and Lac
- Food and Feeding Habits, Scorpions and Spiders
- Tics, Mites and other Arachnids
- Shrimps, Prawns, Lobsters and other Crustaceans
- Arthropod-Plant interactions
- Field identification and Arthropod Photography
- Arthropod Communication
- Arthropod Architecture etc.
Course charges
We are happy to offer early bird discount for payments made by 20th September 2018
Rs. 4200 (Students Rs 3500)
Regular Charges
Rs. 4500 (Students Rs 3700)
Transportation and meals charges for field trip are included in the fees.
Registration
- Online Registration at: Click here
- You can pay by online bank transfer (bank details available in the registration form). Please send us payment details including transaction reference (screenshot is fine) to our email address inher.pune@gmail.com.
- Alternatively you can pay by cheque at the office of Insearch Outdoors Pvt. Ltd., C-26/9, Ketan Heights, Rahul Nagar Lane, Near Karve Statue, Kothrud, Pune - 411038.
- Registration confirmed upon successful payment.
- We have limited capacity. Kindly register early.
Contact
For any queries write to us at: inher.pune@gmail.com
