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Announcing Amazing Arthropods 2024!

Wonders of The Nature Series

Amazing Arthropods - A Certificate Course in Arthropod Biology

Immerse yourself in the mesmerizing world of arthropods - the buzzing bees, shimmering butterflies, stealthy scorpions, and curious crawling creatures that surround us in gardens, forests, waters, and even within our homes. If you’re fascinated by these wonders of nature, get ready for an exhilarating experience! This engaging course will introduce you to the secret lives of scorpions, spiders, moths, and more, fostering a deeper scientific awareness about their roles in nature and conservation.

Register at: Click here

Hurry now! Avail the early bird discount by registering today! See below for details.

Key Information

Dates: 6th - 16th November 2024

Location: Bharatiya Vichar Sadhana (Bha Vi Sa) Hall, Maharashtra Education Society Head Office Building, Limayewadi, Sadashiv Peth, Pune. Near the Tilak Road branch of Cosmos Bank. A short walk from the Chh. Sambhaji Bridge (Lakdi pool), Deccan.

Timing: Talks: 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Field Trip: One field trip will be on the morning of Sunday 10th November.

Faculty

Dr. R. M. SharmaDr. Sushama Thatte
Dr. D. B. BastawadeDr. Anand Padhye
Mr. Narendra NaiduDr. Tejaswini Pachpor
Mr. Rajgopal PatilDr. Mandar Datar
Dr. Sameer PadhyeDr. Samir Pati
Dr. Ekata GhateDr. Mihir Kulkarni
Dr. Sayali Sheth
Dr. Shruti ParipatyadarDr. Aparna Kalawate
Dr. Priyanka Dutta-Saha

Eligibility

  • Open to students and enthusiasts from all backgrounds.
  • The course will be conducted in English.

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
  • Ticks, Mites, and Other Arachnids
  • Shrimps, Prawns, Lobsters, and Other Crustaceans
  • Arthropod-Plant Interactions
  • Field Identification of Arthropods
  • Arthropod Communication and more…

Course Charges

Early Bird Discount (For payments made by 31st October 2024):

Rs. 2700

Regular Charges (From 1st November 2024):

Rs. 3000 (Students Rs. 2500)

Payment Information

Details for Bank Transfers:

A/C Name: Institute of Natural History Education and Research
Bank: The Cosmos Co-operative Bank Ltd
Branch: Gandhi Bhavan (Kothrud)
Account Number: 9080501079851
IFSC: COSB0000908
Email id: inher.pune@gmail.com

Registration

  • Once you make the payment please fill the registration form online at: Click here
  • Note: Registration confirmed upon successful payment. Spaces are limited—register early to secure your spot!

Contact

For any queries, reach out to us at: inher.pune@gmail.com

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