The main formative targets are:
1) the acquisition of a basic knowledge on morphology, anatomy, physiology and evolution of the main insect groups;
2) the acquisition of both theoretical and practical knowledge on systematics and classification of the hexapoda;
3) the construction of a solid cultural background for an advanced discussion on causes and effects of the amazing evolutionary success and diversity of insects and on their importance in basic and applied studies;
4) the acquisition of the tools for the insect taxonomic identification, expecially for those orders and families present in the italian fauna;
5) to stimulate the curiosity and the ability of critically observe the nature;
6) the self-evaluation by the student of the competence whitin the animal biology, and in particular in the entomology.