Taxonomy of Mature Insects
Covers principles of taxonomy, identification, and taxonomic morphology of adult insects, focusing on nomenclature, classification, and diagnostic features.
Summary
Recent recorded grades — Fall 2021: 3.91 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=11 letter grades); Fall 2023: 3.87 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=15 letter grades); Fall 2025: 3.96 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=13 letter grades).
What you’ll be able to do
Explain the fundamental principles of taxonomy, including the rules of nomenclature, classification systems, and the importance of taxonomic hierarchy in biological sciences.
Identify adult insects to the order, family, and genus levels using taxonomic keys and diagnostic morphological features.
Describe the key morphological characteristics used in the taxonomy of adult insects, including structures such as wings, antennae, mouthparts, and reproductive organs.
Apply various taxonomic methods and techniques, such as specimen collection, preservation, and preparation, to conduct taxonomic studies and create insect collections.
Analyze and interpret the taxonomic relationships among different insect groups, understanding their evolutionary relationships and the significance of morphological variations.
Apply advanced taxonomic principles and methodologies to identify and classify adult insects.
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Course mapZOOLOGY/ENTOM 302 or graduate/professional standing
- ZOOLOGY/ENTOM 302
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- ZOOLOGY/ENTOM 302
- graduate/professional standing
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the class
Recent recorded grades — Fall 2021: 3.91 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=11 letter grades); Fall 2023: 3.87 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=15 letter grades); Fall 2025: 3.96 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=13 letter grades).
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Topics
- Fundamental principles of taxonomy, nomenclature rules, and classification systems.
- Identification of adult insects to order, family, and genus using taxonomic keys.
- Morphological characteristics of adult insects including wings, antennae, mouthparts, and reproductive organs.
- Taxonomic methods including specimen collection, preservation, preparation, and creating insect collections.
- Taxonomic relationships among insect groups and evolutionary significance of morphological variations.
Skills
- Explain fundamental principles of taxonomy, nomenclature rules, and classification systems.
- Identify adult insects to order, family, and genus levels using taxonomic keys.
- Describe key morphological characteristics of adult insects for taxonomy.
- Apply specimen collection, preservation, and preparation techniques to create insect collections.
- Analyze taxonomic relationships and evolutionary significance of morphological variations.
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