Spring 2027

Taxonomy and Bionomics of Immature Insects

Entomology course covering anatomy, morphology, taxonomy, and bionomics of immature insects at ordinal and familial levels, including identification via taxonomic keys.

offering recorded4 credits
Recorded instructors · Spring 2027 Dan Young4.6/5

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Recent recorded grades — Spring 2019: 3.96 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=12 letter grades); Spring 2023: 3.82 GPA, 90.9% A/AB (n=11 letter grades); Spring 2025: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=12 letter grades).

What you’ll be able to do

  • Identify and describe the anatomical and morphological characteristics of immature insects, including key structures and their functions.

  • Classify immature insects to the order and family levels using taxonomic keys, understanding the hierarchical levels of classification and the distinguishing features of each group.

  • Explain the bionomics of immature insects, including their life cycles, developmental stages, ecological roles, and interactions with their environments.

  • Apply various taxonomic methods and techniques to identify and classify immature insects, demonstrating proficiency in using taxonomic keys and other identification tools.

  • Synthesize current research findings to enhance their understanding of anatomical and morphological characteristics, taxonomic classification, and ecological roles of immature insects.

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ZOOLOGY/​ENTOM 302 or graduate/professional standing

ENTOM 432

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Raw average: 4.84/5 from 68 quality ratings. The adjusted rating blends this with the UW review average (3.66/5), weighted as 20 additional ratings. Smaller samples stay closer to that average. Each captured review is counted once in the prior; this does not correct who chooses to leave a review.

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Spring 2027

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SectionModeEnrolled / capacityWaitlist
LEC 001Classroom Instruction0 / 150
LAB 301Classroom Instruction0 / 150

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Recent recorded grades — Spring 2019: 3.96 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=12 letter grades); Spring 2023: 3.82 GPA, 90.9% A/AB (n=11 letter grades); Spring 2025: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=12 letter grades).

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Topics

  • Anatomy and morphology of immature insects
  • Taxonomy of immature insects
  • Bionomics of immature insects
  • Identification of insects using taxonomic keys

Skills

  • Classifying immature insects to order and family levels using taxonomic keys
  • Identifying and describing anatomical and morphological characteristics of immature insects
  • Explaining the bionomics, life cycles, and ecological roles of immature insects

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ENTOM 432 · Spring 2027

Taxonomy and Bionomics of Immature Insects

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