Dan Young receives universal praise for his enthusiasm and ability to inspire students in entomology. Reviewers describe him as funny, caring, and an excellent lecturer who makes labs and fieldwork engaging. While some note that the course requires significant memorization and time, students consistently highlight his supportive nature and passion for insects.
Fall 2026
Introduction to Entomology
Introduction to entomology covering principles of insect morphology and classification.
Recorded instructors · Fall 2026 Dan Young
Summary
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The course is described as time-consuming and requires significant memorization of Latin beetle family names. While some students found exams easy, others noted that lab exams could be difficult and the overall workload significant.
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Prerequisites
Course mapZOOLOGY/BIOLOGY 101,ZOOLOGY/BIOLOGY/BOTANY 151,ZOOLOGY 153, or BIOCORE 381
ENTOM/ZOOLOGY 302 used by
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Fall 2026Historical instructors & teaching patterns
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| Section | Mode | Enrolled / capacity | Waitlist |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEC 001 | Classroom Instruction | 23 / 45 | 0 |
| LAB 401 | Classroom Instruction | 8 / 15 | 0 |
| LAB 402 | Classroom Instruction | 11 / 15 | 0 |
| LAB 403 | Classroom Instruction | 4 / 15 | 0 |
| LEC 001 | Classroom Instruction | 10 / 45 | 0 |
| LAB 401 | Classroom Instruction | 4 / 15 | 0 |
| LAB 402 | Classroom Instruction | 2 / 15 | 0 |
| LAB 403 | Classroom Instruction | 4 / 15 | 0 |
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Student experience
the class
Dan Young is praised for his engaging lectures and ability to inspire student interest in insects. Reviewers describe him as a supportive and funny instructor who makes the course material accessible and enjoyable.
Recent recorded grades — Spring 2025: 3.33 GPA, 65.6% A/AB (n=32 letter grades); Fall 2025: 3.25 GPA, 60.0% A/AB (n=30 letter grades); Spring 2026: 3.17 GPA, 55.2% A/AB (n=29 letter grades).
difficulty & workload
The course is described as time-consuming and requires significant memorization of Latin beetle family names. While some students found exams easy, others noted that lab exams could be difficult and the overall workload significant.
Students value the practical skills gained from field work and specimen collection, which they find fun and useful. The engaging teaching style helps maintain enthusiasm, though the extensive memorization requirements are a notable challenge.
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Introduction to Entomology
Recorded 2026-09-07Introduction to Entomology
Recorded 2026-09-07Raw records
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