Independent Study
1–3 creditsENTOM 299 is an independent study course where students conduct research in entomology under faculty guidance.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
historical GPA · grades
Spring 2022–Spring 2022 · limited sampleCurrent instructor
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ENTOM 299 is an independent study course where students conduct research in entomology under faculty guidance.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
historical GPA · grades
Spring 2022–Spring 2022 · limited sampleENTOM 681 is a senior honors thesis course for undergraduate Entomology students, involving individual study arranged with a faculty member.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
No recorded grade history
ENTOM 699 is a special problems course involving individual advanced work in entomology under faculty guidance.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
historical GPA · grades
Spring 2022–Spring 2022 · limited sampleENTOM 990 is a graduate research course where students conduct independent laboratory research under faculty supervision to prepare their thesis.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
No recorded grade history
Study of the biology, molecular adaptations, and disease transmission mechanisms of parasitic arthropods and vector-borne pathogens.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Adela Oliva ChAVez cares about students and provides many extra credit opportunities. However, lecture pacing is inconsistent, ranging from slow with tangents to very fast, making it difficult to identify key exam material. Reviewers suggest clearer communication about expectations would improve the course.
historical GPA · grades
Spring 2025–Spring 2026 · limited sample| Term | Course | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Fall 2026 | ENTOM 299 | Independent Study |
| Fall 2026 | ENTOM 681 | Senior Honors Thesis |
| Fall 2026 | ENTOM 699 | Special Problems |
| Fall 2026 | ENTOM 990 | Graduate Research and Thesis |
| Fall 2026 | ENTOM/ZOOLOGY 371 | Medical Entomology: Biology of Vector and Vector-borne Diseases |
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