ADVANCED TAXONOMY

ENTOM 331

Principles of taxonomy, identification and taxonomic morphology of adult insects.

ENTOM 450

Covers population and community ecology, plant-insect interactions, insect biodiversity and biogeography, and applied ecology. Weaves basic ecological theory and principles with their application to entomological problems such as conservation, biological control, agriculture, and insect-vectored diseases of plants and humans. Uses current entomological and ecological scientific literature and draws on examples from a broad range of natural and managed ecosystems. Broadens from pairwise species interactions (e.g., a predator and its prey) to the entire community of organisms and their physical environment. Emphasizes the theoretical principles and historical background underlying the various topics with a link to potential applications in agriculture, conservation, pest management, and/or invasion biology.

ENTOM 801

Provides exposure to current research in Entomology. Weekly speakers represent diverse career backgrounds.

ENTOM 432

Covers anatomy/morphology, taxonomy, and bionomics of immature insects (ordinal and familial levels). Identification of insects (order and family) using taxonomic keys.

ENTOM/ZOOLOGY 302

Principles including morphology and classification.