ENTO - Entomology

ENTO 510  Insect Ecology: 3 Credits (3 Lec)

(Sp) Explore ecological concepts that govern insect interactions with the environment and discuss how fundamental hypotheses and observations inform insect ecology research. Additional focus on science communication and disseminating ecological concepts from journal articles to general audiences.

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  1. Describe the core theoretical principles and applications of insect ecology.
  2. Explain methods used to evaluate ecological principles in experimental research.
  3. Integrate ecological concepts across systems to describe broad patterns.
  4. Demonstrate the ability to review and describe scientific research to peers and lay audiences.
  5. Lead peers and undergraduate students in group discussions of experimental approaches and research activities.

ENTO 516  Biosystematics: 3 Credits (2 Lec, 1 Lab)

PREREQUISITE: One of the following: AGSC 454, BIOO 230, BIOO 415, BIOL 433, BIOO 435, BIOO 475, BIOO 470, BIOO 465. Theory and practice of classification. History of taxonomy, use of International Codes of Nomenclature and phylogenetic reconstruction (cladistics). Information retrieval, character generation and computer algorithms in systematics

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  1. <p>Students will have an understanding of the basics of biosystematics history, philosophies, and methodologies.&#160; The International Code of Zoological Nomenclature will be understood, the construction of identification keys, use of scientific literature and construction of basic phylogenetic analyses will be mastered..</p>

ENTO 520  Insect Physiology: 3 Credits (3 Lec)

PREREQUISITE: BIOO 262IN and one of the following: BIOH 340, BIOO 412, BIOO 413, BIOO 433, BIOO 465, ENTO 514, or ENTO 525. The course focuses on a systems physiology approach, emphasizing the principles of insect physiology and insect physiological ecology. Material covered will include the digestive, respiratory, excretory, and circulatory processes, neurophysiology and communication, endocrinology, reproductive systems, muscular systems and locomotion, defensive mechanisms, and water balance. The basic course goal is to provide a strong fundamental understanding of insect physiological function as it relates to the environment. Emphasis will be placed on process comprehension

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  1. <p>The successful student will be able to communicate efficiently which physiological systems are primarily involved in specific environmental or synanthropic situations involving insects.<br /> The student will categorize and evaluate the key physiological characters of the insect(s) in question to synthesize how these systems should respond to that unique situation to provide insights for further study.</p>

ENTO 525  Insect Morphology: 2 Credits (1 Lec, 2 Lab)

PREREQUISITE: ENTO 204 and one of the following: BIOL 310, BIOB 420, ENTO 401, ENTO 432, ENTO 510, ENTO 514, ENTO 516, or ENTO 520. The principles of insect morphology and the evolutionary principles behind the diversity of form and function of the major insect and arthropod groups

ENTO 590  Master's Thesis: 1-10 Credits (1 Other)

PREREQUISITE: Master's standing
Repeatable up to 99 credits.

ENTO 592  Independent Study: 1-3 Credits (1 Other)

PREREQUISITE: Graduate standing, consent of instructor, approval of Department Head and Dean of Graduate Studies. Directed research and study on an individual basis
Repeatable up to 6 credits.

ENTO 594  Seminar: 1 Credits (1 Other)

PREREQUISITE: Graduate standing or seniors by petition. Course prerequisites as determined for each offering. Topics offered at the graduate level which are not covered in regular courses. Students participate in preparing and presenting discussion material
Repeatable up to 4 credits.