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ENT 202
(GN)		 THE INSECT CONNECTION (3) An introduction to the diversity of insects and the ways in which they interact with humans and impact our world.
   
ENT 296 INDEPENDENT STUDIES ( 1 -18)
   
ENT 297 SPECIAL TOPICS (1 - 9)
   
ENT 313 INTRODUCTION TO ENTOMOLOGY (2) Introduction to basic entomology, covering insect diversity, identification, structure and function, and principles of management. Prerequisite: 3 credits of natural science
   
ENT 314 MANAGEMENT OF INSECT PESTS OF ORNAMENTALS (1) Diagnosis and management of insect pests on shrubs and trees in the landscape or production nursery. Prerequisite: ENT 313
   
ENT 316 FIELD CROPS ENTOMOLOGY (1) Laboratory-based approach to identification and management of insect pests of agronomic crops. Prerequisite: ENT 313
   
ENT 317 TURFGRASS INSECT PEST MANAGEMENT (3) Introduction to entomology and management of insect pests of cool- and warm-season turfgrass. Prerequisite(s): TURF 235, CHEM 11 and 12
   
ENT 397I APICULTURE (1) An introduction into the art of keeping honey bees. A lecture based course with hands-on work with bees and bee equipment. Includes seasonal management, pollination, pest and disease ID and honey production
   
ENT 402 BIOLOGY OF ANIMAL PARASITES (3) An introduction to animal parasitology. Emphasizes principles, economic importance, host/parasite interactions, epizootiology, zoonoses, control and taxonomy. Prerequisites: BIOL 101 GN, 102 GN. (ENT/V SC)
   
ENT 410 INSECT STRUCTURE AND FUNCTION (3) Integrated physiology and anatomy of insects; emphasis on unique adaptations, genetic regulation of development, insects as model systems, environmental physiology. Prerequisite: BIOL 110 , BIOL 220W , BIOL 230W , BIOL 240W
   
ENT 420 INTRODUCTION TO POPULATION DYNAMICS (3) Principles of population regulation, demographic analysis, modeling of dynamic processes are discussed; laboratories involve the exploration of population growth models. Prerequisite: BIOL 110 , BIOL 220W
   
ENT 425 FRESHWATER ENTOMOLOGY (3) Collection and identification of insects and other arthropods in freshwater ecosystems; field study of habitats.
   
ENT 430
(B M B;BIOL)		 DEVELOPMENTAL BIOLOGY (3) Molecular and genetic analyses of mechanisms involved in differentiation and determination in biological systems. Prerequisite: BIOL 222 ; B M B 252 or BIOL 230W
   
ENT 457 INTRODUCTION TO INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT ( 3) Ecological basis for pest management; principles underlying selected management tactics including application and efficacy; development of pest management systems. Prerequisite: 6 credits of life sciences
   
ENT 496 INDEPENDENT STUDIES ( 1 -18)
   
ENT 497 SPECIAL TOPICS ( 1 - 9)
   
ENT 497A DIVERSITY OF INSECTS ( 6 ) We explore the amazing diversity of insects and how it arises through lectures, discussions and lab identification.
   
ENT 497B

INSECT BEHAVIOR AND ECOLOGY (3) The goal of this course is to give students an understanding of the ecological aspects of insect behavior. Students will gain knowledge about the mechanisms underlying the behavioral reactions of insects affecting mate-finding and courtship, host-finding and oviposition, and dispersal and migration. Emphasis is placed on ethological and physiological knowledge concerning orientation mechanisms, communication systems, learning, and the role of the nervous system in integrating behavior in insects as they relate to ecological and evolutionary outcomes.
   
Ent 497D INSECT CONNECTIONS FOR EDUCATORS - Course content tailored to meet the needs of future elementary teachers. Learn life science concepts using insects as models. Participate in inquiry-based science lessons that model effective teaching strategies. Design and teach science lessons to children. Explore the many connections between insects and culture (e.g., art, music, poetry). Can be used to fulfill any of the general education natural science requirements (GN) for elementary education (EKED) majors.
   
Ent 497E INSECT NATURAL HISTORY (2) Experiential learning in field ecology to highlight insect dynamics, diversity and adaptaitons in terrestrial and aquatic habitats, with opportunities to augment personal collections.
   
GRADUATE COURSES
   
ENT 539 CHEMICAL ECOLOGY (3) Interactions of insects with environmental chemicals, including natural and synthetic compounds; host findings and other behavior modifying cues.
   
ENT 543 BIOLOGICAL CONTROL AND PATHOLOGY OF INSECTS(3) Arthropod population control by entomogenous insects and microorganisms. Prerequisite: consent of program.
   
ENT 590 ENTOMOLOGY WEEKLY SEMINAR (1)
   
ENT 596 INDIVIDUAL STUDIES (1-9)
   
ENT 597 SPECIAL TOPICS (1-9)
   
ENT 597A CRITICAL THINKING AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (6)
   
ENT 597F FIELD COMMUNITY ECOLOGY (2) Experiential learning in field ecology, biodiversity and environmental assessment in terrestrial and aquatic habitats, with opportunities to augment personal collections.
   
ENT 597G APPLIED STATISTICAL TECHNIQUES (1-3) Biostatistical methods course designed for graduate students in entomology and other agricultural sciences. The goal of this course will be to provide the tools to effectively design and analyze quantitative studies.
   
ENT 597K ADVANCED TOPICS IN ENTOMOLOGY (1) This seminar class is a reading/small-group discussion class about current issues in entomology.
   
ENT 600 THESIS RESEARCH
   
COURSE AFFILIATIONS
   
BIOL/BMB/
ENT 430		 DEVELOPMENTAL BIOLOGY
   
ENT 951A ARTHROPOD PESTS ATTACKING TREES AND ORNAMENTALS (3 points) This course is required for the Golf Course Turfgrass Management Two-Year Certificate Program.
   
ENT 952A ARTHROPOD PESTS OF COOL-SEASON AND WARM-SEASON TURFGRASS CULTIVARS (4 points) This course is required for the Golf Course Turfgrass Management Two-Year Certificate Program.
   
   

 

 
 
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