Conducting and reporting research with distinction. Prereq: GPA 3.0 or above overall, GPA 3.0 or above in the major, and permission of project supervisor. Students are expected to present at the CFAES Undergraduate Research Forum and the Denman University Undergraduate Research Forum. Repeatable to a maximum of 6 cr hrs or 6 completions. This course is graded S/U.
Laboratories will introduce the major patterns of diversity among insects and will provide experience and develop abilities in the identification of insects. We will explore insect and other arthropod diversity and evolution by collecting, identifying and curating invertebrate specimens. A personally collected and identified insect collection is a major component of the laboratory grade. Prereq: Biology 1113, 1113H, 1114, or 1114H. Prereq or concur: Entmlgy 4000. Not open to students with credit for 3000.
Taxonomy and behavior of the major groups of aquatic invertebrates, with an emphasis on North American freshwater macroinvertebrates. 1-2 required field trips. Prereq or concur: ENR 5280, or permission of instructor. Not open to students with credit for ENR 5350.01. Cross-listed in ENR.
This laboratory course uses both classical and cutting-edge experimental techniques to uncover aspects of insect biology. We will conduct a series of novel experiments on diapausing and non-diapausing model insects to show physiological and molecular mechanisms used to survive winter. The course goal is to create a student co-authored manuscript to submit to the Journal of Insect Physiology. Prereq or concur: 6310.
