Entomology

The Biology of Hope and Belief

The underlying premise of this course is that the human mind and human behaviors have been shaped throughout our evolutionary history by the force of natural selection. This course critically evaluates evidence that the human capacity for hope and the human desire to believe in a supernatural deity evolved because they helped our ancestors survive. GE nat sci bio course. GE foundation natural sci course.

Greenhouse Plant Health and Pest Management

Overview of the principles of plant health and pest management applied to the production of plants and other commodities in controlled environments, including greenhouses, urban vertical agriculture, high tunnels, hydroponic systems, and interiorscapes. Prereq: Sr standing or above.

General Insect Pest Management

Exploration of insect pests that affect crops, landscapes, public health, and domestic animals, and the biological, cultural, and chemical tactics used to manage them. Prereq: 1101, 1111, 3000, 4000, or 4600.

Plant Health Management Seminar

This course is designed to cover current topics in plant health management for students in the Master in Plant Health Management program. Topics and guest speakers may differ from semester to semester and will depend on student interest. Repeatable to a maximum of 6 cr hrs. This course is graded S/U. Cross-listed in PlntPth.

Mentored Extension Experience in Entomology

Students will work with faculty members to gain intensive hands-on mentored experiences focused on direct interaction with community stakeholders and on various aspects of extension work. Prereq: Grad standing. Repeatable to a maximum of 12 cr hrs or 12 completions. This course is graded S/U.

Mentored Teaching in Entomology

Students will work with faculty members to gain intensive hands-on mentored experiences focused on direct interaction with students and on the scholarly aspects of effective teaching. Prereq: Grad standing. Repeatable to a maximum of 12 cr hrs or 12 completions. This course is graded S/U.

Research in Entomology, PhD Post-Candidacy

Research for dissertation purposes only. Research may take place in laboratory, greenhouse, and/or field resources at The Ohio State University in Columbus, Wooster and other associated research areas as determined by student and instructor. Research may include experimental studies, revisional studies, or other studies that create original data or technology that contributes to the discipline. Prereq: PhD Grad student standing in Entomology having completed the candidacy exam. Repeatable. This course is graded S/U.

Research and Training Seminar

Presentation of procedures, resources, and faculty research in the Department of Entomology. Required of all graduate majors during the first year of registration. Prereq: First year Grad standing in Entmlgy. Not open to students with credit for Entomol 880. This course is graded S/U.

Entomology Seminar

Weekly departmental seminars given by experts in the field are used to give students insight into current trends in entomological research. Prereq: Grad standing in Entmlgy. Repeatable to a maximum of 10 cr hrs. This course is graded S/U.

Scientific Writing & Grant Proposal Development

For graduate students who wish to develop and improve their written skills for communicating with technical and nontechnical audiences.