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.
Undergraduate experience in entomological research in variable topics. Prereq: Permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 6 cr hrs or 6 completions. This course is graded S/U.
Examine the role for arthropods in direct causation and transmission of animals diseases with emphasis on prevention and treatment.
Introduction to the basics of using insects as a tool in forensic science. Coverage includes introduction to relevant insect life cycles, factors affecting development time and working as part of a forensic team to solve crimes. Prereq: 1101 (101), 1111, 3000 (500), 4000 (500), or 4600 (460 or 462).
An introduction to household and structural insect pests, and integrated pest management strategies for combating these insects in urban and sensitive environments. Prereq: 1101, 1111, 3000, 4000, or 4600 (Entomol 460 or 462).
An exploration of insect pests that affect grain, forage, vegetable, and fruit crops, and the biological, cultural, and chemical tactics used to manage them. Prereq: 1101, 1111, 3000, 4000 or 4600. Not open to students with credit for Entomol 460.
An economic entomology course covering the insect and mite pests of ornamental plants, turfgrass and greenhouse crops. Major pest groups are covered and control of the pests using Integrated Pest Management is emphasized. Prereq: 1101 (101), 1111, 3000 (500), 4000 (500) or 4600. Not open to students with credit for 462.
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. Not open to students with credit for Entomol 460.
This digital course provides basic information on insects to students intending to take additional coursework in entomology. Prereq: Biology 1101 (101), 1113 (113), or 1115H (115H), or equiv. Not open to students with credit for 1101 (101), 1111, 3000 (500), 4000 (500), 460, or 462.
Exploration of biological factors that allow ants, bees, wasps, and termites to maintain large complex societies. Prereq: Honors standing, and Entmlgy 1101 (Entomol 101) or Biology 1101 (101), or equiv. Not open to students with credit for Entmlgy 3330 (Entomol 333) or 444H.
