Entomology

Scientific Writing & Grant Proposal Development

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

Pesticide Science

Exploration of pesticide toxicology and practical use; modes of action in target organisms, regulations, application methods, environmental fate, resistance management, and use in integrated pest management programs. Prereq: Jr standing or above.

Vector Biology and Vector Borne Diseases

An overview of the insect vectors that pose the greatest threats to human health. Learn about their basic ecology and behavior, the pathogens they transmit, the diseases caused by those pathogens, and the fascinating biology behind these vector-pathogen-host interactions. Learn also about current methods being implemented around the globe to control vector borne disease transmission. Prereq: Biology 1101, 1113, or 1113H, or equiv.; or Grad standing.

Veterinary Entomology

The goal of this on-line course is to introduce students to the fascinating world of arthropod pests that impact the health and well-being of domesticated animals. The course will place an emphasis on understanding the remarkable biology of blood-feeding arthropods and the diseases that they transmit to companion and livestock animals.

Introduction to Insect Science

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.

General Entomology Lecture

The course serves both as a single, concise exposure to the subject and as a foundation for advanced work in entomology (systematics, evolution, ecology, management). Lectures cover all fundamental aspects but emphasize basic biological phenomena, including diversity, evolution, classification, structure, function, development, reproduction, behavior, and ecology. Prereq: Biology 1113, 1113H ,1114, or 1114H. Not open to students with credit for 3000.

The Nature and Practice of Science

Analysis and application of logic underlying scientific reasoning, theory, hypothesis, and their integration with experimental design, discovery, ethics, and science as a human endeavor. Prereq: Not open to students with credit for Entomol 790.

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.