Presentation Skills for Scientists
Professional development course for graduate students who are interested in developing and improving their presentation skills for communicating with peer scientists and the public, using a variety of media.
Entomology
Special Topics in Entomology
Seminar on publications, current research, or research techniques.
Repeatable to a maximum of 6 cr hrs or 6 completions.
Molecular Techniques and Data Analysis
Deals with basic molecular biology techniques required to conduct genomics, proteomics and metabolomic studies. Hands-on experience in bioinformatics, functional genomics and metabolite analysis will be emphasized.
Insect Ecology and Evolutionary Processes
Overview of abiotic and biotic factors influencing the diversity, distribution, and abundance of insects with a focus on general ecological and evolutionary principles.
Prereq: Grad standing, or permission of instructor.
Insect Physiology and Molecular Biology
Explores physiological and molecular mechanisms that regulate insect development and function.
Prereq: Credit for one Entmlgy course, and Grad standing; or permission of instructor. Not open to students with credit for 631.
Individual Studies
Individual work in the field of entomology, involving laboratory, field, or library studies, appropriate for the student's needs.
Prereq: Permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 6 cr hrs or 6 completions. This course is graded S/U.
Principles and Applications of Integrated Pest Management
Overview of the principles of integrated pest management (IPM) of arthropod pests using an ecological approach, including examining how various management tactics can be used in an integrated manner.
Prereq: Jr standing or above. Not open to students with credit for 660.
Biological Control of Arthropod Pests
Covers philosophy, science, and application of biological control. Biology, mass-production, formulation, and application of various parasites, predators, and pathogens of pests will be discussed.
Prereq: Jr standing or above. Not open to students with credit for 650.
Ecology and Management of Pathogens and Insects Affecting Trees in Forest and Urban Environments
Overview of major pathogens and insects affecting health of forest and shade trees with emphasis on diagnosis, ecology, and management. Video-linked to Wooster.
Sp Sem. Prereq: Not open to students with credit for Entomol 461 or PlntPth 610. Cross-listed in PlntPth.
Honors Research with Distinction
Conducting and reporting Honors research with distinction. Students are expected to present at the CFAES Undergraduate Research Forum and the University's Denman Undergraduate Research Forum. Completion of online Honors Research Workshop required prior to enrollment.
Prereq: Honors standing, and CPHR 3.40 or above, and GPA 3.40 or above in major, and permission of honors project supervisor. This course is graded S/U.
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