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View the Graduate Course Offerings Through the Fall 2014
| 1023 | Insects and People - (Spring) |
| Appreciation of the insects and their roles in nature and in civilization for students not required to take ENTO 3013 . Biological, historical, social economic, cultural, and medical aspects of insects are discussed. Emphasizes appreciation of entomology and employs many visual aids. Lecture 3 hours per week. |
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| Corequisite: ENTO 1031L | |
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| 1031L | Field and Laboratory Studies in Entomology - (Spring) |
| A systematic survey and identification of insects and other arthropods occurring in woodland, aquatic and agricultural environments with emphasis on identification and observation of insects in their natural settings. Laboratory 2 hours per week. |
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| Corequisite: ENTO 1023 | |
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| 3013 | Introduction to Entomology - (Fall) |
| Fundamentals of structure, function, biology and identification of insects; typical procedures in control of representative species. Insect collection required. Lecture 2 hours per week. |
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| Suggested Prerequisites: BIOL 1543 and BIOL 1541L. | |
| Corequisite: ENTO 3010L . | |
| Instructor: Dr. A.P.G. Dowling | |
| 3010L | Introduction to Entomology Laboratory - (Fall) |
| Laboratory 2 hours per week | |
| Suggested Prerequisites: BIOL 1543 and BIOL 1541L. | |
| Corequisite: ENTO 3013 | |
| Instructor: Dr. A.P.G. Dowling | |
| Turf Pest Management (1st 5 wks only) | |
| Instructor: Dr. D. T. Johnson | |
| 400V | Special Problems (1-4) - (Fall, Spring, Summer) |
| 4013 | Insect Behavior and Chemical Ecology (Spring, Even Numbered Years) |
| Basic concepts in insect senses and patterns of behavioral responses to various environmental stimuli. Previous knowledge of basic entomology is helpful, but not required. Lecture 2 hours per week. |
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| Corequisite: ENTO 4010L | |
| Instructor: Dr. D. T. Johnson | |
| 4010L | Insect Behavior and Chemical Ecology Laboratory - (Spring, Even Numbered Years) |
| Laboratory/Discussion 2 hours per week. | |
| Corequisite: ENTO 4013 | |
| Instructor: Dr. D. T. Johnson | |
| 4024 | Insect Diversity and Taxonomy - (Fall, Even Numbered Years) |
| Principles and practices of insect classification and identification with emphasis on adult insects. Lecture 2 hours per week. |
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| Prerequisite: ENTO 3013 or equivalent | |
| Corequisite: ENTO 4020L | |
| Instructor: Dr. J. K. Barnes | |
| 4020L | Insect Diversity and Taxonomy Laboratory - (Fall) |
| Laboratory 4 hours per week. | |
| Corequisite: ENTO 4024 | |
| Instructor: Dr. J. K. Barnes | |
| 4043 | Apiculture - (Spring, Odd Numbered Years) |
| (First offered Fall 2001. Formerly ENTO 3113). | |
| Review of social behavior of insects and its exemplification in honey bees. Previous knowledge of entomology helpful, but not required. Lecture 2 hours per week. |
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| Corequisite: ENTO 4040L . | |
| Instructor: Dr. D. C. Steinkraus | |
| 4040L | Apiculture Laboratory - (Spring, Odd Numbered Years) |
| Laboratory 2 hours per week. | |
| Corequisite: ENTO 4043 . | |
| Instructor: Dr. D. C. Steinkraus | |
| 4053 | Insect Ecology - ( Fall, Even Numbered Years) |
| To develop understanding of important ecological concepts through study of dynamic relationships among insects and their environment. To become familiar with the literature of insect ecology, and interpretation and critique of ecological research. Previous knowledge of basic entomology and/or ecology will be assumed. Lecture 2 hours per week. |
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| Corequisite: ENTO 4050L | |
| Instructor: Dr. F. M. Stephen | |
| Website:ENTO 4053 | |
| 4050L | Insect Ecology Laboratory - (Fall, Even Numbered Years) |
| Laboratory 2 hours per week. | |
| Corequisite: ENTO 4053 . | |
| Instructor: Dr. F. M. Stephen | |
| Website:ENTO 4053 | |
| 410V | Special Topics (Irregular) (1-3) |
| Special Topics course available to both undergraduate and graduate students, to address emerging issues and timely topics. this would supplement our graduate-only speical topics course. May be repeated. | |
| 4123 | Insect Pest Management - (Spring, Odd Numbered Years) |
| Study of principles and concepts of insect pest management. Areas covered include survey of arthropod pests and damage, population dynamics, damage thresholds, physiological units, prediction models, surveillance, arthropod sampling, strategies and tactics utilized to maintain pest population below economic injury levels. Lecture 3 hours per week. |
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| Prerequisite: ENTO 3013 | |
| Instructor: Dr. D. T. Johnson | |
| 4133 | Advanced Applied Entomology - (Spring, Even Numbered Years) |
| A study of the most important pests of humans and their belongings. The course topics include pest identification, biology, survey and sampling methods, computer models, economic injury levels and economic thresholds. Lecture 2 hours per week. |
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| Corequisite: ENTO 4130L | |
| Prerequisite: ENTO 3013 | |
| Instructor: Dr. R.G. Luttrell | |
| 4130L | Advanced Applied Entomology Laboratory - (Spring, Even Numbered Years) |
| Laboratory 2 hours per week. | |
| Corequisite: ENTO 4133 | |
| Instructor:Dr. R.G. Luttrell | |
| 462V | Internship (3-6) (IR) |
| Supervised practical work experience in pest management to develop and demonstrate professional competence. A maximum of 6 hours credit per semester or summer session is permitted. Written or oral reports are required. | |
| Prerequisite: Faculty approval of project proposal prior to enrollment | |
| Instructor: Various | |
| 500V | Special Problems (1-4) (Fall, Spring, Summer) |
| May be repeated for 4 hours | |
| Prerequisite: Graduate standing and consent. | |
| 5013 | Morphology of Insects - (Fall, Odd Numbered Years) |
| Origin, evolution, and functional significance of external insect structure. Structure and function of major internal systems. Previous knowledge of basic entomology is helpful, but not required. Lecture 2 hours per week. |
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| Corequisite: ENTO 5010L | |
| Instructor: Dr. D. C. Steinkraus | |
| 5010L | Morphology of Insects Laboratory - (Fall, Odd Numbered Years) |
| Laboratory 4 hours per week. | |
| Corequisite: ENTO 5013 | |
| Instructor: Dr. D. C. Steinkraus | |
| 511V | Special Topics (1-4) (IR) |
| Topics not covered in other courses or a more intensive study of specific topics in entomology. May be repeated. | |
| Prerequisite: Graduate standing. | |
| 5123 | Biological Control - (Fall, Even Numbered Years) |
| Theoretical and practical basis for biological control of arthropod pests and weeds via parasites, predators, and pathogens. Lecture 2 hours per week. |
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| Corequisite: ENTO 5120L | |
| Instructor: Dr. T. J. Kring | |
| 5120L | Biological Control Laboratory - (Fall, Even Numbered Years) |
| Laboratory 2 hours per week. | |
| Corequisite: ENTO 5123 | |
| Instructor: Dr. T. J. Kring | |
| 5133 | Applied Molecular Genetics- (SP, Even years) |
| A hands on course in applied molecular genetic techniques used in agricultural research including molecular diagnostics and population genetics. Students will learn how to apply advanced molecular genetic methodologies and Internet database resources to the organism that they are using for their graduate research. | |
| Prerequisite: ANSC 3123 | |
| Corequisite: ENTO 5130L | |
| Instructor: Dr. A.L.Szalanski | |
| Websites: Applied Molecular Genetics | |
| 5130L | Applied Molecular Genetics Laboratory - (SP, Even years) - |
| Corequisite: ENTO 5133 | |
| Instructor: Dr. A.L. Szalanski | |
| Websites: Applied Molecular Genetics | |
| 600V | Master's Thesis (1-6) (Fall, Spring, Summer) |
| Prerequisite: Graduate standing. | |
| 6071 | Seminar (Fall, Spring) |
| Fall: Special topics not covered in regular course work. | |
| Spring: Special topics not covered in regular course work. Seminar will be taken by graduate student majors for both semesters. May be repeated for 6 hours. |
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| Instructor:Various | |
| 6113 | Insect Physiology - (Spring, Even Numbered Years) |
| General and comparative physiology of insects. Previous knowledge of basic entomology is helpful, but not required. Lecture 2 hours per week. |
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| Corequisite: ENTO 6110L | |
| Instructor: Dr. F. L. Goggin | |
| 6110L | Insect Physiology Laboratory - (Spring, Even Numbered Years) |
| Laboratory 3 hours per week. | |
| Corequisite: ENTO 6113 | |
| Instructor: Dr. F. L. Goggin | |
| 6213 | Insect Toxicology - (Fall, Odd Numbered Years) |
| Toxicity of chemicals to insects and humans, including techniques of testing, collecting data, and factors that influence reactions to different classes of insecticides. Previous knowledge of organic physiological chemistry is helpful, but not required. Lecture 2 hours per week. |
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| Corequisite: ENTO 6210 | |
| Instructor: Dr. P. J. McLeod | |
| 6210L | Insect Toxicology Laboratory - (Fall, Odd Numbered Years) |
| Laboratory 2 hours per week. | |
| Corequisite: ENTO 6213 | |
| Instructor: Dr. P. J. McLeod | |
| 700V | Doctoral Dissertation (1-8) (Fall, Spring, Summer) |
| Prerequisite: Graduate standing. |
Graduate Course Offerings Through Fall 2014
| ENTO 4013 | Insect Behavior and Chemical Ecology | Spring 2010, 2012 |
| ENTO 4024 | Insect Diversity and Taxonomy | Fall 2010, 2012 |
| ENTO 4043 | Apiculture | Spring 2011, 2013 |
| ENTO 4053 | Insect Ecology | Fall 2010, 2012, 2014 |
| ENTO 4123 | Insect Pest Management | Spring 2011, 2013 |
| *ENTO 4133 | Advanced Applied Entomology | Spring 2010, 2012, 2014 |
| ENTO 5013 | Insect Morphology | Fall 2009, 2011, 2013 |
| ENTO 5123 | Biological Control | Fall 2010, 2012, 2014 |
| ENTO 5133 |
Applied Molecular Genetics | Spring 2010, 2012, 2014 |
| ENTO 6113 | Insect Physiology | Spring 2010, 2012, 2014 |
| ENTO 6213 | Insect Toxicology | Fall 2009, 2011, 2013 |
ENTO 6071 Seminar Previous Topics
| Fall 2005 | Invasive species and their management | Dr. R.N. Wiedenmann |
| Spring 2006 | Medical Veterinary Entomology | Dr. C.D. Steelman |
| Fall 2006 | Orientation and Professional Development | Dr. R.N. Wiedenmann |
| Spring 2007 | Tree Dwelling Aphids | Dr. F.M. Stephen and Dr. T.J. Kring |
| Fall 2007 | Chemical Ecology | Dr. D.T. Johnson |
| Spring 2008 | Insect Photography | Dr. D.C. Steinkraus |
| Fall 2008 | Overwintering Strategies of Insects | Dr. T.J. Kring |
| Spring 2009 | Research Ethics | Dr. R.N. Wiedenmann |