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ENTO
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.
 
Corequisite: ENTO 1031L
 
Instructor: Dr. M.V. Meisch
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.
 
Corequisite: ENTO 1023
 
Instructor: Dr. M.V. Meisch
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.
 
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

Hort 4012

Turf Pest Management (1st 5 wks only)
 
Instructor: Dr. D. T. Johnson
400V
Special Problems (1-4) - (Fall, Spring, Summer)
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.
 
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)
 
Principles and practices of insect classification and identification with emphasis on adult insects.
Lecture 2 hours per week.
 
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
4033
Immature Insects - (Spring, Even Numbered Years)
 
Identification of immature forms of insects and their phylogentic relationships.
Lecture 1 hour per week.
 
Corequisite: ENTO 4030L
 
Prerequisite: ENTO 4024
 
Instructor: Dr. J. K. Barnes
4030L
Immature Insects Laboratory - (Spring, Even Numbered Years)
 
Identification of immature forms of insects and their phylogenetic relationships. Laboratory (2) two-hour sessions per week.
 
Corequisite: ENTO 4033
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
Prerequisite: ENTO 3013
 
Instructor: Dr. D. T. Johnson
4133
Advanced Applied Entomology - (Fall, 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.
 
Corequisite: ENTO 4130L
 
Prerequisite: ENTO 3013
 
Instructor: Dr. R.G. Luttrell
4130L
Advanced Applied Entomology Laboratory - (Fall, 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.
 
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.
 
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. Szalanski
 
Websites: Applied Molecular Genetics
5130L
Applied Molecular Genetics Laboratory - (SP, Even years) -
 
Corequisite: ENTO 5133
 
Instructor: Dr. 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.
 
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.
 
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 - (Spring, 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.
 
Corequisite: ENTO 6210
 
Instructor: Dr. P. J. McLeod
6210L
Insect Toxicology Laboratory - (Spring, 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 2009
Department of Entomology

ENTO 4013 Insect Behavior and Chemical Ecology Spring 2008, 2010, 2012
ENTO 4024 Insect Diversity and Taxonomy Fall 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009
ENTO 4033 Immature Insects Spring 2006, 2008, 2010
ENTO 4043 Apiculture Spring 2007, 2009, 2011
ENTO 4053 Insect Ecology Fall 2006, 2008, 2010
ENTO 4123 Insect Pest Management Spring 2007, 2009, 2011
*ENTO 4133 Advanced Applied Entomology Fall 2006, 2008, 2010
ENTO 5013 Insect Morphology Fall 2007, 2009, 2011
ENTO 5123 Biological Control Fall 2006, 2008, 2010
ENTO 6113 Insect Physiology Spring 2006, 2008, 2010
ENTO 6213 Insect Toxicology Spring 2007, 2009, 2011

ENTO 6071 Seminar
Previous Seminar Topics

Spring 2004 Forensic Entomology
Dr. D.C. Steelman
Fall 2005 Invasive species and their management Dr. R.N. Wiedenmann
Spring 2005 Medical Veterinary Entomology Dr. C.D. Steelman
Fall 2006 Orientation and Professional Development Dr. R.N. Wiedenmann
Fall 2007 Chemical Ecology
Dr. D.T. Johnson
Spring 2007 Tree Dwelling Aphids
Dr. F.M. Stephen and Dr. T.J. Kring

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