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Prerequisites: Bio
S 106, 107 preferred or approval of instructor.
Texts:
Daly, H. V., J. T. Doyen and A. H. Purcell III.
1998. Introduction to Insect Biology and Diversity. 2nd
ed. Oxford Univ. Press, New York, NY. 680 p.
Borror, D. J. and R. E. White. 1970. A Field
Guide to Insects. Houghton Mifflin, Boston, MA. 404 p.
OBJECTIVES OF COURSE
For the students to be able to:
- Understand basic principles of the science
of entomology.
- Develop an appreciation for members of the
class Insecta, their diversity, and relationships to each other
as well as to related Arthropoda.
- Become familiar with insect morphology, development,
biologies, immature stages and economic importance.
LECTURE OUTLINE
No. Topic
1 Introduction to the science of entomology.
2 Insects and their arthropod relatives.
4 External morphology.
4 Internal anatomy and physiology.
4 Metamorphosis and development.
3 Classification of insects.
4 Insect ecology.
4 Insects, plants and fungi.
4 Insects, man and animals.
4 Insect behavior.
4 Social insects.
4 Insect control.
GRADING CRITERIA
- Lecture mid-terms (best 3 of 4) 33%
- Term paper 22%
- Internet Project 11%
- Campus Walking Tour 17%
- Field Trip (attend one and submit field notes)
12%
- Subjective Score 5%
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