ENTOM 443
Insect Ecology
Credits: 3 (2hr lecture + 3hr lab)
Prerequisites: GENCB 301, MATH 140 or 171, either BIOS 372,
BOT 462, ZOOL 322, ENTOM 340, 343 or 348.
Instructor:
Text: None. Students will have assigned readings
OBJECTIVES OF COURSE
- To learn the effects of physical and biotic factors on individual
and groups of insects - and the reactions of insects to those
effects.
- To gain experience in collection and analysis of ecological
data pertaining to arthropods.
LECTURE OUTLINE
No. of Lectures Topic
1 Course organization and mechanics; Basic concepts in ecology
9 Insects in the community: influences on structure and function
4 Ecological methods
6 Insects and the environment: adaptations, behaviors and processes
8 Applied insect ecology: regulation and management
28 Lectures, 1 Class evaluation, and 3 Exams plus Final,
including significant experience in writing.
LABORATORY OUTLINE
No. of Lectures Topic
9 Measuring, Sampling and Reporting Ecological Information
(including field trips)
6 Ecological simulations
15 Laboratory sessions. Each will include a written report
and most include some computer-aided exercises.
GRADING CRITERIA
- 3 In-class exams 30%
- 15 Laboratory reports 45%
- 1 Final examination 20%
- Subjective evaluation 5%
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