Entomology (ENTOM)
101 [BSCI] Insects and People: A Perspective 3 The world’s most abundant animals and their extensive effects on people yesterday and today.
102 Insects, Infection and Illness: Medical Entomology for Non-Science Majors 4 (3-3) Multidisciplinary aspects of infectious disease caused by insect transmission of pathogens.
103 [BSCI] Discover Insects: Laboratory for Non-Science Majors 1 (0-3) The biology and diversity of insects provide the context for training in the scientific method, including ways to take measurements, gather data, and organize information.
150 Insects, Science, and World Cultures 3 (2-3) An interdisciplinary view of the global impact of insects on humans in the arts, myths and legends, cuisine, human nutrition, agriculture, sustainability, and medicine; exploration of the use of insects and their products in culture, scientific research, and forensics. Cooperative: Open to UI degree-seeking students.
201 [BSCI] Science in the Public Eye 3 Course Prerequisite: [PSCI] UCORE or concurrent enrollment, [BSCI] UCORE or concurrent enrollment, or sophomore standing. Scientific literacy in biology and medicine, using evolutionary theory as the unifying framework for all life.
201 (Effective through Summer 2025) Science in the Public Eye 3 Course Prerequisite: [PSCI] UCORE or concurrent enrollment, [BSCI] UCORE or concurrent enrollment, or sophomore standing. Scientific literacy in biology and medicine, using evolutionary theory as the unifying framework for all life.
210 [BSCI] Insects and Death: Exploring the Scientific Method Through Entomology 4 (3-3) Dive into the world of forensic entomology and learn how insects can help scientists solve crimes. The course covers insect biology, evidence collection, and scientific analysis with hands-on labs, case studies, and fieldwork.
340 Agricultural Entomology 3 (2-3) Course Prerequisite: BIOLOGY 106 or 107. Control, identification, and biology of insects and related arthropods. Course equivalent to OSU’s Ent 311 and UI’s Ent 322.
343 [M] General Entomology 3 Biology, natural history, and importance of insects and related arthropods.
344 [M] General Entomology Laboratory 2 (0-6) Identification and taxonomy of insects and related arthropods; insect collection and field work required.
351 Ecological and Integrated Pest Management 3 Course Prerequisite: BIOLOGY 106, 107, or 120. Philosophy, ecological foundation, tactics, and strategies of ecologically-based and integrated pest management.
361 Honey Bee Biology 3 Biology of the honey bee, including behavior, genetics, evolution, pollination, sociality, and beekeeping practices. Cooperative: Open to UI degree-seeking students.
362 Practical Beekeeping 1 (0-3) Course Prerequisite: ENTOM 361. A lab course with field trips and regular interaction with live honey bees covering practical skills including care and management of hives, diagnosis of common problems, honey processing, and the business of beekeeping.
401 Biology and Society, Past and Present 3 Course Prerequisite: BIOLOGY 106. Development of biological ideas and knowledge from antiquity to present with emphasis on major advances achieved through invertebrate models. Recommended preparation: BIOLOGY 150. Cooperative: Open to UI degree-seeking students.
448 Medical and Veterinary Entomology 3 Biology and ecology of parasitic arthropods and their direct impacts on human and animal health; transmission of pathogens. Credit not granted for both ENTOM 448 and ENTOM 548. Offered at 400 and 500 level.
460 Biotechnology and the Environment 3 Course Prerequisite: BIOLOGY 106, 107, or 120; 3 credit hours CHEM. Benefits, regulations, and human and environmental impacts of biotechnology used for crop protection, agricultural and energy production, and environmental remediation and management. (Crosslisted course offered as ENTOM 460, SOE 460.)
461 Pollinator Ecology 3 Course Prerequisite: BIOLOGY 372, ENTOM 343, ENTOM 361, or SOE 300. Critical roles of pollinators in ecology, with focus on pollinator behavior, plant-pollinator interactions, and the impact of policy, agriculture, and environment changes on pollinator communities.
490 Special Topics in Entomology V 1-4 May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 10 credits. Credit not granted for both ENTOM 490 and ENTOM 590. Offered at 400 and 500 level. Cooperative: Open to UI degree-seeking students.
511 Science Writing Workshop 2 Instruction, tools, and peer review support to write graduate research proposal or journal article. (Crosslisted course offered as CROP SCI 511, ENTOM 511, SOIL SCI 511.)
520 Biological Control of Arthropods and Insect Conservation 2 The science and application of biological control of insects and mites in agriculture teamed with an overview of insect decline and conservation and their growing importance to humankind.
539 Taxonomic Entomology 4 (2-6) Survey of approximately 200 major families; collecting and preservation techniques. Cooperative: Open to UI degree-seeking students.
540 (Effective through Summer 2025) Taxonomy of Immature Insects V 2-4 Identification of eggs, larvae, nymphs, and pupal stages of insects. Insect collection required.
548 Medical and Veterinary Entomology 3 Biology and ecology of parasitic arthropods and their direct impacts on human and animal health; transmission of pathogens. Credit not granted for both ENTOM 448 and ENTOM 548. Offered at 400 and 500 level.
550 Insect Physiology 3 General principles of insect physiology; the mechanisms of vital processes in insects; organ, cellular, subcellular, chemical and physical levels. Required preparation must include BIOLOGY 332, 352, CHEM 345, ENTOM 340, or 343. Cooperative: Open to UI degree-seeking students.
555 Agricultural Chemical Technology for Crop Protection & Production 3 Mechanistic examination of agricultural chemical technology; synthetic and biological pesticides and fertilizers; mechanism of biological activity; deployment; management.
556 Insecticides: Toxicology and Mode of Action 1 Insecticides in terms of historical perspective, classification, synthesis, toxicity, mode of action, and metabolism. Required preparation must include MBIOS 303; CHEM 345; BIOLOGY 352, 420, or 350.
557 Herbicides: Toxicology and Mode of Action 1 Herbicides in terms of historical perspective, classification, synthesis, toxicity, mode of action, and metabolism. Required preparation must include MBIOS 303; CHEM 345; BIOLOGY 352, 420, or 350.
558 Pesticide Topics 1 Current issues concerning pesticides in terms of toxicity, mode of action, and metabolism. Required preparation must include MBIOS 303; CHEM 345; BIOLOGY 352, 420, or 350.
590 Special Topics in Entomology V 1-4 May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 10 credits. Credit not granted for both ENTOM 490 and ENTOM 590. Offered at 400 and 500 level. Cooperative: Open to UI degree-seeking students.
593 Seminar 1 May be repeated for credit. Reporting and discussing problems and research in entomology.
700 Master’s Research, Thesis, and/or Examination V 1-18 May be repeated for credit. Independent research and advanced study for students working on their master’s research, thesis and/or final examination. Students must have graduate degree-seeking status and should check with their major advisor/committee chair before enrolling for 700 credit. S, U grading.
702 Master’s Special Problems, Directed Study, and/or Examination V 1-18 May be repeated for credit. Independent research in special problems, directed study, and/or examination credit for students in a non-thesis master’s degree program. Students must have graduate degree-seeking status and should check with their major advisor/committee chair before enrolling for 702 credit. S, F grading.
800 Doctoral Research, Dissertation, and/or Examination V 1-18 May be repeated for credit. Course Prerequisite: Admitted to the Entomology PhD program. Independent research and advanced study for students working on their doctoral research, dissertation and/or final examination. Students must have graduate degree-seeking status and should check with their major advisor/committee chair before enrolling for 800 credit. S, U grading.
Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
201 Introduction to Pest Management in a Quality Environment 2 Pest management to maximize plant protection and safeguard the quality of the environment.
399 Pest Management Internship V 1-4 May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 7 credits. Supervised individual practicum with IPM-oriented businesses, organizations, and governmental agencies; professionally related field interaction. S, F grading.
452 Pesticides and the Environment 3 Immediate and prolonged effects of pesticides on human and other animals; legal and moral repercussions of pesticide use. Recommended for graduate-level course: 12 credit hours of biology or ecology courses. Credit not granted for both IPM 452 and 552. Offered at 400 and 500 level.
552 Pesticides and the Environment 3 Immediate and prolonged effects of pesticides on human and other animals; legal and moral repercussions of pesticide use. Recommended for graduate-level course: 12 credit hours of biology or ecology courses. Credit not granted for both IPM 452 and 552. Offered at 400 and 500 level.