Entomology: Insect Biology.

Catalog description

This course focuses on agriculturally important insects, the detrimental and the beneficial. We will identify taxonomic insect orders, identify common features within those groups, and use keys to identify major agriculture important insects to family and some to the species level. In addition, we will explore conventional and biological methods of pest insect control in agricultural food systems. We will also discuss insect conservation and diversity. Students will also develop an insect photo collection. The lab and lecture portions of this course frequently take place in one of our many outdoor instructional spaces. Students are to refer to the applicable semester’s course syllabus for specifics and expectations. Fall.