Insects, Humans, and the Environment

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Overview of the interactions of the world's largest group of organisms with humans. Emphasizing the role of insects in the development of human cultures, including health, food and fiber production, art, music, and environmental issues; with discussions of historic, present-day, and future impacts in underdeveloped, developing, and developed civilizations. Students with an Honors designation will have additional assignments that require them to synthesize information from primary literature sources.