Biology of Insects.

Catalog description

A lecture and laboratory introduce a broad study of the structure and function of insects, the most diverse terrestrial organisms with over 1 million described species. The course includes a study of their anatomy, physiology, ecology, evolution, reproduction, behavior, and relation to humans. The laboratory work includes field trips in addition to the preparation of 50 classified insects. Project assignments include but are not limited to identification of taxa of interest, and analysis of insect data related to student interests.