Catalog Course Description

A comprehensive course on the biology of terrestrial and aquatic insects, their morphology, physiology, behavior, taxonomy, and ecology. The lab covers the identification and classification of insect orders and common families, insect collecting and sampling methods, and includes a required insect collection project. Course includes an overnight field trip to a research property.

Spring Term

4 hours of Outside Work Hours per week and 2 hours of Instructor presentation of course materials per week and 6 hours of Instructional experiences requiring special laboratory equipment and facilities per week.

Fall Term

4 hours of Outside Work Hours per week and 2 hours of Instructor presentation of course materials per week and 6 hours of Instructional experiences requiring special laboratory equipment and facilities per week.