ENT 313Introduction to Entomology
This course is an introduction to entomology addressing issues of insect diversity, morphology and physiology, and identification of the most common groups of adult and immature insects. This course will highlight the beneficial and detrimental roles insects in human society along with responsible methods of pest management. Other topics such as insects as vectors of disease and the ecological and agricultural impact of exotic insect species introduction and climate change will be discussed.
Prerequisites
From the catalog: “3 credits from AGECO or AGRO or ANSC or ANTH or BIOL or BISC or CHEM or ENT or ERM or FOR or FRNSC or HORT”
Where it sits in degree plans
Suggested plans most often put it in Year 2 · Spring (3 programs).
Required in (2)
- Arboriculture, Minor
- Plant Sciences, B.S.
One of the options in (2)
- Entomology, Minor
- Mushroom Science and Technology, Minor