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Description
Undergraduates can learn about entomology through diverse opportunities
in the Department. For students entering the University after the 2004/2005 academic year, entomology will not be available as a major. However, a number of specializations in the Biological Sciences Major and Environmental Science and Policy Program provide coursework and internships in entomology. In addition, undergraduates have many opportunities to pursue research in different labs in the Department, where they can actively participate in the development of new
information on the biology, ecology and management of insects. Explore these options for more information:
- Specializations
The College of Chemical and Life Sciences no longer has the taxon-based specializations of botany, entomology, or zoology. Undergraduates interested in studying entomology are encouraged to enroll in the General Biology specialization, which allows them to use the broadest range of entomology courses as a major part of their upper level program.
Within the Environmental Science and Policy Program, several areas of concentration relate to entomology, especially Biodiversity and Conservation Biology and Environment and Agriculture.
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- Honors Program
Undergraduates
may receive a departmental honors citation by participating in
the Entomology Honors Program.
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- Research opportunities
Participating in ongoing research projects in Entomology faculty labs offers undergraduate students the opportunity to become acquainted with various types of research or to perform mentored research in systematics, morphology, molecular biology, physiology, toxicology, genetics, pathology, ecology, pest management, and pesticide policy. A number of internships and scholarships provide opportunities for students to work and be rewarded for entomological research.
- Courses
In addition
to those courses specifically addressing insect biology, several
specialized courses use insects as model systems for understanding
molecular and ecological systems. Also, students may take BSCI
389/389H (Departmental Research) as part of their Upper Level
requirements.
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