Graduate Courses

Faculty in the Department of Entomology presently teach the following courses open to graduate students. The frequency of offering varies among courses. The University's Schedule of Classes provides information on the courses offered each semester.

BSCI Courses

ENTM Courses

BSCI 447— General Endocrinology
Functions and the functioning of the endocrine glands of animals with special reference to the vertebrates (3 credits).

BSCI 467— Freshwater Biology
Biology and ecology of freshwater invertebrates in lotic and lentic habitats, their adaptation to aquatic life, their function in aquatic ecosystems, and their relationship to environmental deterioration. Laboratory will include field trips, demonstrations, and identifications.

BSCI 480— Arthropod Form and Function
Survey of the morphological, systematic and physiological diversity of the phylum Arthropoda (4 credits).

BSCI 481— Insect Diversity & Classification
The techniques of collecting insects in the field and their classification in the latest hierarchical scheme. An insect collection is required (4 Credits — 1 hour of lecture and 6 hours of lab per week).

BSCI 483— Medical & Veterinary Entomology
A study of the morphology, taxonomy, biology and control of the arthropod parasites and disease vectors of man and animals. The ecology and behavior of vectors in relation to disease transmission will be emphasized (4 credits).

BSCI 494— Animal-Plant Interactions
Theoretical, conceptual and applied aspects of the ecological interactions between plants and animals (3 credits).

BSCI 497— Insect Pests of Ornamentals & Turf
The recognition, biology and management of insects and mites injurious to ornamental shrubs, trees, greenhouse crops, and turf. Emphasis on integrated Pest Management (IPM) (4 credits—Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory per week).

ENTM 609— Integrated Pest Management
A modular course with an interdisciplinary approach to the theory and practice of integrated pest management. Topics of modules, each 3-4 weeks long, vary each semester over a three year time frame, with the first module serving as a prerequisite for all other modules (1-4 credits— Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory per week).

ENTM 611 Biological Suppression of Plant Pests
An advanced course on the theory and practice of biological control with an emphasis on biological insect pest suppression. The biological control of weeds and plant pathogens with emphasis on the ecological and behavioral foundations of biological control (3 credits).

ENTM 612— Insect Ecology
An advanced course in population and community ecology, plant-insect interactions, and insect biogeography. Emphasis on current entomological literature (3 credits).

ENTM 622— Principles of Systematic Entomology
The principles of systematics including traditional classification methods, cladistics, and numerical taxonomy. Nomenclature, continental drift, and speciation theory. A laboratory problem in systematics is required (3 credits. Two hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory per week).

ENTM 623— Insect Population Genetics
Forces that alter allele and genotype frequencies, population structure, population genetic analysis of molecular data, quantitative genetics, and the implications for biodiversity and pest management (3 credits).

ENTM 633— Structure and Function of Stream Ecosystems
The structure and function of running waters from ecosystem, community, population, and organismal levels, including discussion of the physical and chemical processes that impact stream-inhabiting organisms with a focus on macroinvertebrates, and discussion of ecological responses of freshwater organisms in association with water quality deterioration and habitat restoration. The laboratory will focus on a semester-long project to develop a biological, hydrological and chemical description of a local stream (4 credits —Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory per week).

ENTM 667— Aquatic Entomology
Biology, ecology, and taxonomy of aquatic insects in lotic and lentic habitats, their adaptation to aquatic life, their function in aquatic ecosystems, and their relationship to environmental deterioration (3 credits).

ENTM 699— Advanced Entomology (Special Topics)
Studies of minor problems in morphology, physiology, taxonomy and applied entomology, with particular reference to the preparation of the student for individual research (1-6 credits).

ENTM 701— Effective Teaching: TA Training
A survey and discussion of topics pertinent to graduate students who are first-time teaching assistants, including teaching responsibilities and policies, effective techniques of lecturing and leading discussions, composing and grading quizzes and exams, cultural diversity, time management, and development of a teaching portfolio. All teaching assistants in the College of Life Sciences must take a 701 TA training course in one of the departments. (1 credits).

ENTM 724— Advanced Systematic Methods

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ENTM 788— Entomological Topics
Lectures, group discussions or laboratory sessions on selected topics such as: aquatic insects, biological control of insects, entomological literature, forest entomology, history of entomology, insect biochemistry, insect embryology, immature insects, insect behavior, insect communication, principles of entomological research.

ENTM 789— Field Experiences in Pest Management
Involvement in practical problems of pest management in field situations. The student will be assigned to a problem area for intensive experience, usually during the summer. A final written report is required for each assignment.

ENTM— 798 Topic Seminar
Discussion and presentation of current research and literature (1 credit).

The Department usually offers at least two topic seminars per semester (fall and spring) and maintains a biannual cycle of topic seminars in the major focus areas. Furthermore, a two-year schedule of seminars is updated and posted every semester to allow students to effectively plan their academic program. The Graduate Curriculum Committee is responsible for coordination and scheduling of topic seminars with faculty instructors, and cross-listing with other departments.

ENTM 799— Master's Thesis Research (1-6 credits).

ENTM 898/899— Doctoral Dissertation Research (1-8 credits).