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ENTOMOLOGY (ENTO)

William C. Yearian, Head of the Department, 321 Agriculture Building, 575-2451

University Professors Meisch, Musick, Stephen, Yearian • University Professor Emeritus Phillips • Professors Johnson (D.T.), Kring, Luttrell, McLeod, Steelman, Steinkraus, Tugwell, Young • Professors Emeriti Lancaster, Mueller, Warren • Adjunct Professors Burleigh, Johnson (D.R.), Katayama, Marsh, Teague, Thompson • Associate Professor Whitfield • Research Associate Professor Cameron • Adjunct Assistant Professor Lorenz

Entomology is the branch of science concerned with the study of insects and related organisms. It involves studies of their biology, structure, identification, economic significance, and population management. The major emphasis of the curriculum is an integrated approach to insect-pest management leading to ecologically and economically sound solutions to complex insect pest problems.

Entomology is a graduate degree. Undergraduate students interested in entomology should pursue a B.S.A. in pest management. A minor in entomology is also available.

Requirements for a minor in entomology (ENTO): A minimum of 19 to 20 semester hours in entomology to include ENTO 3013, ENTO 4024 and ENTO 4123. Select three additional courses from ENTO 4013, 4033, 4043 and 4133.

ENTOMOLOGY (ENTO)

ENTO1023 Insects and People (SP) Appreciation of the insects and their roles in nature and in civilization for students not required to take ENTO 3013. Biological, historical, social economic, cultural, and medical aspects of insects are discussed. Emphasizes appreciation of entomology and employs many visual aids. Lecture 3 hours per week.

ENTO1031L Field and Laboratory Studies in Entomology (SP) A systematic survey and identification of insects and other arthropods occurring in woodland, aquatic and agricultural environments with emphasis on identification and observation of insects in their natural settings. Laboratory 2 hours per week. Corequisite: ENTO 1023.

ENTO2003 Pest Management (FA, SP) Introduction to basic principles of pest management as they relate to vertebrate animals, insects, plant disease and weeds. Selected pests are studied with emphasis on current management approaches and alternative pest control. Prerequisite: (ANSC 1003 or POSC 1003) and (AGRN 1203 or HORT 1203).

ENTO3013 Introduction to Entomology (FA) Fundamentals of structure, function, biology and identification of insects; typical procedures in control of representative species. Insect collection required. Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 2 hours a week. Suggested prerequisites: BIOL 1543 and BIOL 1541L. Corequisite: ENTO 3010L.

ENTO3010L Introduction to Entomology Laboratory (FA) Suggested prerequisite: BIOL 1541L and BIOL 1543. Corequisite: ENTO 3013.

ENTO400V Special Problems (1-4) (FA, SP, SU)

ENTO4013 Insect Behavior and Chemical Ecology (SP, Even years) Basic concepts in insect senses and patterns of behavioral responses to various environmental stimuli. Previous knowledge of basic entomology is helpful, but not required. Lecture 2 hours, laboratory/discussion 2 hours per week. Corequisite: ENTO 4010L.

ENTO4010L Insect Behavior and Chemical Ecology Laboratory (SP, Even years) Corequisite: ENTO 4013.

ENTO4024 Insect Diversity and Taxonomy (FA) Principles and practices of insect classification and identification with emphasis on adult insects. Corequisite: ENTO 4020L.

ENTO4020L Insect Diversity and Taxonomy Laboratory (FA) Corequisite: ENTO 4024.

ENTO4033 Immature Insects (SP, Even years) Identification of immature forms of insects and their phylogentic relationships. Lecture 1 hour per week. Laboratory 2- two hour sessions per week. Corequisite: ENTO 4030L. Prerequisite: ENTO 4024.

ENTO4030L Immature Insects Laboratory (SP, Even years) Identification of immature forms of insects and their Phylogenetic relationships. Corequisite: ENTO 4033.

ENTO4043 Apiculture (SP, Odd years) (Formerly ENTO 3113) Review of social behavior of insects and its exemplification in Honeybees. Previous knowledge of basic entomology is helpful but not required. Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 2 hours per week. Corequisite: ENTO 4040L.

ENTO4040L Apiculture Lab (SP, Odd years) Corequisite: ENTO 4043.

ENTO4053 Insect Ecology (FA, Even years) To develop understanding of important ecological concepts through study of dynamic relationships among insects and their environment. To become familiar with the literature of insect ecology, and interpretation and critique of ecological research. Previous knowledge of basic entomology and/or ecology will be assumed. Corequisite: ENTO 4050L.

ENTO4050L Insect Ecology Laboratory (FA, Even years) Corequisite: ENTO 4053.

ENTO4093 Issues in Pest Management (SP) Lecture and discussion on local, regional, national and international issues related to pest management policy, ethics, environment, society and science (not for graduate credit). (Same as AGRN 4093, PLPA 4093) Prerequisite: must have completed 60 hours of coursework.

ENTO4123 Insect Pest Management I (SP, Odd years) Study of principles and concept of insect pest management. Areas covered include survey of arthropod pests and damage, population dynamics, damage thresholds, physcological units, prediction models, surveillance, arthropod sampling, strategies and tatics utilized to maintain pest populations below economic injury levels. Prerequisite: ENTO 3013.

ENTO4120L Insect Pest Management I Laboratory (FA, Odd years) Corequisite: ENTO 4123.

ENTO4133 Advanced Applied Entomology (FA, Even years) A study of the most important pests of humans and their belongings. THe course topics include pest identification, biology, survey and sampling methods, computer models, economic injury levels and economic thresholds. Lecture 2 hours/week and laboratory 2 hours/week. Corequisite: ENTO 4130L. Prerequisite: ENTO 3013.

ENTO4130L Advanced Applied Entomology Laboratory (FA, Even years) Corequisite: ENTO 4133.

ENTO462V Internship (3-6) (IR) Supervised practical work experience in pest management to develop and demonstrate professional competence. A maximum of 6 hours credit per semester or summer session is permitted. Faculty approval of projects proposal prior to enrollment, and written or oral reports are required.

ENTO500V Special Problems (1-4) (FA, SP, SU) May be repeated for 4 hours. Prerequisite: graduate standing.

ENTO5013 Morphology of Insects (FA, Odd years) Origin, evolution, and functional significance of external insect structure. Structure and function of major internal systems. Previous knowledge of basic entomology is helpful, but not required. Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 4 hours per week. Corequisite: ENTO 5010L.

ENTO5010L Morphology of Insects Laboratory (FA, Odd years) Corequisite: ENTO 5013.

ENTO511V Special Topics (1-4) (IR) Topics not covered in other courses or a more intensive study of specific topics in entomology. May be repeated. Prerequisite: graduate standing.

ENTO5123 Biological Control (FA, Even years) Theoretical and practical basis for biological control of arthropod pests and weeds via parasites, predators, and pathogens. Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 2 hours per week. Corequisite: ENTO 5120L.

ENTO5120L Biological Control Laboratory (FA, Even years) Corequisite: ENTO 5123.

ENTO600V Master's Thesis (1-6) (FA, SP, SU) Prerequisite: graduate standing.

ENTO6071 Seminar (FA, SP) Fall: special topics not covered in regular course work. Spring: critical review of research papers in entomology. Seminar will be taken by graduate student majors for both semesters. May be repeated for 6 hours.

ENTO6113 Insect Physiology (SP, Even years) General and comparative physiology of insects. Previous knowledge of basic entomology is helpful, but not required. Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 3 hours per week. Corequisite: ENTO 6110L.

ENTO6110L Insect Physiology Laboratory (SP, Even years) Corequisite: ENTO 6113.

ENTO6213 Insect Toxicology (SP, Odd years) Toxicology of chemicals to insects and humans including techniques of testing collecting data, and factors that influence reactions to different classes of insecticides. Previous knowledge of organic physiological chemistry is helpful, but not required. Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 2 hours per week. Corequisite: ENTO 6210L.

ENTO6210L Insect Toxicology Laboratory (SP, Odd years) Corequisite: ENTO 6213.

ENTO700V Doctoral Dissertation (1-8) (FA, SP, SU) Prerequisite: graduate standing.