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, McLEOD, STEELMAN, TUGWELL, YOUNG; PROFESSORS EMERITI LANCASTER, MUELLER, WARREN; ADJUNCT PROFESSORS BURLEIGH, JOHNSON (D.R.), JONES, KATAYAMA, THOMPSON; ASSOCIATE PROFESSORS FELTON, STEINKRAUS, WHITFILED; ADJUNCT ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR TEAGUE; ADJUNCT ASSISTANT PROFESSOR CAMERON
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. In addition to specialized training in entomology, students receive training in the physical and biological sciences and humanities. 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. Students enroll in the plant protection and pest management (PPPM) curriculum and complete the entomology option under this plan. Graduates are employed in technical positions with university or state or federal agencies, with pest control companies, with chemical pesticide companies, or with agricultural consulting firms.
Undergraduate majors receive the necessary preparation to initiate advanced study leading to the Master of Science and Ph.D. degrees in entomology. With advanced degrees, entomology students are prepared for positions in research, teaching and/or extension in state or federal agencies, and highly technical industrial positions.
Requirements for a Minor in Entomology: A minimum of 20 semester hours in entomology including ENTO 2013, 4024 or 4034, 4124 or 4134, and three additional courses to be selected from ENTO 3113, 4013, 4024 or 4034, 4053 and 4124 or 4134.
Requirements for a Major in Plant Protection/Pest Management with an Emphasis in Entomology: 34 semester hours including ENTO 2013, 4024 or 4034, 4124 or 4134 and an additional 6 hours in upper division ENTO courses; PLPA 2004, 4103; AGRN 2203, 2201L, 4133, and 4143. Prospective students must consult a departmental adviser for additional requirements.
Courses: Entomology (ENTO)
1023 Insects and People (Sp) Appreciation of the insects and their roles in nature and in civilization for students not required to take ENTO 2013. 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.
1031L 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. Lab 2 hours per week. Corequisite: ENTO 1023.
2003 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. (Same as AGRN 2013, ANSC 2003 and PLPA 2013). Prerequisite: ANSC 1003 or POSC 1003 and AGRN 1203 or HORT 1203.
2010L Introduction to Applied Entomology Lab Corequisite: ENTO 2013.
2013 Introduction to Applied Entomology (Fa) Fundamentals of structure, function, biology, and identification of insects, typical procedures in control of representative species. Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 2 hours per week. Prerequisite: none (ZOOL 1004 or BIOL 1543 suggested) Corequisite: ENTO 2010L.
3110L Apiculture Lab Corequisite: ENTO 3113.
3113 Apiculture (Sp, Odd years) Review of social behavior of insects and its exemplification in honey bees. The races, biology, and management of honey bees. Previous knowledge of basic entomology is helpful, but not required. Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 2 hours per week. Corequisite: ENTO 3110L.
400V Special Problems (1-4) (Fa, Sp, Su)
4010L Insect Behavior Lab Corequisite: ENTO 4013.
4013 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.
4020L Insect Diversity and Taxonomy I Lab Corequisite: ENTO 4024.
4024 Insect Diversity and Taxonomy I (Fa, Even years) Introduction to insect diversity, evolution, and biology with emphasis on identification of major families of non-holometabolous orders. Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 4 hours per week. Prerequisite: none; (ENTO 2013 suggested). Corequisite: ENTO 4020L.
4030L Insect Diversity and Taxonomy II Lab Corequisite: ENTO 4034.
4034 Insect Diversity and Taxonomy II (Sp, Odd years) Introduction to insect diversity, evolution, and biology with emphasis on identification of major families of non-holometabolous orders. Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 4 hours per week. Prerequisite: none; (ENTO 2013 suggested) Corequisite: ENTO 4030L.
4050L Insect Ecology Lab Corequisite: ENTO 4053.
4053 Insect Ecology (Fa, Even years) Study of the dynamic interactions found among insects and their relationships to both the biotic and abiotic components of the environment. Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 2 hours per week. Prerequisites: none (ENTO 2013 suggested). Corequisite: ENTO 4050L
406V Internship in Entomology (1-6) (Irregular) A supervised practical work experience in an agri chemical firm, professional pest management consulting firm, or a governmental or industrial organization having direct impact on agriculture in order to gain professional competence and insight into employment opportunities in entomology. Prerequisite: junior standing.
4120L Insect Pest Management I Lab Corequisite: ENTO 4124.
4124 Insect Pest Management I (Fa, Odd years) Introduction to major arthropod pests of agricultural crops and forests with emphasis on identification, sampling, action thresholds, types of injury, life histories, habits, distribution, alternative hosts, and control measures. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 2 hours per week. Prerequisite: none; (ENTO 2013 suggested). Corequisite: ENTO 4120L.
4130L Insect Pest Management II Lab Corequisite: ENTO 4134.
4134 Insect Pest Management II (Sp, Even years) Introduction to major arthropod pests of livestock, poultry, and humans and their possessions with emphasis on identification, sampling, action thresholds, types of injury, life histories, habits, distribution, alternative hosts, and control measures. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 2 hours per week. Prerequisite: none; (ENTO 2013 suggested). Corequisite: ENTO 4130L.
500V Special Problems (1-4) (Fa, Sp, Su) Prerequisite: graduate standing.
5010L Morphology of Insects Lab Corequisite: ENTO 5013.
5013 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.
511V Special Topics (1-4) (Irregular) Topics not covered in other courses or a more intensive study of specific topics in entomology. May be taken for multiple credit. Prerequisite: graduate standing.
5120L Biological Control Lab Corequisite: ENTO 5123.
5123 Biological Control (Fa, Odd 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.
5130L Insect Pathology and Microbiology Lab Corequisite: ENTO 5133.
5133 Insect Pathology and Microbiology (Sp, Even years) Insect interactions with microbial pathogens and symbionts. Disease processes and the use of microorganisms in biological control of pests. Previous knowledge of basic entomology is helpful, but not required. Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 3 hours per week. Corequisite: ENTO 5030L.
600V Master's Thesis (1-6) (Fa, Sp, Su) Prerequisite: graduate standing.
6071 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. .
6110L Insect Physiology Lab Corequisite: ENTO 6113.
6113 Insect Physiology (Sp, Even years) General and comparative physiology of insecta. Previous knowledge of basic entomology is helpful, but not required. Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 3 hours per week. Corequisite: ENTO 6110L.
6210L Insect Toxicology Lab Corequisite: ENTO 6213.
6213 Insect Toxicology (Fa, Even 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 basic entomology is helpful, but not required. Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 2 hours per week. Corequisite: ENTO 6210L.
6513 Advanced Insect Pest Management (Sp, Odd years) Insect pest problem analyses to prepare advanced students for selection of control tactics, formulation of management decisions and development of ecologically sound management programs. Lecture/discussion 3 hours per week. Prerequisite: ENTO 4124 or 4134.
700V Doctoral Dissertation (1-8) (Fa, Sp, Su) Prerequisite: graduate standing.
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