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, McLEOD, STEELMAN, TUGWELL, YOUNG; PROFESSORS EMERITI LANCASTER, MUELLER, WARREN; ADJUNCT PROFESSORS BURLEIGH, JOHNSON (D.R.), 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, 4124 or 4134, and three additional courses to be selected from ENTO 3113, 4013, 4024 , 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 , 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) ENTO1023 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. 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. (Same as AGRN 2013, ANSC 2003, PLPA 2013) Prerequisite: (ANSC 1003 or POSC 1003) and (AGRN 1203 or HORT 1203). ENTO3010L Introduction to Entomology Laboratory (FA) Suggested prerequisite: BIOL 1541L and BIOL 1543. Corequisite: ENTO 3013. ENTO3013 Introduction to Entomology (FA) Fundamentals of structure, function, biology and identification of insects; typical procedures in control of representative species. Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 2 hours a week. Suggested prerequisites: BIOL 1543 and BIOL 1541L. Corequisite: ENTO 3010L. ENTO3110L Apiculture Laboratory (SP, Odd years) Corequisite: ENTO 3113. ENTO3113 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. Corequisite: ENTO 3110L. ENTO400V Special Problems (1-4) (FA, SP, SU) ENTO4010L Insect Behavior and Chemical Ecology Laboratory (SP, Even years) Corequisite: ENTO 4013. 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. ENTO4020L Insect Diversity and Taxonomy Laboratory (FA) Corequisite: ENTO 4024. ENTO4024 Insect Diversity and Taxonomy (FA, Even years) Principles and practices of insect classification and identification with emphasis on adult insects. Corequisite: ENTO 4020L. ENTO4050L Insect Ecology Laboratory (FA, Even years) Corequisite: ENTO 4053. 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. ENTO406V Internship in Entomology (1-6) (IR) 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. ENTO4120L Insect Pest Management I Laboratory (FA, Odd years) Corequisite: ENTO 4124. ENTO4124 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. Previous knowledge of basic entomology is helpful, but not required. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 2 hours per week. Corequisite: ENTO 4120L ENTO4130L Insect Pest Management II Laboratory (SP, Even years) Corequisite: ENTO 4134. ENTO4134 Insect Pest Management II (SP, Even years) Introduction to major arthropod pests of livestock, poultry, and humans 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. Corequisite: ENTO 4130L. ENTO500V Special Problems (1-4) (FA, SP, SU) Prerequisite: graduate standing. ENTO5010L Morphology of Insects Laboratory (FA, Odd years) Corequisite: ENTO 5013. 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. 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. ENTO5120L Biological Control Laboratory (FA, Odd years) Corequisite: ENTO 5123. ENTO5123 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. ENTO5130L Insect Pathology and Microbiology Laboratory (SP, Even years) Corequisite: ENTO 5133. ENTO5133 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. 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. ENTO6110L Insect Physiology Laboratory (SP, Even years) Corequisite: ENTO 6113. 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. ENTO6210L Insect Toxicology Laboratory (FA, Even years) Corequisite: ENTO 6213. ENTO6213 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 organic physiological chemistry is helpful, but not required. Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 2 hours per week. Corequisite: ENTO 6210L. ENTO700V Doctoral Dissertation (1-8) (FA, SP, SU) Prerequisite: graduate standing.   | Bumpers College Front Page | Catalog of Studies Front Page |