Overview
Description
Origins, evolution, taxonomy, biogeography, morphology, physiology, behavior, and ecology of insects. Laboratory includes identification, experiments, and field study.
Requirements
Prerequisites
BIOL 191ABIOL 192NRES 217
Original catalog text
Prerequisites
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 191A; BIOL 192 or NRES 217.
Units
Lecture2
Laboratory Studio1
Catalog Details
Offering
Offered: Every Spring - Odd Years
Terms
spring
Attributes
Standard
Learning Outcomes
- recognize any insect encountered and will readily identify it to order, family, or genus.
- readily articulate the physiological, ecological, and evolutionary idiosynchracies of unique insect adaptations when faced with specific questions about insect biology.
- write critiques of primary literature that demonstrate a clear understanding of general entomology.