Overview
Description
Origins, evolution, taxonomy, biogeography, morphology, physiology, behavior, and ecology of insects. Laboratory includes identification, experiments, and field study.
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.
- will be able to design a professional lecture and prepare a concise synthesis paper on an entomological topic relevant to their research.