Course Schedule and Catalog

Long Title: INSECT BIOLOGY

Department: Biosciences

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 3

Prerequisite(s): BIOS 201 AND BIOS 202 or permission of instructor

Description: This course addresses contemporary issues in ecology and evolution through the lens of insect diversity. Laboratory and field exercises provide hands-on experience with collection and curation of insect specimens. Readings span a broad literature (popular to technical). Writing and oral reports develop proficiency in scientific communication. 1 credit lab is required (BIOS 330). Biosciences Group B.