Examining the principles of biology and science through the lens of entomology. Topics include insect diversity and evolution, interactions of insects with humans in medical and agricultural contexts, and insects as model systems. Major focus on science as a process and evaluation and communication of scientific information.

Designed to acquaint students with our dependence on and interaction with insects in today's world.

Designed to acquaint students with our dependence on and interaction with insects in today's world.

Entomology seminar series offers presentations by researchers from universities and agencies studying insect molecular biology, systematics, behavior, ecology, and vector/pest management.

Entomology seminar series offers presentations by researchers from universities and agencies studying insect molecular biology, systematics, behavior, ecology, and vector/pest management.

Students will learn about honey bees and beekeeping, other crucial pollinators, pollination ecology, conservation, and habitat restoration. The practice of beekeeping is stressed during the first two-thirds of the course followed by pollination ecology, other beneficial pollinators, their roles in agriculture, and why we need to conserve them.

Cultural entomology studies the reasons, beliefs, and symbolism behind the inclusion of insects within the humanities. Insects play an important role in the arts, philosophy, psychology, and religions of almost every culture. This course addresses the influence of insects in literature, language, music, the arts, interpretive history, recreation, and more.

Insect biology, with emphasis on factors that have made insects one of the most abundant and successful animal groups. Topics include the behavior, ecology, and evolution of the major insect groups. Most laboratory periods will be spent in the field.

Course investigates the ecology of the unseen chemistry underlying species interactions. Students do not need to be chemists, only to have a curiosity about how nature works. We will cover diverse topics using Darwinian natural selection as a framework: e.g., communication, defenses, pheromones, toxins, mutualism, deception, mimicry, social interactions.

Identification and control of turfgrass weeds, insects, and diseases. Emphasis will be placed on management strategies that include both chemical and non-chemical approaches to the prevention and control of common turfgrass pests.

Arthropods of medical and veterinary importance, and the diseases they transmit.

Arthropods of medical and veterinary importance, and the diseases they transmit.