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Entomology (ENT)

ENT 202 (GN) The Insect Connection (3) An introduction to the diversity of insects and the ways in which they interact with humans and impact our world.
Effective: Summer 1998
 

ENT 296 Independent Studies (1-18) Creative projects, including research and design, which are supervised on an individual basis and which fall outside the scope of formal courses.
Effective: Fall 1983
 

ENT 297 Special Topics (1-9) Formal courses given infrequently to explore, in depth, a comparatively narrow subject which may be topical or of special interest.
Effective: Fall 1983
 

ENT 313 Introduction to Entomology (2) Introduction to basic entomology, covering insect diversity, identification, structure and function, and principles of management.
Effective: Fall 2001
Prerequisite: 3 credits of natural science   Concurrent: ENT 315

ENT 314 Management of Insect Pests of Ornamentals (1) Diagnosis and management of insect pests on shrubs and trees in the landscape or production nursery.
Effective: Spring 1999
Prerequisite: ENT 313  

ENT 315 Teaching with Insects (1) An introduction to inquiry-based life science teaching using insects as model systems.
Effective: Fall 2001
  Concurrent: ENT 313

ENT 316 Field Crops Entomology (1) Laboratory-based approach to identification and management of insect pests of agronomic crops.
Effective: Spring 1999
Prerequisite: ENT 313  

ENT 317 Turfgrass Insect Pest Management (3) Introduction to entomology and management of insect pests of cool- and warm- season turfgrass.
Effective: Summer 2007
Prerequisite: TURF 235, CHEM 101 orCHEM 110  

ENT 319 Forest Insect Management (1) Management of insects affecting development of productivity of the forest ecosystems.
Effective: Spring 1999
Prerequisite: ENT 313   Concurrent: FOR 204

ENT 395 Internship (10-12) Supervised field experience and study related to the student's major professional interest. Written and oral critique of activity required.
Effective: Summer 1984
Prerequisite: prior approval of proposed assignment by department; cumulative GPA of 2.00 or higher; 6 credits of entomology; at least fourth-semester standing  

ENT 397 Special Topics (1-9) Formal courses given infrequently to explore, in depth, a comparatively narrow subject that may be topical or of special interest.
Effective: Spring 1998
 

ENT 397I Apiculture (2) Formal courses given infrequently to explore, in depth, a comparatively narrow subject that may be topical or of special interest.
Effective: Fall 2009 Ending: Fall 2009
 

ENT 397I Apiculture (2) Formal courses given infrequently to explore, in depth, a comparatively narrow subject that may be topical or of special interest.
Effective: Fall 2010 Ending: Fall 2010 Future: Fall 2010
 

ENT 402 (V SC 402) Biology of Animal Parasites (3) An introduction to animal parasitology. Emphasizes principles, economic importance, host/parasite interactions, epizootiology, zoonoses, control, and taxonomy.
Effective: Fall 1999
Prerequisite: BIOL 110  

ENT 410 Insect Structure and Function (3) Integrated physiology and anatomy of insects; emphasis on unique adaptations, genetic regulation of development, insects as model systems, environmental physiology.
Effective: Summer 1994
Prerequisite: BIOL 110, BIOL 220W, BIOL 230W, BIOL 240W  

ENT 412 Insect Taxonomy (3) Identification and classification of insects to family level; introduction to insect phylogeny, life history, and evolution.
Effective: Fall 2001
Prerequisite: BIOL 110, BIOL 220W  

ENT 420 Introduction to Population Dynamics (3) Principles of population regulation, demographic analysis, modeling of dynamic processes are discussed; laboratories involve the exploration of population growth models.
Effective: Summer 1994
Prerequisite: BIOL 110, BIOL 220W  

ENT 425 Freshwater Entomology (3) Collection and identification of insects and other arthropods in freshwater ecosystems; field study of habitats.
Effective: Fall 2000
 

ENT 430 (BIOL 430, B M B 430) Developmental Biology (3) Molecular and genetic analyses of mechanisms involved in differentiation and determination in biological systems.
Effective: Summer 1994
Prerequisite: BIOL 222;B M B 252 orBIOL 230W  

ENT 457 (AGECO 457, AGRO 457, PPATH 457) Principles of Integrated Pest Management (3) Integrated study of pest complexes and their management, emphasizing ecological principles drawing on examples from a range of agricultural, forestry and urban systems. This course is designed for sixth, seventh, and eighth semester students and graduate students.
Effective: Spring 2007 Ending: Fall 2009
Prerequisite: Must take two or more of the following:ENT 313 and/orPPATH 405 and/orPPATH 318 and/orHORT 238 or permission of program  

ENT 496 Independent Studies (1-18) Creative projects, including research and design, which are supervised on an individual basis and which fall outside the scope of formal courses.
Effective: Fall 1983
 

ENT 497 Special Topics (1-9) Formal courses given infrequently to explore, in depth, a comparatively narrow subject which may be topical or of special interest.
Effective: Fall 1983
 

ENT 497A General Insect Biology (4) Formal courses given infrequently to explore, in depth, a comparatively narrow subject which may be topical or of special interest.
Effective: Fall 2009 Ending: Fall 2009
 

ENT 497A Evolution and Insect Societies (3) Formal courses given infrequently to explore, in depth, a comparatively narrow subject which may be topical or of special interest.
Effective: Spring 2010 Ending: Spring 2010 Future: Spring 2010
 

ENT 497B Insect Behavior and Neuroethology (3) Formal courses given infrequently to explore, in depth, a comparatively narrow subject which may be topical or of special interest.
Effective: Fall 2009 Ending: Fall 2009
 

ENT 497B Insect Behavior and Neur (3) Formal courses given infrequently to explore, in depth, a comparatively narrow subject which may be topical or of special interest.
Effective: Fall 2010 Ending: Fall 2010 Future: Fall 2010
 

ENT 497C Essence of Insect Biodiversity Science (3) Formal courses given infrequently to explore, in depth, a comparatively narrow subject which may be topical or of special interest.
Effective: Fall 2009 Ending: Fall 2009
 

ENT 497D Insect Connection Education (3) Formal courses given infrequently to explore, in depth, a comparatively narrow subject which may be topical or of special interest.
Effective: Fall 2009 Ending: Fall 2009
 

ENT 497D Insection Connection Education (3) Formal courses given infrequently to explore, in depth, a comparatively narrow subject which may be topical or of special interest.
Effective: Fall 2010 Ending: Fall 2010 Future: Fall 2010
 

ENT 497E Insect Natural History (2) Formal courses given infrequently to explore, in depth, a comparatively narrow subject which may be topical or of special interest.
Effective: Fall 2009 Ending: Fall 2009
 

ENT 497E Insect Natural History (2) Formal courses given infrequently to explore, in depth, a comparatively narrow subject which may be topical or of special interest.
Effective: Fall 2010 Ending: Fall 2010 Future: Fall 2010
 

ENT 497F Insect Biodiversity Science: Synthesis (4) Formal courses given infrequently to explore, in depth, a comparatively narrow subject which may be topical or of special interest.
Effective: Fall 2009 Ending: Fall 2009
 

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