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BIOL 437 - Entomology

(3 units)
Origins, evolution, taxonomy, biogeography, morphology, physiology, behavior, and ecology of insects. Laboratory includes identification, experiments, and field study.

Prerequisite(s): BIOL 191 ; BIOL 192  or NRES 217 .

Units of Lecture: 2
Units of Laboratory/Studio: 1
Offered: Every Spring - Odd Years
Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this course:
1. Students will be able to recognize any insect encountered and will readily identify it to order, family, or genus.
2. Students will be able to readily articulate the physiological, ecological, and evolutionary idiosynchracies of unique insect adaptations when faced with specific questions about insect biology.
3. Students will be able to write critiques of primary literature that demonstrate a clear understanding of general entomology.


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