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Dec 21, 2024
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BIOL 637 - Entomology (3 units)
Origins, evolution, taxonomy, biogeography, morphology, physiology, behavior, and ecology of insects. Laboratory includes identification, experiments, and field study.
Grading Basis: Graded
Units of Lecture: 2
Units of Laboratory/Studio: 1
Offered: Every Spring - Odd Years
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. recognize any insect encountered and will readily identify it to order, family, or genus.
2. readily articulate the physiological, ecological, and evolutionary idiosynchracies of unique insect adaptations when faced with specific questions about insect biology.
3. write critiques of primary literature that demonstrate a clear understanding of general entomology.
4. will be able to design a professional lecture and prepare a concise synthesis paper on an entomological topic relevant to their research.
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