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Dec 14, 2025
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University General Course Catalog 2024-2025 ARCHIVED CATALOG: LINKS AND CONTENT ARE OUT OF DATE. CHECK WITH YOUR ADVISOR.
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AGSC 712 - Insect Physiology (3 units)
This course is intended for graduate students with an interest in insects. It is an extensive overview of the internal workings of insects on molecular, cellular, organ, and whole-organism levels. Throughout evolution, animals have adopted different strategies for solving biological problems such as acquiring nutrients, locomotion, respiration, abiotic stress, and resisting pathogenic factors, among others. We will explore these strategies in this course and nuances in different insect groups.
Maximum units a student may earn: 3
Recommended Preparation: A previous entomology course and a previous upper level biochemistry or molecular biology course.
Grading Basis: Graded
Units of Lecture: 3
Offered: Every Fall - Even Years
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. explain major insect physiological processes on both a molecular and a whole-organ level.
2. compare and contrast physiological systems and molecular biology of insects with different life histories, and between insects and other animals.
3. identify and communicate information on cutting-edge research in insect physiology.
4. synthesize scientific literature to provide a coherent overview of insect physiological processes.
5. discuss how aspects of insect physiology intersect with human activities including commerce, environmental health, and pest management.
6. critically analyze and evaluate peers’ written compositions to provide constructive feedback for improving clarity, depth, and impact, and integrate feedback from peers to improve their own written compositions.
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