Undergraduate courses in Entomology:
ENTO 2003
(N)Insects and Society
A course for non-majors that emphasizes the impact of insects on society. Influence of arthropods in beliefs, culture and fears and the view of insects in folklore and mythology from ancient times to present. Focus on the use of insects as model systems in biological research. Exposure to the use of insects in teaching, music, art, literature and the cinema.
ENTO 2091
Livestock Entomology
Lab 2. Prerequisite(s): 2992. Economic importance, biology and control of pests affecting domestic animals.
ENTO 2223
(N)Insects and Public Health
Biology of diseases carried by arthropods, including their historical and societal impacts focusing on the intersection of arthropod and human biology.
ENTO 2991
(L,N)Introduction to the Science of Entomology
Lab 2. Prerequisite(s): 2992. Laboratory-based course focused on insect structure, function and classification. Biology and ecology of insects are demonstrated in both laboratory and field settings. Designed to reinforce and supplement concepts introduced in ENTO 2992 through practical application.
ENTO 2992
(N)Introduction to the Science of Entomology
Basic biology and classification of insects and closely related animals. Overview of the ecological roles of insects in both natural and managed ecosystems.
ENTO 3021
Postharvest Insect Pests
Lab 2. Prerequisite(s): 2991 and 2992 concurrent enrollment or 2091. The biology and management of insect pests of bulk-stored grains, flour, feed, dried fruits and nuts, and those of quarantine significance for export of fresh fruits and vegetables within food processing plants, warehouses, wholesale and retail distribution systems.
ENTO 3044
Insect Physiology
Lab 2. Prerequisite(s): 2991 and 2992; one course in organic chemistry, nine credit hours of biology. Functions of organ systems and demonstration of selected techniques for study of insect physiology. Offered in combination with 5044. No credit for both 3044 and 5044.
ENTO 3331
Insect Pests of Agronomic Crops
Lab 2. Prerequisite(s): 2991 and 2992 or concurrent enrollment. Sampling and decision-making processes for evaluation and control of insect pest populations in agronomic crops. Coverage of identification of pests and beneficials and damage symptoms resulting from insect feeding in crops.
ENTO 3421
Horticultural Insects
Lab 2. Prerequisite(s): 2991 and 2992 or concurrent enrollment. Identification, biology and control of pests attacking horticultural crops. Emphasis on pests injurious to vegetables, fruits, pecans, greenhouse plants, turf and ornamental trees and shrubs.
ENTO 3461
Insects in Forest Ecosystems
Lab 2. Prerequisite(s): 2991 and 2992 or concurrent enrollment. Identification and seasonal life history of insect pests and beneficial insects on shade trees in urban settings, in commercial forests, and in forest products.
ENTO 3501
Entomology for Educators
Lab 2. Hands-on laboratory course designed to provide educators (teachers, FFA or 4H leaders, etc.) with all of the resources and background information needed to use insects as a model to teach scientific concepts.
ENTO 3644
Insect Morphology
Lab 4. Prerequisite(s): 2991 and 2992 or equivalent. Insect development and comparative morphology. Offered in combination with 5644. No credit for both 3644 and 5644.
ENTO 3663
Turfgrass Integrated Pest Management
Lab 2. Prerequisite(s): 2991, 2992, PLP 3344. The biology, ecology, and identification of fungal, nematode, and insect turfgrass pests. Contemporary concepts and applications of integrated control practices available for managing turfgrass pests along with decision-making tools for use in turfgrass pest management programs. (Same course as PLP 3663)
ENTO 4223*
Ecological Methodology
Lab 2. Prerequisite(s): One course in either ecology or general biology. Use of insects and other invertebrates for describing and evaluating interactions of individuals and populations with their environments. Coverage of behavioral and physiological ecology on consequences to individuals; population and community ecology considered in dynamics of groups of organisms in ecosystems.
ENTO 4400
Special Topics
1-3 credits, max 3. Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor. Special topics in plant pathology, entomology or related fields. (Same course as PLP 4400)
ENTO 4464*
Insect Biology and Classification
Lab 4. Prerequisite(s): 2992 and 2991 or ZOOL 1604. Insect phylogeny, taxonomy, behavior, morphology and physiology in the context of ecosystem function. Major roles of insects in shaping ecosystem diversity, as indicators of environmental integrity, and as vectors of plant and animal pathogens and parasites.
ENTO 4483
Aquatic Entomology
Lab 2. Prerequisite(s): 2991 and 2992 or ZOOL 1604. Biology, taxonomy and ecology of insects and other invertebrates, inhabiting freshwater environments. Emphasis is placed on identification and biology of individual taxa. Roles of insects in aquatic ecology, as a forage base, and as indicators of biotic integrity of aquatic systems. Linkages between aquatic systems and terrestrial systems are also examined. No credit for students with credit in ENTO 5483 or ZOOL 5483. (Same course as ZOOL 4483)
ENTO 4800
Entomology Practicum
1-6 credits, max 6. Prerequisite(s): Consent of practicum coordinator and adviser. Supervised research or extension experience with faculty in the Entomology/Plant Pathology Dept. or with approved governmental agencies or private employers. Written report required at close of practicum. Graded on pass-fail basis.
ENTO 4854*
Medical and Veterinary Entomology
Lab 4. Prerequisite(s): 2992 and 2991 or 2091. Biology and control of arthropod vectors of disease and the diseases carried by arthropods.
ENTO 4922*
Applications of Biotechnology in Arthropod and Pathogen Control
Prerequisite(s): Introductory biology and chemistry or equivalent. Applications of biotechnology in controlling arthropod pests of plants and animals and plant pathogens. Introduction to underlying technology, products being deployed, their effectiveness and associated problems or concerns resulting from their use. (Same course as PLP 4922*)
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