Entomology

This course introduces insects and their arthropod relatives.  The focus will be to identify common insects and to understand the importance of insects on ecology, with an emphasis on insects’ impact on human life.  In this course an insect collection will be used to demonstrate proper laboratory techniques and understanding of basic taxonomy. 

Entomology Unit Outline

Unit 1: Arthropod Relatives

Unit 2: Insect Natural History

• good v bad

• cultural influences

Unit 3: General Insect Information

• Morphology

• Physiology

• Life cycles

Unit 4: Classification

• Evolutionary relationships

• Characteristics

• Common Organisms

• Coevolution 

• Adaptations

Unit 5: Impact of Insects

• Agriculture and food

• Vectors

• Forensics