The following courses are offered for undergraduate credit only:
- ENT 200 Six-Legged Science 3(3,0)
- Introduction to insects, their various relationships with humans, other animals, and plants. The general nature of this course makes it beneficial to all students regardless of specialty. Not open to students who have received credit for ENT 301 or equivalent.
- ENT 201 Selected Topics 1(1,0)
- Discussion course covering topics dealing with insects and related arthropods. Subjects are chosen to reflect issues of current interest as well as those having significance in human history. May be repeated for a maximum of three credits.
- ENT 300 Environmental Entomology 3(3,0)
- Exploration of diversity and roles of insects in natural and affected environments, impact of insects and pesticides on environmental quality, and discussion of environmental ethics in entomological science. Preq: Any biological or physical science.
- ENT (BIOSC) 301 Insect Biology and Diversity 4(3,3)
- Introduction to the study of insects, with emphasis on their structure, function, ecology, and behavior. Identification of commonly encountered species is highlighted. Relationships between insect and human populations are discussed. Control technologies are introduced, with emphasis on environmentally responsible tactics. Offered fall semester only.
- ENT 308 Apiculture 3(2,3)
- Detailed study of the honey bee and its economic importance in pollination and honey production. Attention is given to bee behavior, colony management, equipment, honey-plant identification, and honey production and processing. Preq: BIOL 104/106 and consent of instructor.
The following courses may be taken for either undergraduate or graduate credit:
- ENT (BIOSC) 400, H400, 600 Insect Morphology 4(3,3)
- Study of insect structure in relation to function and of the variation of form in insects. Offered fall semester of even-numbered years only. Preq: ENT 301.
- ENT 401, H401, 601 Insect Pests of Ornamental Plants and Shade Trees 3(2,3)
- Recognition, biology, damage, and control of insect pests of woody and other ornamental plants and shade trees. Offered fall semester only. Preq: ENT 301.
- ENT 404, H404, 604 Urban Entomology 3(2,3)
- Study of pests common to the urban environment with emphasis on biology, damage, control, and identification of household, structural, stored products, and food pests. Students learn both theoretical and practical aspects of urban pest management and the pest-control industry. Offered fall semester of even-numbered years only. Preq: ENT 301.
- ENT (PL PA) 406, 606 Diseases and Insects of Turfgrasses 2(2,0)
- Host-parasite relationships, symptomatology, diagnosis, economics, and control of infectious diseases of turfgrasses; and life histories, diagnosis, and control of important insect pests of turfgrasses. Preq: ENT 301, PL PA 310, or equivalent; or consent of instructor.
- ENT 407, 607 Applied Agricultural Entomology 4(3,3)
- Topics include recognition, biology, damage, and control of economically important insects and mites found on major Southeastern field, fruit, nut, and vegetable crops. Principles and practices of crop protection including pesticide application, economic basis for decision making, and development of scouting programs are introduced. Offered fall semester of even-numbered years only. Preq: ENT 301 or equivalent.
- ENT (PL PA) 408, 608 Diseases and Insects of Turfgrasses Laboratory 1(0,3)
- Laboratory to complement PL PA (ENT) 406 to learn symptomatology, diagnosis and control of infectious diseases of turfgrasses, and diagnosis of damage caused by important insect pests of turfgrasses. Preq: PL PA (ENT) 406.
- ENT (BIOSC) 415, 615 Insect Taxonomy 3(1,6)
- Identification of the principal families of the major orders of adult insects. Laboratory work consists of intensive practice of such identification
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