Sophomore Seminar: Insect Biology

Focuses on characteristics that make insects unique and why more insect species have been described than all other organisms combined; the opportunity to investigate diversity and adaptation; their abundance, small size, and short lifespans; their importance as agents of biocontrol pollination, agricultural pests, and disease vectors. Expected: BIOL 0200 or equivalent. Enrollment limited to 12 sophomores only. Students MUST register for lecture AND lab.