Forest Entomology

Topics

• Syllabus & Introduction to Forest Entomology
• Arthropod Classification and Relationships
• Insect diversity I
• Insect diversity II
• External Structure & Function
• Internal Structure & Function
• Reproduction
• Nervous System
• Defoliators: Lepidoptera
• Defoliators: Sawflies
• Spruce Budworms: Canada’s No.1 defoliator
• Seed and Cone Pests + Young Stand Pests
• Wood Borers
• Bark Beetles
• Insect Collecting Methods
• Insect-Plant Interactions/Insect-Bird Interactions
• Insect Population Dynamics
• Integrated Pest Management
• Insects and Silviculture
• Insect responses to biomass harvest
• Insect Biodiversity and Forest Management + Exam Review
• Laboratory Schedule
• Insect Collection (on-campus Field Trip)
• Insect Collection + Sorting & Mounting Insect Specimens
• External Morphology