TAXONOMY OF MATURE INSECTS

Prerequisites & course information

Requisites: ZOOLOGY/ENTOM 302 or graduate/professional standing Course Designation: Core GenEd - Natural Science & Wellness + Lab Breadth - Biological Science Level - Intermediate L&S Credit - L&S Liberal Arts and Science Grad 50% - Counts toward 50% graduate coursework requirement Repeatable for Credit: No Last Taught: Fall 2025 Learning Outcomes: 1. Explain the fundamental principles of taxonomy, including the rules of nomenclature, classification systems, and the importance of taxonomic hierarchy in biological sciences. Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 2. Identify adult insects to the order, family, and genus levels using taxonomic keys and diagnostic morphological features. Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 3. Describe the key morphological characteristics used in the taxonomy of adult insects, including structures such as wings, antennae, mouthparts, and reproductive organs. Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 4. Apply various taxonomic methods and techniques, such as specimen collection, preservation, and preparation, to conduct taxonomic studies and create insect collections. Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 5. Analyze and interpret the taxonomic relationships among different insect groups, understanding their evolutionary relationships and the significance of morphological variations. Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 6. Apply advanced taxonomic principles and methodologies to identify and classify adult insects. Audience: Graduate Learning Outcomes: 1. Explain the fundamental principles of taxonomy, including the rules of nomenclature, classification systems, and the importance of taxonomic hierarchy in biological sciences. Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 2. Identify adult insects to the order, family, and genus levels using taxonomic keys and diagnostic morphological features. Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 3. Describe the key morphological characteristics used in the taxonomy of adult insects, including structures such as wings, antennae, mouthparts, and reproductive organs. Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 4. Apply various taxonomic methods and techniques, such as specimen collection, preservation, and preparation, to conduct taxonomic studies and create insect collections. Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 5. Analyze and interpret the taxonomic relationships among different insect groups, understanding their evolutionary relationships and the significance of morphological variations. Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 6. Apply advanced taxonomic principles and methodologies to identify and classify adult insects. Audience: Graduate