TAXONOMY AND BIONOMICS OF IMMATURE 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: Spring 2025 Learning Outcomes: 1. Identify and describe the anatomical and morphological characteristics of immature insects, including key structures and their functions. Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 2. Classify immature insects to the order and family levels using taxonomic keys, understanding the hierarchical levels of classification and the distinguishing features of each group. Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 3. Explain the bionomics of immature insects, including their life cycles, developmental stages, ecological roles, and interactions with their environments. Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 4. Apply various taxonomic methods and techniques to identify and classify immature insects, demonstrating proficiency in using taxonomic keys and other identification tools. Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 5. Synthesize current research findings to enhance their understanding of anatomical and morphological characteristics, taxonomic classification, and ecological roles of immature insects. Audience: Graduate Learning Outcomes: 1. Identify and describe the anatomical and morphological characteristics of immature insects, including key structures and their functions. Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 2. Classify immature insects to the order and family levels using taxonomic keys, understanding the hierarchical levels of classification and the distinguishing features of each group. Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 3. Explain the bionomics of immature insects, including their life cycles, developmental stages, ecological roles, and interactions with their environments. Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 4. Apply various taxonomic methods and techniques to identify and classify immature insects, demonstrating proficiency in using taxonomic keys and other identification tools. Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 5. Synthesize current research findings to enhance their understanding of anatomical and morphological characteristics, taxonomic classification, and ecological roles of immature insects. Audience: Graduate