ADVANCED TAXONOMY

Prerequisites & course information

Requisites: Graduate/professional standing Course Designation: Grad 50% - Counts toward 50% graduate coursework requirement Repeatable for Credit: Yes, unlimited number of completions Last Taught: Fall 2026 Learning Outcomes: 1. Identify and describe the anatomical and morphological characteristics of insects, including key structures and their functions. Audience: Graduate 2. Classify insects using taxonomic keys, understanding the hierarchical levels of classification and the distinguishing features of each group. Audience: Graduate 3. Explain the bionomics of insects, including their life cycles, developmental stages, ecological roles, and interactions with their environments. Audience: Graduate 4. Apply taxonomic methods and techniques to identify and classify insects, demonstrating proficiency in using taxonomic keys and other identification tools. Audience: Graduate Learning Outcomes: 1. Identify and describe the anatomical and morphological characteristics of insects, including key structures and their functions. Audience: Graduate 2. Classify insects using taxonomic keys, understanding the hierarchical levels of classification and the distinguishing features of each group. Audience: Graduate 3. Explain the bionomics of insects, including their life cycles, developmental stages, ecological roles, and interactions with their environments. Audience: Graduate 4. Apply taxonomic methods and techniques to identify and classify insects, demonstrating proficiency in using taxonomic keys and other identification tools. Audience: Graduate