Endopterygote orders and families covered in a manner similar to ENTO 301. Evolution of Insect Structure. Biology of Insects. Study of the orders and important families of insects and related arthropods, including general biology, relationships with plants and other animals, and characteristics used in identification. Principles of Insect Pest Management.
Laboratory consists of pest and pest damage identification supported by field trips.
Horticultural and Floricultural Entomology. Provides basic ecological background with an applied interpretation, emphasizing influences of insect populations and communities on ecosystem processes that influence landscape structure, function and change. Arthropods Affecting Urban Life and Public Health. Laboratory will focus on identification of arthropod groups and species of major urban and public health importance augmented with special presentations and demonstrations covering related topics. Report of original investigations, current literature and special features of entomology.