Morphology, ecology, diversity and significance of aquatic insects, with emphasis on the collection, curation and identification of taxa in local streams and lakes. Fate and significance of pesticides in soil, water, plants, animals, and the atmosphere. S., offered 2000. Identification and biology of important diseases and insect pests of turfgrasses. Development of integrated pest management programs in various turfgrass environments.
Life processes of the insects, including reviews of current problems in insect physiology.
S., offered 2000. Principles of insect and host interactions and mechanisms of insect control by host plant resistance. F., offered 1999. The functional anatomy and ultrastructure of insects and other arthropods, with emphasis on adaptation and evolutionary significance. F., offered 1999.