ENTOM 443
INSECT ECOLOGY


3 Credits (2 hr lecture + 3 hr laboratory per week) 

Prerequisites:
GENCB 301, MATH 140 or 171, either BIOS 372, BOT 462, ZOOL 322, 
ENTOM 340, 343 or 348.

Instructor:  Garrell E. Long

Text: 	None. Students will have assigned readings.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

  1. Learn the effects of physical and biotic factors in the environment on individual and groups of insects, and the reactions of insects to those effects.
  2. Gain experience in the collection and analysis of ecological data pertaining to arthropods. 

LECTURE OUTLINE


No. of Lectures	Topic

1	Course organization and mechanics; Basic concepts in ecology
9	Insects in the community: influences on structure and function
4	Ecological methods
6	Insects and the environment: adaptations, behaviors and processes
8	Applied insect ecology: regulation and management
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28 Lectures, 1 Class evaluation, and 3 Exams plus Final, including significant experience in writing


LABORATORY OUTLINE


No. of Periods	Topic

9	Measuring, Sampling and Reporting Ecological Information (including Field trips)
6	Ecological simulations
15 Laboratory sessions. Each will include a written report and most include some computer-aided exercises.

Composition of Course Grade: 3 In-class exams 30%, 15 Laboratory reports 45%, 1 Final examination 20%, Subjective evaluation 5%

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