BIO 308 Entomology

4 Credit(s)

The morphology, physiology, ecology, taxonomy, and systematics of insects are studied. Methods of identifying, collecting, and preserving insects are introduced; the preparation of a small insect collection is required. Three lecture hours and one three-hour laboratory per week; required field trips to local habitats for observation and collection of insects will be scheduled for two Saturdays in September. Offered in the Fall of even-numbered years. Prerequisites: BIO105, or BIO115H-BIO116H, BIO117H or BIO121-BIO122, or BIO122-BIO 124, or BIO131-BIO132, or permission of Department Chairperson.