BIOL 420 - Entomology Principles and Practice

Class Hours: 2
Lab/Discussion: 3
Credits: 3

Prerequisite: BIOL 103 or BIOL 201
Introduces the biology of insects, including identification and classification.
Enables collecting of live insects from different habitats and observation of
behavior and ecological roles during outdoor laboratory activities. Emphasizes characteristics unique to insects, such as pollination, metamorphosis, sociality, host plant specificity, and population control.