ENTOM 4830

Insect Physiology

Course Description

Course information provided by the 2024-2025 Catalog. Courses of Study 2024-2025 is scheduled to publish mid-June.

Introduction to the often unique ways in which insects have met their basic needs. Examines each organ system with emphasis on basic principles and specific examples. Also introduces students to some common methods used in physiological research and to the critical reading of scientific literature.

Prerequisites/Corequisites Prerequisite: ENTOM 2120 or permission of instructor.

Last 4 Terms Offered (None)

Outcomes

• To be able to evaluate adaptations of a given organ system for a particular environmental pressure.
• To be able to construct a graphical or verbal model of how a particular organ functions at the cellular level.
• Be able to apply techniques in the lab and evaluate the results obtained.
• To be able to design and carry out a (group) independent research project.
• To be able to judge the conclusions of primary research articles.

When Offered Spring.

Comments Offered alternate years.

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