BIOL 344 - Field Entomology 4 s.h.

An intensive field course in entomology. The biology, physiology, ecology, and systematics of Class Insecta will be covered during lectures. Students will learn about life histories and live identification in the field. Students will be responsible for the creation, identification, and curation of an insect collection in the laboratory as a major project. The students will camp at the Biological Field Station for the duration of the course: costs shared by students. The course will be held biennially during summer session. Offered Summer only.
Prerequisite(s): SoS; 3 s.h. of BIOL or ENVS or GEOL or ESCI.