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ENTOMOLOGY (ENTO)
151L. Insects and Society Laboratory (1) I Provides hands-on experience with arthropods introduced in 151R, including basic disciplines and practical applications in urban, medical and agricultural entomology. Collection field trip.
151R. Insects and Society (3) I Introduction to the biology, ecology, and management of insects affecting man and his interests. Intended for non-majors.
175. Biology of Insect Life (4) II Principles of biology and scientific inquiry using insects as a focal group. Diversity, evolution, behavior, reproduction, and insects in human health and agriculture. Intended for non-majors.
195. Colloquium
a. Exploring Biology (1) I II
b. Agriculture As a Science (1) II (Identical with PL S 195B, which is home).
202. Applied Entomology (3) [Rpt./ 1] I Survey of insect pests of crops and domestic animals, in the forest and urban environments, and as vectors of plant and animal diseases. Control of insects using pesticides and biological methods and the public debate over insect control will be discussed. 2R, 3L. Field trip.
205. The Universe of Insects (4) I Learn about biology from the point of view of the most diverse and fascinating group of animals on earth. Tier 2 - Natural Sciences.
299. Independent Study (1-3) [Rpt./]
393. Internship (1-6) [Rpt./]
399. Independent Study (1-3) [Rpt./]
402. Agriculture and the Environment: Focus on Pesticides (3) II (Identical with AGTM 402, which is home). May be convened with ENTO 502.
403L. Parasitology Laboratory (1) I (Identical with V SC 403L, which is home). May be convened with ENTO 503L.
403R. Biology of Animal Parasites (3) I (Identical with V SC 403R, which is home). May be convened with ENTO 503R.
404. Physiological Systems (3) I (Identical with ECOL 404, which is home). Change units to (4) and offering to II, effective Spring 99.
405. Aquatic Entomology (4) II Morphological, physiological and behavioral adaptations of insects to life in water; taxonomy and ecology of aquatic insects. 2R, 3L. Field trip. P, ECOL 182. (Identical with ECOL 405, WFSC 405). May be convened with ENTO 505.
408. Insect Toxicology (3) II Introduction to the interactions of insects with natural and synthetic toxicants; metabolism, mode of action and resistance of insects to insecticides. P, 3 units of organic chemistry or biochemistry. (Identical with PCOL 408). May be convened with ENTO 508.
411. Insect Behavior (4) I II Survey of the behavioral solutions to ecological problems employed by insects and other terrestrial arthropods. Emphasis on patterns highly developed or uniquely expressed in the insecta such as social behavior, chemical communication, diet choice, pollination ecology, and parasitoid host finding. Evolutionary perspective, models, and theory. Student research exercises and projects. Field trip. (Identical with ECOL 411, INSC 411). May be convened with ENTO 511.
414. Bee Biology and Pollination (2) II Fundamentals of pollination ecology with emphasis on bees as pollinators. A comprehensive review of the biology of all life stages of honey bees and honey bee colony management strategies. Field trip. P, one course in biology. May be convened with ENTO 514.
415L. Insect Biology Laboratory (1) I Survey of insect diversity through identification, classification, morphology and anatomy. P, ECOL 182. (Identical with ECOL 415L). May be convened with ENTO 515L.
415R. Insect Biology (3) I Insects and other land arthropods, their functional anatomy, perception of the environment, relationships to other animals and plants. Insect classification and taxonomy to order and major families. P, ECOL 182. (Identical with ECOL 415R). May be convened with ENTO 515R.
417. Insect Systematics (4) I Principles and methods of insect systematics. A review of the evolution of insects, with an emphasis on their phylogenetic relationships. Practice in identification of adult and immature insects, especially those from Arizona. 3R, 3L. Field trip. (Identical with ECOL 417). May be convened with ENTO 517.
427. Insect Chemical Ecology (4) I The chemistry of relationships regulating insect growth, development, reproduction, diapause and communication. Derivation of biorational methods of insect control Laboratory includes experience with modern instrumentation focused on the isolation, identification and biological assay of natural products. 3R, 3L. P, ENTO 507 or equivalent, and 3 units of organic or biochemistry. (Identical with V SC 427). May be convened with ENTO 527.
433. Teaching Biology Labs (2) II (Identical with BIOC 433, which is home). May be convened with ENTO 533.
444. Insect Ecology (3) I The study of how variation in the environment, interactions with other species and the special features of insect "design," have determined the evolution of diverse insect life histories, the dynamics of insect population and the roles of insects in communities. 2R, 3L. Field trip and project. (Identical with ECOL 444). May be convened with ENTO 544.
452. Medical-Veterinary Entomology (4) [Rpt./ 3] II Survey of arthropods of public health and veterinary importance with emphasis on transmission dynamics of pathogens, bionomics of vector populations, and current control concepts. P, parasitology recommended. (Identical with V SC 452). May be convened with ENTO 552.
465. Phylogenetic Biology (3) I (Identical with ECOL 465, which is home). May be convened with ENTO 565.
468. Insect Pest Management (3) I Principles underlying the management of arthropods in agricultural systems. May be convened with ENTO 568.
470. Biological Control (3) I Lecture and discussion of the theory and practice of the biological control of insects, weed, and plant pathogen pests. P, ECOL 444 or equivalent. May be convened with ENTO 570.
493. Internship (1-3) I II
494. Practicum
r. Research (3) [Rpt./ 2] I II P, ENGL 101, MATH 117, ABE 120, and consent of instructor.
496. Seminar
a. Entomology (1) [Rpt./ 6] I II May be convened with ENTO 596A.
b. Medical-Veterinary Entomology (1) I P, ENTO 452. May be convened with 596B.
c. Topics in Insect Diversity (2) [Rpt./ 2] I II May be convened with ENTO 596E.
d. Plant-Insect Interactions (1) [Rpt./ 5] I II (Identical with PL S 496D). May be convened with ENTO 596D. Change home department to: Plant Science (PL S). Spring 99
e. Insect Physiology, Biochemistry, Toxicology (1) [Rpt./ 5] I II May be convened with ENTO 596E.
f. Topics in Pest Management (1) [Rpt./ 5] I II May be convened with ENTO 596F.
g. Ecology, Epidemiology and Control of Vector-Borne Diseases (1-3) [Rpt./5] I II May be convened with ENTO 596G. Change course title to: Insect Ecology. Spring 99
498. Senior Capstone (1-3) I II
499. Independent Study (1-5) [Rpt./]
502. Agriculture and the enviroment: Focus on Pesticides (3) II (Identical with AGTM 502, which is home). May be convened with ENTO 402.
503L. Parasite Laboratory (1) I (Identical with V SC 503L, which is home). May be convened with ENTO 403L.
503R. Biology of Animal Parasites (3) I (Identical with V SC 503R, which is home). May be convened with ENTO 403R.
505. Aquatic Entomology (4) II For a description of course topics see ENTO 405. Graduate-level requirements include an original research or review paper on some aspect of aquatic entomology agreed upon by the student and the professor. Field trip. P, ECOL 182. (Identical with ECOL 505, INSC 505, WFSC 505). May be convened with ENTO 405.
507. Insect Physiology (3) II Introduction to the diverse and unique ways insects solve physiological problems. A whole-animal approach will be used centered around various aspects of an insect's life (i.e., growing, flying, reproducing). P or CR, ENTO 407L; biochemistry recommended. (Identical with INSC 507).
508. Insect Toxicology (3) II For a description of course topics see ENTO 408. For a description of course topics see 408. Graduate-level requirements include additional in-depth material. P, 3 units of organic chemistry or biochemistry. (Identical with INSC 508, PCOL 508). May be convened with ENTO 408.
511. Insect Behavior (4) I II For a description of course topics see ENTO 411. Graduate-level requirements include a written literature review and oral presentation of a selected topic. Field trip. (Identical with ECOL 511, INSC 511). May be convened with ENTO 411.
512. Biological Electron Microscopy (4) I II (Identical with MCB 512, which is home).
514. Bee Biology and Pollination (2) II For a description of course topics see ENTO 414. Graduate-level requirements include a research paper on some topic of bee biology or pollination, terminating with an oral presentation. May be convened with ENTO 414.
515L. Insect Biology Laboratory (1) I For a description of course topics see ENTO 415L. Graduate-level requirements include making a larger insect collection. P, ECOL 182. (Identical with ECOL 515L, INSC 515L). May be convened with ENTO 415L.
515R. Insect Biology (3) I For a description of course topics see ENTO 415R. Graduate-level requirements include submission of reports on landmark papers in insect biology. P, ECOL 182. (Identical with ECOL 515R, INSC 515R). May be convened with ENTO 415R.
517. Insect Systematics (4) I For a description of course topics see ENTO 417. Graduate-level requirements include a written literature review and oral presentation of a selected topic. 3R, 3L. Field trip. (Identical with ECOL 517, INSC 517). May be convened with ENTO 417.
518. Laboratory Methods in Insect Physiology (3) II (Identical with INSC 518, which is home).
527. Insect Chemical Ecology (4) I For a description of course topics see ENTO 427. Graduate-level requirement includes written project report. (Identical with V SC 527). May be convened with ENTO 427.
533. Teaching Biology Labs (2) II (Identical with BIOC 533, which is home). May be convened with ENTO 433.
544. Insect Ecology (3) I For a description of course topics see ENTO 444. Graduate-level requirements include an independent research project and a literature review paper. Field trip. (Identical with ECOL 544, INSC 544). May be convened with ENTO 444.
552. Medical-Veterinary Entomology (4) [Rpt./ 3] II For a description of course topics see ENTO 452. Graduate-level requirements include a written review of contemporary journal articles. P, parasitology recommended. (Identical with INSC 552, V SC 552). May be convened with ENTO 452.
565. Phylogenetic Biology (3) I (Identical with ECOL 565, which is home). May be convened with ENTO 465.
568. Insect Pest Management (3) I For a description of course topics see ENTO 468. Graduate-level requirements include an additional report. May be convened with ENTO 468.
570. Biological Control (3) I For a description of course topics see ENTO 470. Graduate-level requirements include additional written work. P, ECOL 444 or equivalent. (Identical with INSC 570). May be convened with ENTO 470.
575. Entomology for Teachers (3) S Introduction to insects-diversity and importance. Methods of collection/pollination/social insects/forensic entomology, insects in agriculture, using insects to learn biological principles. Field trip. P, previous biology course (by approval).
576. Environmental Toxicology (3) II (Identical with PCOL 576, which is home).
593. Internship (1-3) I II
596. Seminar
a. Entomology (1) [Rpt./ 6] I II May be convened with ENTO 496A. Change units to: (1-3). Spring 99
b. Medical-Veterinary Entomology (1-3) I P, ENTO 452. May be convened with ENTO 496B.
c. Topics in Insect Diversity (2) [Rpt./5] I II May be convened with ENTO 496C.
d. Plant-Insect Interactions (1) [Rpt./ 5] I II (Identical with PL S 596D). May be convened with ENTO 496D. Change home department to: Plant Science (PL S). Spring 99
e. Insect Physiology, Biochemistry, Toxicology (1) [Rpt./ 5] I II May be convened with ENTO 496E. Change units to: (1-3). Spring 99
f. Topics in Pest Management (1) [Rpt./ 5] I II May be convened with ENTO 496F. Change units to: (1-3). Spring 99
g. Ecology, Epidemiology and Control of Vector-Borne Diseases (1-3) [Rpt./5] I II May be convened with ENTO 496G. Change course title to: Insect Ecology. Spring 99
h. Insect Behavior (1-3) I II S
i. Urban Entomology (1-3) I II S
l. Chemical Ecology of Insects (1-3) I II S
m. Insect Chemical Communication (2) II In depth analysis of special topics.
597. Workshop
b. Phylogenetic Inference (2) II 2D. P, ENTO 465 or ENTO 565 or consent of instructor. (Identical with ECOL 597B, GEOS 597B).
599. Independent Study (1-5) [Rpt./]
660. Infectious Disease Epidemiology (3) [Rpt./1] II (Identical with EPI 660, which is home).
693. Internship (1-3) I II
694. Practicum (1-6) [Rpt./]
696. Seminar
a. Entomology (1) [Rpt./ 6] I II
699. Independent Study (1-3) I II
900. Research (1-4) [Rpt./]
909. Master's Report (1-3) I II
910. Thesis (1-8) [Rpt./]
920. Dissertation (1-9) [Rpt./]
930. Supplementary Registration (1-9) [Rpt./]