Module 1

• View Audio Slide Show *
• Read “Syllabus” *
• Read “Collection Instructions” *
• Post to Discussion Board - Personal Introduction*
• Submit Homework #1 - It’s Greek To Me*
• Check Out Collecting Equipment *
• Arrange for Test proctor, if necessary

Module 2

• View Audio Slide Show *
• View Learning Objectives
• Print Topical Outline (PDF)
• Read“A Class of Distinction” *
• Read“Impact of Insects” *
• Read“Cultural Entomology” *
• Read“Reasons for Success” *
• Post to Discussion Board - Insect Extinction*
• Submit Homework #2 - Bugs in the News *
• Lab #1 - Meadow Field Trip *

Module 3

• View Audio Slide Show *
• View Learning Objectives
• Print Topical Outline (PDF)
• Read “Evolution and Diversity” *
• Read “Class Insecta” *
• Post to Discussion Board - The Paleoptera *
• Submit Homework - Common Names *
• Lab #2 – Insect Orders *
• Review for Quiz #1:  covers Lessons 2 & 3 *
• Mastery tests
• Old quizzes

Module 4

• View Audio Slide Show *
• View Learning Objectives
• Print Topical Outline (PDF)
• Read “The Exoskeleton” *
• Post to Discussion Board - Jelly Sandwich Analogy * 
• Read “The Insect’s Head” and “Antennae” *
• Read “The Thorax”, “Legs”, “Wings”, and “The Abdomen” *
• Lab #3 - External Anatomy *
• Submit Homework - External Cross-Sections *

Module 5

• View Audio Slide Show *
• View Learning Objectives
• Print Topical Outline (PDF)
• Read“Egg Structure” *
• Read“Embryogenesis” *
• Read“Morphogenesis” *
• Submit Homework #5 - Transformers *
• Post to Discussion Board - Adults and Immatures *
• Lab #4 - Forest Field Trip *
• Review for Quiz #2:  covers Lessons 4 & 5 *
• Mastery tests
• Old quizzes

Module 6

• View Audio Slide Show *
• View Learning Objectives
• Print Topical Outline (PDF)
• Read “The Endocrine System” *
• Read “Hormonal Control of Molting and Metamorphosis ” *
• Read“Circulatory System” *
• Read“Respiratory System” *
• Read“Respiration in Aquatic Insects” *
• Read“Digestive and Excretory Systems” *
• Read“Insect Nutrition” *
• Read“Reproductive System” *
• Submit Homework - Internal Cross-Sections *
• Post to Discussion Board - Comparative Physiology *
• Lab #5 - Internal Anatomy *
• Review for Exam I:  covers Modules 2-6 *
• Mastery tests
• Old Exams

Module 7

• View Audio Slide Show *
• View Learning Objectives
• Print Topical Outline (PDF)
• Read “The Nervous System” *
• Read “Insect Senses” *
• Read “Color Vision” *
• Post to Discussion Board - Entrainment Experiment *
• Read “Elements of Behavior” *
• Read “Periodic Behavior” *
• Submit Homework #7 - Perception *
• Read “Communication” *
• Read “Social Insects ” *
• Lab #6 - Aquatic Field Trip *
• Lab #7 - Farm Field Trip *
• Review for Lab Practical I:  covers Spot ID to Order, External Anatomy, & Internal Anatomy *

Module 8

• View Audio Slide Show *
• View Learning Objectives
• Print Topical Outline (PDF)
• Read “Trophic Levels” *
• Read “Survival Strategies” *
• Read “Insect Defenses” *
• Read “Life Tables” *
• Read “Physiological Time” *
• Submit Homework #8 - Practice Problems*
• Post to Discussion Board - Diversity & Stability *
• Lab #8 - Immatures *
• Review for Quiz 3:  covers Module 7 *
• Mastery tests
• Old Quizzes

Module 9

• View Audio Slide Show *
• View Learning Objectives
• Print Topical Outline (PDF)
• Read “Insects as Pests” *
• Read “Economic Injury Level” *
• Submit Homework #9 - Letter to Editor *
• Post to Discussion Board - Defining Pests *
• Lab #9 - Hemimetabola *
• Review for Exam II:  covers Modules 7-9 *
• Mastery tests
• Old Exams

Module 10

• View Audio Slide Show *
• View Learning Objectives
• Print Topical Outline (PDF)
• Read “Pest Control Tactics” *
• Read “Toxicity” *
• Read “Labels and Rates” *
• Read “Managing Resistance” *
• Submit Homework #10 - Crossword Puzzle *
• Post to Discussion Board - Homeowner's Dilemma *
• Lab #10 - Holometabola *
• Review for Quiz 4:  covers Modules 9 and 10 *
• Mastery tests
• Old Quizzes