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The following courses
cover topics related to Urban Entomology and are included as parts of
curricula for individuals interested in this area and in related fields.
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Number
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Title
and Description |
Schedule |
| ENT021* |
Pesticides & Their Utilization (Toth)
Basic characterization, classification, chemical and physical properties
of pesticides. Use of pesticides including environmental effects;
Federal and State laws and regulations relating to their manufacture,
distribution and use; safety procedures including handling and storage;
and application equipment including types, calibration, use and maintenance. |
Fall
Semester |
| ENT032* |
Urban
Entomology (Vargo)
Practical course on the principles of integrated pest management as
they apply to household, industrial and wood-destroying pests. |
Fall
Semester |
| ENT063* |
Ornamental
& Turf Insects (Waldvogel)
This is a practical course in the biology, recognition, and control
of common insect pests which attack ornamental shrubs and trees, lawns,
and turf grasses. |
Spring
Semester |
| ENT/Zo072* |
Vertebrate
Pest Management (Waldvogel)
Principles and practices of vertebrate pest damage control. Emphasis
on integrated pest management as applied to damage caused by native
wildlife and commensal rodents. |
Spring
Sem.
(even years) |
| ENT090* |
Current
Topics in Pest Management. (Meyer).
Discussions of current topics of pest management. Topics selected
by the students and instructors to include different phases of pest
management. Discussions led by leaders in the various facets of the
industry. |
Spring
Sem.
(odd years) |
| ENT425 |
General
Entomology (Meyer)
This course explores the science of entomology by focusing on the
basic principles of systematics, morphology, physiology, development,
behavior, ecology, and control of insects. Field trips provide opportunities
to collect insects and study their adaptations to a wide variety
of natural environments.
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Fall
Semester |
| ENT582 |
Medical
and Veterinary Entomology (Watson)
The morphology, taxonomy, biology and control of the arthropod parasites
and disease vectors of man and animals. The ecology and behavior of
vectors in relation to disease transmission and control. |
Spring
Sem.
(even yrs) |
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ENT601G
(801G)
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Seminar
in Urban Entomology (Schal)
This course acquaints students with: 1) urban pests (other than those
attacking plants) and the risks they pose to human health and to economic,
environmental, and aesthetic interests; 2) efforts to control or manage
such pests including the limitations, risks, and benefits; 3) the
industry devoted to the control of urban insect pests: its history,
present status, and future directions. |
Spring
Sem.
(even yrs) |
ENT591U
(791U)
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Special
Topics - Urban Entomology (Silverman)
This course examines a wide range of urban arthropod pests and their
impact on people. Biology and management of these pests is covered
in both lecture and field presentations. |
Spring
2006 |
* Part of the curriculum
for the CALS Agricultural Institute
Associate Degree Program
Additional Information:
 Entomology
Graduate and Undergraduate Courses
CALS
- Agricultural Institute
NCSU
Undergraduate Catalog
NCSU
Graduate School Catalog
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Urban
Structural Entomology Courses