ENT 501

Advanced Beekeeping

Prerequisite: ENT 203
Credit not allowed for both ENT 401 and ENT 501
A hands-on course in honey bee management with some emphasis on bee pollination of selected crops based on an understanding of bee biology, bee behavior, bee pathology, and bee botany

SP
3(2-3-0)S

ENT 502

Insect Systematics

Prerequisite: ENT 425 or equivalent
Diversity of insect biology and structure with emphasis upon identification of adults; includes speciation, evolutionary relationships, approaches to classifications, nomenclature, zoogeography and techniques of collection.
Course Website

F
4(2-4-0)F

ENT 503

Insect Morphology and Physiology

Prerequisite: CH221, 223, and ENT425 or equivalent
Morpology, histology, and function of organ systems of insects. Basic physiological principles discussed in context of insect growth and development. Laboratory to give students practical experience with moden physiological techniques.

SP
4 (3-3-0)S

ENT (ZO) 509

Ecology of Stream Invertebrates

Prerequisite: ZO 150 or 402, BO 360 or ZO 260 or equivalent
Introduction to stream ecology and analysis of animal communities. Lectures cover community structure and function, life histories of dominant animals, sampling design and techniques and responses to pollution. Laboratory exercises include field collections, identification of animals and quantitative research techniques. A personal collection of animals and a weekend field trip to mountain streams required.

SP Alt years
4(2-6-0)S

ENT 520

Insect Behavior

Instructor: Schal
This course stresses comprehensive coverage of the principles of animal behavior using insects as models and examples. Physiology, underlying mechanisms, behavioral ecology and evolution of insect behavior are covered. Major Topics include: Ethological and neurophysiological concepts; Hormones and behavior; Behavioral rhythms; Thermoregulation; Orientation mechanisms; Learning; Territoriality and defense; Feeding and optimal foraging; Host finding; Mate finding; Social behavior and honeybee orientation.
Tu-Th 9:30am-10:45am. Maximum seats: 20

SP Alt years
3(3-0-0)S

ENT 525

Entomology for Educators

Prerequisite: General Biology
Insects and other arthropods used as paradigms for teaching basic prinicples of biology and ecology. Project-oriented format covering topics embracing the learning cycle, scientific method, critical thinking skills, and hands-on laboratory activities. Course Webpage

SP
3(3-0-0)S

ENT 550

Fundamentals of Insect Control

Prerequisite: ENT 425
The prinicples underlying modern methods for protecting food, clothing, shelter, and health from insect attack. Course Webpage

F
3(2-2-0)F

ENT (ZO) 582

Medical and Veterinary Entomology

Prerequisite: ENT 425 and ZO 315 or equivalent
The morphology, taxonomy, biology, and control of arthropod parasites and disease vectors of man and animals. The ecology and behavior of vectors in relation to disease transmission and control.

SP Alt years
3(2-3-0)S

ENT 601

Seminar

Prerequisite: Graduate standing in ENT of closely allied fields
Discussion of entomological topics selected and assigned by the seminar chair.

F, SP
1(1-0-0) F,S

ENT 604

Insect Natural History and Field Ecology

Prerequisite: Graduate Status in Entomology
Taught during the two weeks prior to the Fall semester
Diversity of ecological roles and lifestyles of insects and realted arthropods using techniques in field ecology. Two week-long field trips to Coastal Plain and Mountains with orientation walks, evening lectures, and field projects.

F
1(0-3-0)

ENT 620

Special Problems

Prerequisite: Consent of Instructor
Credits Arranged
Original research on special problems in entomology not related to a thesis problem. Provides experience and training in research.

F, SP
1-3

ENT 641

Agricultural Entomology Practicum

Prerequisite: Economic Entomology (ENT 762 recommended)
Practical experience in research, extension, and commerical aspects of insect pest management on a broad range of agricultural crops under actual field conditions. Class meets 9 hours each Friday for 10 weeks from early June to mid-August. Students should register for second summer session.

SUM Alt. Years
3(3-0-0)

ENT 685

Master's Supervised Teaching

Prerequisite: Master's Student
Teaching experience under the mentorship of faculty who assist the student in planning for the teaching assignment, observe and provide feedback to the student during the teaching assignment, and evaluate the student upon completion of the assignment.

F, SP, SUM1, SUM2

ENT 688

Non-Thesis Masters Continuous Registration - Half Time Registration

Prerequisite: Master's student
For students in non-thesis master's programs who have completed all credit hour requirements for their degree but need to maintain half-time continuous registration to complete incomplete grades, projects, final master's exam, etc.

F,S, SUM
1(1-0-0)

ENT 689

Non-Thesis Masters Continuous Registration - Full Time Registration

Prerequisite: Master's student
For students in non-thesis master's programs who have completed all credit hour requirements for their degree but need to maintain full-time continuous registration to complete incomplete grades, projects, final master's exam, etc. Students may register for this course a maximum of one semester

F,S, SUM
3(3-0-0)

ENT 690

Master's Examination

Prerequisite: Master's student
For students in non-thesis master's programs who have completed all other requirements of the degree except preparing for and taking the final master's exam.

F, S, SUM1,SUM2
1-6

 

ENT 693

Master's Supervised Research

Prerequisite: Master's student
Instruction in research and research under the mentorship of a member of the Graduate Faculty

F,S, SUM1,SUM2
1-9

Master's Thesis Research

Prerequisite: Master's student
Thesis Research.

F, S, SUM1, SUM2
1-9

ENT 696

Summer Thesis Research

Prerequisite: Master's student
For graduate students whose programs of work specify no formal course work during a summer session and who will devoting full time to thesis research.

SUM1
1(1-0-0)

ENT 699

Masters Thesis Preparation

Prerequisite: Master's student
For students who have completed all credit hour requirements and full-time enrollment for the master's degree and are writing and defending their theses.

ENT 720

Insect Pathology

Prerequisite: ENT 425 and MB 351 or equivalent
A treatment of the noninfectious and infectious diseases of insects, the etiological agents and infectious processes involved, immunological responses and applications.

S Alt years
3(2-3-0)

ENT (TOX) 722

Insecticide Toxicology

Prerequisite: BCH 451, CH 223
Chemistry, biochemistry and toxicology of major classes of insecticide chemicals including relationships between chemical structure and toxicity; mode of action of insecticides; metabolism of insecticides in insects, mammals, and environment; insecticide selectivity and resistance mechanisms; nontarge and environmental effects from insecticide use; registration and regulation of insecticides; and risk assessment associated with insecticide use.

S Alt years
3(3-0-0)

ENT 726

Biological Control of Insects and Weeds

Prerequisite: ENT 425 or equivalent
Overview of the field of biological control and its role in Integrated Pest Management programs. Emphasis on the diversity and sometimes unusual interactions of insect parasitoids and predators with their hosts/prey, controversies in biological control, critical analysis of selected projects, and basic conceptual and hands-on tools for approaching biological control research and implementing projects. Course Webpage

F Alt years odd
3(2-3-0)

ENT 731

Insect Ecology

Prerequisite: ENT 425 and BO (ZO) 760 or equivalent
The interrelationships among insects and components of their effective environments which result in dymanic spatial and temporal patterns of particular species. Also, the diverse roles of insects in structure and function of communities and ecosystems.

F Alt years
3(2-2-0)

ENT 741

Immature Insects

Prerequisite: ENT 502 or equivalent
Biology and taxonomy immature insects with emphasis on identification of the larval stage of endopterygote orders. A collection of immature insects required

F Alt years
3(1-4-0)

ENT 762

S Alt years
3(3-0-0)

ENT (FOR) 765

Advanced Forest Entomology

Prerequisite: ENT 402 or ENT 502 or Consent of Instructor
Coverage of the important insect pests of forest and shade trees including regeneration pests defoliating insects, inner-bark borers, wood boreres, sucking insects, and bud, twig, and root feeding insects. Detailed examination of concepts in forest pest management and population dynamics.

S Alt years

ENT 791

Special Topics in Entomology

Prerequisite: Graduate standing
A variable credit lecture and laboratory series offering topics such as advanced beekeeping, morphology, physiology, systematics, behavior, biological control, nursery and ornamental pests, host plant resistance information retrieval, biological monitoring and sampling, population modeling, extension entomology, computer methods and urban, forest, and stored product pests.

F, S
1-3

Seminar

Prerequisite: Graduate standing in ENT of closely allied fields
Discussion of entomological topics selected and assigned by seminar chair.

F, S
1(1-0-0)

ENT 804

Insect Natural History and Field Ecology

Prerequisite: Graduate status in Entomology
Taught during the two weeks prior to the fall semester
Diversity of ecological roles and lifestyles of insects and related arthropods using techniques in field ecology. Two week-long field trips to Coastal Plain and Mountains with orientation walks, evening lectures, and field projects.

F
1(0-3-0)

ENT 820

Special Problems

Prerequisite: Consent of Instructor
Original research on special problems in Entomology not related to a thesis problem. Provides experience and training in research.

F, S, SUM1, SUM2
1-3

ENT 841

Agricultural Entomology Practicum

Prerequisite: Economic Entomology (ENT 762 recommended)
Practical experience in research, extension, and commerical aspects of insect pest management on a broad range of agricultural crops under actual field conditions. Class meets 9 hours each Friday for 10 weeks from early June to mid-August. Students should register for second summer session.

SUM Alt. Years
3(3-0-0)

ENT 885

Doctoral Supervised Teaching

Prerequisite: Doctoral student
Teaching experience under the mentorhip of faculty who assist the student in planning for the teaching assignment, observer and provide feedback to the student during the teaching assignment, and evaluate the student upon completion of the assignment.

ENT 890

Doctoral Preliminary Examination

Prerequisite: Doctoral Student
For students who are preparing for and taking written and/or oral preliminary exams.

F, S, SUM1,SUM2
1-9

 

ENT 893

Doctoral Supervised Research

Prerequisite: Doctoral student
Instruction in research and research under the mentorship of a member of the Graduate Faculty.

F,S, SUM1,SUM2
1-9

Doctoral Dissertation Research

Prerequisite: Doctoral student
Dissertation Research.

F, S, SUM1, SUM2
1-9

ENT 896

Summer Thesis Research

Prerequisite: Doctoral Student
For graduate students whose programs of work specify no formal course work during a summer session and who will devoting full time to thesis research.

SUM1
1(1-0-0)

ENT 899

Doctoral Dissertation Preparation

Prerequisite: Doctoral student
For students who have completed all credit hour requirements and full-time enrollment, preliminary examination, and residency requirements for the doctoral degree, and are writing and defending their dissertations.