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Entomology(ENTO)Course Descriptions/Entomology 433601. Principles of Systematic Entomology. (3-0). Credit 3. An introduction to the principles and theoryof systematic zoology and comparative biology including species concepts and speciation; methodsfor higher classification including phylogenetic systematics, phenetics and evolutionary taxonomy; introductionto zoological nomenclature. Prerequisite: Graduate classification in entomology or otherbiological sciences.602. Insect Biodiversity and Biology. (3-3). Credit 4. Biodiversity and biology of the orders and selectedfamilies of insects; order-level morphology, family-level natural history and identification; field tripsand an insect collection provide experience with insect collecting methods, specimen preparation techniquesand field biology. Prerequisite: 6 hours of biological sciences.606. Quantitative Phylogenetics. (2-3). Credit 3. Designed to provide the theory and tools required forinference of phylogenetic (evolutionary) relationships among biological taxa using various types of comparativedata including morphological characters, biochemical and molecular characters, and DNA sequences;hands-on analysis of data using contemporary tools. Prerequisite: Entomology 601 or approvalof instructor. Cross-listed with GENE 606 and WFSC 646.608. Principles of Biological Control. (3-0). Credit 3. Theory and practices relating to the role and use ofnatural enemies in arthropod and plant population regulation; review and analysis of projects in biologicalcontrol; biology and behavior of entomophagous arthropods. Prerequisite: ENTO 201 or equivalentor approval of instructor.610. Host Plant Resistance. (3-0). Credit 3. Host plant resistance programs from the standpoint of theplant breeder, plant pathologist and entomologist; team taught with each discipline represented; roundtablediscussion of assigned readings and lectures. Prerequisite: Approval of instructor. Cross-listedwith SCSC 610 and PLPA 610.612. Insect Evolution. (3-0). Credit 3. Review current and historical ideas about the phylogeny and evolutionof the major groups of hexapods; includes evidential basis for hypotheses of monophyly, competingphylogenetic hypotheses, major innovations and trends affecting the adaptive radiations of specific taxa,morphological character systems, and history of insect classification and the major character systems.Prerequisite: One semester of insect or invertebrate zoology.614. Insect Community Ecology. (3-0). Credit 3. Provide a strong and contemporary foundation in insectpopulation, community and evolutionary ecology; review historical and theoretical perspectives, currentphilosophies, approaches and a description of classic experiments used to test and modify theorieson topics including: insect herbivore-plant interactions; major biological forces affecting populationdynamics and community structure (resource availability, competition, predation, mutualisms, etc.).Prerequisite: Graduate classification.615. Insect Physiology. (3-0). Credit 3. Physiological processes of insects; metabolism, nutrition, neuroendocrinology,nerve action, cell structure, respiration, circulation, excretion and flight; functional integrationand regulatory processes of total organism. Prerequisite: ENTO 306 or equivalent.617. Acarology. (3-3). Credit 4. Systematics, morphology, physiology, and ecology of ticks and mites; managementof acarine pests of humans, animals and plants; role of parasitic species in causation and transmissionof diseases. Prerequisite: ENTO 208 or equivalent. (Offered in 2010-2011 and alternate yearsthereafter.)”618. Medical and Veterinary Entomology. (3-3). Credit 4. Taxonomy, biology and epidemiological role ofinsects that directly and/or indirectly affect the health and well-being of humans and animals. Prerequisite:ENTO 208 or equivalent. (Offered in 2010-2011 and alternate years thereafter.)”619. Insect Toxicology. (3-0). Credit 3. Classification and properties of major types of insecticides; chemistry,metabolism and mode of action; selectivity, use hazards, residues and resistance; environmentalproblems: biological magnification, persistence and effects on non-target organisms. Prerequisites: Onecourse in organic chemistry and ENTO 615 or approval of instructor.621. Biology and Systematics of Entomophagous Insects. (2-3). Credit 3. Systematics of entomophagousinsects at the family level; collecting and rearing parasitoids from their hosts; emphasis on groupsused in biological control. Prerequisites: ENTO 301 or approval of instructor. (Offered in 2010-2011and alternate years thereafter.)