ENT 4710: Insect Ecology
(Dual-listed with ENT 5710).
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 2, Laboratory 3.
Prereq: 9 credits of BIOL
The contribution of insects to ecosystem function is staggering. This course will focus on insect population ecology, predator-prey interaction and chemical ecology. The role insects in nutrient cycling, pollination and pest management will be discussed with case studies used to highlight the applied nature of insect ecology and its relationship to agriculture. Offered even-numbered years.
(Typically Offered: Fall)