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11:370:202
The World of Insects (3)
The nature and importance of insects that affect our personal and professional lives through competition for food, nuisance, and the transmission of disease.
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11:370:308
Apiculture (3)
Management, honey and wax production, bee language, social behavior, and pollination ecology.
Lec. 2 hrs., lab. 3 hrs. For students with or without a background in science who are interested in keeping bees or pollinating crops.
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11:370:350
Agricultural Entomology and Pest Management (3)
Recognition and ecology of plant pest species; sampling and survey techniques; pest management methods and the environmental impact of control procedures; integrated control.
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11:370:352
Toxicology of Pesticides (3)
Effects, side effects, history, hazards, and usefulness of synthetic pesticides essential for the long-term production of food and fiber.
Prerequisites: 01:119:101-102, one term of organic chemistry, or permission of instructor.
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11:370:381
Insect Biology (4)
A survey of insects; their structure, function, behavior, evolution, diversity, and effect on agricultural production, as well as on people and animals.
Lec. 2 hrs., lab. 3 hrs. Field trip. Prerequisites: 01:119:101-102.
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11:370:402
Aquatic Entomology (3)
Identification, classification, morphology, and natural history of aquatic insects. Fieldwork emphasizing aquatic insects of New Jersey.
Prerequisite: 11:370:381 or one course in aquatic ecosystems or permission of instructor.
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11:370:403-404
Insect Structure and Function I,II (3,3)
Functional morphology and physiology of insects, with emphasis on evolution and adaptation to the environment.
Lec. 2 hrs., lab. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: 11:370:381.
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11:370:406
Medical and Veterinary Entomology (3)
Insects and other arthropods in relation to human and animal annoyance and disease.
Lec. 2 hrs., lab. 3 hrs. Prerequisites: 01:119:101-102.
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11:370:409
Insect Classification (4)
For students interested in insect diversity and evolution. Life histories and sight recognition of major families, especially those of economic or medical importance.
Lec. 3 hrs., lab. 3 hrs. Field trips. Prerequisite: 11:370:381 or permission of instructor.
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11:370:493,494
Research Problems in Entomology (1-4,1-4)
Research projects in entomology under the guidance of faculty members.
Prerequisite: Permission of adviser.
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