Entomology 370

11:370:202 The World of Insects (3) The diversity, nature, and importance of insects that affect our lives and the environment through competition for food, nuisance, and disease transmission.

11:370:250 Insects and the Environment (3) An overview of insects and their role in our environment and how biodiversity and disease vectors are impacted due to pollution and global warming.

11:370:308 Apiculture (3) Management, honey and wax production, bee language, social behavior, and pollination ecology. For students with or without a background in science who are interested in keeping bees or crop pollination

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.

11:370:352 Toxicology of Insects  (3) Effects, side effects, history, hazards, and usefulness of synthetic pesticides essential for the long-term production of food and fiber.

11:370:355 Applied Acarology (3) The goals of this course are to learn the biology, diversity, and phylogeny of mites and ticks as well as the economic impact that mites have in agriculture and human health.

11:370:380 Insect Biotechnology (3) Insect Biotechnology focuses on the technologies that have allowed us to understand insect genetics and the regulation of genes and how we have utilized this to help solve problems in insect control through gene editing systems. The study of these is new and rapidly evolving. This course requires a background in genetics, biochemistry or entomology.

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.

11:370:402 Aquatic Entomology (3) Identification, classification, morphology, and natural history of aquatic insects. Fieldwork emphasizing aquatic insects of New Jersey.

11:370:403 Insect Structure and Function (4) Insect physical features, including exoskeleton, body regions (head, thorax, abdomen, and appendages), nervous system, digestive system, respiratory system, circulatory system, endocrine system, reproduction system.

11:370:406 Medical and Veterinary Entomology (3)   Insects and other arthropods in relation to human and animal annoyance and disease.

11:370:407 Careers and Professional Development in Entomology (1) This course will provide professional development opportunities in entomological fields and prepare students for the transition to employment. The course will also cover entomological communication skills and presentation components. Students will be expected to incorporate information learned in other classes within the Department of Entomology.

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.

11:370:414 Forensic Entomology (3) Exposes students to forensically important insects by discussing their biology, collection and preservation techniques, and how the information they provide relates to criminal investigations and legal proceedings.

11:370:416 Forensic Entomology Lab (1) An applied approach to forensic entomology that engages students in hands-on data collection at a decomposition site.

11:370:417 Insect-Plant Biochemical Interactions (3) The biochemistry of interactions between herbivorous insects and their host plants, coevolutionary adaptations to toxic phytochemicals and pollination. Descriptive chemistry of plant compounds and explanation of biological activity features of the molecules, the metabolic and physiological defense mechanisms of insects, and the mode of action and molecular features of the target physiological insect systems.

11:370:425 Insect Behavior (3) Insect behavior from a functional standpoint: stimuli and responses; adaptive significance and evolutionary context; underlying physiological mechanisms.

11:370:430 Urban Entomology (3) Learn about common insects and other arthropods in urban environments. This course will introduce their biology, ecology, health risks, and management strategies.

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.

11:370:495 Seminar in Entomology (1) This course is designed to expose students to current topics in entomology via the seminar format. Students will be required to attend and participate in departmental seminars, meet with seminar speakers, and develop/present a mini-seminar on an entomological subject of their choosing.