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Dec 11, 2024
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BIOS 2350 - Insects, Science, and Society Introduces nonmajors to fundamental concepts of biology by using insects as examples. Students will gain an appreciation of how insects have shaped human culture and history for thousands of years and how the scientific understanding of insect behavior, physiology, evolution, and ecology is applied to solve real world problems. Contemporary issues, ranging from mosquito-born diseases, genetically modified crops and insecticide resistance, to killer bees, the silk industry and insects in forensic investigations will be used to focus discussions and improve scientific literacy.
Requisites: WARNING: no credit if taken after BIOS 4360 Credit Hours: 3.0 General Education Code: 2AS Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts. Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture Eligible grades: A-F,WP,WF,FN,FS,AU,I
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