Mar 29, 2024  
OHIO University Graduate Catalog 2020-21 
    
OHIO University Graduate Catalog 2020-21 [Archived Catalog]

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BIOS 5360 - Field Entomology


Iintroduces students to insect taxonomy and field sampling methods. Emphasis on equipment and protocols for collecting/monitoring insects in their natural habitats, and laboratory procedures for identifying and preserving specimens. Students will become familiar with common insect families and the use of taxonomic keys to identify them. Grades based on field projects, laboratory practicals, and a final project (insect collection).

Requisites:
Credit Hours: 2
Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 1.0 lecture, 2.0 laboratory
Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
Learning Outcomes:
  • Introduce students to fundamentals of insect systematics and biology.
  • Students will learn skills necessary to identify the common orders and families of insects through labs and a collection.



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