The principles of animal behavior will be stressed using insects as examples. Physiology, mechanisms, behavioral ecology and evolution of insect behavior will be covered.

Special topics or experimental courses in Entomology for undergraduate and graduate students. Special title is required and must be approved by the chairperson of the Department of Entomology. A particular title may be offered twice at most under ENT 595. Students may not repeat under the same subtitle. Prereq: Will be set by instructor. (Offered in fall and spring)

Plant-insect relationships are fundamentally interesting and have important implications for agriculture, forestry, and conservation biology. This course gives an overview of major ideas, historical controversies, and current research on insect-plant relationships. We'll explore the mechanisms and evolution of plant defenses to insect herbivory, insect counter-adaptations, behavioral ecology and interactions across trophic levels, pollination biology, causes of insect outbreaks, and applications to managed systems.

Plant-insect relationships are fundamentally interesting and have important implications for agriculture, forestry, and conservation biology. This course gives an overview of major ideas, historical controversies, and current research on insect-plant relationships. We'll explore the mechanisms and evolution of plant defenses to insect herbivory, insect counter-adaptations, behavioral ecology and interactions across trophic levels, pollination biology, causes of insect outbreaks, and applications to managed systems.

Introduction Insect Physiology and Toxicology. Students will learn about insect physiological systems, focusing on modifications evolved to make insects the most abundant animal group. Insecticides that target physiological systems, their mode of action, and resistance development will also be covered.

Insects are incredibly numerous and influential players in ecosystems. This course focuses on patterns and processes that emerge as insects interact with their abiotic environment, with each other, and with other types of organisms.

Half-time to full-time work on thesis. May be repeated to a maximum of six semesters.

Residency credit for preparing and taking the qualifying examination. Students may register for one semester of this course in anticipation of completing the qualifying examination during the semester. The course is not repeatable and is not required.

Residency credit for preparing and taking the qualifying examination. Students may register for one semester of this course in anticipation of completing the qualifying examination during the semester. The course is not repeatable and is not required.

Residency credit for preparing and taking the qualifying examination. Students may register for one semester of this course in anticipation of completing the qualifying examination during the semester. The course is not repeatable and is not required.