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Spring 2020
Apr 18, 2024
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ENTM 31100 - Insect Ecology
Credit Hours: 3.00. Insect ecology investigates the fundamental concepts of ecology as they relate to insects, including insect interactions, other insects and their environment. Topics include population and community ecology, plant-insect interactions, insect biodiversity and biogeography, and theoretical and applied ecology. Examples from current entomological and ecological studies are used. Completion of college biology or an introductory course in entomology is recommended. Typically offered Spring.
3.000 Credit hours

Syllabus Available
Levels: Undergraduate, Graduate, Professional
Schedule Types: Distance Learning, Lecture

Offered By: College of Agriculture
Department: Entomology

Course Attributes:
Upper Division

May be offered at any of the following campuses:     
      West Lafayette

Learning Outcomes: 1. Comprehend ecological principles at different scales of biological organization, from the individual to the population to the community to the ecosystem. 2. Understand the mechanisms that mediate interactions of insects with their biotic and abiotic environments. 3. Appreciate the importance of insects as stabilizing and destabilizing components of food webs. 4. Recognize the value and application of insect ecology n solving real-world problems. 5. Demonstrate critical thinking by using data and reasoning to develop sound responses to complex problems.


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