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Spring 2024
May 01, 2024
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ENTM 33500 - Introduction To Insect Identification
Credit Hours: 4.00. This class is designed for learning more about the collection and identification of adult insects. Emphasis will be placed on collection and sampling techniques, the preparation of specimens for future study, and identification.
0.000 OR 4.000 Credit hours

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

Offered By: College of Agriculture
Department: Entomology

Course Attributes:
Upper Division

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

Learning Outcomes: 1. Use keys and other published resources to identify unknown insects to the correct family and by-sight identification. 2. Collect a diversity of insects and related arthropods and to prepare specimens to professional standards. 3. State the scientific names, critical taxonomic characters, natural history and biology, unique or interesting behaviors, ecological role, taxonomic relationships and impacts on human activities of selected families.


Prerequisites:
Undergraduate level ENTM 20600 Minimum Grade of D- and Undergraduate level ENTM 20700 Minimum Grade of D-

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