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Mar 28, 2024
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ENTM 44100 - Forest Entomology
Credit Hours: 3.00. (FNR 44100) An introduction to the identity, natural history and management of insects affecting forest ecosystems. Topics include biodiversity, natural history and ecology of forest pests; forecasting and assessing the risk of insect outbreaks; and silvicultural, biological and chemical strategies for preventing and managing insect pests. Offered in odd-numbered years. Typically offered Fall.
0.000 OR 3.000 Credit hours

Syllabus Available
Levels: Graduate, Professional, Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Distance Learning, Laboratory, Lecture
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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. Understand classification, biology, natural history and diversity of insects affecting forest ecosystems. 2. Identify insects common to forests and recognize their damage. 3. Understand the ecology of forest pests; including host-plant interactions, population dynamics, and natural enemies of forest insects. 4. Appreciate insect sampling in forest ecosystems, with particular attention paid to monitoring, forecasting and assessing the risk of insect outbreaks. 5. Illustrate the importance of silvicultural practices and management of natural enemies in preventing insect outbreaks. 6. Recognize the importance of cultural, physical, biological, and chemical strategies for preventing, controlling and managing forest pests. 7. Foster an appreciation for the significance of research on insect pests of forests.



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