NDSU Entomology - General Entomology


Primary objective:
	To introduce entomology to students via basic and applied entomology training

Course structure:
	Students receive training in two modules (eight weeks each).

	Module 1: Principles of Entomology, taught via classroom lectures and laboratory sessions, requires insect collection, identification, and labeling. This portion of ENT350 answers the following questions: What is an Insect? (arthropod characteristics, insect evolution, impact of insects) How are Insects Built? (insect external and internal structure) What Kinds of Insects Are There? (identification of arthropod classes and major insect orders) How do Insects Work? (relevance of unique morphology to insect survival) How do Insects Live? (insect development and lifecycles)

	Module 2: The second eight weeks cover three broad areas of entomology. Students can choose one of the options. Taught via lectures and labs. Agronomic Insect Pest Management: this option will provide some degree of specialization in agronomic entomology for those whose primary interest is in crop production, consulting, or insect pest management. Horticultural Insect Pest Management: students will study insects and mites of economic aesthetic importance to vegetable crops, lawn and turf, shade trees and shrubs, greenhouse plants, and fruit trees. Insect Ecology: students learn about the important role insects play in various environments.

Teaching objective:
	Meeting student learning needs is central to this course. This intense entomology course is student-centered and flexible to the extent that the teachers constantly collect student feedbacks and make necessary adjustments to their teaching styles. Course curriculum is not affected, only the delivery methods are optimized to facilitate student learning. You can access recent student satisfaction ratings here. This course offers fundamental as well as professional knowledge of entomology directly provided by NDSU experts.

Recent & Past Teachers:
	Dr. Ayanava Majumdar (Fall 2006), Dr. Denise Olson (Fall 2006), Dr. Gary Brewer, Dr. David Rider

Teaching Assistants:
	Students are guided by friendly and enthusiastic team of Teaching Assistants (TAs) during the laboratory exercises. TAs also serve as a bridge between students and the instructor. Performance of TAs is evaluated throughout the semester which helps in improved education.

Blackboard usage:
	This is one of the courses that fully utilize the power of Blackboard 7.1. Students can review all lecture and laboratory slideshows, worksheets, take online tests (optional), and check grades throughout the semester. Blackboard serves as the main medium of communication between instructors, teaching assistants, and students.

Past student comments:
	If you are interested in this course and wish to know the amount of preparation and enthusiasm needed for ENT350, then click here.

For additional information:
	Call 701-231-7582 and ask for the instructor of ENT350. Students are encouraged to stop by and visit with the instructor to get a first-hand idea about the course.

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	Department of Entomology, 202 Hultz Hall North Dakota State University, Fargo ND Dr. Don Kirby, School of Natural Resource Sciences Director Phone: 701-231-7582	updated 30 June, 2008