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Department of Entomology

ISU Entomology / Entomology 590: Special Topics

Entomology 590: Special Topics

Spring 2010

590I Toxicology and Biochemistry. Coats. 1 credit, one two-hour meeting per week for half the semester. The course will address current topics in insect toxicology or biochemistry, with one a focus on one topic each semester. Students will be expected to (1) give formal presentations on a topic, (2) lead the discussion which will be based on the presentation and journal articles assigned by the student, and (3) actively participate in discussions. Grading will be on a pass/fail basis. There are no prerequisites for this class.

Fall 2010

590A Biological Control and Pathology. Bonning. 1 credit, one meeting per week. The aims of this course are to review contemporary topics in biological control and insect pathology, and to discuss current issues in these fields. The format will include student presentations and discussion of recent journal articles. Grading will be on a pass/fail basis. There are no prerequisites for this class.

Fall 2011

590H Physiology and Biochemistry Jurenka. 1 credit, one meeting per week. The aims of this course are to review contemporary topics and current issues in physiology and biochemistry of insects. The format will include student presentations and discussion of recent journal articles. Grading will be on a pass/fail basis. There are no prerequisites for this class.

Spring 2012

590B Chemical Ecology and Behavior Jurenka/Gassmann. 1 credit, one meeting per week. The aims of this course are to review contemporary topics and current issues in chemical ecology and/or behavior of insects. The format will include student presentations and discussion of recent journal articles. Grading will be on a pass/fail basis. There are no prerequisites for this class.

S12 590B Chemical Ecology and Behavior (Jurenka/Gassmann)

F12 590G Molecular Entomology (Bonning)

S13 590C Ecology and Pest Management (O'Neal, Gassman, Hodgson)

F13 590D Evolution and Systematics (Courtney)

S14 590F Medical and Veterinary Ent (Bartholomay, Holscher or Beetham)

F14 590G Molecular Entomology (Bonning)

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Associate Professor – Medical Entomology
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