Insects and Society

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Ent 211

Insects and Society
Instructor
Mark Shour		 Course Syllabus
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Course Objectives
1. To understand the bases for the interactions between humans and insects
2. To appreciate the importance of insects in human well being, and
3. To become aware of the role of insects in selected historical events and human cultures.
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Week
 Topic for the week
Sep 29 Introduction to Insect-Human Interactions
Oct 6 Insect and Human Interactions
Oct 13 Insects in Scientific Studies
Oct 20 Forensic Entomology
Oct 27 Human Use and Consumption of Insects
Nov 3 Insects and History
Nov 10 Insect-Vectored Diseases
Nov 17 Cultural Entomology
Nov 24 Thanksgiving break
Dec 1 Transgenic Technologies for Insect Pest Suppression
Dec 8 Insects as Biological Indicators
Dec 15 Projects Due by December 16, 5 pm
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