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Entomology 590: Special Topics

Spring 2009

590D Evolution and Systematics. Courtney. 1 credit, one meeting per week. A course focused on contemporary topics in insect systematics, phylogenetics, evolution, co-evolution, etc. Weekly meetings will include review and discussion of recent scientific papers. Students will be expected to (1) give formal presentations on a topic, (2) lead a discussion based on the presentation and journal articles assigned by the student, and (3) actively participate in discussions. There are no prerequisites for this class.

Fall 2009

590F Medical and Veterinary Entomology. Bartholomay / Holscher / Beetham. Topics and course format vary, and have included explorations of forensic entomology, insect interactions with medically significant parasites and the ecology of malaria. The instructor, topic and format for a given semester will be announced in advance. 1 credit course.

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.