BIOL 3870 Insect Biology
Level: III
Semester: 2
Number of Credits: 3
Anti-Requisite: BIOL 2866 Entomology
Prerequisites: BIOL 2867
Course Description
The first half of the course treats the unity of insects, i.e. those features that are common to all or many orders. The second half is an evolutionary survey of the insects, with some attention to arachnids, treating major orders and some families or superfamilies. In addition, one lecture is devoted to a more in-depth treatment of a selected group of insects or arachnids or a particular theme in arthropod biology. The basic teaching/learning approach is a traditional one of practical exercises followed by lectures and reading. Assessment is by means of reports on practical exercises, tests and an individualized species account.
Assessment
Coursework 50%
Final Examination 50%
