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ENT 425 General Entomology
This course explores the science of entomology by focusing on the basic principles of systematics, morphology, physiology, development, behavior, ecology, and management of insects. Field trips provide opportunities to collect insects and study their adaptations to a wide variety of natural environments.
Prerequisite: 叠滨翱听181 or BIO 140 or BIO 350
GEP Natural Sciences
Typically offered in Fall only
Entomology (Minor)
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The Department of Entomology offers an undergraduate minor in Entomology intended for students who are interested in insects and their diversity, ecology, behavior, management, and their role in the functioning of natural and agricultural ecosystems. Insects represent the single largest group of animal species 鈥� they impact every facet of human life and they are a very important part of our environment. This minor provides an opportunity for students to become familiar with this fascinating group of organisms.
Fundamentals of Entomology (Certificate)
The Certificate Program in Fundamentals of Entomology is a non-degree program offered through the Department of Entomology by distance education, by on-campus regular classroom course enrollment, or by a combination of the two. The program is designed to increase personal knowledge about insects, the most diverse group of animals on earth, and their importance to mankind and our environment. It will allow the student to appreciate the role of insect biology and diversity in relation to all forms of animal life. The Certificate Program is open to all NC State undergraduate majors and to students who are enrolled as Non-Degree Studies (NDS) students. Students who complete this Program should be better prepared to teach in the field of science education, work in many fields of animal and plant science including the agricultural sciences, and have a better appreciation of the world in which they live. The Program consists of 12 credit hours of entomology courses of which 3 are required and 9 are electives. Enrollment in 500 or higher numbered elective courses is limited to upper division undergraduates with consent of the instructor or to students who have already eamed an undergraduate degree.