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BIO 486 Entomology


A survey of the world of insects, their structure, function, behavior, and ecology. The identification and classification of local insects will be stressed. A student field project will be required.

Often cross-listed with  

Credit 4 hrs May not be repeated for additional credit
Grade Mode Normal (A-F) Course Rotation Fall (even yrs.)

Prerequisites - BIO 140 with a “C” or higher  or BIO 310 with a “C” or higher  or BIO 315 with a “C” or higher 
Restriction by Major -
Restriction by Class - Undergraduate standing

Equivalent Course(s) - ZOOL 421, BIO 586
Course History -
Change to prerequisite 12/2021, effective Fall 2022; Change to prerequisite 3/2018, effective Summer 2018; Change to credit hours 1/2018, effective Summer 2018; Course Rotation added 8/2014; Change to prerequisite 7/2014, effective Summer 2015

biology , zoology  


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