Insect Identification and Natural History
ENTO 818
4
Prereq: Introductory course in entomology. Credit toward the degree may not be earned in both ENTO 800 and ENTO *818. Application of entomology to legal issues. Criminal investigations, insects of forensic importance, insect succession on carrion, and case studies.
Insect Behavior
ENTO 819
3
Prereq: An introductory course in entomology. Offered in the summer of even-numbered calendar years. Principles of animal behavior as applied to insects and terrestrial arthropods. Techniques in studying insect behavior.
Management of Horticultural Crop Insects
ENTO 803
3
Prereq: Introductory course in biology. Credit toward the degree cannot be earned in both ENTO 303 and ENTO 403/803. Biology, ecology and management of insect pests of horticultural crops such as vegetables, fruit trees, trees and shrubs, greenhouse crops, turf and ornamentals. Employs IPM strategies to maintain pests below damaging levels while minimizing the use of traditional insecticides.
Independent Study in Entomology
ENTO 896
1-6
(1-6 cr, max 12 I,II,III) Prereq: 12 hrs biological sciences or agricultural sciences. Individual or group projects in research, literature review, or extension of course work under supervision and evaluation of a departmental faculty member. Independent study contracts for ENTO 896 must be filed with department.
Insect Toxicology
ENTO 820
3
(3 cr I) Lec 3. Prereq: 12 hrs BIOS; 4 hrs organic chemistry.
Offered fall semester of even-numbered calendar years.
Principles of toxicology, insecticide classification, mode of action, metabolism and consequences of insecticide use.
Independent Study: Host Plant Resistance
ENTO 896D
1-6
(1-6 cr, max 12 I,II,III) Prereq: 12 hrs biological sciences or agricultural sciences. Individual or group projects in research, literature review, or extension of course work under supervision and evaluation of a departmental faculty member. Independent study contracts for ENTO 896 must be filed with department.
Independent Study: Insect Physiology
ENTO 896J
1-6
(1-6 cr, max 12 I,II,III) Prereq: 12 hrs biological sciences or agricultural sciences. Individual or group projects in research, literature review, or extension of course work under supervision and evaluation of a departmental faculty member. Independent study contracts for ENTO 896 must be filed with department.
Advanced Topics in Entomology: Presentation...
ENTO 991B
2
Advanced Topics in Entomology: Presentation Methods
Prereq: Permission
Course offered as the need arises. The amount of credit is determined by the instructor at the time the course is offered. May be repeated for credit. Advanced study of selected topics not presented in established courses.
Management of Agronomic Insects
ENTO 825
3
Lec 3. Prereq: An introductory entomology course.
Identification, biology, ecology and management of insect pests of agronomic crops such as corn, soybeans, sorghum, wheat, and
alfalfa. Integrated Pest Management (IPM) strategies employed to maintain pests below damaging levels while minimizing the use
of traditional insecticides.
Scientific Illustration
ENTO 826
3
(3 cr II) Ind. Prereq: 12 hrs agricultural and/or biological sciences.
Offered spring semester of even-numbered calendar years.
Prepare scientifically accurate, high quality illustrations and graphics for the teaching, presentation, and publication of scientific
information. Drawing techniques, drafting, copyright, and publication and presentation of scientific art work.
International Plant Protection
ENTO 896
3
For more information about this course, contact Dr. John Foster, 402.472.8686, jfoster1@unl.edu
Aquatic Insects
ENTO 802
2
(ENTO 402; BIOS 885; NRES 802) (2 cr II) Lec 2.
Prereq: 12 hrs biological sciences or permission
Biology and ecology of aquatic insects.
Forensic Science and Criminal Investigation
ENTO 896
3
Prereq: 12 hrs biological sciences or agricultural sciences
Individual or group projects in research, literature review, or extension of course work under supervision and evaluation of a
departmental faculty member. Independent study contracts for ENTO 896 must be filed with department.
Forensic DNA Analysis
ENTO 896
3
Provides students with a basic understanding of DNA and forensic DNA analysis. Topics include basic DNA principles such as: DNA structure and function, chromosomes, genes, genetic markers, population variation, DNA polymorphisms, and methods of DNA analysis. This course includes the history of DNA typing, and its use in human identification and how evidence is collected and analyzed for use in a court of law. Also, DNA extraction and quantification, forensic DNA typing systems, such as markers and biology of Short Tandem Repeats (STRs) and Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms (SNPs), plus Y chromosome DNA testing and Mitochondrial DNA analysis will be discussed. Forensic issues and complicating factors like multiple ontributors, DNA degradation, extraneous substances, PCR inhibition, and low copy number amplifications will be explained.
Invasive Pests and International Trade
ENTO 896
3
This course will focus on the issues of invasive pests and international trade. Topics will include linkages between pests and trade, pathways of pest invasions, and the social, environmental, and economic impacts of the introduction of agricultural pests. The course will be delivered in three modules. Module 1 covers the history of pest introductions and its impact on global agriculture and trade. Module 2 covers pest risk analysis and practices from a global perspective. Module 3 covers international approaches and cooperation in preventing and controlling exotic pests. Principles of plant quarantine, regulatory approaches, the benefits of collaboration, and some key practical examples will be reviewed.
Introduction to Forensic Photography
FORS 898
1
Bloodstains as Evidence
FORS 898
1
Insect Ecology
ENTO 806
3
Prereq: NRES/BIOS 220 and 222. ENTO 406/806 is offered spring semester of odd-numbered calendar years. Offered on in the spring semester of odd-numbered calendar years. Interrelationships of the biotic and abiotic factors as they influence insect development, behavior, distribution, and abundance.
Urban and Industrial Entomology
ENTO 807
3
Prereq: BIOS 101 and 101L or permission; ENTO 115 recommended. Offered fall semester of odd-numbered years. Insects and selected vertebrate pests that infest homes, hospitals and health facilities, museums, restaurants, grain mills, food processing plants and warehouses and their management.
Insects as Educational Tools for the Classroom
ENTO 810
3
Prereq: Introductory entomology course or permission. Class taught via Blackboard. Offered fall semester. Insect diversity, insect structure and function, insect ecology and behavior, and the beneficial and detrimental roles of insects. Integrates the study of insects into the classroom to enhance science education.
Entomology and Pest Management
ENTO 812
3
Prereq: Introductory course in entomology. Principles and practices of managing insect pests. Pest management theory, use of sampling, evaluation, tactics, types of insect pests, and current issues.
Biological Control of Pests
ENTO 813
3
Prereq: 12 hrs BIOS and/or agricultural sciences. ENTO/PLPT 813 is offered spring semester of even-numbered calendar years.Principles and practices of using natural enemies and antagonists to manage the abundance of pests and reduce economic losses.
Forensic Entomology
ENTO 814
3
(FORS 814)Prereq: An introductory course in entomology. Application of entomology to legal issues. Criminal investigations, insects of forensic importance, insect succession on carrion, and case studies.
Medical Entomology
ENTO 815
3
Prereq: Introductory course in entomology: Direct and indirect importance of insects in human medicine. Principles of arthropod-borne disease, medically important arthropod groups, and arthropod-transmitted diseases.