BIOL 356 : Biology of Insects

This course explores the biology of insects. Students will learn about topics ranging from insect physiology to ecology and the relation of insects to humans. We will also explore the evolution and diversity of major insect groups and some of their surprising adaptations, and investigate some of the major topics in insect conservation (such as pollinator decline). A mixture of hands-on learning and lecture, students will develop the skills to collect and prepare insects for scientific study and learn the basics of insect identification.