BIOL 231 - Field Entomology

FDR: SC
Credits: 4
Planned Offering: Spring, when departmental resources permit

Prerequisites: BIOL 111 and 113. A study of the evolution, diversity and ecology of insects. This course consists primarily of fieldwork in Virginia. In the classroom we identify insects using a dichotomous key, discuss primary literature, and design an original research project. During daily excursions to field sites around the Shenandoah Valley, we collect and identify local insects, as well as conduct a field research project. This course includes hiking and working outside. Laboratory course. Mallory.