BIOL 231 - Field Entomology

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

Prerequisites: BIOL 111 and 113. A study of the diversity, classification and ecology of insects. This course consists primarily of fieldwork in Virginia (first four weeks) and Central America (last two weeks). Students become familiar with the major insect groups, make a synoptic collection, and compare diversity between temperate Virginia and tropical Central America. No other course may be taken concurrently. Laboratory course. Hurd.