ENY 2040 – The Insects

About The Course

Offered only during the Fall semesters.

The Insects is an introduction to insect biology, insect-other organism interactions, and insect associations with people. The course features discussion of basic biological principles and concepts using insects as examples. The Insects features a combination of online lectures, videos, hands-on activities, readings, and discussions of these topics.

Course Goals

By the end of the course, students should be able to:

• Describe the characteristics and key biological features of the major arthropod classes.
• Name the orders to which common insects belong.
• Associate key life history characteristics and metamorphosis type with the major orders of insects.
• Describe structural and chemical adaptations insects use to carry out their various vital functions.
• List the roles insects play in different ecological communities.
• Describe the scope of global insect diversity.
• Explain the beneficial and destructive impacts of insects on man.
• Discuss the importance of insects in science, technology, the media, and popular culture.

Satisfied High School Graduation Requirement Subject: Elective
High School Credit: 0.5

• Sample Syllabus