ENT 2004 Insects and Human Society (Distance Learning)
Instructors: Voshell, Jr, J Reese (Spring), Hiner, Stephen W (Spring)
Years / Semesters: All Years / Spring Semester(s)
Lecture, Lab, Credit, Amount Online: 3H, 0L, 3C, All on-line
Description: Distance education on-line version of course. An appreciation of the past, present and future role of insects with human society. Includes how to identify common insects and other arthropods, the effects of insects on human history; diseases transmitted by insects and their worldwide impact; insects and their influence on our language, literature, and the arts; management of pests of plants, animals, and its effects on environmental pollution; and practical information of how to recognize and manage important insects and arthropods, such as termites in houses and fleas on animals.
Disciplines: Apiculture, Aquatic Systems, Behavior, Biological Control, Ecology, Environmental Quality, Forest Systems, Horticultural Systems, Integrated Pest Management, Landscape and Ornamental, Medical and Veterinary, Morphology, Pesticides, Physiology, Precision Farming, Systematics, Urban
Teaching Methods: Active Learning, Critical Thinking, Lecture, Multiple Learning Styles, On-line Discussion, Self Assessment
Resources:
Computer Requriements: Create/Submit Electronic Documents, Literature/Web Searches, On-line Interactive Assignments
