BIOAS 3784 Insect Ecology

Four hours (Au Sable)

Life history, behavior and ecology of terrestrial and aquatic insects and their roles in pollination, herbivory, predation, agroecosystems, disease and vector epidemiology, invasion ecology, soil ecology, biodiversity and freshwater ecology. Practical applications include study of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) approaches to reduce negative impacts of pest species in agricultural, structural and medical settings while preserving biodiversity and ecosystem functionality. Offered at Au Sable - Great Lakes in Michigan during mid-May to early June. Corresponds to Au Sable Biol 365 course.

Prerequisites: BIO 1141 and BIO 1143; BIO 2181 and BIO 2183
Offered Summer semester at the Au Sable Institute