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Undergraduate 2026-2027 Catalog (Draft Version)

BIOAS 3784 Field Entomology: Identification, Ecology and Natural History of Insects

Four hours (Au Sable)
This course explores the ecology, identification, and diversity of insects - the most abundant and diverse group of animals on earth. Emphasis is placed on both functional and taxonomic diversity, with a focus on common orders and families of insects found in North America. Students will develop field-based skills in collecting, preserving, and curating insect specimens, and will gain proficiency in using dichotomous keys and field guides for identification. Lectures, fieldwork, and lab sessions will examine insect life histories, ecological roles, and adaptations, while also addressing topics in insect conservation and applied entomology. This course is designed to satisfy organismal biology and field taxonomy requirements for The Wildlife Society’s Associate Wildlife Biologist® (AWB®) certification and is especially relevant for students pursuing careers in wildlife biology, conservation, and environmental education. Offered at Au Sable - Great Lakes Campus. 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