| 101 Insect Biology I U 5 |
| | Biological sciences with insects as a model; structure, function, development, and interactions with environment. |
| | Wi Qtr. 4 cl, 1 2-hr lab. Prereq: Math 075, 076, or 104; or Mathematics Placement Level R. GEC bio sci course. |
| 102 Insect Biology II U 5 |
| | Continuation of 101; behavior, diversity, insect interactions with humans, pathogens, social insects. |
| | Sp Qtr. 4 cl, 1 2-hr lab. Prereq: 101 or Biology 101. GEC bio sci course. |
| 126 Introductory Insect Biology U 3 |
| | Biology of insects and their relatives, with emphasis on behavior, ecology and diversity; collection is required. |
| | Su Qtr. Offered at Stone Lab. Prereq: A high school course in biology. Offered at Stone Lab, One week (7 days). |
| 294 Group Studies U 1-5 |
| | Group studies in the field of the chosen problem. |
| | Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Prereq: Written permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 15 cr hrs. |
| 333 Social Insects U 3 |
| | Exploration of biological and cybernetic factors that permit ants, bees, wasps, and termites to maintain large and complex societies. |
| | Prereq: Biology 101 or equiv. Not open to students with credit for H444. GEC bio sci course. |
| H444 Social Insects U 5 |
| | Introduction to the biology of social insects (ants, bees, wasps, termites). |
| | Sp Qtr. 3 cl, 1 2-hr lab. Prereq: 102, or Biology 102 or 114 or H116, or Plnt Bio 102; and enrollment in an honors program; or equivs with permission of instructor. Not open to students with credit for 333. |
| 460 Economic Entomology and Insect Pest Management U 5 |
| | Survey of arthropods that affect public health, crops, livestock, and the home; integrated control methods, and examination of specimens from economic orders, and important pests. |
| | Wi Qtr. 3 cl, 2 2-hr labs. Prereq: Biology 101 or 113 or H115. Not open to students with credit for 462. Requirement for entomol undergrad majors. |
| 461^* Forest Entomology U 3 |
| | Insects and other arthropods in the forest as they relate to effective management for maximum production of wood products and sustained preservation of forests and parklands. |
| | Wi Qtr. 3 cl. Prereq: Biology 101 or 113 or H115, and PCMB 102; Natural Resources 221 recommended. |
| 462 Economic Entomology for Turf, Ornamentals, and Greenhouses U 4 |
| | Survey of arthropod pests of turf, ornamentals, and greenhouses; emphasis on biology, identification, and control methods, including integrated pest management. |
| | Au Qtr. 3 cl, 1 2-hr lab. Prereq: Biology 101 or 113 or equiv. Not open to students with credit for 460. |
| 500 General Entomology U G 5 |
| | Structure, function, development, ecology, and insect-human interactions in an evolutionary context; lab stresses classification and identification of insects; insect collection required. |
| | Su, Au Qtrs. 3 cl, 2 2-hr labs, field trip. Prereq: 15 cr hrs in biological sciences. For students at the jr or sr level in biological and agricultural sciences and grad students in biological sciences. |
| 520 Insect Biology for Teachers U G 3 |
| | Morphology, identification, behavior, and activities in terrestrial/aquatic entomology; development of an integrated curriculum; designed for K-12 teachers. |
| | Su Qtr. Offered at Stone Lab. One week (7 days). Inservice teachers and education majors are given first priority. |
| 550^* Comparative Endocrinology U G 3 |
| | Introduction to hormones and hormone action; comparison between vertebrates and invertebrates with emphasis on special situations such as metamorphosis. |
| | Sp Qtr. 3 cl. Prereq: Biochem 511 or equiv. Not open to students with credit for EEOB 550. Cross-listed in Evolution, Ecology, and Organismal Biology. |
| 592 Workshop U G 1-6 |
| | Intensive study of a topic in entomology; the format will depend upon the topic. |
| | Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Arr, lecs, labs, or lecs/labs. Prereq: Written permission of workshop director. Repeatable to a maximum of 6 cr hrs. |
| 597 Environmental, Human, and Social Impacts of Chemical and Biological Pollutants U G 5 |
| | Presentation of information on important environmental and social issues associated with pollutants. Also intended for high school teachers. |
| | Su, Sp Qtrs. 2 2-hr cl, 1 1-hr discussion. Prereq: 3rd or 4th yr standing. GEC issues of the contemporary world course. |
| 612 Aquatic Entomology U G 5 |
| | Designed for preparation in the teaching of biology or for research on aquatic resources; emphasis on taxonomy and ecology of immature and adult aquatic insects. |
| | Su Qtr. 3 all-day cl. Prereq: 500 or equiv. |
| 621^* Insect Systematics and Diversity U G 5 |
| | Principles of systematics and application to insect classification and identification. |
| | Au Qtr. 2 cl, 6 lab hrs. Prereq: 500 or equiv. |
| 623* Insect Morphology U G 5 |
| | Comparative external and internal anatomy of insects and other arthropods; organ systems in developmental, functional, and evolutionary contexts; individual histological projects. |
| | Wi Qtr. 2 cl, 3 2-hr labs. Prereq: 500 or equiv. |
| 626^* Cladistic Methods G 3 |
| | Designed to familiarize students with the philosophy and tools of cladistic analysis to interpret current literature and to execute publishable analysis of their own data. |
| | Wi Qtr. 3 cl. Prereq: EEOB or Zoology 400 or equiv. Repeatable to a maximum of 6 cr hrs. |
| 631 Insect Physiology U G 5 |
| | The general physiology of insects and other arthropods; labs stress the use of insects to demonstrate fundamental physiological processes. |
| | Au Qtr. 3 cl, 2 2-hr labs. Prereq: 500, and Chem 251 and 254; or equivs. |
| 632 Insect Molecular Genetics U G 3 |
| | Structure, genetics and methodology of insect genes and genomes. |
| | Wi Qtr. 3-cl. Prereq: Biochem 511, Mol Gen 500 or equiv. Cross-listed in Molecular Genetics. |
| 641* Insect Ecology U G 5 |
| | The distribution, abundance, population regulation, plant-insect interactions, and species survival patterns of insects are analyzed in relation to microenvironment and ecosystems. |
| | Au Qtr. 3 2-hr lec/labs. Prereq: 500, and EEOB/PCMB 413.01; or equiv. |
| 642^* Insect Behavior G 4 |
| | Introduction to mechanisms of insect behavior, behavioral physiology and ecology, and social behavior. |
| | Wi Qtr. 2 2-hr cl. Prereq: 500 or permission of instructor. |
| 645^* Simulation Modeling in Applied Insect Ecology U G 5 |
| | Theory and practice of systems analysis relative to management of insect pests. |
| | Wi Qtr. 3 cl, 2 lab hrs. Prereq: 460 or 462 and Math 132, or their equivs and permission of instructor. |
| 650^* Biological Control of Arthropod Pests U G 4 |
| | Introduction to the theory and practice of biological control of arthropod pests. |
| | Sp Qtr. 3 cl, 2 lab hrs. Prereq: 20 cr hrs in life sciences, including at least one entomol course. |
| 655 Quantitative Methods in Applied Biology U G 3 |
| | Review of quantitative methods used in biological research especially emphasizing practical application to agricultural and environmental sciences. |
| | Au Qtr. 3 1-hr lectures. Prereq: Stat 528 or equiv. Not open to students with credit for Plnt Pth 655. Cross-listed in Plant Pathology. Recommended to graduate students beginning their research. |
| 660^* Advanced Economic Entomology U G 5 |
| | Theory and practice of pest population management, emphasizing current research, population modelling, sampling, and data analysis. |
| | Sp Qtr. 3 cl, 2 2-hr labs, field trips. Prereq: 460 or 462, and EEOB/PCMB 413.01; or equivs with written permission of instructor. |
| 661* Medical Entomology U G 5 |
| | Arthropod agents and vectors of vertebrate disease: life cycles, behavior, pathogenesis, identification, control; arthropod-pathogen and arthropod vertebrate relationships; arthropod-borne disease systems. |
| | Wi Qtr. 3 cl, 2 2-hr labs. Prereq: 500 and EEOB 610 recommended. |
| 662^ Principles of Insect Toxicology U G 5 |
| | The properties of insecticides, modes of action, metabolism, toxicity factors, joint action, resistance, experimental procedures and interpretation of data. |
| | Wi Qtr. 3 cl, 2 2-hr labs. Prereq: 631 or equiv or permission of instructor. |
| 670 General Acarology U G 2 |
| | An introduction to the morphology, development, and general biology of mites; laboratory consists of a taxonomic review of the families of Acari. |
| | Su Qtr. 3 cl, 2-3 2-hr lab/day for 6 consecutive days. Course is part of Acarology Summer Program. |
| 693 Individual Studies U G 1-10 |
| | Individual work in the field of the chosen problems. |
| | Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Prereq: Written permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 30 cr hrs. No more than 5 cr hrs may be counted toward an undergrad entomol major. This course is graded S/U. |
| 694 Group Studies U G 2-5 |
| | Group work in the field of the chosen problems. |
| | Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Prereq: Permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 20 cr hrs. for grads and 15 cr hrs for undergrads. |
| 697 Study at a Foreign Institution U G 1-15 |
| | An opportunity for students to study at a foreign institution and receive Ohio State credit for that work. |
| | Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Arr. Prereq: Written permission of dept chairperson. Repeatable to a maximum of 45 cr hrs. This course is Progress ("P") graded. Students will pay Ohio State fees and any fees in excess of Ohio State tuition, as well as all travel and subsistence costs. |
| 698 Study Tour |
| | Specific content, location, quarter(s) of offering, and prerequisites vary; contact department office for details. |
| | Prereq: Permission of instructor. Repeatable for different titled study tours only. |
| | 698.01 Domestic U G 1-15 |
| | | Repeatable. |
| | 698.02 Foreign U G 1-15 |
| | | Repeatable. |
| 699 Undergraduate Research in Entomology U G 1-6 |
| | Undergraduate experience in entomological research in variable topics. |
| | Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Arr. Prereq: Permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 6 cr hrs. This course is graded S/U. |
| 762* Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry U G 3 |
| | Technical examination of the environmental behavior of organic, inorganic, and microbial xenobiotics; emphasis on chemistry of interactions with physical environment, fugacity models, risk assessment, and predictive toxicology. |
| | Sp Qtr. 3 cl. Prereq: Chem 251 and 252. |
| H783 Honors Research U 3-5 |
| | A program of reading and research for each student with individual conferences, reports, and Honors thesis. |
| | Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Prereq: 4th yr standing with a grade of A in at least half of the courses in biological sciences and an average of B in the remainder; permission of instructor under whose supervision the work is to be completed and the Arts and Sciences Honors Committee. Repeatable to a maximum of 15 cr hrs. At least 2 qtrs are required of candidates for the degrees BA or BS with distinction in entomol. Failure to receive a mark of S in this course is a disqualification for special honors. This course is graded S/U. |
| 790* The Nature and Practice of Science G 2 |
| | Analysis and application of logic underlying scientific reasoning, theory, hypothesis, and their integration with experimental design, discovery, ethics, and science as a human endeavor. |
| | Wi Qtr. 1 2-hr cl. Recommended for graduate students conducting independent research. Not repeatable except as audit. |
| 795 Special Topics in Entomology |
| | Seminar on publications, current research, or research techniques. |
| | Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. 1, 2, or 3 cl. Prereq: 25 cr hrs in biological sciences at 200 level or above. Each decimal subdivision repeatable to a maximum of 10 cr hrs. |
| | 795.01 Acarology U G 1-3 |
| | | Repeatable to a maximum of 10 cr hrs. |
| | 795.02 Apiculture U G 1-3 |
| | | Repeatable to a maximum of 10 cr hrs. |
| | 795.03 Behavior U G 1-3 |
| | | Repeatable to a maximum of 10 cr hrs. |
| | 795.04 Biological Control U G 1-3 |
| | | Repeatable to a maximum of 10 cr hrs. |
| | 795.05 Ecology U G 1-3 |
| | | Repeatable to a maximum of 10 cr hrs. |
| | 795.06 Economic Entomology U G 1-3 |
| | | Repeatable to a maximum of 10 cr hrs. |
| | 795.07 Genetics U G 1-3 |
| | | Repeatable to a maximum of 10 cr hrs. |
| | 795.08 Medical Entomology U G 1-3 |
| | | Repeatable to a maximum of 10 cr hrs. |
| | 795.09 Pathology U G 1-3 |
| | | Repeatable to a maximum of 10 cr hrs. |
| | 795.10 Physiology-Toxicology U G 1-3 |
| | | Repeatable to a maximum of 10 cr hrs. |
| | 795.11 Reseach Methods U G 1-3 |
| | | Repeatable to a maximum of 10 cr hrs. |
| | 795.12 Systematics U G 1-3 |
| | | Repeatable to a maximum of 10 cr hrs. |
| 796 Advanced Studies and Techniques in Entomology G 1-2 |
| | Presentation of specialized information and methods of entomologically related research, teaching, and extension. |
| | Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. 1 or 2 2-hr cl. Prereq: 500 or equiv. Repeatable to a maximum of 10 cr hrs. This course is graded S/U. |
| 800 Entomology Seminar G 1 |
| | Faculty, graduate students, and outside speakers will participate; topics: recent advances in various entomological fields. |
| | Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. 1 1.5-hr cl. Prereq: Permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 10 cr hrs. This course is graded S/U. |
| 831^* Advanced Insect Physiology G 5 |
| | Insect biochemistry and recent advances in insect physiology; lab consists of a term project. |
| | Sp Qtr. 2 cl, 2 3-hr labs. Prereq: 631 or EEOB 415 or Zoology 415 or 432, or equiv. |
| 840^* Insect Chemical Ecology G 3 |
| | Chemical strategies used by insects for defense, mate finding, and host selection; techniques used for the characterization of semiochemicals. |
| | Sp Qtr. 1 2-hr cl, 1 2-hr lab. Given at OARDC, Wooster, Ohio. Prereq: 642 and Chem 251 and 254; or equivs; or permission of instructor; Biochem 511 recommended. |
| 870 Medical-Veterinary Acarology G 4 |
| | The mites associated with humans, domestic animals, and wildlife, stressing their ecology and behavior in relation to transmission of viral, rickettsial, bacterial, and protozoan diseases. |
| | Su Qtr. 1 cl, 1 4-hr lab; 3 hrs cl/lab daily for 2 wks. Course is part of Acarology Summer Program. |
| 871 Agricultural Acarology G 4 |
| | An intensive review of the mites associated with crops, ornamental plants, and stored food products with emphasis on taxonomy and ecology of these animals. |
| | Su Qtr. 1 cl, 1 4-hr lab, 8 hrs cl/lab daily for 2 wks. Course is part of Acarology Summer Program. |
| 872 Soil Acarology G 6 |
| | Taxonomy, ecology and life-history of mites associated with soil and litter. |
| | Su Qtr. 3 cl, 3 2-hr labs/day for 19 days. Prereq: 670 and Biology 114, or permission of instructor. Course is part of the Acarology Summer Program. This course is graded S/U. |
| 880 Research and Training Seminar G 2 |
| | Presentation of procedures, resources, and faculty research in the Department of Entomology; required of all graduate majors during the first year of registration. |
| | Au Qtr. 1 2-hr cl. Repeatable to a maximum of 6 cr hrs. This course is graded S/U. |
| 891 Interdepartmental Seminar in Environmental Biology G 2 |
| | Selected topics treating the environmental aspects of organisms, populations, and ecosystems as they may relate to time, space, and human activities. |
| | Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. 1 2-hr cl. Prereq: Permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 24 cr hrs. This course is graded S/U. |
| 999 Research in Entomology G 1-18 |
| | Research for thesis and dissertation purposes only. |
| | Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Repeatable. This course is graded S/U. |