FOREST INSECTS

NATRS ENTOM 348

Objectives

For the student to

Know the basics of arthropod classification
Know the general external and internal anatomy of insects
Know the development and life cycle of insects
Know the major insect orders of importance in forests
Know some of the major families of forest insects
Know some of the species that cause problems in northwestern forests
Know some of the species that are beneficial in forest environments
Know how to recognize the damage caused by forest insects

Course Structure

6 sessions on the internet
Homework for each session
Reading assignments for each session
Two midterms and one final examination
Instructor available for consultation in person or by e-mail

Technical Requirements

Personal computer with Internet connection (e.g., a modum)
Java-enabled web browser, such as Netscape Navigator 3.0, or Microsoft Explorer 3.0 or higher versions.
Access to e-mail (click here for information).

University Credit

1 credit hour

Textbooks

Borror, D. J. and R. E. White. 1970. A field guide to insects. The Peterson Field Guide Series, Houghton Mifflin Co., 215 Park Ave. South, New York, NY 10003. All students are required to purchase this book.
Berryman, A. A. 1986. Forest Insects: Principles and Practice of Population Management, Plenum Press, 233 Spring St., New York, NY 10013. This book is optional but is required for NATRS/ENTOM 349 Forest Pest Management. Students planning to take this course should purchase this book now as it will be helpful in this course.
Books can be purchased from the WSU Student's Bookstore, the publisher, or your local retailers.

Grading

Homework = 50%
Three examinations = 50%
Grading policy

Instructor

Professor Alan A. Berryman (click here for more information)
Questions concerning this course can be sent via e-mail to berryman@mail.wsu.edu

Schedule (Click Session # to access on-line course sessions)

Session	Topic
1	Insect Classification
2	Insect Structure and Function
First Examination	Covers Sessions 1 and 2
3	Order Coleoptera
4	Order Lepidoptera
Second Examination	Covers Sessions 3 and 4
5	Other Orders
6	Insect Pests
Final Examination	Covers Entire Course

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