Entomology is a basic and applied science of insects and their relatives such as ticks and mites. Insects are one of the most numerous and diverse forms of life on earth; they are essential constituents of virtually every terrestrial and aquatic ecosystem. While society benefits from the diverse roles played by insects, some species may become limiting factors in the production, processing and storage of our food and fiber crops, and to the health and well being of humans and animals. The knowledge and skills possessed by entomologists are essential components of modern integrated pest management strategies designed to safely and efficiently produce adequate food supplies for a continuously expanding world population, and to impede the transmission of insect-borne diseases, while at the same time protecting our endangered species and fragile ecosystems.
Students in majors such as agronomy, animal science, horticulture, biology, genetics and biomedical sciences may wish to augment their knowledge and broaden their career opportunities by electing to either double major or minor in entomology. All interested students should contact an academic advisor for additional information on these options.
Course List Code | Title | Semester Credit Hours |
ENTO 201 | General Entomology 1 | 3 |
or ENTO 208 & ENTO 209 | or Veterinary Entomology and Veterinary Entomology Laboratory | |
ENTO 301 | Biodiversity and Biology of Insects 1 | 3-4 |
or ENTO 322 | or Insects and Human Society | |
ENTO 482 | Occupational and Professional Development 1 | 2 |
| 9 |
| Global Public Health Entomology | |
| Field Studies | |
| Insect Structure and Function | |
| Honey Bee Biology | |
| Principles of Integrated Pest Management | |
| Insects In Agriculture | |
| Urban Entomology | |
| Medical Entomology | |
| Insect Ecology | |
| Insect Biotechnology | |
| Insect Biotechnology Laboratory | |
| The Science of Forensic Entomology | |
| Applied Forensic Entomology | |
| Case Studies in Problem Solving | |
| Engineering Vector Populations | |
| Mosquito - A History of Humankind’s Struggle for Survival with the Deadliest Animal on the Planet | |
| Caribbean Conservation | |
| Caribbean Research Seminar | |
| Seminar | |
| Professional Internship | |
| Directed Studies | |
| Special Topics in... | |
| Research | |
Total Semester Credit Hours | 17 |
Students are encouraged to visit the Department of Entomology Advising Office in 404 Minnie Belle Heep Building (HPCT), West Campus, to select the appropriate directed elective courses based on their individual educational and career interests.
Students must earn a grade of C or better in each course used for the minor.