Department of Entomology
The Department of Entomology at Texas A&M University is one of the top entomology departments in the United States. Te department offers two undergraduate degrees: a Bachelor of Science in Entomology and a Bachelors of Science in Forensic and Investigative Sciences (FIVS). The FIVS degree has two tracks: Science (SCE) and Pre-Law (LWE). The FIVS-SCE degree is the only bachelor's degree in the state of Texas that is nationally accredited by the Forensic Science Education Programs Accreditation Commission (FEPAC) of the American Academy of Forensic Sciences. Both undergraduate degrees provide students with the necessary curriculum requirements to pursue graduate study in entomology and related fields, as well as professional fields such as law and medicine.
Entomology (ENTO)
ENTO 101 Introduction to Academic Success in Entomology
Credit 1.
1 Lecture Hour.
Orientation to academic success within higher education and specifically the Bachelor of Science degree in entomology; awareness of academic and campus support services available for student success; development of goals for academic and career planning, including creation and utilization of degree planner; awareness of personal self-management strategies, including learning styles, time management, goal setting, stress management and development of personal strategies for implementation of personal self-management into practice.
ENTO 102 Continuing Academic Success in Entomology
Credit 1.
1 Lecture Hour.
Continued exploration to academic success within higher education and specifically the Bachelor of Science degree in Entomology; increase awareness of academic and campus support services available for student success; development of goals for academic and career planning, including creation and utilization of degree planner; awareness of personal self-management strategies, including learning styles, time management, goal setting, stress management, and development of personal strategies for implementation of personal self-management into practice. Must be taken on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis. Prerequisite: ENTO 101.
ENTO 201 General Entomology
Credits 3.
2 Lecture Hours.
2 Lab Hours.
An introduction to insect biology and evolution, including basic insect structure, function and diversity. The course provides a guide to insect taxonomy and a survey of all insect orders, with an emphasis on their unique behavior, physiology and ecology, including their beneficial and harmful interactions with humans.
ENTO 208 Veterinary Entomology
Credits 2.
2 Lecture Hours.
Insects and their relatives causation of economic loss, impacts to well-being and transmission of disease pathogens to domestic and companion animals and wildlife as well as health and well-being of humans through occupational or recreational exposure; insect biology, economic importance and principles and methods of prevention and control. Prerequisite: Co-enrollment in ENTO 209.
ENTO 209 Veterinary Entomology Laboratory
Credit 1.
2 Lab Hours.
Insects and their relatives causation of economic loss, impacts to well-being and transmission of disease pathogens to domestic and companion animals and wildlife, as well as health and well-being of humans through occupational or recreational exposure; laboratory emphasizes identification of major arthropod pests, use of microscopy and dissection equipment. Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment with ENTO 208.
ENTO 210 Global Public Health Entomology
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Impacts of insects and insect-borne diseases on public health and well-being around the globe; insect biology, bloodfeeding, and transmission of human diseases; role of insect borne diseases on human history, socio-economic development, and public health infrastructure. Prerequisite: Freshman or sophomore classification or approval of instructor.
ENTO 285 Directed Studies
Credits 0 to 4.
0 to 4 Other Hours.
Directed individual study in entomology. Prerequisites: Freshman or sophomore classification; approval of instructor and department head.
ENTO 289 Special Topics in...
Credits 1 to 4.
1 to 4 Lecture Hours.
Selected topics in an identified area of entomology. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Approval of instructor.
ENTO 291 Research
Credits 0 to 4.
0 to 4 Other Hours.
Research conducted under the direction of faculty member in entomology. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: Freshman or sophomore classification and approval of instructor.
ENTO 300/ECCB 300 Field Studies
Credits 3.
3 Other Hours.
Integration of principles of animal and plant ecology with environmental factors to characterize wildlife populations; intensive analysis of specific areas will emphasize either the development of a wildlife management plan or a general vertebrate natural history survey. Prerequisite: Prior approval of instructor and concurrent enrollment in ECCB 450/ENTO 450 and ECCB 451/ENTO 451. Cross Listing: ECCB 300/ENTO 300.
ENTO 301 Biodiversity and Biology of Insects
Credits 4.
3 Lecture Hours.
3 Lab Hours.
Introduction to orders and most important families of insects; order-level morphology and family-level natural history; collection of insects identified to family level provides introduction to collection methods and specimen preparation. Prerequisites: ENTO 201, or ENTO 208 and ENTO 209; BIOL 111 and BIOL 112; junior or senior classification or approval of instructor.
ENTO 305 Evolution of Insect Structure
Credits 3.
2 Lecture Hours.
3 Lab Hours.
External morphology of insects; evolution of form and function. Prerequisite: ENTO 201, or ENTO 208 and ENTO 209; BIOL 111.
ENTO 306 Insect Structure and Function
Credits 4.
3 Lecture Hours.
3 Lab Hours.
This course focuses on insect structure and function, integrating morphology and physiology to explain how internal and external anatomical systems operate and are coordinated. Emphasis is placed on understanding how form-function relationships contribute to insect performance, behavior and overall biological success. Prerequisite: ENTO 201, or ENTO 208 and ENTO 209; BIOL 111 and BIOL 112; CHEM 101, CHEM 111, CHEM 102 and CHEM 112, or CHEM 119 and CHEM 120.
ENTO 320 Honey Bee Biology
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Introduction of honey bee biology and beekeeping practices to science and non-science majors; honey bees as the model insect to introduce general principles of biology and entomology. Prerequisite: Junior or senior classification or approval of instructor.
ENTO 321 Beekeeping
Credit 1.
3 Lab Hours.
Basic Knowledge and techniques used in apiculture; tools and knowledge needed to keep bees responsibly and productively. Prerequisites: ENTO 320 or concurrent enrollment, junior or senior classification or approval of instructor.
ENTO 322 Insects in Human Society
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
This course emphasizes the roles insects play in the development of human society. This includes roles in human, animal and plant health, food production and nutrient cycling in natural and agricultural ecosystems. Insects also influence bioinspired design, and architecture, art, music and other media. The historic, present day and future roles that insects will have on sustainability in underdeveloped, developing and developed global societies will be discussed. Prerequisite: Junior or senior classification.
ENTO 401 Principles of Integrated Pest Management
Credits 3.
2 Lecture Hours.
3 Lab Hours.
Integrated pest management (IPM) concepts, principles, development and application; IPM constitutes a series of pest control tactics and strategies toward more sustainable agriculture, natural resources, and urban and rural health and well-being. Prerequisite: ENTO 201, or ENTO 208 and ENTO 209.
ENTO 402 Insects In Agriculture
Credits 3.
2 Lecture Hours.
3 Lab Hours.
Examination of the biology and ecology of insect agricultural pests and the science underlying their management; exploration of the biology, taxonomy and management of insects as both pests and beneficial species in a range of agricultural systems. Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in ENTO 201 or approval of instructor.
ENTO 403 Urban Entomology
Credits 3.
2 Lecture Hours.
3 Lab Hours.
Biology, economic importance and control strategies for arthropod pests commonly invading households and commercial structures in urban environments; laboratory consists of urban pest identification and special presentations and demonstrations covering topics related to urban pest problems and their control. Offered in 2011-2012 academic year and alternating years thereafter. Prerequisites: ENTO 201, or ENTO 208 and ENTO 209, or approval of instructor.
ENTO 423 Medical Entomology
Credits 2.
2 Lecture Hours.
Biologies, disease relationships, and control of insects and other arthropods parasitic on or in humans; aspect of the fields of clinical and preventative medicine. Prerequisites: BIOL 111; ENTO 427 or concurrent enrollment; junior or senior classification.
ENTO 424 Insect Ecology
Credits 3.
2 Lecture Hours.
3 Lab Hours.
Provides basic ecological background with an applied interpretation, emphasizing influences of insect populations and communities on ecosystem processes that influence landscape structure, function and change. Prerequisites: ENTO 201, or ENTO 208 and ENTO 209; BIOL 111; junior or senior classification or approval of instructor.
ENTO 425 Disease Ecology
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Ecological interactions that influence the distribution and abundance of pathogens, vectors, and hosts ultimately determine the spread of disease; impacts of urbanization, climate change, and other human influenced environmental changes on disease dynamics; integration of disease ecology into pathogen and vector monitoring and comprehensive strategies to reduce disease occurrence. Prerequisite: ENTO 208, ENTO 209 and ENTO 423; junior or senior classification, or approval of instructor.
ENTO 426/VIBS 426 Methods in Vector-Borne Disease Ecology
Credits 3.
1 Lecture Hour.
5 Lab Hours.
Methodological understanding of how vector-borne diseases are studied in the field and laboratory; hands-on exploration of the ecology disease systems in a one health framework; concepts of design, execution and presentation of research projects; outdoor field work and bio-safety level 2 laboratory. Prerequisites: Junior or senior classification and approval of instructor. Cross Listing: VIBS 426/ENTO 426.
ENTO 427 Medical Entomology Laboratory
Credit 1.
2 Lab Hours.
Morphological features of adults and immature stages of parasitic arthropods of medical importance; molecular techniques to determine infectious status of arthropod vectors. Prerequisites: BIOL 111; ENTO 423 or concurrent enrollment; junior or senior classification.
ENTO 428 Insect Biotechnology
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Applications of genetic engineering and biotechnology; specific problems dealing with insects and control of insect pests. Prerequisites: ENTO 429 or concurrent enrollment; GENE 301, GENE 315, GENE 320/BIMS 320, or FIVS 308; junior or senior classification or approval of instructor.
ENTO 429 Insect Biotechnology Laboratory
Credit 1.
3 Lab Hours.
Basic technical experience in insect molecular biology and biotechnology, including genomic DNA isolation, PCR, cloning, sequencing and gene manipulation techniques; focus on insect applications for improvement of human health and agriculture. Prerequisites: ENTO 428 or concurrent enrollment; junior or senior classification or approval of instructor.
ENTO 431/FIVS 431 The Science of Forensic Entomology
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Explores the science, methodology and technology employed to gather, preserve and present information about insects and other arthropods in such a manner that this information can be used in courts of law as evidence and testimony to help resolve issues of a criminal or civil nature. Prerequisite: Junior or senior classification or approval of instructor. Cross Listing: FIVS 431/ENTO 431.
ENTO 432/FIVS 432 Applied Forensic Entomology
Credit 1.
3 Lab Hours.
Laboratory-based offering practical experience using scientific information, methodology, technology, and legal procedures inherent to the field of forensic entomology; emphasis on collecting, preserving, and identifying information as evidence and expert witness testimony in courts of law. Prerequisites: Junior or senior classification or approval of instructor. Cross Listing: FIVS 432/ENTO 432.
ENTO 435 Case Studies in Problem Solving
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Development of reasoning strategies by examining a variety of case studies, science and scientific methods; solving real-world problems as part of an investigative team. Prerequisite: ENTO 201, or ENTO 208 and ENTO 209; ENTO 482; senior classification or approval of instructor.
ENTO 441 Engineering Vector Populations
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Genetic strategies developed and deployed to control vector-borne diseases; vector population replacement, reduction or elimination; CRISPR and Cas9, gene drive and sterile insect technique; social, regulatory, political and ecological factors concerning genetic technologies.
ENTO 442 Mosquito - A History of Humankind’s Struggle for Survival with the Deadliest Animal on the Planet
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Mosquito-borne pathogens, human diseases; transmission cycles alternating replication susceptible vertebrate host, blood-feeding vector mosquito; biology of mosquitoes, historical approaches controlling mosquito-borne diseases, elimination of vectors; new approaches to disease control. Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in BIOL 111 and BIOL 112; junior or senior classification.
ENTO 450/ECCB 450 Caribbean Conservation
Credits 2.
6 Lab Hours.
Provide experience in and appreciation for diverse tropical habitats and the problems associated with conserving these habitats; design and conduct individual research projects on topics of their choice with approval from the instructors on project design and feasibility. Prerequisites: Concurrent enrollment in ENTO 300/ECCB 300 and ENTO 451/ECCB 451; junior or senior classification. Cross Listing: ECCB 450/ENTO 450.
ENTO 451/ECCB 451 Caribbean Research Seminar
Credit 1.
1 Other Hour.
Document research activities; keep a journal of activities and research methods during study abroad trips. Prerequisites: Concurrent enrollment in ENTO 300/ECCB 300 and ENTO 450/ECCB 450; junior or senior classification. Cross Listing: ECCB 451/ENTO 451.
ENTO 455 Field Entomology in the Tropics
Credits 3.
9 Other Hours.
A field-based course conducted in Costa Rica at the Texas A&M Soltis Center for Research and Education that examines the diversity, behavior and natural history of tropical insects. Emphasis is placed on collecting insects, specimen preparation and identification, behavioral observation and experimental research, along with the development of skills in field note-keeping, teamwork and scientific communication. The course provides direct experience with tropical ecosystems and addresses the challenges associated with studying and conserving biodiversity. Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in BIOL 111 and BIOL 112; or approval of instructor; any course in entomology recommended.
ENTO 481 Seminar
Credit 1.
1 Lecture Hour.
Report of original investigations, current literature and special features of entomology. Prerequisites: ENTO 201, or ENTO 208 and ENTO 209; junior or senior classification.
ENTO 482 Occupational and Professional Development
Credits 2.
2 Lecture Hours.
Organized instruction in written and oral communication; acquaint students with private and public-sector companies and agencies as well as leading professionals from these firms to reinforce academic instruction and prepare students for the transition to employment, graduate and professional schools. Prerequisite: ENTO 201, or ENTO 208 and ENTO 209; or approval of instructor.
ENTO 484 Professional Internship
Credits 0 to 4.
0 to 4 Other Hours.
Independent study and supervised field experience related to a professional area of interest in entomology. May be taken two times for credit. Prerequisite: ENTO 201, or ENTO 208 and ENTO 209; junior or senior classification or approval of instructor.
ENTO 485 Directed Studies
Credits 0 to 4.
0 to 4 Other Hours.
Individual problems. Prerequisites: Approval of instructor and department head.
ENTO 489 Special Topics in...
Credits 1 to 4.
0 to 4 Lecture Hours.
0 to 4 Lab Hours.
Selected topics in an identified area of entomology. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Approval of instructor.
ENTO 491 Research
Credits 0 to 4.
0 to 4 Other Hours.
Research conducted under the direction of faculty member in entomology. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: Junior or senior classification or approval of instructor.
Forensic and Investigative Science (FIVS)
FIVS 101 Introduction to Academic Success in Forensic and Investigative Sciences
Credit 1.
1 Lecture Hour.
Orientation to academic success within higher education and specifically the Bachelor of Science degree in forensic and investigative sciences; awareness of academic and campus support services available for student success; development of goals for academic and career planning, including creation and utilization of degree planner; awareness of personal self-management strategies, including learning styles, time management, goal setting, stress management and development of personal strategies for implementation of personal self-management into practice.
FIVS 102 Ethics in Forensic and Investigative Sciences
Credit 1.
1 Lecture Hour.
0 Lab Hours.
0 Other Hours.
This course explores the ethical principles, professional standards and legal responsibilities that guide practitioners in the forensic sciences. Students will examine case studies involving ethical dilemmas, professional misconduct and challenges unique to forensics, including consequences of past actions to future careers, issues of bias, evidence handling, expert testimony and the complex intersection of science and law. Prerequisite: FIVL or FIVS majors.
FIVS 123 Forensic Investigations
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Overview of forensics from incident scene to court room verdict; principles, concepts, tools and methodologies used in the science and practice of forensics; examination of various forensic fields; evidence recognition, analysis, interpretation and presentation to diverse audiences.
FIVS 205 Introduction to Forensic and Investigative Sciences
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Overview of principles, procedures, and concepts of forensic and investigative sciences; instruction in the definitions, scope, and use of tools, techniques and protocols in forensic applications used to resolve social, regulatory, and legal disputes. Prerequisite: Freshman or sophomore classification or approval of instructor.
FIVS 210 Forensic Photography
Credits 3.
2 Lecture Hours.
2 Lab Hours.
Identification and application of techniques of the practice of photography as applied to forensics. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in FIVS 205; FIVL or FIVS major.
FIVS 215 Forensic Microscopy
Credits 3.
2 Lecture Hours.
2 Lab Hours.
Identification and application of techniques of the practice of microscopy as applied to forensics. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in FIVS 205; FIVL or FIVS major.
FIVS 282 Occupational and Professional Development
Credits 2.
2 Lecture Hours.
Organized instruction in written and oral communication; acquaint students with private and public-sector companies and agencies as well as leading professionals from these firms to reinforce academic instruction and prepare students for the transition to employment, graduate and professional schools. Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in FIVS 205; FIVS majors only.
FIVS 285 Directed Studies
Credits 0 to 4.
0 to 4 Other Hours.
Directed individual study in forensic and investigative sciences. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: Freshman or sophomore classification; approval of instructor and department head.
FIVS 289 Special Topics in...
Credits 1 to 4.
1 to 4 Lecture Hours.
0 to 4 Lab Hours.
Selected topics in an identified area of forensic and investigative sciences. May be repeated for credit.
FIVS 291 Research
Credits 0 to 4.
0 to 12 Lab Hours.
Research conducted under the direction of a faculty member in forensic and investigative sciences. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Freshman or sophomore classification.
FIVS 308 Forensic Implications of Inheritance
Credits 4.
3 Lecture Hours.
3 Lab Hours.
Forensic genetics with an emphasis on basic principles of genetics/inheritance, linkage/recombination, mutation, population genetics, gene expression and genetic application in the forensic sciences; development, use and evaluation of forensically relevant molecular markers along with modern sequencing techniques/databases. Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in BIOL 112; FIVS-SCE and FIVS-LWE majors; junior or senior classification.
FIVS 316 Forensic Molecular Biology
Credits 4.
3 Lecture Hours.
3 Lab Hours.
This course is designed to illustrate the use of a variety of molecular biology methods for forensic applications. The core elements that will be covered include prokaryotic and eukaryotic genome structure and function; interrelationship of DNA, RNA, and protein synthesis; transcription, translation, replication; gene expression and regulation; recombinant DNA techniques; PCR; and DNA sequencing. Students will gain an appreciation and understanding of the underlying molecular biology techniques that are used in a diverse array of settings, including blood analysis, blood typing, DNA fingerprinting and genetic testing. The potential future use of advanced sequencing technologies for forensic and other applications will be discussed. Additionally, the social, ethical and legal implications of these procedures and applications will be fully considered. Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in FIVS 308; FIVS-SCE majors.
FIVS 319/FSTC 319 Molecular Microbial Detection and Characterization
Credits 3.
2 Lecture Hours.
2 Lab Hours.
The overall objective of this course is to provide students from different disciplinary interests with the knowledge and hands-on skills in specific molecular microbial detection and characterization methods employed in the food and fermentation industries, environmental and other natural and man-made environments. The course will expose students to the fundamentals of microbial pathogen detection and associated molecular methods and provide a basis on how detection methods should be used for the different applications. The students will learn how to apply these methods in different scenarios and applications and how to interpret the results from such methods. Prerequisites: BIOL 111; junior or senior classification. Cross Listing: FSTC 319/FIVS 319.
FIVS 320 Impression Evidence
Credits 3.
2 Lecture Hours.
2 Lab Hours.
Individual and class characteristics of footwear, tire track, impression evidence documentation, collection, test impression techniques, shoe and tire tread designs, sizing, manufacturing, wear characteristics, comparison techniques, courtroom preparation and testimony. Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in FIVS 205 and FIVS 210; FIVS majors.
FIVS 401/SCSC 401 Forensic Soil Science
Credits 3.
2 Lecture Hours.
2 Lab Hours.
Examination of soils physical attributes, mineralogy, chemistry and microbiology to solve crimes; soil and geologic characteristics associated with crime scene examination; physical, chemical and biological characteristics and use of trace evidence. Statistical methods used in evidence comparison. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in FIVS 282. Cross Listing: SCSC 401/FIVS 401.
FIVS 405/CYBR 405 Applied Digital Forensics and Incident Response
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Collection of digital evidence; digital evidence analytics; analysis of log data; malware triage; recover damaged digital evidence; write technical reports on malware and incidents; legal and ethical components of digital forensic science. Prerequisites: Junior or senior classification. Cross Listing: CYBR 405/FIVS 405.
FIVS 406 Advanced Cyberforensics
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
The course is designed to equip students with the technical and analytical skills required to investigate complex cyber incidents, recover critical evidence and analyze sophisticated threats in digital environments. The course covers a comprehensive range of topics, including Windows and memory forensics, network forensics, incident response (IR), threat hunting, intrusion analysis, malware analysis, mobile forensics and emerging technologies such as IoT, SCADA and AI. Through hands-on exercises and theoretical instruction, the course prepares students to address advanced adversarial tactics and produce actionable forensic findings in real-world scenarios. Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in FIVS 405/CYBR 405; FIVS majors; junior or senior classification, or approval of instructor.
FIVS 415 Practice and Principles of Science and Law
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Introduction to series of practitioners of forensic science and the justice system; receive instruction on principles, procedures, and practices used in solving legal and societal issues; examine scientific method and scientific knowledge as applied through expert testimony; enhance critical thinking and reasoning skills in studying and debating different positions of current issues of science and law. Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in FIVS 205 and FIVS 481; grade of C or better in FIVS 316 and FIVS 435, or concurrent enrollment; FIVS-LWE and FIVS-SCE majors.
FIVS 420 Controlled Substances
Credits 2.
2 Lecture Hours.
Classification of effects of controlled substances in impaired individuals, sampling procedures and presumptive testing; history of the controlled substances act of 1970, federal drug scheduling, penalty groups in Texas, legislative complexity and challenges with new psychoactive substances, physiological, sociological, legal and societal aspects of controlled substance abuse. Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in FIVS 308 or concurrent enrollment; FIVS-LWE and FIVS-SCE majors.
FIVS 422 Crime Scene Investigation
Credits 3.
2 Lecture Hours.
3 Lab Hours.
Examination of principles, procedures and methodologies used in crime scene investigation; instruction in scene documentation, evidence recognition and collection protocols; application of forensic techniques, including photography, sketching and trace recovery, within simulated scenarios that emphasize critical thinking, professional standards and defensible decision-making in investigative contexts. Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in FIVS 205 or concurrent enrollment; FIVS-LWE and FIVS-SCE majors.
FIVS 431/ENTO 431 The Science of Forensic Entomology
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Explores the science, methodology and technology employed to gather, preserve and present information about insects and other arthropods in such a manner that this information can be used in courts of law as evidence and testimony to help resolve issues of a criminal or civil nature. Prerequisites: Junior or senior classification or approval of instructor. Cross Listing: ENTO 431/FIVS 431.
FIVS 432/ENTO 432 Applied Forensic Entomology
Credit 1.
3 Lab Hours.
Laboratory-based offering practical experience using scientific information, methodology, technology, and legal procedures inherent to the field of forensic entomology; emphasis on collecting, preserving, and identifying information as evidence and expert witness testimony in courts of law. Prerequisites: Junior or senior classification or approval of instructor. Cross Listing: ENTO 432/FIVS 432.
FIVS 434/ECCB 434 Wildlife Forensic Science - Methods and Applications
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Overview of the interdisciplinary field of wildlife forensics; application of scientific techniques to the investigation of wildlife crimes; exploration of the methods used to identify illegal activities such as poaching, wildlife trafficking, and habitat destruction; forensic techniques in species identification, genetics, DNA analysis, and trace evidence collection; exploration of legal framework surrounding wildlife crime; practical applications of forensic science to conservation and biodiversity protection. Prerequisites: Junior or senior classification; ECCB 406/GEOG 462 or GEOG 462/ECCB 406 recommended. Cross Listing: ECCB 434/FIVS 434.
FIVS 435 Case Studies in Problem Solving
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Development of reasoning strategies by examining a variety of case studies; science and scientific method solving real-world problems as part of an investigative team. Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in FIVS 316 and FIVS 481; grade of C or better in FIVS 415 or concurrent enrollment; FIVS-SCE majors or approval of instructor.
FIVS 440 Forensic Communications
Credit 1.
1 Lecture Hour.
Scientific writing and communication, critical thinking, reading, research, writing and oral skills. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in FIVS 308.
FIVS 450 Forensic Science Study and Research Abroad - United Kingdom
Credits 3.
2 Lecture Hours.
2 Lab Hours.
Students will prepare and carry out an individual research project and attend short courses in forensic and investigative sciences while learning about the history of and traveling in the United Kingdom. This course will emphasize the importance of chemistry and biology in the forensic sciences, while exposing students to cultural differences and the potential for collaboration. Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in CHEM 119; junior or senior classification, or approval of instructor.
FIVS 481 Seminar
Credit 1.
1 Other Hour.
Analysis of research topics related to the fields of forensic science and law. May be taken 4 times for credit. Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in FIVS 282; FIVS-LWE and FIVS-SCE majors.
FIVS 484 Internship
Credits 0 to 4.
0 to 4 Other Hours.
Independent study and supervised field experience related to a professional area or interest in forensic science. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Junior or senior classification and approval of instructor.
FIVS 485 Directed Studies
Credits 0 to 4.
0 to 4 Other Hours.
Directed individual study in forensic and investigative sciences. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: Junior or senior classification; upper-division FIVS only; approval of instructor and department head.
FIVS 489 Special Topics in...
Credits 1 to 4.
1 to 4 Lecture Hours.
0 to 4 Lab Hours.
Selected topics in an identified area of forensic and investigative sciences. May be repeated for credit.
FIVS 491 Research
Credits 0 to 4.
0 to 12 Lab Hours.
Research conducted under the direction of a faculty member in forensic and investigative sciences. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Junior or senior classification and approval of instructor.
Adelman, Zach N, Professor
Entomology
PHD, Colorado State University Fort Collins, 2000
Behmer, Spencer T, Professor
Entomology
PHD, University of Arizona, 1998
Bernal, Julio S, Professor
Entomology
PHD, University of California at Riverside, 1995
Brundage, Adrienne L, Instructional Associate Professor
Entomology
PHD, Texas A&M University, 2012
Coates, Craig J, Instructional Professor
Entomology
PHD, Australian National University, 1997
Fadamiro, Henry, Professor
Entomology
PHD, Green College, University of Oxford, 1995
Hamer, Gabriel L, Professor
Entomology
PHD, Michigan State University, 2008
Helms, Anjel Marie, Associate Professor
Entomology
PHD, The Pennsylvania State University, 2015
Kaufman, Phillip Edward, Professor
Entomology
PHD, University of Wyoming, 1997
Kovar, Scott J, Professor Of The Practice
Entomology
MS, John Jay College of Criminal Justice, 2007
Magalhaes, Tereza, Assistant Professor
Entomology
PHD, University of Miami, 2005
Medina, Raul F, Professor
Entomology
PHD, University of Maryland, College Park, 2005
Moran, Shelby Kmidowski, Assistant Professor Of The Practice
Entomology
MS, Duquesne University, 2023
Motta, Erick, Assistant Professor
Entomology
PHD, University of Texas, 2019
Myles, Kevin M, Professor
Entomology
PHD, Colorado State University, 2003
Orr, Abigail Elizabeth, Visiting Lecturer
Entomology
PHD, Texas A&M University, 2025
Oswald, John D, Senior Professor
Entomology
PHD, Cornell University, 1991
Penzes, Judit, Assistant Professor
Entomology
DVM, University of Veterinary Medicine Budapest, 2015
BVSc, University of Veterinary Medicine, 2009
Pietrantonio, Patricia, Professor
Entomology
PHD, University of California at Riverside, 1995
Rangel Posada, Juliana, Professor
Entomology
PHD, Cornell University, 2010
Sword, Gregory A, Professor
Entomology
PHD, The University of Texas at Austin, 1998
Tamborindeguy Camacho, Cecilia, Professor
Entomology
PHD, Institut National Polytechnique de Toulouse, 2004
Tarone, Aaron M, Professor
Entomology
PHD, Michigan State University, 2007
Teel, Pete D, Research Professor
Entomology
PHD, Oklahoma State University, 1978
Tomberlin, Jeffery K, Professor
Entomology
PHD, University of Georgia, 2001
Wilson, Lloyd T, Professor
Entomology
PHD, University of California, Davis, 1977
Yang, Chin-Cheng, Associate Professor
Entomology
PHD, National Taiwan University, 2010
Yoho, Kelie, Instructional Assistant Professor
Entomology
MS, Purdue University, 2019
Zhu Salzman, Keyan, Professor
Entomology
PHD, Purdue University, 1994