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.

The Bachelor of Science degree in Entomology prepares students for  career paths with strong employment demands among corporate and private agribusiness; urban pest management companies; scientific and technical organizations; public health agencies; local, state and federal governments; and international organizations.  Employment opportunities exist in areas such as forensic entomology, conservation biology, environmental quality, food quality, regulatory inspection, public health and more. Our curriculum is sufficiently flexible such that students, in consultation with an academic advisor, may tailor the degree to meet their individual academic goals, including requirements for graduate studies and professional schools in health career areas (medical, veterinary, dental) as well as providing analytical skills needed for law school.

Students majoring in areas such as agronomy, animal science, horticulture, biology, genetics and biomedical sciences may wish to augment their knowledge and broaden their career opportunities by earning either a double major or a minor in entomology. Students interested in a double major or minor in entomology should contact an academic advisor for additional information.

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MATH 150, and MATH 152 will be accepted in lieu of MATH 140.

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MATH 151 and PHIL 240 will be accepted in lieu of MATH 142.

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CHEM 227 and CHEM 257 will be accepted in lieu of CHEM 222.

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To be selected in consultation with student’s academic advisor in the department. Three hours of international and cultural diversity electives and three hours of cultural discourse are required for graduation; these courses may fulfill other degree requirements as well. See the list of approved courses.

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Technical electives must be selected in consultation with the student’s advisor or from the current list of approved electives published by the department. See Technical Electives table.

Additional Requirements for a Baccalaureate Degree

• Foreign Language (two years of the same language in high school or one year/two semester sequence in college)
• Writing Intensive Courses (two courses designated W in major or one W and one C course in major)
• International and Cultural Diversity Courses (three credit hours)
• Cultural Discourse Course (three credit hours)

Technical Electives