237 Russell Labs, 1630 Linden Drive, Madison, WI 53706; 608/262-0625; butts@entomology.wisc.edu; www.entomology.wisc.edu
Professors Goodman (chair), German, Hogg, Jeanne, Lindroth, Mahr, Paskewitz, Raffa, Young; Assistant Professors Cullen, Gratton, Groves, Lan, Williamson
Students majoring in entomology study in a variety of fundamental and applied fields. Graduates find employment in college teaching, university teaching, research and extension work, state and federal government service, industry, and research institutes. The department may be consulted for specific career information.
Students can complete an undergraduate major in entomology under the Bachelor of Science-Agricultural Sciences degree, Bachelor of Science-Natural Resources degree, Bachelor of Science-International Agriculture and Natural Resources degree, or Bachelor of Science-Natural Sciences degree. The Natural Sciences degree program provides excellent preparatory work for those interested in graduate studies.
Students interested in graduate work should consult the Graduate School Catalog.
See www.entomology.wisc.edu for current course rotation information.
201 Insects and Human Culture-a Survey Course in Entomology. (Crosslisted with Envir St) I; 3 cr (B-E). Importance of insects in man's environment, emphasizing beneficial insects, disease carriers, and agricultural pests that interfere with man's food supply. Environmental problems due to insect control agents. P: Open to Fr.
289 Honors Independent Study. I, II, SS; 1-2 cr (I). P: Enrolled in the Cals Honors Prgm & So or Jr st. Inter-Ag 288.
299 Independent Study. I, II, SS; 1-3 cr (I). P: Open to Fr, So or Jr st & prior written cons inst.
302 Introduction to Entomology. (Crosslisted with Zoology) I, II; 4 cr (B-I). Principles including morphology and classification; a general collection of insects required of each student. P: An elem course in zoology.
321 Physiology of Insects. Even yrs.; I; 3 cr (B-I). Anatomy, histology and basic physiology of organ systems in insects. P: Entom 302 or cons inst.
331 Taxonomy of Mature Insects. I; Odd yrs.; 4 cr (B-I). Principles of taxonomy, identification and taxonomic morphology of adult insects. P: Entomol/Zool 302.
342 Insect Ecology. Even yrs.; I; 3 cr (B-I). Ecology of insects as individuals, populations, and components of communities and ecosystems. Emphasis on interactions of insects with their biotic and abiotic environment. P: Entom/Zool 302 or course in zool; Math 112 or equiv.
351 Principles of Economic Entomology. II; 3 cr (B-I). Major economic insects: identification, life histories, bionomics, distribution, control; procedures in fundamental and practical inquiry. P: Intro course in zoology.
371 Medical Entomology. (Crosslisted with Ahabs, Zoology) Even yrs.; I; 3 cr (B-I). Arthropods of medical and veterinary importance, how they affect their hosts and transmit diseases. P: Intro course in zool or vet sci.
375 Special Topics. 1-4 cr. P: Cons inst.
399 Coordinative Internship/Cooperative Education. I, II, SS; 1-8 cr (A). P: So, Jr or Sr st & cons supervising inst, advisor, and internship program coordinator.
432 Taxonomy and Bionomics of Immature Insects. Odd yrs.; II; 4 cr (B-I). Lectures on anatomy/morphology, taxonomy, bionomics of immature insects (ordinal and familial levels). Ametabola, Paleoptera, Plecoptera, Trichoptera not covered in lecture (will be examined in lab). Labs emphasize utilizing taxonomix keys for identification (order and family). Required field trips and collection. P: Entom 302 or equiv, or cons inst.
468 Studies in Field Entomology. Even yrs.; SS; 3 cr (B-D). Period of intensive field work (2 weeks) outside Madison area. Concentration on structural, behavioral adaptations of insects to diverse habitats; dynamic relations between insects and plants, other animals and other insects. Student field project, literature review presentation required. P: Entom 302, Jr st, and cons inst. (Recom ecology course & Entom 331 or 432).
473 Plant-Insect Interactions. (Crosslisted with Botany, Zoology) Alt yrs.; II; 3 cr (B-I). Multiple ways in which arthropods exploit plants, plant traits that deter or augment insects, environmental mediation of these interactions, effects on population dynamics, community ecology and co-evolution, and implications to natural resource management, environmental quality, and sustainable development. P: One of the following: Bot/For/Zoo 460, Ent/Pl Path/For 500, Pl Path/Bot 505, Forestry 550, or Entom 342.
500 Insects and Diseases in Forest Resource Management. (Crosslisted with Forest, Pl Path) I; Odd yrs.; 4 cr (B-I). Nature and significance of representative insects and diseases of natural and planted forests with emphasis on their control through manipulation of basic ecological and biological factors. P: Botany 151 & 152 or equiv.
505 Plant-Microbe Interactions: Molecular and Ecological Aspects. (Crosslisted with Pl Path, Botany) II; 3 cr (B-D). Molecular and ecological aspects of the interactions between plants and microorganisms. This course explores many of the themes, from genetic to integrative, of modern biology, and illustrates how study of plant-microbe interactions contributes to understanding of fundamental plant science. P: An upper level crse in microbiol (e.g. Bact 303); biochem (e.g. Biochem 501); & genetics (e.g. Genetics 466) or cons inst.
530 Insect Behavior. (Crosslisted with Zoology) Odd yrs.; II; 3 cr (A). Comparative behavior of insects. Function and evolution. P: Entom 302 or equiv; Zool 330 or cons inst.
540 Theoretical Ecology. (Crosslisted with Zoology) Alt yrs.; I; 3 cr (B-D). Introduction to theoretical ecology, including hands-on experience in computer modeling. For students with ecology background; does not require a strong math background. 3-credit option requires project and consent of instructor. P: 1 year calculus, Zoo/Bot 260, Zoo/Bot/For 460 or equiv, & Jr st.
541 Biological Control of Insects. I; Odd yrs.; 3 cr (B-I). Fundamentals of biological control with particular reference to the utilization of biotic agents. P: Entom or Zool 302 or cons inst.
570 Principles of Insect Pest Suppression. Even yrs.; I; 4 cr (B-D). Insect-host interactions as related to major pests of crops and domesticated animals; emphasis on practical integration of current techniques of pest suppression. P: Entomology 302.
601 Seminar in Methods of Scientific Oral Presentations. Even yrs.; II; 1 cr. Training for the presentation of short talks. P: Sr st.
606 Colloquium in Environmental Toxicology. (Crosslisted with Pl Path, Soil Sci, Ahabs, Wl Ecol, M&Envtox) I, II; 1 cr (B-I). Lectures by resident and visiting professors on toxicology and problems related to biologically active substances in the environment.
630 Ecotoxicology: Toxicant Effects on Ecosystems. (Crosslisted with M&Envtox, Agronomy, Wl Ecol) I; Odd yrs.; 3 cr (B-A). Study of how toxicants mediate interactions between organisms and their biotic and abiotic environments. Addresses biochemical and physiological mechanisms of toxicity; defenses against toxicants; population, community, ecosystems and evolutionary ecotoxicology; socio-economic impact and current research. P: Two semesters intro biology & one semester organic chem or cons inst.
632 Ecotoxicology: The Chemical Players. (Crosslisted with M&Envtox, Agronomy, Wl Ecol) I; Odd yrs.; 1 cr. Introduction to natural and man-made toxins/toxicants, their distribution, transport, and fate in the environment. Includes lectures, current research presentations, and discussions. P: 2 sem intro biol & 1 sem organic chem, or cons inst.
633 Ecotoxicology: Impacts on Individuals. (Crosslisted with M&Envtox, Agronomy, Wl Ecol) I; Odd yrs.; 1 cr. Addresses absorption, biotransformation, elimination of toxins in a wide variety of taxa (plants, invertebrates, vertebrates), and includes lectures, current research presentations, and discussions. P: M&Envtox 632, or 2 sem intro biol & M&Envtox 631, or cons inst.
634 Ecotoxicology: Impacts on Populations, Communities and Ecosystems. (Crosslisted with M&Envtox, Agronomy, Wl Ecol) I; Odd yrs.; 1 cr. Focuses on the impact of toxicants on populations, communities, ecosystems, and includes risk evaluation. Includes lectures, current research presentations, and discussions. P: M&Envtox 633, or M&Envtox 625, 626 & 631, or cons inst.
681 Senior Honors Thesis. I, II, SS; 2-4 cr (A). P: Honors candidacy.
682 Senior Honors Thesis. I, II, SS; 2-4 cr. Continuation of 681. P: Honors program candidacy & Entom 681.
691 Senior Thesis. I, II, SS; 2 cr (A). P: Sr st & cons inst.
699 Special Problems. I, II, SS; 1-4 cr (A). P: Cons inst & Sr st.