Course level

Undergraduate

Faculty

Science

School

Biological Sciences School

Units

2

Duration

One Semester

Delivery mode

Internal

Class hours

3L, 3P

Recommended prerequisite

Assessment methods

Mid-semester exam, final exam, project

Course enquiries

Dr Karyn Johnson

Course description

The impacts of insects on our lives are substantial and varied. This course explores some of the currently relevant areas of applied entomology. Topics include; control of mosquitoes and the impact of climate change on disease transmission by insects, the ecology of plant and insect interactions, biological control and the use of pesticides in the developing world, pest management in organic farming, beneficial insects, forensic entomology, and understanding how insect parasites and symbionts impact on the host insect. To complement the lecture series students will be guided through the process of designing and implementing research questions in self-directed laboratory sessions.

Archived offerings

Course offerings Location Mode Course Profile
Semester 2, 2015 (27/07/2015 - 21/11/2015) St Lucia Internal Course Profile