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Entomology Minor

Entomology
College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences

• Free-Standing Minor
• Requirements for this program are current for Spring 2010.
• Required credits in this minor: 12.

This minor provides a strong background in entomological principles and theory suitable for students interested in a variety of professions or advanced degree programs. Examples include programs in entomology, veterinary science, or public health; teaching biology in secondary educational institutions; or enhancing marketable skills for a variety of professional careers, such as forest health specialist, crop consultant, grounds manager, pest management specialist, agronomist, greenhouse or nursery technician, natural resource manager, or water quality specialist. Specific courses are selected based on students¿ educational objectives, in consultation with a minor adviser.

Minor Requirements

 Minor Courses
     CFAN 3001 - Pests and Crop Protection (3.0 cr)
  or ENT 3005 - Insect Biology, BIOL SCI/L (3.0 cr)
  or ENT 4015 - Ornamentals and Turf Entomolgy (3.0 cr)
  or ENT 4251 - Forest and Shade Tree Entomology (3.0 cr)
  or ENT 3281 - Veterinary Entomology (3.0 cr)

 Electives
 The course used to satisfy the minor requirement may not be used toward fulfilling this 9-credit elective requirement. Students may take a maximum of six credits, total, from the two special entomology courses (ENT 5910 and ENT 5920) toward the 9 credits.
 Take 9 or more credit(s) from the following:
   ·  CFAN 3001 - Pests and Crop Protection (3.0 cr)
   ·  ENT 3005 - Insect Biology, BIOL SCI/L (3.0 cr)
   ·  ENT 4015 - Ornamentals and Turf Entomolgy (3.0 cr)
   ·  ENT 4251 - Forest and Shade Tree Entomology (3.0 cr)
   ·  ENT 3281 - Veterinary Entomology (3.0 cr)
   ·  ENT 3xxx
   ·  ENT 4xxx
   ·  ENT 5xxx
   ·  ENT 5910 - Special Problems in Entomology (1.0-6.0 cr)
   ·  ENT 5920 - Special Lectures in Entomology (1.0-3.0 cr)

 

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