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Twin Cities Campus
Entomology MinorEntomology
College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences
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 advisor.
Program Delivery
This program is available:
Minor Requirements
Minor Core Requirement
ENT 1005 - Insect Biology with Lab
[BIOL]
(4.0 cr)
Electives
Take 12 or more credit(s) from the following:
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CFAN 3001 {Inactive}
(3.0 cr)
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ENT 3281 {Inactive}
(3.0 cr)
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ENT 3925 {Inactive}
(3.0 cr)
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ENT 4015 {Inactive}
(3.0 cr)
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ENT 4021 - Honey Bees and Insect Societies
(3.0 cr)
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ENT 4096 {Inactive}
(1.0-3.0 cr)
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ENT 4251 - Forest and Shade Tree Entomology
(3.0 cr)
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ENT 5011 - Insect Structure and Function
(4.0 cr)
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ENT 5021 - Insect Biodiversity and Evolution
(4.0 cr)
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ENT 5041 - Insect Ecology
(3.0 cr)
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ENT 5051 - Scientific Illustration of Insects
(3.0 cr)
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ENT 5121 - Applied Experimental Design
(4.0 cr)
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ENT 5275 - Insect-transmitted diseases of humans
(3.0 cr)
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ENT 5341 - Biological Control of Insects and Weeds
(3.0 cr)
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ENT 4361 - Aquatic Insects
(3.0 cr)
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ENT 5900 - Basic Entomology
(1.0-6.0 cr)
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ENT 5910 - Special Problems in Entomology
(1.0-6.0 cr)
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ENT 5920 - Special Lectures in Entomology
(1.0-4.0 cr)
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ENT 5025 - Museum & Field Methods in Entomology
(2.0 cr)
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ENT 5081 {Inactive}
(3.0 cr)
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ENT 2920 {Inactive}
(1.0-4.0 cr)
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ENT 3910 {Inactive}
(1.0-6.0 cr)
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ENT 1021 - An Introduction to Forensic Entomology
(3.0 cr)
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Credits: | 4.0 [max 4.0] |
Course Equivalencies: | Ent 1004/Ent 1005 |
Grading Basis: | A-F only |
Typically offered: | Every Fall & Spring |
Credits: | 3.0 [max 3.0] |
Typically offered: | Fall Odd Year |
Credits: | 3.0 [max 3.0] |
Typically offered: | Every Fall |
Credits: | 4.0 [max 4.0] |
Grading Basis: | A-F or Aud |
Typically offered: | Every Spring |
Credits: | 4.0 [max 4.0] |
Course Equivalencies: | Ent 3021/Ent 5021 |
Typically offered: | Every Fall |
Credits: | 3.0 [max 3.0] |
Typically offered: | Fall Even Year |
Credits: | 3.0 [max 3.0] |
Typically offered: | Spring Even Year |
Credits: | 4.0 [max 4.0] |
Course Equivalencies: | Agro 5121/Ent 5121 |
Typically offered: | Periodic Fall |
Credits: | 3.0 [max 3.0] |
Course Equivalencies: | Ent 3275/Ent 5275 |
Typically offered: | Every Spring |
Credits: | 3.0 [max 4.0] |
Course Equivalencies: | Ent 3341/Ent 5341 |
Typically offered: | Every Spring |
Credits: | 3.0 [max 4.0] |
Grading Basis: | A-F or Aud |
Typically offered: | Periodic Fall, Spring & Summer |
Credits: | 1.0 -6.0 [max 12.0] |
Typically offered: | Every Fall & Spring |
Credits: | 1.0 -6.0 [max 10.0] |
Typically offered: | Every Fall & Spring |
Credits: | 1.0 -4.0 [max 12.0] |
Grading Basis: | S-N only |
Typically offered: | Every Fall & Spring |
Credits: | 2.0 [max 2.0] |
Typically offered: | Periodic Spring |
Credits: | 3.0 [max 3.0] |
Grading Basis: | A-F only |
Typically offered: | Every Spring |