Entomology

Information

(College of Agricultural & Environmental Sciences)

Formerly the departments of Entomology & Nematology

Steve Nadler, Ph.D., Chairperson of the Department

Joanna Chiu, Ph.D., Vice Chairperson of the Department

Department Office. 367 Briggs Hall; 530-752-0492; http://entomology.ucdavis.edu

Faculty. http://entomology.ucdavis.edu/Faculty/

Bachelor of Science

(College of Agricultural & Environmental Sciences)

Formerly the departments of Entomology & Nematology

Steve Nadler, Ph.D., Chairperson of the Department

Joanna Chiu, Ph.D., Vice Chairperson of the Department

Department Office. 367 Briggs Hall; 530-752-0492; http://entomology.ucdavis.edu

Faculty. http://entomology.ucdavis.edu/Faculty/

The Major Program

The Entomology major is a general biological science program. The curriculum is designed to develop an understanding of fundamental biological concepts by studying insects. Insects offer unique opportunities to study biological systems and are model experimental animals. Many insects are either pests, or beneficial species that have great importance to the economy, environment or public health. Students may focus on specific areas of interest including agricultural entomology; insect systematics & evolution; behavior & ecology; medical entomology; and insect molecular biology, physiology & toxicology.

The Program. Students begin their study in Entomology with selected insect biology courses. After completing these courses, students may enroll in courses in their particular area of interest. The faculty encourages students to do research internships in their laboratories.

Career Alternatives. Entomology graduates find careers in many different areas of applied or basic biology. Graduates have the opportunity to continue in professional graduate programs such as veterinary or human medicine, or get advanced degrees leading to careers in biotechnology, conservation biology, or academic teaching and research. Many graduates have participated in internship programs with the California Department of Food and Agriculture and found careers in insect diagnostic laboratories, conducting insect surveys, and/or developing entomological collections. Other graduates have worked in agriculture in the area of insect pest management. Graduates are prepared for managerial and technical positions with state and federal agencies and in agricultural production and supporting industries. Some Entomology graduates pursue careers in primary, secondary, and college level science education.

Major Advisors. S. Lawler, S. Nadler

Minor Requirements:

The Department of Entomology has five minor programs open to students in other disciplines who are interested in rounding out their academic study with a concentration in the area of entomology.

Minor Advisors. S. Lawler, S. Nadler

Graduate Study. The Department of Entomology offers a program of study and research leading to the M.S. and Ph.D. degrees. For further details, see Graduate Studies and the Graduate Announcement.

Related Courses. See courses in Nematology.

Preparatory Subject Matter

Units: 50-55

Biological Science

BIS 002A

Introduction to Biology: Essentials of Life on Earth (Active)

BIS 002B

Introduction to Biology: Principles of Ecology & Evolution (Active)

BIS 002C

Introduction to Biology: Biodiversity & the Tree of Life (Active)

Chemistry

16-18

CHE 002A

General Chemistry (Active)

CHE 002B

General Chemistry (Active)

Choose a series:

6-8

CHE 008A

Organic Chemistry: Brief Course (Active)

CHE 008B

Organic Chemistry: Brief Course (Active)

CHE 118A

Organic Chemistry for Health & Life Sciences (Active)

CHE 118B

Organic Chemistry for Health & Life Sciences (Active)

Mathematics; choose a series:

9-12

MAT 016A

Short Calculus (Active)

MAT 016B

Short Calculus (Active)

MAT 016C

Short Calculus (Active)

MAT 017A

Calculus for Biology & Medicine (Active)

MAT 017B

Calculus for Biology & Medicine (Active)

MAT 017C

Calculus for Biology & Medicine (Active)

MAT 021A

Calculus (Active)

MAT 021B

Calculus (Active)

MAT 021C

Calculus (Active)

Physics

PHY 001A

Principles of Physics (Active)

PHY 001B

Principles of Physics (Active)

Choose one:

3-4

STA 013

Elementary Statistics (Active)

STA 032

Gateway to Statistical Data Science (Active)

STA 100

Applied Statistics for Biological Sciences (Active)

PLS 120

Applied Statistics in Agricultural Sciences (Active)

Depth Subject Matter

Units: 34-43

Biological Science

BIS 101

Genes & Gene Expression (Active)

Evolution & Ecology

EVE 100

Introduction to Evolution (Active)

General Entomology

ENT 100

General Entomology (Active)

ENT 100L

General Entomology Laboratory (Active)

ENT 102

Insect Physiology (Active)

Choose one:

3-4

MIC 102

Introductory Microbiology (Active)

MIC 162

General Virology (Active)

PLB 148

Introductory Mycology (Active)

PLP 120

Introduction to Plant Pathology (Active)

Choose one:

ENT 105

Insect Ecology (Active)

ESP 100

General Ecology (Active)

EVE 101

Introduction to Ecology (Active)

Choose a series:

6-10

BIS 102

Structure & Function of Biomolecules (Active)

BIS 103

Bioenergetics & Metabolism (Active)

ABI 102

Animal Biochemistry & Metabolism (Active)

ABI 103

Animal Biochemistry & Metabolism (Active)

Choose at least 3 units:

3-7

ENT 103

Insects Systematics (Active)

ENT 104

Behavioral Ecology of Insects (Active)

ENT 107

California Insect Diversity (Active)

ENT 109

Field Taxonomy & Ecology (Active)

ENT 116

Freshwater Macroinvertebrates (Active)

NEM 110

Introduction to Nematology (Active)

Restricted Electives

Units: 23

Upper division Entomology (ENT) and Nematology (ENM) courses.

Upper division electives related to student's interest with approval of advisor. Any courses in the life sciences, scientific writing, or statistics will be automatically approved; see advisor for other choices.

Note: No more than a total of 6 units from ENT 192, 197T and 199 may count toward fulfilling depth subject matter or restricted elective units.

Total: 107-121

Master of Science

(College of Agricultural & Environmental Sciences)

Formerly the departments of Entomology & Nematology

Steve Nadler, Ph.D., Chairperson of the Department

Joanna Chiu, Ph.D., Vice Chairperson of the Department

Department Office. 367 Briggs Hall; 530-752-0492; http://entomology.ucdavis.edu

Faculty. http://entomology.ucdavis.edu/Faculty/

Graduate Study. The Department of Entomology offers a program of study and research leading to the M.S. and Ph.D. degrees. For further details, see Graduate Studies and the Graduate Announcement.

Graduate Advisors. See http://entomology.ucdavis.edu/Graduate/.

Doctor of Philosophy

(College of Agricultural & Environmental Sciences)

Formerly the departments of Entomology & Nematology

Steve Nadler, Ph.D., Chairperson of the Department

Joanna Chiu, Ph.D., Vice Chairperson of the Department

Department Office. 367 Briggs Hall; 530-752-0492; http://entomology.ucdavis.edu

Faculty. http://entomology.ucdavis.edu/Faculty/

Graduate Study. The Department of Entomology offers a program of study and research leading to the M.S. and Ph.D. degrees. For further details, see Graduate Studies and the Graduate Announcement.

Graduate Advisors. See http://entomology.ucdavis.edu/Graduate/.

Courses in ENT:

ENT 001—Art, Science & the World of Insects (3) Active

Lecture—3 hour(s); Laboratory—3 hour(s). Fusion of entomology and art to create an appreciation of insect biology, ecology, interactions with humans and importance in human culture. Multidisciplinary approaches in education and career paths in entomology and art will be highlighted. (Letter.) GE credit: AH, OL, SE, SS, VL, WE. Effective: 2013 Fall Quarter.

ENT 002—Biodiversity (3) Active

Lecture—2 hour(s); Lecture/Discussion—1 hour(s). Introduction to nature, scope and geographical distribution of biodiversity (diversity of life, with emphasis on plants and animals, especially insects). Humans and biodiversity; domestication, aesthetics, ethics and valuation. Species richness and "success." Biodiversity through time; monitoring, evaluation and conservation. Biomes-global, continental and Californian. (Same course as EVE 002.) (Letter.) GE credit: SE, SL, WE. Effective: 2013 Fall Quarter.

ENT 010—Natural History of Insects (3) Active

Lecture—3 hour(s). Introduction to the insects detailing their great variety, structures and functions, habits, and their significance in relation to plants and animals including man. Designed for students not specializing in entomology. Not open for credit to students who have had ENT 100, but students who have taken this course may take ENT 100 for credit. (Letter.) GE credit: SE, SL. Effective: 2013 Fall Quarter.

ENT 090X—Special Topics in Entomology (2) Active

Seminar—2 hour(s). Prerequisite(s): Consent of Instructor. Freshman seminar course for indepth examination of a special topic within the subject area. May be repeated up to 2 Time(s). (P/NP grading only.) Effective: 2013 Fall Quarter.

ENT 092—Internship (1-12) Active

Variable—3-36 hour(s). Prerequisite(s): Consent of Instructor. Work-learn experience on and off campus in all subject areas offered by the department, supervised by a member of the faculty. May be repeated up to 12 Unit(s). (P/NP grading only.) Effective: 2013 Fall Quarter.

ENT 099—Special Study for Undergraduates (1-5) Active

(Letter.) Effective: 2013 Fall Quarter.

ENT 100—General Entomology (4) Active

Lecture—3 hour(s); Term Paper—1 hour(s). Prerequisite(s): BIS 002B; or Consent of Instructor. Biology, anatomy, physiology, development, classification, ecology and relation of insects to human welfare. (Letter.) GE credit: WE. Effective: 2019 Winter Quarter.

ENT 100L—General Entomology Laboratory (2) Active

Laboratory—6 hour(s). Prerequisite(s): ENT 100 (can be concurrent). Anatomy, development, population ecology, methods of collecting, classification and identification of insects of all orders and of major families. (Letter.) GE credit: VL. Effective: 2013 Fall Quarter.

ENT 101—Functional Insect Morphology (3) Active

Lecture—2 hour(s); Laboratory—3 hour(s). Prerequisite(s): ENT 100. Study of the basic external and internal structures, organs and tissues of insects, with emphasis on functional systems. Functional anatomy, histology and fine structures of important organs and tissues will be discussed. (Letter.) Effective: 2013 Fall Quarter.

ENT 102—Insect Physiology (4) Active

Lecture—3 hour(s); Discussion—1 hour(s). Prerequisite(s): ENT 100; Or course in physiology or invertebrate zoology. Processes by which insects maintain themselves, reproduce, and adapt to environment. Insects as models for basic/applied research through detailed analysis of metabolic, physiological, and behavioral processes. Emphasis on analysis of methodology, fact, and theory. (Letter.) GE credit: SE, WE. Effective: 2013 Fall Quarter.

ENT 103—Insects Systematics (3) Active

Lecture—2 hour(s); Discussion—1 hour(s). Prerequisite(s): Introductory course in zoology or entomology. Principles and methods of systematics, with particular reference to insects. Emphasis on different theories of classification, and analysis of phylogenetic relationships. (Letter.) Effective: 2013 Fall Quarter.

ENT 104—Behavioral Ecology of Insects (3) Active

Lecture—3 hour(s). Prerequisite(s): Introductory biology or zoology. Basic principles and mechanisms of insect behavior and ecology. An evolutionary approach to understanding behavioral ecology of insects. (Letter.) Effective: 2013 Fall Quarter.

ENT 105—Insect Ecology (4) Active

Lecture/Discussion—3 hour(s); Term Paper. Prerequisite(s): BIS 002B (can be concurrent); or Consent of Instructor. Introduction to insect ecology combining fundamental concepts and questions in ecology with ideas, hypotheses and insights from insects. Integrates aspects of individual, population, community and ecosystem ecology. (Letter.) GE credit: OL, SE, SL, WE. Effective: 2019 Spring Quarter.

ENT 107—California Insect Diversity (5) Active

Lecture—1 hour(s); Laboratory—6 hour(s); Fieldwork—6 hour(s). Prerequisite(s): An introductory course in entomology. Survey of the diversity of insects from selected ecological zones in California with emphasis on collection, identification, and natural history. (Letter.) GE credit: SE. Effective: 2013 Fall Quarter.

ENT 109—Field Taxonomy & Ecology (7) Active

Lecture—2 hour(s); Laboratory—36 hour(s). Prerequisite(s): An introductory course in entomology or consent of instructor. Study of insects in their natural habitats; their identification and ecology. (Letter.) GE credit: SE. Effective: 2013 Fall Quarter.

ENT 110—Arthropod Pest Management (5) Active

Lecture—3 hour(s); Laboratory—6 hour(s). Prerequisite(s): (STA 013 or STA 100 C- or better); BIS 002B C- or better; or Consent of Instructor. Sustainable management & ecology of arthropod pests in agricultural systems. Techniques for effective, management of arthropod pests via in-depth knowledge about pest biology, life strategies, spatial ecology, and food web functions. Lab & field trip exercises in applied research in pest management, ecology, and evolution using digital technologies (apps, remote sensing, cloud-based decision support). (Letter.) GE credit: SE, WE. Effective: 2020 Winter Quarter.

ENT 116—Freshwater Macroinvertebrates (3) Active

Lecture—2 hour(s); Laboratory—3 hour(s). Prerequisite(s): BIS 002B; Or equivalent. Limited enrollment. Biology, ecology and taxonomy of freshwater macroinvertebrates, including insects, crustaceans, molluscs, worms, leeches, flatworms and others. Adaptations to life in freshwater. Aquatic food webs. Uses of macroinvertebrates in water quality monitoring. Field trips during regular lab hours. (Letter.) GE credit: SE, SL. Effective: 2013 Fall Quarter.

ENT 116L—Aquatic Insect Collection (2) Active

Laboratory—4 hour(s); Fieldwork—2 hour(s). Prerequisite(s): ENT 100L or ENT 116 (can be concurrent); Or prior experience with insect/arthropod identification to Family level. Restricted to 25 students. Collection of aquatic insects and identification to the Family level. Collections will require two, one-day weekend field trips (by arrangement). Collection requirement is 40 Families. (Letter.) Effective: 2016 Fall Quarter.

ENT 117—Longevity (4) Active

Lecture—3 hour(s); Term Paper—1 hour(s). Prerequisite(s): Upper division standing or consent of instructor. Nature, origin, determinants, and limits of longevity with particular reference to humans; emphasis on implications of findings from non-human model systems including natural history, ecology and evolution of life span; description of basic demographic techniques including life table methods. (Same course as HDE 117.) (Letter.) GE credit: SE, SL, WE. Effective: 2013 Fall Quarter.

ENT 119—Apiculture (3) Active

Lecture—3 hour(s). Biology and behavior of honeybees; communication, orientation, social organization, foraging activities, honey production, pollination activities. (Letter.) GE credit: OL, SE, VL, WE. Effective: 2016 Fall Quarter.

ENT 120—Pollination Biology (3) Active

Discussion/Laboratory—3 hour(s). Prerequisite(s): BIS 002B C- or better; or Consent of Instructor. EVE 100 & EVE 101 recommended. Natural history, ecology, evolution and applications of pollination. Conceptual underpinnings and basic methodologies of pollination. Primary focus on animal-mediated pollination. (Letter.) GE credit: SE. Effective: 2020 Fall Quarter.

ENT 123—Plant-Virus-Vector Interaction (3) Active

Lecture—3 hour(s). Prerequisite(s): BIS 002A; BIS 101; PLB 105, PLP 120, and ENT 100 recommended. Analysis of interactions necessary for viruses to infect plants.Interactions among insect vectors and host plants involved in the plant-virus life cycle. Evolutionary aspects of the molecular components in viral infection and modern approaches to the interdiction of viral movement. (Same course as PLB 123, PLP 123.) (Letter.) GE credit: SE, SL, WE. Effective: 2014 Winter Quarter.

ENT 135—Introduction to Biological Control (4) Active

Lecture—3 hour(s); Laboratory—3 hour(s). Prerequisite(s): ENT 100 or ENT 110. (Letter.) Effective: 2013 Fall Quarter.

ENT 153—Medical Entomology (3) Active

Lecture—3 hour(s). Prerequisite(s): BIS 002A; BIS 002B; or Consent of Instructor. Upper division standing in one of the biological sciences. Basic biology and classification of medically important arthropods with special emphasis on the ecology of arthropodborne diseases and principles of their control. Relationships of arthropods to human health. (Letter.) GE credit: SE, SL, WE. Effective: 2019 Winter Quarter.

ENT 156—Biology of Parasitism (3) Active

Lecture/Discussion—3 hour(s). Prerequisite(s): BIS 002A; or Consent of Instructor. Lectures on the biological and ecological aspects affecting host-parasite relationships using selected examples from protozoan and metazoan fauna. (Letter.) GE credit: SE. Effective: 2019 Spring Quarter.

ENT 156L—Biology of Parasitism Laboratory (1) Active

Laboratory—3 hour(s). Prerequisite(s): ENT 156 (can be concurrent); ENT 156 required concurrently or consent of instructor. Laboratory demonstrations using selected examples of protozoan and metazoan organisms along with various techniques used in parasitology to exemplify concepts presented in the lecture course. (Letter.) GE credit: SE. Effective: 2013 Fall Quarter.

ENT 158—Forensic Entomology (3) Active

Lecture—2 hour(s); Laboratory—4 hour(s). Prerequisite(s): ENT 100; or Consent of Instructor. Upper division standing. Arthropods, their general biology, succession, developmental cycles and population biology in matters of criminal prosecution and civil litigation. Emphasis on basic arthropod biology, ecological and developmental concepts and methods, development of reasoning abilities, implication, development of opinions and evidence. (Letter.) GE credit: WE. Effective: 2019 Winter Quarter.

ENT 180A—Experimental Ecology & Evolution in the Field (4) Active

Lecture/Lab—3 hour(s); Fieldwork—3 hour(s). Prerequisite(s): EVE 100 (can be concurrent); (ENT 105 (can be concurrent) or ESP 100 (can be concurrent) or EVE 101 (can be concurrent)); Due to the unusual nature of this course, all prospective students are strongly encouraged to contact the instructor. Experimental design in field ecology. Examination of primary literature, experimental design, independent and collaborative research, analysis of data, development of original research paper based on field experiments. (Same course as EVE 180A.) (Letter.) GE credit: QL, SE, VL. Effective: 2019 Winter Quarter.

ENT 180B—Experimental Ecology & Evolution in the Field (4) Active

Lecture/Lab—3 hour(s); Fieldwork—3 hour(s). Prerequisite(s): EVE 180A or ENT 180A. Experimental design in field ecology. Examination of primary literature, experimental design, independent and collaborative research, analysis of data, development of original research paper based on field experiments. (Same course as EVE 180B.) (Letter.) GE credit: QL, SE, VL, WE. Effective: 2019 Spring Quarter.

ENT 192—Internship (1-12) Active

Internship—3-36 hour(s). Prerequisite(s): Consent of Instructor. Completion of 84 units. Laboratory experience or fieldwork off and on campus in all subject areas offered in the Department of Entomology. Internships supervised by a member of the faculty. (P/NP grading only.) Effective: 2013 Fall Quarter.

ENT 197T—Tutoring in Entomology (1-3) Active

Discussion—1-3 hour(s). Leading small discussion groups. Preview assignments and prepare guidelines for discussion. (P/NP grading only.) Effective: 2013 Fall Quarter.

ENT 198—Directed Group Study (1-5) Active

Variable. Prerequisite(s): Consent of Instructor. (P/NP grading only.) Effective: 2013 Fall Quarter.

ENT 199—Special Study for Advanced Undergraduates (1-5) Active

Variable. (P/NP grading only.) Effective: 2013 Fall Quarter.

ENT 212—Molecular Biology of Insects & Insect Viruses (3) Active

Lecture—3 hour(s). Prerequisite(s): Consent of Instructor. Molecular biological analysis of insect systematics, physiology, and defense mechanisms. Molecular biology of insect viruses. Baculovirus expresion vectors and post-translation modification of expressed polypeptides. Biological control of using neuropeptides and toxin genes in insect viruses. (Letter.) Effective: 2013 Fall Quarter.

ENT 214—Vector-borne Infectious Diseases: Changing Patterns (2) Active

Lecture/Discussion—2 hour(s). Prerequisite(s): Open to graduate students, MPVM and MPH students, DVM and medical students with second- or third-year standing. Open to upper division undergraduate students with consent of instructor(s). Vector-borne infectious diseases especially as they relate to changing patterns associated with climatic changes, trade and population movement. (Same course as PMI 214.) (Letter.) Effective: 2013 Fall Quarter.

ENT 225—Terrestrial Field Ecology (4) Active

Seminar—1 hour(s); Fieldwork—12 hour(s). Prerequisite(s): Introductory ecology and introductory statistics or consent of instructor. Field course conducted over spring break and four weekends at Bodega Bay, emphasizing student projects. Ecological hypothesis testing, data gathering, analysis, and written and oral presentation of results are stressed. (Same course as ECL 225, PBG 225.) (Letter.) Effective: 2013 Fall Quarter.

ENT 230—Advanced Biological Control (4) Active

Lecture—2 hour(s); Laboratory—6 hour(s). Prerequisite(s): Graduate or upper division standing in biological science or consent of instructor. Principles and current issues in biological control of arthropod pests and weeds; laboratory devoted to identification and life history of the major groups of parasitic and predaceous arthropods. (Letter.) Effective: 2013 Fall Quarter.

ENT 253—Advanced Medical Entolomogy (3) Active

Lecture—2 hour(s); Discussion—1 hour(s). Prerequisite(s): One upper division ENT course (other than ENT 153) and one course in Microbiology; ENT 153 strongly recommended. An analysis of several anthropod-borne human diseases with emphasis on the relationships of the biology of the vector to the ecology of the disease. Discussion includes demonstration of vectors and techniques. (Letter.) Effective: 2013 Fall Quarter.

ENT 290—Exploratory Topics in Entomology (2) Active

Seminar—2 hour(s). Interdisciplinary topics in entomology, including innovative applications of entomological concepts to other fields of research and human endeavor (e.g. medicine, technology, art, criminology). May be repeated up to 8 Unit(s) when topic differs. (Letter.) Effective: 2013 Fall Quarter.

ENT 291—Current Topics in Medical & Veterinary Entomology (2) Active

Seminar—2 hour(s). Prerequisite(s): ENT 153. Discussions of parasitology, ecology and epidemiology related to vectors of pathogens causing disease in humans and animals. May be repeated up to 1 Time(s). (Letter.) Effective: 2013 Fall Quarter.

ENT 292—Current Topics in Insect Physiology & Behavior (2) Active

Seminar—2 hour(s). Prerequisite(s): ENT 102 if topic is physiology, a course in behavior if topic is behavior, or either if topic bridges both. Analysis of contemporary advances in insect physiology, biochemistry and/or behavior. Interpretation and description of physiological and behavioral mechanisms and functions. Application of general principles to solution of problems in the laboratory and field. May be repeated up to 8 Unit(s) when topic differs. (Letter.) Effective: 2013 Fall Quarter.

ENT 293N—Current Topics in Insect Biotechnology & Genomics (2) Active

Seminar—2 hour(s). Prerequisite(s): ENT 212. Discussion of advances in insect biotechnology, including genetic engineering and genomics. May be repeated up to 6 Unit(s) when topic differs. (Letter.) Effective: 2013 Fall Quarter.

ENT 294—Current Topics in Insect Ecology, Evolution, & Systematics (2) Active

Seminar—2 hour(s). Prerequisite(s): ENT 103; General course in ecology or evolution. Discussions of advanced topics in ecology, evolution and systematics with emphasis on analysis of factors influencing the distribution, abundance, adaptations and evolutionary relationships of insects. Includes consideration of applications of basic theory; e.g. biological control. May be repeated up to 8 Unit(s) when topic differs. (Letter.) Effective: 2013 Fall Quarter.

ENT 295—Current Topics in Agricultural Entomology & Bee Biology (2) Active

Seminar—2 hour(s). Prerequisite(s): ENT 110 if topic relates to pests and beneficial predators; ENT 119 if topic is bee biology; either if topic bridges both. Discussion of advanced topics about the biology, ecology, behavior, and management of pest and beneficial insects. May be repeated up to 8 Unit(s) when topic differs. (Letter.) Effective: 2013 Fall Quarter.

ENT 297N—Seminar in Entomology (1) Active

Seminar—1 hour(s). Weekly Entomology seminar. May be repeated up to 9 Unit(s) when topic differs. (S/U grading only.) Effective: 2013 Summer Quarter.

ENT 298—Group Study (1-5) Active

Variable. (S/U grading only.) Effective: 2013 Fall Quarter.

ENT 299—Research (1-12) Active

Variable. (S/U grading only.) Effective: 2013 Fall Quarter.