Systematic Entomology

ENY 4150/5155

 

SYLLABUS

                                                                 

This course concerns the recognition of all major families of insects in North America. Each week the student is given identified specimens of about 40 families. The student is expected to learn identifying characteristics of each family with the aid of their textbook and microscope.

 

Objectives

 

To learn to recognize the major families of insects in North America.

 

Course Outline

 

In a weekly quiz the student must sight identify specimens without aid of notes or textbook. Spellings of all scientific names must be correct to receive full credit.

Each student must also complete a term project.

 

Prerequisites

 

General Entomology or General Biology

 

Evaluation System

 

In a weekly quiz the student must sight identify specimens without aid of notes or textbook. Spellings of all scientific names must be correct to receive full credit.

Students may be assigned projects related to the class at the discretion of the instructor.

Each student enrolled in ENY5155 must also complete a term project. The project concerns the recognition of 20 species in a genus or 20 genera in a family decided in mutual agreement with the instructor. The project can be based on actual specimens or library research. The written portion of this project must include a synopsis of each species or genus and a dichotomous key of all 20 species or genera as written by the student.

This is a college-level class preparing students for a professional life. Spelling and grammar count!

Grades will be based on quizzes,and projects. Bonus points may be assigned by the instructor at his sole discretion for class participation.

Grading System

            12 weekly quizzes         - 50

            Final quiz                      - 25

            Term report                  - 25 (graduate students only)

 

Instructor Information

 

Instructor: Dr. Michael D. Hubbard

Office: 406 Perry-Paige

Office hours: 0900-1000 M-F & by appointment

Ph.: 561-2216

Email: michael.hubbard@famu.edu

 

Other Class Information

 

Attendance and class participation are essential to the learning process. Students missing more than one class without an official excuse will receive a failing grade. You are responsible for all material discussed or assigned in class, whether you are present or not.

Academic honesty is expected. Plagiarism or any other form of cheating will result in a failing grade.

This syllabus is subject to change without prior notice.

 

Recommended Texts

At the present time, the recommended text is:

 

Norman F. Johnson, Charles A. Triplehorn Borrer et al. Borror and DeLong's Introduction to the Study of Insects  7th Edition. Brooks/Cole.

 

All students will be required to have access to and use e-mail and the World Wide Web.