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325 General Entomology – lecture Department of Biological University of Tennessee at Martin Fall 2013

Instructor: Kevin M. Pitz, Ph.D. Office: 308 Brehm Hall Phone: (731) 881-7173 (office); (731) 587-8418 (home, before 7:00pm only) Email: [email protected] Office hours: I am generally in my office or in Brehm Hall when not in class or at lunch. I take lunch from 11:00am-noon every day. I am in class from 8am-5pm on Monday, and from 8:00am-11:00am + 2:00pm-3:30pm on T/Th. I have no classes on Wednesday and Friday. My door is always open when I am available, and you are encouraged to stop by any time I am in if you need something. You can guarantee I will be there if we schedule an appointment.

Text (required): The : an Outline of Entomology. 4th Edition. P.J. Gullan and P.S. Cranston.

Course Description: (4) A study of the , , , , and taxonomy of insects. Emphasis on positive and negative human- interactions and identification of local insect fauna. This course requires field work involving physical activity. Three one-hour lectures and one three-hour lab (or equivalent). Prereq: BIOL 130-140 with grades of C or better. (Modified from course catalogue)

Prerequisites: BIOL 130-140

Course Objectives: Familiarity with the following: – , both internal and external – Insect and development – Insect natural history and ecology – Positive and negative human-insect interactions – Basic insect management practices

On top of the academic objectives associated with course material, I expect students to hone skills in critical reading, writing, and thinking. Students will be required to apply the concepts they learn in lecture and not just repeat them when taking exams.

Attendance and Policies: Attendance and class participation are mandatory. Tardiness, texting, talking during lecture, use of any tobacco products, and eating will not be tolerated in this course. Use of laptop computers for taking notes is encouraged; any other use of computers in class is prohibited including, but not limited to emailing and web-surfing. All phones/Palm Pilots/Blackberrys/ipods/iPhones/mp3 players/etc. must be off and remain off while in class. During exams and quizzes the use of any electronic device is prohibited. It is expected that you will be considerate to other students, staff, and faculty. If you have a question or feel that you need help, please come see me, send me an email, or let me know somehow. I cannot help you outside of class unless you let me know you need it.

Academic Dishonesty: Students should familiarize themselves with the Student Handbook’s stance on academic integrity. Cheating in any form will not be tolerated in this course and will result in appropriate punishment, up to and including a grade of F for the course along with a written report to the appropriate dean.

Students with Disabilities: Any student eligible for and requesting academic accommodation due to a disability is required to provide a letter of accommodation from Disability Student Services (in the Student Success Center) within the first two weeks of the semester.

Grading: You must be enrolled in lecture and lab for this course in order to receive a final grade. Your final grade will be determined by both your lecture grade (50%) and your lab grade (50%). Lab grading will be outlined in your laboratory syllabus. If there is ever a question about your grade on an exam, quiz, or assignment, see me within one week of receiving the grade to discuss it; I will not discuss past grades at the end of the semester.

Breakdown of points: Grade Scale: Exam 1 – 100 points A – 90%-100% Exam 2 – 100 points B – 80%-89.99% Exam 3 – 100 points C – 70%-79.99% Exam 4 – 100 points D – 60%-69.99% Final exam – 200 points F – Below 60%

Total – 600 points

Extra credit: extra credit will not be offered in any form.

Exam Format: Exams may consist of essay, short answer, matching, fills in the blank, illustrations/diagrams, multiple choice, or other formats as they may apply. Anything from required readings, lectures, or handouts is fair game. Always bring a #2 pencil on exam days.

Make-up Exams/Quizzes: Make-up exams and quizzes will not be given. A student may be eligible to sit for an exam prior to the scheduled date if I am informed far enough in advance of his/her absence. If a student misses an exam, it is his/her responsibility to inform the professor as to the reason behind the absence prior to the date of the exam (if possible) or within two class periods of the missed exam at the latest. If I am not informed prior to or within two class periods following the exam, I will assume an absence is unexcused and a 0 will be recorded without exception. If, after informed by a student, an absence is deemed to be valid and it can be verified and documented to me in writing by an authoritative source (coach, doctor, parent/guardian, etc.) within one week of the absence then the percentage received on the final examination by that student will be recorded for the missed exam as well. This can only be done for one exam; if a student misses more than a single exam, he/she will receive scores of 0 for missed exams two and three. Dates of exams will not change from what is on the syllabus, except under extreme extenuating circumstances; therefore students know at the beginning of the semester when all exams for this course will be administered.

Lecture and Exam Schedule: Lecture topics are tentative and subject to change. Exam dates may be subject to change based on the division of material through the semester, as this is the first time teaching the course with a new text. Note that there are no in-class reviews. If students feel that these are necessary, we can schedule a time for them during the evening and outside of normal class hours upon their request.

Tentative lecture schedule: Assigned Date Topic reading Introduction to course; Importance, conservation, diversity of 27-Aug Chapter 1 insects

29-Aug BTJ Ch. 5

3-Sep External anatomy Chapter 2

5-Sep External anatomy Chapter 2

10-Sep Internal anatomy and physiology Chapter 3

12-Sep Internal anatomy and physiology Chapter 3

17-Sep Exam 1

19-Sep Sensory systems and behavior Chapter 4

24-Sep Sensory systems and behavior Chapter 4

26-Sep Reproduction Chapter 5

1-Oct Reproduction Chapter 5

3-Oct Development and life histories Chapter 6

8-Oct Development and life histories Chapter 6

10-Oct Exam 2

15-Oct Fall Break

17-Oct Insects and plants Chapter 11

22-Oct Insects and plants Chapter 11

24-Oct Insect societies Chapter 12

29-Oct Insect societies Chapter 12

31-Oct Insect predation and Chapter 13

5-Nov Insect predation and parasitism Chapter 13

7-Nov Exam 3

12-Nov Medical and veterinary entomology Chapter 15

14-Nov Medical and veterinary entomology Chapter 15

19-Nov Pest management Chapter 16

21-Nov Pest management Chapter 16

26-Nov Pest management Chapter 16

28-Nov NO CLASS - Holiday

3-Dec Exam 4

5-Dec Turn back exams, questions for final

Last day to drop - October 18

Final exam – 10:00am-12:00pm Monday, Dec. 9 in lecture room