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Entomology is the biological science dealing with insects and allied arthropods, the most abundant and varied group of animals on earth. Insects directly or indirectly affect our health and well-being, as well as our crops, livestock, and property. The food production, distribution, and storage aspects of the nation's agriculture depend upon entomologists to manage insect pests.

Students majoring in various disciplines of the biological sciences may wish to develop entomological strengths useful to their majors. To minor in entomology, a student must take PLSOILIN 326 Insect Biology (3 credits) and Entomology courses offered through the Department of Plant Soil and Insect Sciences for a minimum total of 15 credits (maximum of 3 credits from the optional list).

PLSOILIN 271 Using Insects in the Classroom (1st term)
PLSOILIN 326 Insect Biology (1st term)
PLSOILIN 342 Pesticides, Public Policy & Environment (1st term)
PLSOILIN 397T Molecular Systematics (2nd term, even years) (BIO 101 prereq)
PLSOILIN 385 Intro Biotechnology Lab, 4 cr. (2nd term) (BIO 101, CHEM 112 prereq)

ALL 500-level ENTOMOL:
511: Insect Behavior (Fall, odd years)
523: Biologic Control (Spring in even years)
572: Insects & Diseases of Forest & Shade Tree Insects (Spring in odd years)
574: Medical Entomology (Spring, odd years)
590B: Insect Identification (Fall, even years)
597A: Insect-Plant Interactions (Fall, even years)
597B: Insect Biology (Fall)
683: Insect Ecology (Spring, even years) grad level course
657: Insect Structure & Function (Spring, odd years) grad level course

Optional Courses: PLSOILIN:
101: Insects & Related Forms (Spring, 7 weeks only) 2 cr
109: Insects of Ornamentals (1st term)
107: Turfgrass Insects (2nd term, last 7 weeks only)
126: Insects & Human Society (both terms) BS
397F: Greenhouse IPM, (spring term, 1st 7 weeks only) 2 cr