Lecture 1: Introduction to Ag/Bi 345 - General Entomology

After introducing ourselves, we watched a DVD entitled Insect.

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Lab 1: Intro to Collecting Insects

Visit to UOG Insect Collection

Demo: Basic Insect Collecting and Preservation Techniques

Handed out nets, pins, killing jars, collection boxes

Demo: Proper Use of a Stereozoom Microscope

First Collecting Experience

changed again

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Lecture 2: Insect Biodiversity and Taxonomy

Short video on taxonomy

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Presentation

Insect Biodiversity and Taxonomy

TED talk on beetles

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Lecture 3: Insect Biodiversity in Micronesia


Lab 2: Intro to Collecting Insects Continued

General collecting

Demo: How to preserve small insects on paper points

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Lecture 4

Video:

Life in the Undergrowth - Segment 1 - Invasion of the Land

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Lecture 5 - Insect Morphology: Inside and Out

The material in this lecture is covered by a chapter in your Field Guide:

  • The Structure of Insects p. 29

PowerPoint Presentation:

External Morphology

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Lab 3


Lecture 6 - Internal Insect Morphology


Lecture 7 - Metamorphosis

PowerPoint Presentation

Understanding Insect Life Cycles

Reference

Refer to the chapter The Growth and Development of Insects in your field guide.

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