Insect Morphology ENTM 5440 and 6440 Form and Function in Insects and Related Arthropods 5 credits; Lecture 3; Lab 3 Spring Semester Prerequisite ENTM 3040, 4040, or 6010

Wayne E. Clark Entomology and Plant Pathology Auburn University 345 Funchess Hall (334) 844-2565 clarkwe@auburn.edu flier

Objectives. In the lecture, students engage in comparative study of external and internal morphological features of insects and related arthropods and gain an understanding of the importance of these features to phylogeny, classification and physiology. In the lab, students develop the ability to prepare specimens for observation of these features and to produce accurate, high quality biological illustrations.

Required Text: Manual of Insect Morphology, from Copy Cat.
Recommended Text: The Insects, Structure and Function, by Chapman.
Recommended Text: Evolution of the Insects, by Grimaldi and Engel.
Recommended Text: Principles of Insect Morphology, by Snodgrass

Morphological Exposition. Students registered for credit for ENTM 6440 conduct an independent study on comparative morphology of an insect or morphological system of the student's choice. This consists of narrative descriptions or explanations, illustrations and references to literature or internet resources, preferably in electronic format.

Exams and Grading: 6440 100 points: Examination 1, February 14, 2008 100 points: Examination 2, March 25, 2008 150 points: Final Examination Schedule 100 points: Laboratory illustrations 100 points: Morphological Exposition, due date tba Total/550: 90-100 = A; 80-89 = B; 70-79 = C; 60-69 = D; 0-59 = F Exams and Grading: 4220 100 points: Examination 1, February 14, 2008 100 points: Examination 2, March 25, 2008 150 points: Final Examination Schedule 100 points: Laboratory illustrations 000 points: No Morphological Exposition Total/450: 90-100 = A; 80-89 = B; 70-79 = C; 60-69 = D; 0-59 = F

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