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Syllabus for ENT 5351

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ENT 5351 - INSECT PATHOLOGY

COURSE OUTLINE

Instructor: Timothy J. Kurtti
Office/Laboratory: 522/540 Hodson Hall
Class time & location : 0830-0920, WF, 480 Hodson Hall

Suggested Textbooks:

Tanada, Y. & Kaya, H. K.  1993.  Insect Pathology.
Lacey, L. (ed.) 1997. Manual of Techniques in Insect Pathology.

Course description: Invertebrate microbiology focusing on pathogens of insects. Pathobiology of infectious microbes of insects, emphasizing mechanisms of pathogenesis and principles of microbial control.

Course aims: Familiarize student with principles of insect microbiology/ pathology and microbial control.  Introduce students to basic techniques and experimental approaches in insect pathology.

Course assignments and grading:

Student should become familiar with infectious and noninfectious diseases in insects and learn how to recognize the major types of  insect pathogens.

Fact sheet	30 %
Current topics	10 %
Midquarter Exam	25 %
Final Exam	35 %

Course content and timeline:

Week	Topic	Reading (Tanada & Kaya)
1	Amicrobial & Microbial Agents;	1-9, 52-76
2	Bacteria	83-122
3	Endosymbionts: Rickettsiae & Wolbachia	12-38; 153-158
4	Overview of insect viruses	171-182
5	Baculoviruses	182-220
6	Entomopox, RNA viruses	245-253; 275-287
7	Diagnostic Procedures & Bioassays
8	Fungi	318-366
9	Fungi & Protozoa	388-447
10	Nematodes	459-483
11	Immunity & Resistance	492-533
12	Microbial Control	554-584
13	Microbial Control & Epizootiology	595-633
14	Epizootiology