Insect Science Minor Requirements
This minor provides students with a strong foundation in entomology while exploring entomological theories and principles. Coursework easily compliments studies related to biology, animals, plants, human health, and food production. All minor requirements must be taken A-F (unless only offered S/N), and students must earn a grade of at least C- in each course in the minor. Required for this minor: ENT 1005 plus 12 credits from courses listed on this page.
Specific Courses, Electives (University Catalogs)
Details About the Insect Science Minor
Entomology Courses
Course # |
Course Title |
Credits |
LE Designation |
Semester |
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ENT 1001 |
3 |
Civic Life and Ethics |
Fall |
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ENT 1004 |
The Insects (Insect Biology) |
3 |
Fall |
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ENT 1005 |
4 |
Biological Sciences |
Fall |
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ENT 1021 |
3 |
Spring |
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ENT 1906 |
Magnificent, Miniature Minds: From Dancing Honeybees to Cyborgs (freshman seminar) |
3 |
Fall |
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ENT 1908 |
Designer Insects: Glowing Eyes to Self-Destructing Flies (freshman seminar) |
1 |
Fall |
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ENT 1909 |
Got Bees? Declines and Conservation of Honey bees and Native bees (freshman seminar) |
3 |
The Environment |
Fall |
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ENT 2241 / 5341 |
Biological Control of Insects and Weeds |
3 |
Spring |
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ENT 2884 |
The Six-Legged Conquerors: How Insects Have Shaped Human History |
3 |
Historical Perspectives |
Fall |
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4 |
Fall |
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Insect Pest Management |
3 |
Spring |
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Insect-Transmitted Diseases of Humans |
3 |
Spring |
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ENT 3294 |
1–6 |
Fall, Spring |
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ENT 3910 |
Introduction to Research in Entomology |
1–6 |
Fall, Spring |
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ENT 3925 |
Insects, Aquatic Habitats, and Pollution |
3 |
Fall |
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ENT 4021 |
3 |
Fall (odd years) |
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ENT 4096 |
1–3 |
Fall, Spring |
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ENT 4251 |
3 |
Fall |
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ENT 5011 |
4 |
Spring |
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ENT 5041 |
Insect Ecology |
3 |
Fall |
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ENT 5051 |
3 |
Spring |
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ENT 5081 |
Insects, Aquatic Habitats, and Pollution |
3 |
Fall |
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ENT 5121 |
Applied Experimental Design |
4 |
Fall |
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ENT 5126 |
3 |
Spring (even years) |
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ENT 5361 |
Aquatic Insects |
4 |
Spring |
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ENT 5900 |
Basic Entomology |
4 |
Fall |
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ENT 5910 |
1–6 |
Fall, Spring |
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ENT 5920 |
Special Lectures in Entomology (Entomology Orientation) |
1–6 |
Fall, Spring |
Other Courses Taught by Entomology Faculty
Course # |
Course Title |
Credits |
LE Designation |
Semester |
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CFAN 2333 |
3 |
Technology and Society |
Fall |
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CFAN 3334 |
Parasites and Pestilence |
3 |
Global Perspectives |
Spring |
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CFAN 3506 |
Iceland: Landscapes, Natural Resources, and Environmental Management |
3 |
Summer (even years) |
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ESPM 1001 |
Freshmen Orientation to Environmental Sciences, Policy, and Management |
1 |
Fall |
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ESPM 1012H |
Environmental Science and Society (Honors) |
3 |
The Environment |
Spring |
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ESPM 2021 |
3 |
Fall |
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ESPM 2886 |
Pollinator Conservation: From Biodiversity to Food Production (Topics in Natural Resources) |
3 |
Spring |
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ESPM 3000 |
1 |
Fall |
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HSEM 2673H |
Small but Impactful: Insects and the Environment (Honors) |
3 |
The Environment |
Spring |
