Course Description

General biology of insects including principles of morphology, physiology, behavior, ecology, and control. Includes identification of major orders and common families.

Meeting Place and Times

Online

Instructor(s)

Kevin O'Neill 

Before coming to MSU in 1985, I received my B.S. in Biology from the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry and Syracuse University, and my M.S. in Entomology and Ph.D. in Zoology and Entomology from Colorado State University.  During my career, I have published 3 books and 80+ scientific journal articles in my research areas of insect behavior, ecology, and evolution.  My research has been conducted in 6 western states from Montana to Arizona, as well as in NY State and the Central American country of Belize.  Other courses I presently teach (besides the on-campus version of the entomology course) include CLS 201 (College of Letters an Science seminar Knowledge and Community), ENSC 260 (Evolution for Environmental Scientists), and a graduate seminar in entomology.  In the past, I also taught Liberal Studies Program seminars (six times).

Tuition and Fees

If you are accepted into a qualified online program, see the appropriate MSU Online Only Tuition and Fee table.

If you are also taking a face-to-face course, please refer to the MSU Fee Schedules.

Required Books/Materials

None; all necessary reading will be provided on D2L.

Computer Requirements:

  • Internet access
  • A device and browser that pass the system check for Brightspace LE, MSU's learning management system.

 This course uses a learning management system. You will learn more closer to the course start date.

For More Information

For more information about this course, please contact Kevin O'Neill.

How to Register

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