Insect Ecology and Diversity

Biology

Learn about insect interactions with their environment, insect ecology, behavior, and systematics, focusing on insects of economic and conservation interest.

NZ$1,182

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This course starts anytime

(15 Credits)


Blended study

This is a mix of online learning & face-to-face sessions

Lincoln University Campus, Lincoln

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Critically discuss insect ecology and systematics

Ability to critically discuss concepts in insect ecology and classification of insects.

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Identification to order and family

Skill to identify insects to order and family using identification keys.

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Quantitative assessment of insect populations

Ability to quantitatively assess insect populations in various environments.

What You're Signing Up For

This course provides a close-up study of insect ecology, behavior and systematics, with emphasis on insects important to the economy or conservation. Students will explore the interactions of insects with their environment and develop skills in identifying insects and assessing their populations. Some in-person activities on campus are required.

Course Content

  • Interactions of insects with the environment
  • Insect ecology concepts
  • Insect behavior
  • Systematics of insects
  • Focus on insects of economic interest
  • Focus on insects of conservation interest
  • Use of keys to identify insects to order and family
  • Quantitative assessment of insect populations
  • Importance of insects to human activities, economy and society

What you need to know first

Biological Sciences, BIOS-110

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What sort of industry will this job lead to

  • Agriculture

  • Environmental Science

  • Biological Sciences

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Future employment opportunities might be

  • Ecologist

  • Environmental Consultant

  • Conservation Officer

  • Agricultural Scientist

  • Entomologist