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ENT-2004: Insects and Human Society

Description: Past, present, and future role of insects in human society. Insect biology, diversity, and identification of common insects and other arthropods. Effects of insects on disease transmission, global food security, and human health. Management of pests of plants, animals, insects as food, and its effects on environmental pollution. Critique popular science communication and its effect on public policy. Human perceptions of insect conflicts, benefits of insects, and arthropod conservation across the world.

Pathways: 4 Reasoning in Natural Sci., 11 Intercultural&Global Aware.

Course Hours: 3 credits

Prerequisites: N/A

Required By: N/A

Corequisites: N/A

Crosslist: N/A

Repeatability: N/A

Sections Taught: 43

Average GPA: 3.22 (B+)

Strict A Rate (No A-) : 38.05%

Average Withdrawal Rate: 1.14%

Stephen W Hiner201647.6%39.6%9.2%0.8%1.1%1.8%3.335
James M Wilson202466.4%20.6%8.4%1.5%1.7%1.4%3.4815
Joseph R Voshell201433.2%42.2%18.4%3.4%2.1%0.7%3.0121
Douglas G Pfeiffer201740.4%40.3%12.3%3.1%1.3%2.8%3.182

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