Entomology and nematology are biological sciences dealing with insects, mites, ticks, spiders and nematodes.  The Department of Entomology and Ne-matology offers this major and participates in the plant protection specialization of the plant sciences major offered in conjunction with the Department of Agron-omy and the Department of Plant Pathology.  The three specializations are basic science/pre-professional, biology education and urban pest management. Interested students should contact the undergraduate adviser.

PRE-PROFESSIONAL AND BASIC SCIENCES SPECIALIZATION

        This specialization offers a strong background in the basic sciences. A minimum 2.5 GPA is required in science and math courses. There are two options.

Pre-professional Option

        This option provides pre-professional preparation for programs in medicine, dentistry, optometry, veterinary, chiropracty, osteopathy and podiatry. Students should refer to the Information for Pre-professional Students section in the Admissions section of this catalog. The Office of Health and Legal Professions Advisement in the Academic Advising Center is the central source of information for pre-professional programs.

Critical Tracking Criteria:

        Critical tracking courses are bolded. Complete the bolded courses in the semester indicated to stay on track for this major.
 
 

	FRESHMAN YEAR
Semester 1 - Fall	Credits
Composition (GE).	3
CHM 2045 General Chemistry I (GE-P).	3
CHM 2045L Chemistry Lab (GE-P)	1
Humanities (GE)*	3
MAC 2311 Calculus I (GE-M)	4
Total	14
Semester 2 - Spring	Cedits
CHM 2046 General Chemistry II (GE-P)	3
CHM 2046L Chemistry Lab (GE-P)	1
Humanities (H)	3
Microeconomics (GE-S) Or AEB 3103 Principles of FRE (4) Or ECO 2023 Microeconomics(3)	3-4
AEE 3030C Effective Oral Communication	3
STA 2023 or STA 2122 Statistics I (GE-M).	3
Total	16-17
	SOPHOMORE YEAR
Semester 3 - Fall	Credits
BSC 2010 Principles of Biology (GE-B).	3
BSC 2010L Biology Lab (GE-B)	1
CHM 2210 Organic Chemistry I	3
Humanities (GE-H, I)  Or Social & Behavioral Science (GE-S)	3
AEE 3033 Writing for Ag & Natural Resources.	3
Elective.	3
Total	16
Semester 4 - Spring	Credits
BSC 2011 Principles of Biology (GE-B).	3
BSC 2011L Biology Lab (GE-B)	1
CHM 2211 Organic Chemistry II	3
CHM 2211L Organic Chemistry Lab.	2
Social and Behavioral Sciences (GE-S).	3
Elective.	2
Total	14
* 6 hours must have an international or diversity focus
	JUNIOR YEAR
Semester 5 - Fall	Credits
AGR 3303 Genetics	3
PHY 2053 Physics I	4
PHY 2053L Physics Lab.	1
ZOO 2203C Invertebrate Zoology	4
Approved Elective.	3
Total	15
Semester 6 - Spring	Credits
ENY 3005C Principles of Entomology	3
MCB 3020 & 3020L Microbiology + Lab.	5
PHY 2054 Physics II.	4
PHY 2054L Physics Lab.	1
Approved Elective	3
Total	16
	SENIOR YEAR
Semester 7 - Fall	Credits
Biochemistry	4
ENY 4161 Insect Classification (GE-B).	3
ENY 4660C Med and Vet Entomology	3
Approved Electives.	4
Total	14
Semester 8 - Spring	Credit
ENY 4453 Behav Ecology and Systematics	3
ZOO 2303C Vertebrate Zoology	4
Approved Electives.	8
Total	15
Total	120

 

Basic Science Option

        This option prepares for entry into entomological careers and graduate school.

Critical Tracking Criteria:

        Critical tracking courses are bolded. Complete the bolded courses in the semester indicated to stay on track for this major.
 
 

	FRESHMAN YEAR
Semester 1 - Fall	Credits
Composition (GE).	3
CHM 2045 General Chemistry I (GE-P).	3
CHM 2045L Chemistry Lab (GE-P)	1
Humanities (GE).	3
MAC 2233 Survey of Calculus (GE-M).	3
Elective.	3
Total	16
Semester 2 - Spring	Credits
CHM 2046 General Chemistry II (GE-P)	3
CHM 2046L Chemistry Lab (GE-P)	1
ECO 2023 Microeconomics (GE-S)          Or AEB 3103 Principles of Food           Resource Economics (4)	3-4
Social & Behavioral Science (GE-S)	3
STA 2023 Statistics I (GE-M).	3
Elective.	3
Total	16
	SOPHOMORE YEAR
Semester 3 - Fall	Credits
BSC 2010 Principles of Biology (GE-B).	3
BSC 2010L Biology Lab (GE-B)	1
Humanities (GE-H).	3
PHY 2004 Applied Physics I (GE-P)	3
PHY 2004L Physics Lab (GE-P).	1
AEE 3033 Writing for Agriculture and Natural Resources.	3
Total	14
Semester 4 - Spring	Credits
BSC 2011 Principles of Biology (GE-B).	3
BSC 2011L Biology Lab (GE-B)	1
PHY 2005 Applied Physics II (GE-P).	3
PHY 2005L Physics Lab (GE-P).	1
Humanities or Social & Behav Science (GE-S)	3
AEE 3030C Effective Oral Communication*	3
Total	14
** 6 hours must have an international or diversity focus
	JUNIOR YEAR
Semester 5 - Fall	Credits
AGR 3303 Genetics	3
CHM 2200 Organic Chemistry	3
CHM 2200L Organic Chemistry Lab.	1
ZOO 2203C Invertebrate Zoology.	4
Approved Elective	3
Total	14
Semester 6 - Spring	Credits
ENY 3005C Principles of Entomology	3
MCB 3020 (3) & 3020L (2)           Or MCB 2000 (3) & 2000L (1)          Microbiology and Lab	4-5
PCB 3043C          Or PCB 4044C General Ecology or equivalent.	4
Approved Electives.	4
Total	15-16
	SENIOR YEAR
Semester 7 - Fall	Credits
ENY 4161 Insect Classification	3
ENY 4660C Med and Vet Entomology	3
NEM 3002 Principles of Nematology.	3
Approved Electives.	6
Total	15
Semester 8 - Spring	Credits
ENY 4453 Behav Ecology and Systematics	3
ZOO 2203C Vertebrate Zoology.	4
Approved Electives	9
Total	16

  
 *  Pre-vet majors should include appropriate Animal Science requirements as electives.
** 6 hours must have an international or diversity focus.

PLANT PROTECTION SPECIALIZATION

        Students will receive instruction in the pest science areas of entomology, nematology, plant pathology and weed science.  Emphasis is placed on understanding the crop/plant ecosystem and the need for managing pests.  The curriculum focuses on the theory and appli-cation of biological, chemical and integrated manage-ment programs for quality environments.

        Students who complete the requirements for the specialization find employment in agribusiness or government agencies concerned with pest management, crop production and environmental protection.  The specialization is excellent preparation for graduate study.
 
 

	FRESHMAN YEAR
Semester 1 - Fall	Credits
Composition (GE).	3
CHM 2040 General Chemistry (GE-P).	3
Humanities (GE-H)*.	3
MAC 1147 Pre-calculus: Algebra/Trig (GE-M).	4
Elective.	3
Total	16
Semester 2 – Spring	Credits
CHM 2045 General Chemistry I (GE-P).	3
CHM 2045L Chemistry I Lab (GE-P).	1
ECO 2023  Microeconomics         Or AEB 3103 Principles of FRE 3-4         Social & Behavioral Science (GE-S)*.	3
STA 2023 Statistics I (GE-M).	3
Elective.	3
Total	16-17
	SOPHOMORE YEAR
Semester 3 - Fall	Credits
BSC 2010 Principles of Biology (GE-B).	3
BSC 2010L Biology Lab (GE-B)	1
Humanities (GE-H)*.	3
PHY 2004 Applied Physics I (GE-P)	3
PHY 2004L Physics Lab (GE-P).	1
AEE 3033 Writing for Agriculture and Natural Resources.	3
Total	14
Semester 4 - Spring	Credits
BSC 2011 Principles of Biology (GE-B).	3
BSC 2011L Biology Lab (GE-B)	1
Humanities or Social & Behavioral Science (GE-S)	3
AEE 3030C Effective Oral Communication	3
Elective.	4
Total	14
* 6 hours must have an international or diversity focus
	JUNIOR YEAR
Semester 5 - Fall	Credits
AGR 3005 Principles of Crop Science           Or HOS 3013C General Horticulture 3-4          BCH 3023 Elem. Org/Biochemistry Or          CHM 2200/2200L Organic Chem & Lab.	4
ENY  3005C Principles of Entomology	3
PLP 3002C Fund Plant Pathology	4
Total	14-15
Semester 6 - Spring	Credits
BOT 3503/3503L Intro. Plant Phys & Lab           Or HOS 4304 Horticultural Physiology	5-6
PLP 3103C Plant Disease Control         Or PMA 4242 Landscape IPM: Orn & Turf.	3
SOS 3022/3022L Gen Soils and Lab.	4
PMA 3010 Fundamentals of Pest Mgmt.	3
Total	15-16
Summer
AGR 4214C App. Field Crop Production          Or ORH 4236C Landscape & Turf Mgmt	2-3
ENY 4161 Insect Classification	3
PMA 4570C Field Techniques in Pest Mgmt	2
Total	7-8
	SENIOR YEAR
Semester 7 - Fall	Credits
AGR 3303 Genetics	3
NEM 3002 Principles of Nematology.	3
PLS 4601C Weed Science	3
Approved Electives	5
Total	14
Semester 8 - Spring	Credits
Approved Electives.	9
Total	9

Approved Electives
    (Select from the following or
    see adviser for approval.) Balance of 120
    credit hours necessary for graduation
 
 

AEB 3133 Prin of Agribusiness Management.	3
AGR 4321C Plant Breeding	3
AOM 3073 Safety in Agriculture	3
AOM 3333 Pesticide Application.	3
AGG 3503 Ag and Environmental Quality	3
AOM 3732 Agricultural Water Management.	3
BOT 3143C Local Flora.	3
ENY  3222C Biology and ID of Urban Pests.	2
ENY  3225C Prin of Urban Pest Management.	2
ENY  3521C Tree and Shrub Insects.	3
ENY  3565 Tropical Horticultural Entomology	2
FRC  3212 Introduction to Citrus Culture	4
MCB 2000/L Microbiology and Lab.	4
ORH 3222C Turfgrass Culture	4
ORH 3513C Ornamental Plant Identification I	3
ORH 3514C Ornamental Plant Identification II.	3
ORH  4242 Arboriculture	3
ORH 4321 Palm Production and Culture.	3
ORH  4932 Plant Nutrition	3
PCB 3043C Introduction to Ecology and Lab	4
PLP 3151 Biocontrol of Plant Disease and Weeds	3
PLP 3653C Introductory Mycology	4
PLP 4222C Introductory Plant Virology	4
PLP 4242C Introduction to Plant Bacteriology	3
PLP 4260C Introduction of Plant Pathogenic Fungi.	4
PLP 4290C Principles of Plant Disease Diagnosis.	2
PLS 3221 Plant Propagation	3
PLS 4343 Culture and Production of Aquatic Plants.	3
PLS 4353 Identification and Ecology of Aquatic Plants	3
SOS 4115 Fertilizers & Soil Fertility	3
VEC 3221 Commercial Production of Warm Season            Vegetables	4
VEC 3222 Commercial Production of Cool    Season Vegetables.	3
WIS 3401 Wildlife Ecology and Management.	3

 
BIOLOGY EDUCATION SPECIALIZATION

        This specialization is for biological sciences teaching certification.  State certification requirements change so students should keep in close contact with the entomology and education advisers to be sure courses and sequence are applicable. An overall mini-mum 2.6 GPA is required.

Critical Tracking Criteria:

        Critical tracking courses are bolded. Complete the bolded courses in the semester indicated to stay on track for this major.
 
 

	FRESHMAN YEAR
Semester 1 - Fall	Credits
Composition (GE-C)	3
Humanities (GE-H)	3
CHM 2045 General Chemistry I (GE-P).	3
CHM 2045L Chemistry I Lab (GE-P)	1
MAC 2233 Survey of Calculus (GE-M)	3
Elective	3
Total	16
Semester 2 - Spring	Credits
Humanities (GE).	3
CHM 2046 General Chemistry II (GE-P).	3
CHM 2046L Chemistry II Lab (GE-P).	1
AEE 3030C Effective Oral Communication.	3
Social & Behavioral Science (GE-S).	3
STA 2122 Or STA 2023 Statistics I (GE-M).	3
Total	16
	SOPHOMORE YEAR
Semester 3 - Fall	Credits
BSC 2010 Principles of Biology (GE-B)	3
BSC 2010L Biology Lab (GE-B).	1
AEB 3103 Principles of FRE (4) Or   ECO 2023 Microeconomics (GE-S)	3-4
PHY 2004 Applied Physics I (GE-P).	3
PHY 2004L Physics Lab (GE-P)	1
Elective	3
Total	14-15
Semester 4 - Spring	Credits
BSC 2011 Principles of Biology (GE-B)	3
BSC 2011L Biology Lab (GE-B).	1
AEE 3033 Writing for Ag & Natural Resources	3
Humanities Or Social & Behav Sciences (GE)*	3
PHY 2005 Applied Physics II (GE-P)	3
PHY 2005L Physics Lab (GE-P)	1
Total	14
* 6 hours must have an international or diversity focus.
	JUNIOR YEAR
Semester 5 - Fall	Credits
BOT 3143C Local Flora	3
CHM 2200 Organic Chemistry.	3
CHM 2200L Organic Chemistry Lab	1
EDF 3135 The Adolescent.	3
EDF 3214 Learning and Cognition.	2
Total	12
Semester 6 - Spring	Credits
ZOO 2203C Invertebrate Zoology	4
PCB 4044C General Ecology.	4
EME 3402 Instructional Computing           Or SCE 4342 Environ Ed Meth/Materials.	2-3
EEX 3070 Exceptional Children	2
ENY 3005C Principles of Entomology.	3
Total	15-16
Summer
AGR 3303 Genetics.	3
MCB 3020 Microbiology	5
Total	8
	SENIOR YEAR
Semester 7 - Fall	Credits
ENY 4161 Insect Classification.	3
ENY 4660C Med and Vet Entomology.	3
EDF 3433 Intro Educational Measurement.	2
PET 2350C Applied Human Physiology	4
Total	12
Semester 8 - Spring	Credits
EDF 3609 Social & Historical Foundations.	3
ZOO 2303C Vertebrate Zoology	4
Approved Electives.	6
Total	13
Total	120

URBAN PEST MANAGEMENT SPECIALIZATION

        This specialization is for entry to the pest control industry. Students receive instruction about arthropods, nematodes, plant diseases and weeds with reference to the pest problems in residential and commercial prop-erty.  A business curriculum prepares students for management responsi-bili-ties.  Students planning to attend graduate school should consult an adviser for appropriate math, chemistry and physics courses.

Critical Tracking Criteria:

        Critical tracking courses are bolded. Complete the bolded courses in the semester indicated to stay on track for this major.
 
 

	FRESHMAN YEAR
Semester 1 - Fall	Credits
Composition (GE)	3
CHM 2040 General Chemistry (GE-P)	3
Humanities (GE-H)	3
MAC 1147 Pre-Calculus: Algebra/Trig (GE-M).	4
Total	13
Semester 2 - Spring	Credits
BSC 2010 Principles of Biology I (GE-B).	3
BSC 2010L Biology Lab (GE-B).	1
AGG 3333C PC Use in Agriculture (GE-M).	3
Humanities (GE)	3
Social & Behavioral Sciences (GE-S)	3
Total	13
	SOPHOMORE YEAR
Semester 3 - Fall	Credits
BSC 2011 Principles of Biology II (GE-B)	3
BSC 2011L Biology Lab (GE-B).	1
PHY 2004 Or PHY 2020 Intro to Principles          of Physics (GE-P)	3
Social & Behavioral Sciences  Or Humanities (GE).	3
Approved Elective.	3
Total	13
Semester 4 - Spring	Credits
Business Elective	3
AEB 2014 Ecological Issues Food & You           Or AEB 3103 Principles of FRE	3-4
AEE 3030C Effective Oral Communication	3
AEE 3033 Writing for Ag and Natural           Resources	3
Total	12-13
* 6 hours must have an international or diversity focus.
Semester 5 - Summer	Credits
ENY 3005C Principles of Entomology	3
ENY 3222C Biology, ID of Urban Pests	2
Approved Elective.	4
Total	9
	JUNIOR YEAR
Semester 6 - Fall	Credits
AOM 3333 Pesticide Application.	3
ENY 4161 Insect Classification	3
ENY 4660 Medical & Veterinary Entomology	3
ORH 3513C Ornamental Plant ID I	3
Total	12
Semester 7 - Spring	Credits
BCN 1210 Construction Materials	3
ORH 3514C Ornamental Plant ID II.	3
PHA 4242 Landscape IPM: Orn and Turf	3
SOS 3022 General Soils	3
SOS 3022L Soils Lab	1
Total	13
Summer	Credits
ENY 3225C Principles Urban Pest Mgmt	2
Business Electives.	6
Approved Elective.	3
Total	11
	SENIOR YEAR
Semester 8 - Fall	Credits
NEM 3002 Principles of Nematology	3
ORH 3222C Turfgrass Culture	3
PLP 3002C Fund. of Plant Pathology.	4
PLS 4601 Weed Science.	3
Total	13
Semester 9 - Spring	Credits
PLP 3103C Control of Plant Diseases.	3
Business Electives.	3
Approved Electives.	5
Total	11
Total	120

 
 
BUSINESS REQUIREMENT

Select a minimum of 12 credits from the following:
 
 

ADV 3000 Elements of Advertising	3
ADV 3001 Advertising Strategy	3
AEB 3133 Principles of Agribusiness Management	3
AEB 3424 Human Resource Mgmt. in Ag Business	3
BUL 4310 Legal Environment of Business	4
MAN 3025 Principles of Management	4
MAR 3023 Principles of Marketing	4
PUR 3000 Introduction to Public Relations.	3
Suggested electives to be approved by an adviser:
BOT 3143C Local Flora         Or BOT 2710 Plant Taxonomy.	3
FRC 1010 Growing Fruits for Fun and Profit	1
ORH 3222C Turfgrass Culture	3
ORH 3513C, ORH 3514C Ornamental Plant            Identification I & II	6
PLP 4290C Principles of Plant Disease Diagnosis.	2
VEC 3100 Intro to World’s Vegetables.	2
VEC 3200 Vegetable Gardening	1

 
Entomology and Nematology Minor

        Students in other departments may work toward a minor by completing the following:
* a minimum of 15 credits with a C or better in each course
* at least 9 credits of 3-4000 level work (exclusive of practical problems); and
* no more than three credits of practical problems.
 
 

ENY 3005C Principles of Entomology	3
ENY 4161 Insect Classification	3
ENY 4660C Medical & Veterinary Entomology.	3
Or ENY 3222C Biology and Identification of Urban Pests.	2
ENY 3225C Principles of Urban Pest Management	2
ENY or NEM Electives and Special Problems.	6

 
        Additional credits in entomology must be approved by the department.  Students wishing to specialize in nematology may do so by completing six hours (NEM 3002, NEM 5705, or acceptable practical problem).