BIOL 120 - Insects in Your World

Institution:

University of Kansas

Subject:

AAAS: African & African-American Studies

Description:

Students will learn about the global impact of insects on human concerns, both positive (pollination and decomposition) and negative (competition with humans for food, fiber, and shelter, and disease transmission) while developing an appreciation for the ways in which scientists work with real problems involving insects. The course will cover the overwhelming abundance and diversity of insects, and their life history, ecology, behavior, and physiology. This course is intended for both nonbiology and biology majors. Format: two lectures and one discussion section per week. LEC

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.ku.edu/

Phone Number:

(785) 864-2700

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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