BIOL 165 - The World of Insects

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College of Marin

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Description:

(2.0 Units) (No prerequisite. Advisory: Biology 110. Two lecture hours weekly.) Insects are the largest group of organisms on earth today. This course is a general introduction to these diverse and amazing creatures. Topics to be covered include insect structure and function, history and evolution, habitats and adaptations, and ecological relationships with other organisms, including those of major economic importance to humans in the areas of agriculture, architecture, forestry, animal husbandry, medicine and public health. As befits such a hard-to-ignore group, insect roles in literature, folklore, philosophy, painting, sculpture and other arts will not be neglected. (CSU)

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2.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.marin.edu

Phone Number:

(415) 457-8811

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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