ZOOL19004  Insect Biology

Insects are the most numerous and diverse group of animals. They are important both economically and ecologically. In this course the taxonomy, functional anatomy and morphology of insects will be introduced. Insect ecology, as it is related to pest management, will be explored, particularly in the context of chemical and biological methods of population control. Integrated pest management and modern control strategies are considered.

Text: Naumann, I. Systematic & Applied Entomology. Melbourne, University of Melbourne Press, 1994.