Introduction to Entomology I: Morphology, Classification and Identification

Department of Entomology

Description:

This course covers the basics of insect morphology, classification and identification. It focuses on the morphological features used to classify arthropods, morphology related to the identification of insect Orders (including their life cycles and feeding) and the identification of common insects in Kansas, with an emphasis on those that affect plant and animal health.

Instructor: Jeremy Marshall

Associate Professor - Entomology

More information:
microcred@k-state.edu

LEVEL

Foundational

WHO IS ELIGIBLE

Anyone

CREDIT OR NONCREDIT

Noncredit

INSTRUCTION METHOD

Online

TIME TO COMPLETE

Weeks

SKILLS OBTAINED

Arthropod Taxonomy and Classification

Identify Insect Pests

Insect Identification

Insect Morphology

Understand Basic Insect Biology