Entomology

Fred M. Stephen

Interim Department Head

319 Agriculture Building

479-575-2451

E-mail: fstephen@uark.edu

Web: http://www.uark.edu/depts/entomolo/

• University Professors Meisch, Stephen

• Professors Johnson (D.T.), Kring, Luttrell, McLeod, Steelman,
Steinkraus

• Adjunct Professors Hendrix, Katayama, Teague, Thompson

• Curator Barnes

• Associate Professor Lorenz

• Assistant Professors Goggin, Greene, Loftin, Szalanski

• Assistant Research Professor Bernhardt

Degrees Conferred:

M.S., Ph.D. (ENTO)

Primary Areas of Faculty Research: Pest management; insect pathology; veterinary/medical entomology; insect-plant interactions; arthropod-animal interactions; biological control; taxonomy; systematics; physiology; insect biology and insect ecology.

Prerequisites to Degree Program: Applicants for graduate degrees must meet all requirements for admission to the Graduate School. In addition, applicants are evaluated by the departmental admissions committee. Acceptance into the departmental program is based on grade-point average (GPA), letters of recommendation, résumé and whether a vacancy exists in the student's area of interest. Applicants must present Graduate Record Examination scores for the verbal, quantitative, and writing tests. To be accepted for the Master of Science degree, an undergraduate background in physical and biological sciences is essential. An undergraduate major in entomology is not required. A cumulative GPA of 3.00 is highly desirable.

To be accepted for work toward the Ph.D. degree, the student will normally have a master’s degree from an accredited institution in entomology or a closely related field. A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.25 for courses taken at the graduate level is highly desirable. Applicants must present Graduate Record Examination scores for the verbal, quantitative, and writing tests.

Requirements for the Master of Science Degree: Students studying for the Master of Science degree with a limited undergraduate background in entomology may be expected to complete substantially more than the minimum number of credit hours (30) required for the degree. A thesis, reporting original research, and a final comprehensive oral examination are required.

Requirements for the Doctor of Philosophy Degree: A major requirement for the Ph.D. degree is a dissertation based on original research in some area of entomology. A “curriculum enrichment’’ program consisting of at least six hours in foreign languages, statistics, computer science, technical writing, or other similar subject matter approved by the student’s graduate advisory committee and the head of the department is required. These hours are in addition to the usual prescribed course work. Written and oral candidacy examinations covering the student’s program of study are required. A final oral examination over course work and in defense of the dissertation is required.

ENTO4013 Insect Behavior and Chemical Ecology  (SP, Even years)  Basic concepts in insect senses and patterns of behavioral responses to various environmental stimuli. Previous knowledge of basic entomology is helpful, but not required. Lecture 2 hours, laboratory/discussion 2 hours per week. Corequisite: ENTO 4010L.

ENTO4010L Insect Behavior and Chemical Ecology Laboratory  (SP, Even years)  Corequisite: ENTO 4013.

ENTO4024 Insect Diversity and Taxonomy (FA)  Principles and practices of insect classification and identification with emphasis on adult insects. Corequisite: ENTO 4020L.

ENTO4020L Insect Diversity and Taxonomy Laboratory (FA)  Corequisite: ENTO 4024.

ENTO4033 Immature Insects  (SP, Even years)  Identification of immature forms of insects and their phylogentic relationships. Lecture 1 hour per week. Laboratory 2- two hour sessions per week. Corequisite: ENTO 4030L. Prerequisite: ENTO 4024.

ENTO4030L Immature Insects Laboratory  (SP, Even years)  Identification of immature forms of insects and their Phylogenetic relationships. Corequisite: ENTO 4033.

ENTO4043 Apiculture  (SP, Odd years)  Review of social behavior of insects and its exemplification in Honeybees. Previous knowledge of basic entomology is helpful but not required. Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 2 hours per week. Corequisite: ENTO 4040L.

ENTO4040L Apiculture Lab  (SP, Odd years)  Corequisite: ENTO 4043.

ENTO4053 Insect Ecology  (FA, Even years)  To develop understanding of important ecological concepts through study of dynamic relationships among insects and their environment. To become familiar with the literature of insect ecology, and interpretation and critique of ecological research. Previous knowledge of basic entomology and/or ecology will be assumed. Corequisite: ENTO 4050L.

ENTO4050L Insect Ecology Laboratory  (FA, Even years)  Corequisite: ENTO 4053.

ENTO4123 Insect Pest Management I  (SP, Odd years)  Study of principles and concept of insect pest management. Areas covered include survey of arthropod pests and damage, population dynamics, damage thresholds, physcological units, prediction models, surveillance, arthropod sampling, strategies and tatics utilized to maintain pest populations below economic injury levels. Prerequisite: ENTO 3013.

ENTO4120L Insect Pest Management I Laboratory  (FA, Odd years)  Corequisite: ENTO 4123.

ENTO4133 Advanced Applied Entomology  (FA, Even years)  A study of the most important pests of humans and their belongings. THe course topics include pest identification, biology, survey and sampling methods, computer models, economic injury levels and economic thresholds. Lecture 2 hours/week and laboratory 2 hours/week. Corequisite: ENTO 4130L. Prerequisite: ENTO 3013.

ENTO4130L Advanced Applied Entomology Laboratory  (FA, Even years)  Corequisite: ENTO 4133.

ENTO500V Special Problems (1-4) (FA, SP, SU)  May be repeated for 4 hours. Prerequisite: graduate standing.

ENTO5013 Morphology of Insects  (FA, Odd years)  Origin, evolution, and functional significance of external insect structure. Structure and function of major internal systems. Previous knowledge of basic entomology is helpful, but not required. Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 4 hours per week. Corequisite: ENTO 5010L.

ENTO5010L Morphology of Insects Laboratory  (FA, Odd years)  Corequisite: ENTO 5013.

ENTO511V Special Topics (1-4) (IR)  Topics not covered in other courses or a more intensive study of specific topics in entomology. May be repeated. Prerequisite: graduate standing.

ENTO5123 Biological Control  (FA, Even years)  Theoretical and practical basis for biological control of arthropod pests and weeds via parasites, predators, and pathogens. Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 2 hours per week. Corequisite: ENTO 5120L.

ENTO5120L Biological Control Laboratory  (FA, Even years)  Corequisite: ENTO 5123.

ENTO5133 Applied Molecular Genetics  (SP, Even years)  A hands on course in applied molecular genetic techniques used in agricultural research including molecular diagnostics and population genetics. Students will learn how to apply advanced molecular genetic methodologies and Internet database resources to the organism that they are using for their graduate research. Prerequisite: ANSC 3123.

ENTO600V Master’s Thesis (1-6) (FA, SP, SU)  Prerequisite: graduate standing.

ENTO6071 Seminar (FA, SP)  Fall: special topics not covered in regular course work. Spring: critical review of research papers in entomology. Seminar will be taken by graduate student majors for both semesters. May be repeated for 6 hours.

ENTO6113 Insect Physiology  (SP, Even years)  General and comparative physiology of insects. Previous knowledge of basic entomology is helpful, but not required. Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 3 hours per week. Corequisite: ENTO 6110L.

ENTO6110L Insect Physiology Laboratory  (SP, Even years)  Corequisite: ENTO 6113.

ENTO6213 Insect Toxicology  (SP, Odd years)  Toxicology of chemicals to insects and humans including techniques of testing collecting data, and factors that influence reactions to different classes of insecticides. Previous knowledge of organic physiological chemistry is helpful, but not required. Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 2 hours per week. Corequisite: ENTO 6210L.

ENTO6210L Insect Toxicology Laboratory  (SP, Odd years)  Corequisite: ENTO 6213.

ENTO700V Doctoral Dissertation (1-8) (FA, SP, SU)  Prerequisite: graduate standing.