Courses in Agriculture & Plant Protection will give you a background in insect - plant interactions within managed (agricultural) and natural (forest, prairie, etc.) environments. Learn about insect identification and the basic biology of important insect pests within these systems. Coursework will emphasize integrated pest management strategies including knowledge of insect ecology, pesticide application, and the use of beneficial insects. Increase your understanding of agroecosystems by increasing your insect knowledge.
Who Hires Entomologists in This Area of Concentration?
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), State Agencies (e.g., MN Department of Agriculture), Private Industry (e.g., Monsanto, Syngenta), Research Universities….and more!
Fall Courses:
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How Insects Shape Society: Pollinators, Pests, and Policy (ENT 1001; 3 cr) [LE: CIV]
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Insects, Microbes, and Plants: Ecology of Pest Management (CFAN 2333; 3 cr)
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Professional Experience Program: Internship (ENT 4096; 1-3 cr)
Spring Courses:
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Biological Control of Insects and Weeds (ENT 2920/5341; 4 cr)
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Pollinator Conservation: From Biodiversity to Food Production (ESPM 3480; 2 cr)
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Professional Experience Program: Internship (ENT 4096; 1-3 cr)
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Spatial and Temporal Analysis of Ecological Data (ENT 5126; 3 cr)
Faculty Research in This Area
- David Andow
- Brian Aukema
- Dan Cariveau
- George Heimpel
- Bill Hutchison
- Stephen Kells
- Robert Koch
- Vera Krischik
- Amelia Lindsey
- Ian MacRae
- Ken Ostlie
- Sujaya Rao
- Marla Spivak
- Rob Venette (Director, Minn. Invasive Terrestrial Plant & Pest Center )