Entomology Minor
This program is available at the following location:
- Corvallis
Entomology is an interdisciplinary program involving many faculty from across campus, comprising areas of entomology relating to:
- Aquatic and riparian ecology
- Pollinator conservation
- Integrated pest management and applied Entomology
- Temporal and spatial patterns In large species assemblages
- Ecology and evolution of plant-insect interactions, and more
The Entomology minor is available to all OSU students.
Minor Code: 472
Upon successful completion of the program, students will meet the following learning outcomes:
- Determine appropriate soil and crop management practices based on fundamental environment-plant interactions and specific cropping system information.
- Find, synthesize and interpret scientific information.
- Communicate scientific findings in writing and in oral/visual presentations.
- Apply the scientific method to solve problems.
- Demonstrate proficiency of technical skills required for crop and soil science related careers.
- Attain professional skills required for careers in crop or soil science, including appropriate communication and leadership.
A minimum of 27 credits is required, at least 12 of which must be upper-division credits.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core | ||
| ENT 311 | INTRODUCTION TO INSECT PEST MANAGEMENT | 4 |
| or Z 361 | INVERTEBRATE BIOLOGY | |
| or Z 365 | BIOLOGY OF INSECTS | |
| Electives | ||
| Select 23-24 credits from the following courses: | 23-24 | |
| +*PESTS, PLAGUES AND POLITICS | ||
| INTRODUCTION TO INSECT PEST MANAGEMENT | ||
| HONEY BEE BIOLOGY AND BEEKEEPING | ||
| +*POLLINATORS IN PERIL | ||
| RESEARCH 1 | ||
| READING AND CONFERENCE | ||
| SEMINAR | ||
| INTERNSHIP 1 | ||
| ISSUES IN INSECT TOXICOLOGY | ||
| INSECT AGROECOLOGY | ||
| SPECIAL TOPICS | ||
| FOREST ENTOMOLOGY | ||
| INVERTEBRATE BIOLOGY LABORATORY | ||
| BIOLOGY OF INSECTS | ||
| AQUATIC ENTOMOLOGY | ||
Entomology and life sciences courses approved in advance by the Entomology minor advisor | ||
| Total Credits | 27-28 | |
- *
Baccalaureate Core course. Applies to general education requirements for undergraduate students in a catalog year up to 2024-2025
- +
Core Education course. Applies to general education requirements for undergraduate students in catalog year 2025-2026 and beyond
- 1
A maximum of 6 credits can be counted toward the minor from ENT 401 and ENT 410
Minor Code: 472