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BIOL3033: Insect and Human Interactions
2025 unit information
Insects effect almost every facet of our lives from vectoring major diseases like the plague, malaria and Zika virus to the billions of dollars of free ecosystems services they provide by consuming pest insects, pollinating agricultural crops and removing waste. This unit takes an applied approach to entomology by covering topics such as medical entomology, sustainable pest management, pollination ecology, insects as human/livestock foods and insect conservation. You will learn how to identify a variety of economically and medically important arthropods and how to sample insects in a variety of settings. You will also learn how insects are managed in agricultural, urban and natural environments as well as how we can use insects to solve some of humanities most pressing problems. You will learn about the many important ecosystems services that insects provide, as well as how practitioners can help encourage and support populations of beneficial insects. You will build your skills in research and inquiry through group research projects that you design and run. This unit will give you the basic skills needed to pursue careers in a variety of entomology-related fields.
Unit details and rules
Managing faculty or University school:
Science
| Study level | Undergraduate |
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| Academic unit | Life and Environmental Sciences Academic Operations |
| Credit points | 6 |
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Prerequisites:
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6 credit points of BIOL2XXX or ENTO2001 or MEDS200X or ANAT2XXX or PHSI2XXX or BMED240X or MIMI2X02 or IMMU2101 |
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Corequisites:
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None |
| Prohibitions:
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ENTO4003 |
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None |
At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. demonstrate a thorough understanding of key applications of entomology, including being able to discuss contemporary pest-control strategies
- LO2. demonstrate the ability to convey complex information to a variety of audiences (clients, the general public, fellow scientists) in multiple formats
- LO3. demonstrate an in-depth knowledge about integrated pest management in at least one Australian crop
- LO4. critically assess scientific literature and apply this to entomological applications
- LO5. demonstrate practical skills in identifying insects and their ecological effects.
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Semester 2 2025
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Normal day | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
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