The University of Illinois offers a broad variety of courses dealing with entomologically relevant topics. Most of these courses are available to both graduate and undergraduate students, with a few specialized seminar courses available primarily to graduate students. These courses are taught by faculty from across the university community. The courses are listed below and grouped by having a focus based either in insect biology or insect pest management.

Courses Related to Insect Biology:

Course #	Title	Department	Description
ENTOM105/ BIOL105/ IB109	Insects and People	Entomology	Fundamentals of insect biology as reflected in human culture; insect physiology, ecology, and behavior discussed in the context of art, literature, movies, medicine, sports, law, and history.
NRES290/ ENTOM280/ IB280	The Insects of Forest and Landscape Trees, Shrubs and Flowers	Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences	Basic ecology and life histories of insects and mites of trees, shrubs, and flowers will be presented in lectures, accompanied by slide and video presentations, a multimedia computer program, and specimen examinations in the laboratory sessions. Cultural, biological, and chemical control strategies will be presented.
ENTOM301/ IB360	Introduction to Entomology	Entomology	Integrated studies of the principal morphological, physiological, ecological and behavioral relationships among insects. Lecture and laboratory.
ENTOM302/ IB368	Classifcation and Evolutionary History of Insects	Entomology	Analytical survey of the classification and evolution of the orders and principal families of insects, with practical experience in the identification of insects at these taxonomic levels; field trips required. Lecture and laboratory.
ENTOM304/ IB304	Genomic Analysis of Insects	Entomology	Comprehensive and integrated presentation of insect genomic analysis from the molecular level to that of the population; concepts are applied to certain aspects of insect population regulation.
ENTOM310/ IB327	Insect Physiology	Entomology	Study of the principal physiological and biochemical functions of insects. Lecture and laboratory.
ENTOM315/ IB344	Insect Ecology	Entomology	Discussion of the practical and theoretical aspects of ecology in relation to insects as individuals, populations, and communities; emphasis on the role of insects in the environment.
ENTOM313/ IB381	Biology of Disease Vectors	Entomology	Examines the major groups of arthropods and associated pathogens that affect the health and well-being of humans and other animals. Training will include identification, classification, methods of injury, habits, vector competence, and control of insects, ticks and mites that are predators, parasites, or vectors of disease. The course will examine and use both classical and molecular technologies to address epidemiological, ecological, and diagnostic factors associated with arthropod-borne diseases.
ENTOM320/ IB383	Insect Pathology	Entomology	Examines the general principles of pathology as they apply to insects; includes non-infectious and infectious diseases caused by viruses, bacteria, fungi, protozoa, and nematodes. Studies the epizootiology of naturally occurring insect disease and the use of insect pathogens as microbial control agents. Lecture and laboratory.
BIOL324/ IB345	Chemical Ecology	Integrative Biology	Chemical bases of ecological interactions among organisms; topics include the chemical structures and functions of messenger compounds important in inter- and intraspecific interactions among plants, insects, higher animals, fungi, microbes, and their environments.

 

Courses Related to Insect Pest Management:

Course #	Title	Department	Description
CPSC120/ ENTOM120/ IB120/ NRES120	Introduction to Applied Entomology	Crop Sciences	Lectures, laboratory, and field trips cover the biology of insects and the recognition and management of insect pests of agricultural, forest, and urban ecosystems. Covers insect structure and physiology, classification, life histories, behavior, and pest management.
CPSC121	Principles of Field Crop Production and Protection	Crop Sciences	Introductory course on the kinds, origin, taxonomy, morphology, and physiological and ecological bases of growth, reproduction, improvement, and utilization of corn, soybeans, small grains, forage crops, and sorghum; cropping and tillage practices and principles; field-crop production hazards; basic principles of disease, insect and weed management in agronomic crops
CPSC310	Principles of Plant Protection	Crop Sciences	Principles of disease, insect, and weed management. Includes sampling methods, statistics, models and forecasting, thresholds, decision- making, cultural control, host plant resistance, biological control, the chemistry, regulation, environmental fate and impact of pesticides, transgenics, pest resistance to control. Provides students with an understanding of economically and environmentally sound practices for integrated pest management.
CPSC321/ ENTOM321/ IB384	Biological Control of Insect Pests	Crop Sciences/ Entomology	Examines the use of biological methods for the control of insect pests; emphasizes the use of natural enemies in control programs; and discusses life history characteristics of parasitoids and predators, ecological principles of population regulation, techniques and protocols in implementation of control programs and related topics.
CPSC321/ ENTOM319/ IB368	Fundamentals of Insect Pest Management	Entomology	Study of the principles underlying the control of important insect pests of agriculture and of human and animal health; emphasis on integrated pest management involving a systems approach which combines biological, cultural, and chemical suppressive factors into ecologically sound and socially and economically acceptable technology. Lecture and laboratory.
NRES105	Home Vegetable Gardening	Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences	The science and art of growing vegetables and the connection between gardening and food. Topics include nutrient and pest management, history, folklore, growing requirements, and quality characteristics of vegetables. Lecture and laboratory.
NRES106	Floriculture for the Home	Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences	Fundamentals of home gardening and the effective use of ornamentals as a part of the home environment; subjects include the selection, culture, and use of garden annuals, biennials, perennials, bulbs, and house plants; garden tools and equipment; soil preparation; plant propagation; principles of design and planting methods; garden maintenance; use of fertilizers; pest control; training and pruning; lawn care; hybridizing; growing structures; and care of cut flowers. Not open to students in the ornamental horticulture curriculum.
NRES241	Greenhouse Management and Production	Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences	Survey of topics relating to commercial greenhouse operations, management, and production. Examines design, location, and glazing of greenhouse structures; greenhouse operations such as heating, cooling, environmental control, and irrigation systems; production factors including light, temperature, root media, fertilization, watering, and integrated pest management; and management concepts such as industry trends and cost analysis. Production of fall flowering potted crops and greenhouse vegetables will be emphasized.
NRES364	International Food Crops	Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences	Survey of the botany, physiology, breeding, production practices, and pest management of the major international food crops. Tropical and subtropical crops are emphasized and aspects of agriculture in developing countries are discussed.
ENTOM333/ ENVST333/ VB333/ IB386	Pesticide Toxicology	Environmental Studies	Examines the biological effects of major classes of insecticides and herbicides, and of selected individual fungicides, including: toxicity to nontarget organisms, persistence and fate in the environment, biotransformation, and ecological consequences. Current regulations on pesticide testing will also be presented. The mechanism of action on target species will be discussed only in relation to effects on nontarget organisms.
TSM281	Grain Drying, Handling, and Storage Systems	Technical Systems Management	Grain drying fundamentals, air-moisture relationships, grain drying systems for efficient energy use, fans, grain-handling devices and systems, planning of grain handling systems, grain standards, moisture measurement, grain storage, fungi and insect problems, aeration, processing and milling of corn and soybeans. Includes laboratory.
TSM333	Chemical Applications Systems	Technical Systems Management	Hydraulic principles; liquid application systems including pumps, controls, and agricultural spray nozzles; granular application systems; safe storage, handling, and disposal of pesticides and fertilizers; federal and state legal requirements. Includes laboratory.
FSHN372	Sanitation in Food Processing	Food Science and Human Nutrition	Studies the principles of sanitation with emphasis on practical considerations as they apply to various food-processing industries; control of insects, rodents, and micro organisms; fundamentals of detergency; sanitation of water supplies; waste disposal methods; and government and public health regulations. Field trips to local food-processing plants.