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Credit Hours: 4 Effective Term: Fall 2015 SUN#: None AGEC: Physical and Biological Sciences |
Credit Breakdown: 3 Lectures, 3 Labs Times for Credit: 1 Grading Option: A/F Only Cross-Listed: |
Measurable Student Learning Outcomes |
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1. (Knowledge Level) Identify insects according to their scientific classification.
2. (Knowledge Level) Identify arthropods according to their physical characteristics. 3. (Analysis Level) Distinguish between different classes and orders of arthropods according to their characteristics. 4. (Comprehension Level) Describe the anatomy of insects, including skeletal, muscle, nervous, digestive, circulatory and reproductive systems. 5. (Evaluation Level) Compare and contrast the different insect life cycles. 6. (Comprehension Level) Explain the relationship between insect growth, metamorphoses and the environment. 7. (Comprehension Level) Explain the role of insects as vectors for diseases in humans and animals. 8. (Evaluation Level) Describe and evaluate how an integrated pest management system may be combined with chemical applications to control insects. 9. (Application Level) Collect, identify and display insects correctly by order, common name and family. 10. (Evaluation Level) Collect data on current climate and weather conditions to evaluate growth and development of insects. |
Internal/External Standards Accreditation |
None |