[Downlaod Syllabus] 
Instructor: Dr. Matthew Ginzel
mginzel@purdue.edu
Office: WSLR 128; Phone: 464-9369
Office hours: TBA
Prerequisites: BIOL 110 & BIOL 111 or BTNY 210
An introduction to the identity, natural history and management of insects affecting forest ecosystems. Emphasis will be placed on the biodiversity, natural history and ecology of forest pests; forecasting and assessing the risk of insect outbreaks; and silvicultural, biological and chemical strategies for preventing and managing insect pests.
The goals of this course are broadly classified into understanding the identity, ecology, and management of forest insect pests. Specific objectives are as follows:
- Understand classification, biology, natural history and diversity of insects affecting forest ecosystems.
- Identify insects common to forests and recognize their damage.
- Understand the ecology of forest pests; including host-plant interactions, population dynamics, and natural enemies of forest insects.
- Appreciate insect sampling in forest ecosystems, with particular attention paid to monitoring, forecasting and assessing the risk of insect outbreaks.
- Illustrate the importance of silvicultural practices and management of natural enemies in preventing insect outbreaks.
- Recognize the importance of cultural, physical, biological, and chemical strategies for preventing, controlling and managing forest pests.
- Foster an appreciation for the significance of research on insect pests of forests.
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