Required Text: Chapman, R. F., 1982. The Insects: Structure and Function. 3rd edition. Harvard Univ. Press.
Reference on reserve: Kerkut, G. A., and L. I. Gilbert, eds. 1985. Comprehensive Insect Physiology Biochemistry and Pharmacology, Vol. 1-13. Pergamon. (Chang Library, on reserve).
Other readings may be assigned periodically.
Instructors: Dr. Lena Brattsten (LBB), Dr. Michael May (MLM; course coordinator)
Lecture Schedule (T, Th,
3:05 - 4:00 PM)
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Sept. 5
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MLM | Characteristics and phylogeny of arthropods |
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7 |
LBB | Anatomy of the head and mouthparts |
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12 |
LBB | |
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19 |
LBB | |
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21 |
LBB | Anatomy and histology of the digestive tract |
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26 |
LBB | |
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28 |
LBB | Physiology of digestion |
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Oct. 3 |
LBB | |
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5 |
LBB | Food detection and choice |
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10 |
LBB | |
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12 |
LBB | |
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17 |
MLM | Circulation and hemolymph |
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19 |
MLM | |
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24 |
MLM | Morphology of thorax, legs, wings |
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26 |
MLM | |
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31 |
MLM | Muscle anatomy and physiology |
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Nov. 2 |
MLM | |
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7 |
MLM | |
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9 |
MLM | Locomotion: flight |
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14 |
MLM | |
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16 |
MLM | Locomotion: walking and swimming |
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21 |
MLM | |
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23 (No class, Thanksgiving recess) |
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28 |
MLM | Anatomy of the abdomen |
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30 |
MLM | Anatomy of the reproductive system |
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Dec. 5 |
MLM | Reproductive physiology |
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7 |
MLM | |
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12 |
MLM | Reproductive behavior |
Lab Schedule (T, 11:45-3:00)
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Sept. 5 |
Characteristics and phylogeny of arthropods [OK] |
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12 |
Morphology of head and mouthparts [SEM in part ?] |
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19 |
Gut anatomy |
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26 |
Digestive physiology |
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Oct. 3 |
" |
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10 |
" |
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17 |
Circulation & hemocytes [OK ?] |
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24 |
Morphology of thorax and wings |
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31 |
Muscle anatomy |
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Nov. 7 |
Video analysis of locomotion [?; JSH assitance] |
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14 |
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21 |
(No lab; Tuesday schedule) |
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28 |
Muscle activity and kinematics of moth flight |
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Dec. 5 |
Reproduction - anatomy |
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12 |
Reproduction - ?? |
Reports will be required for each laboratory, but the specific nature of the report may vary among instructors and/or labs. Instructions will be provided in class.
Examinations: Five "extended" quizzes (about 1 hr each) will be given during the first hour of the lab periods indicated above. The last of these will be given during time scheduled for the final exam; there will be no cumulative final. These will cover lab and lecture material for the three weeks preceding each quiz and may include a "practical" component.
Grading: Final grades will be based on quiz grades (70%) and laboratory reports (30%).
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