| ENTOMOLOGY
EMPHASIS FOR UNDERGRADUATES IN BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES |
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Entomology is the scientific discipline devoted to the study of insects. More than one million insect species are known today. This represents 70 percent of all living animals, and many insect species remain unknown. Insects can
be found in virtually every habitat on Earth, and have played
an important role in human history. They are an important food
source for many animals including some human societies; they
are often important elements in mythology; as transmitters
of disease, they have determined the outcome of wars and the
fate of civilizations; as pests of crop plants, they have had
a significant impact on crop production; and as predators or
parasites, they are important in regulating many species of
plant and insect pests. Insects are among the most important
competitors of humans, and at the same time, are vital for
human survival.
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Career opportunities in entomology are exciting and often adventurous. Jobs with universities, state and federal government agencies, the military and private businesses and industry often include a chance to travel and explore many exotic regions of the world. Professional entomologists play a significant role in the search for new knowledge about insects in areas as diverse as health, the natural world, biotechnology, urban and landscape environments forensics, environmental quality, manufacturing, agriculture and industry. Opportunities to conduct research as an undergraduate are available on campus, at Experiment Stations, or through internships. |
| Undergraduate majors in Biological Sciences can follow a curriculum that results in a degree with an emphasis in Entomology. Many Entomology courses are cross-listed in Biological Sciences allowing any student to receive credit in their major for courses about insect science. |
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Cross-listed
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On-Campus Entomology Faculty |
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Peter H. Adler (Pennsylvania State University, Ph.D., 1983) insect behavior; ecology; reproductive behavior and cytogenetics of Diptera. Robert G. Bellinger (Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Ph.D., 1985) pesticide applicator safety education and training; pest management information; IR-4. Eric P. Benson (Clemson University, Ph.D., 1988) urban entomology; integrated pest management. Gerald R. Carner (Auburn University, Ph.D., 1969) insect pathology particularly fungal and viral pathogens; integrated pest management; biological control in row crops. Joseph D. Culin (University of Kentucky, Ph.D., 1981) biological control of hemlock wooly adelgid; use of butterfly gardens in K-12 education.
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W. Michael Hood (University of Georgia, Ph.D., 1986) apiculture; honey bee pest management. John C. Morse (University of Georgia, Ph.D., 1974) insect systematics; taxonomy and biology of aquatic insects; Director of the Arthropod Collection. Matthew W. Turnbull (University of Kentucky, Ph..D., 2002) insect physiology and molecular genetics, immunology and virology. Alfred G. Wheeler (Cornell University, Ph.D. 1971) biology of plant-feeding Heteroptera; insects of specialized communities. Geoff Zehnder (University of California-Riverside, Ph.D., 1984) integrated pest management and sustainable agriculture Patricia A. Zungoli (Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Ph.D., 1982) urban entomology; integrated pest management. |
| For more information contact: | |
| Department
of Entomology, Soils, and Plant Sciences 114 Long Hall Clemson University Clemson, SC 29634-0315 864-656-3111 |
Department
of Biological Sciences 132 Long Hall Clemson University Clemson, SC 29634-0326 864-656-1415 |
