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Course description

The impacts of insects on our lives are substantial and varied. This course explores some of the currently relevant areas of applied entomology. Topics include; control of mosquitoes and the impact of climate change on disease transmission by insects, the ecology of plant and insect interactions, biological control and the use of pesticides in the developing world, pest management in organic farming, beneficial insects, forensic entomology, and understanding how insect parasites and symbionts impact on the host insect. To complement the lecture series students will be guided through the process of designing and implementing research questions in self-directed laboratory sessions.