ENT SYLLABUS Fall 24-601
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ENT 201 601 - INSECTS AND PEOPLEFALL 2024 SYLLABUSCourse InformationNumber, Title and Credits: ENT 201 - Insects and People (3 credits)Course InstructorsProfessor: Clyde E. Sorenson Office Locations: 3310 Gardner HallTelephone: 515-8427 (Office) Email Address: clyde_sorenson@ncsu.edu--Please include “ENT 201-601” in the subject line of all e-mail correspondenceOffice Hours: Drop in or make an appointmentGraduate TAs: Shea Phillips, slphill5@ncsu.eduPamela Zader, przader@ncsu.eduTeaching fellow:Elizabeth Wiles, elwiles@ncsu.eduUndergraduate TAs: Erick Contreras eycontre@ncsu.edu Palmer Hackler cphackle@ncsu.edu Course DescriptionAn introduction to the fascinating world of insects and how they interact with people. Included is a brief survey of insect history, diversity, structure and function, and behavior. This is followed by examples of beneficial and harmful insects in a variety of human activities including some sampling of the profound impacts insects have had on history, society and culture.Course StructureTHIS COURSE IS DELEVERED AS AN ON-LINE, ASYNCHRONOUS OFFERING. All instruction and materials will be delivered through Moodle, although you will have the opportunity to view lectures in real time through Zoom if you so choose.Course ObjectivesAfter completion of the course, students should be able to: describe the differences among animals in the Phylum Arthropoda; list the internal and external characteristics of Class Insecta; describe the metamorphosis of insects; identify insects in the major Orders; give examples of mating, communication and behavior among insects; discuss the characteristics of social insects; describe the products and services provided by insects; identify major diseases transmitted by insects and ticks; describe the damage caused by insects in agriculture and in the urban environment; define the different types of controls used to manage insect pests; and list some of the many impacts insects have had on history, culture, music, literature, and almost all other human endeavors. Course Prerequisites/CorequisitesNone.Course Requirements and Gradinga. Examinations- There will be three examinations each covering about one-third of the material in the course. Questions on the exams will be based on all of the material presented in class, including that presented by TAs, students, and guest lecturers, and on the handouts provided. The first exam (covering the 1st one-third of the course) will be worth 200 points (20% of the final grade), the second exam (2nd one-third of the course) will be worth 220 points (22%), and the last exam (3rd one-third of the course) will count for 280 points (28%). Thus, there will be no cumulative final examination. The examinations account for 700 points or 70% of the final grade. Makeup exams for the 1st and 2nd exams will only be given with a well-documented excuse and must be completed within two weeks from the scheduled exam date. EVERYONE MUST BE PRESENT FOR THE LAST EXAM! Taking exams late may result in a point deduction for that exam. All examinations will consist of multiple choice and true-false questions and will be graded by computer. Sample questions and answers will be made available on the course web site. After returning the exams and discussing them in class, all exams will be collected by the instructor. If you do not return your exam, you will not receive a score for the exam.
b. “INSECT COLLECTION”- TheBug Scrapbook- Students are required to prepare a scrapbook consisting of newspaper articles, magazine stories, pictures, advertisements, packaging material, cartoons, stickers, and other appropriate matter related to INSECTS(limited amount may be included on spiders, ticks and mites). Items should be collected throughout the semester and assembled before the due date. The scrapbook is worth 120 points or 12% of the final grade. Scoring is based on the diversity of subject matterpresented, the variety of sources used, the diversity of items used, organization of the material presented, originality, and neatness. Examples from previous semesters will be made available periodically for inspection. The scrapbook is due on. November 12, 2024- THERE IS A SEVERE PENALTY FOR LATE SUBMISSIONS.c. Bug-In-Dish Experiment and Journal- Students will be given live insects to take home and rear over a period of several weeks in a take-home experiment. Daily observations on the appearance of the insects, their behavior, their growth and development, and the identity of the insects will be recorded in a journal or diary format which will be turned in for grading on a date specified by the instructor. Grades will depend on thoroughness of observations, conclusions drawn about the experiment, and proper identification of the insect. The journal is worth 50 points or 5% of the final grade. Further instructions will be provided when the insects are distributed in class and students are encouraged to follow these instructions carefully.d. Bug Identification Report- Each student will be given the Latin name of an insect. Students, working in pairs, will be required to write a one-page report about the insect and be prepared to give a 2-3 minute oral presentation about the insect in class at the appropriate time. Grades will be based on thoroughness of reports and proper identification of the insect. The bug report is worth 30 points or 3% of the final grade. Further instructions will be provided when the insect names are assigned.e. Packback Questions: The Packback Questions platform will be used for online discussion about class topics. Packback Questions is an online community where you can be fearlessly curious and ask open-ended questions to build on top of what we are covering in class and relate topics to real-world applications. Packback Questions will be worth a potential 10% of the final grade. There will be a Weekly Sunday at 11:59PM EST deadline for submissions. In order to receive full credit, you should submit the following per each deadline period:1 open-ended Question every week with a minimum Curiosity Score of 50, worth 33.33% of each assignment grade2 Responses every week with a minimum Curiosity Score of 50, worth 66.67% of eachassignment gradeHalf credit will be provided for questions and responses that do not meet the minimum curiosity score.How to Register on Packback: An email invitation will be sent to you from help@packback.co prompting you to finish registration. If you don’t receive an email (be sure to check your spam), you may register by following the instructions below:1. Create an account by navigating to https://app.packback.co and clicking “Sign up for an Account” Note: If you already have an account on Packback you can log in with your credentials.2. Then enter our class community’s lookup key into the “Looking to join a community you don’t see here?” section in Packback at the bottom of the homepage.Community Lookup Key: 178f61c6-589e-4462-835d-58daf09bfaea3. Follow the instructions on your screen to finish your registration.Packback requires a paid subscription. Refer to www.packback.co/product/pricing for more information.f. Class resources– All materials will be provided either on on-line or in class; students should read all class handouts, and are encouraged to corresponding chapters from the textbook. More information on the textbook follows later in the in the syllabus. g. Final Grade- Based on total points earned on examinations, scrapbook, bug journal and ID report:A+ = 975-1000 C+ = 775-794A = 915-974 C = 715-774A- = 895-914C- = 695-714B+ = 875-894D+ = 675-694B = 815-874D = 615-674B- = 795-814 D- = 595-614F = <595 This is a very rigid schedule with no curving!!For students very close to a specific grade, e.g. those with final points around 910, 890, 870, etc., a modest rounding up may occur for those students with very few unexcused absences and appropriate classroom behavior.
Credit Only/Audit/Special NeedsStudents taking the course for credit only (S/U) must take all examinations, complete a scrapbook, journal and report, and score a total of at least 695 points (69.5%) to receive an "S". Audits must attend class with very few absences to receive audit credit. Special Needs: All students registered with the NC State University Office of Disability Services for Students (DSS) should provide the instructor with an accommodation letter. If you have not registered with DSS and have a learning disability, you should go to Suite 1900, Student Health Center to register. Students with documented disabilities, please see the instructor as soon as possible so we may arrange an accommodation.Required TextbookI have recently completed a textbook for the course entitled (not surprisingly) "Insects and People." This book is available from the NCSU bookstore. You can also purchase an e-edition at:https://he.kendallhunt.com/product/insects-and-people.Optional Textbook Readings “A Field Guide to Insects - America North of Mexico”Peterson Field Guide Series, Donald Borrer and Richard E. White. 1998. Houghton Mifflin Co. New York, NY. One copy is on 2-hour reserve in the D.H. Hill Library.Lecture CalendarA listing of lecture topics, including dates for examinations, follows and is part of the syllabus.Academic IntegrityStudents are expected to be familiar with and honor the NCSU Code of Student Conduct. An honor pledge will be placed on all examinations and some assignments for students to sign. PLAGIARISM, UN-CREDITED QUOTES, OR TURNING IN SOMEONE ELSE'S WORK AS YOUR OWN WILL RESULT IN A "0" FOR THE ASSIGNMENT INVOLVED! While there will be times when students will be encouraged to talk and participate in class discussions, students should refrain from extraneous conversations with each other when the instructors or other students are presenting information. Talking at inappropriate times interferes with the ability of other students to hear and see what is going on in class. Web PageThe course web presence will be managed through Moodle. You should be able to access this site through Moodle after the semester begins. In addition to general course information, various other items including practice quizzes, assignment information, etc., will appear throughout the semester.SPECIAL COVID -19 CONSIDERATIONS:Due to the Coronavirus pandemic, public health measures have been implemented across campus. Students should stay current with these practices and expectations through the Protect the Packwebsite (https://www.ncsu.edu/coronavirus/). The sections below provide expectations and conduct related to COVID-19 issues.●If you test positive for COVID-19, or are told by a healthcare provider that you are presumed positive for the virus, please work with your instructor on health accommodations and follow other university guidelines, including self-reporting: https://healthypack.dasa.ncsu.edu/coronavirus/. Self-reporting is not only to help provide support to you, but also to assist in contact tracing for containing the spread of the virus. ●If you need to make a request for an academic consideration related to COVID-19, such as a discussion about possible options for remote learning, please talk with your advisor for the appropriate process to make a COVID-19 request. Health and Well-Being ResourcesThese are difficult times, and academic and personal stress is a natural result. Everyone is encouraged to take care of themselves and their peers. If you need additional support, there are many resources on campus to help
you:●Counseling Center (https://counseling.dasa.ncsu.edu/) ●Health Center (https://healthypack.dasa.ncsu.edu/) ●If the personal behavior of a classmate concerns or worries you, either for the classmate’s well-being or yours, we encourage you to report this behavior to the NC State CARES team: (go.ncsu.edu/NCSUcares). ●If you or someone you know are experiencing food, housing or financial insecurity, please see the Pack Essentials Program (https://dasa.ncsu.edu/pack-essentials/). Community Standards Related to COVID-19We are all responsible for protecting ourselves and our community. Please see the community expectations https://www.ncsu.edu/coronavirus/community-standards/Course Expectations Related to COVID-19:●Personal Protective Equipment:As a member of the NC State academic community you are required to follow all university guidelines forpersonal safety with face coverings, physical distancing, and sanitation. ●Course Attendance: NC State attendance policies can be found at: https://policies.ncsu.edu/regulation/reg-02-20-03-attendance-regulations/. Please refer to this course’s attendance, absence, and deadline policies for additional details. If you are quarantined or otherwise need to miss class because you have been advised that you may have been exposed to COVID-19, you will not be penalized regarding attendance or class participation. However, you will be expected to develop a plan to keep up with your coursework during any such absences. If you become ill with COVID-19 or other respiratory illness, you should follow the steps outlined in the health and participating section above. COVID 19-related absences will be considered excused; documentation need only involve communication with your instructor.●Technology Requirements: This course may require particular technologies to complete coursework. Be sure to review the syllabus for these expectations and see go.ncsu.edu/syllabus-tech-requirementsto find out more about technical requirements for your course. If you need access to additional technological support, please contact the Libraries’ Technology Lending Service: https://www.lib.ncsu.edu/devices.Need Help?If you find yourself in a place where you need help, academically or otherwise, please review these Step-by-Step Help Topics.Other Important Resources●• Keep Learning: Keep Learning●• NC State Protect the Pack Resources for Students: Resources for Students | Protect the Pack●• Academic Success Center (tutoring, drop-in advising, career and wellness advising): Academic SuccessCenter.●• NC State Keep Learning, tips for students opting to take courses remotely:Keep Learning Tips for Remote Learning●• Introduction to Zoom for students:https://youtu.be/5LbPzzPbYEw●• Learning with Moodle, a student’s guide to using Moodle:https://moodle-projects.wolfware.ncsu.edu/course/view.php?id=226●• NC State Libraries Technology Lending ProgramDiscrimination: Diversity and Inclusivity: As your course instructor, I am responsible for presenting all course information and materials in a manner that is respectful of age, citizenship, color, disability, ethnicity, gender and gender identity, national origin, political preference, race, religious beliefs, or sexual orientation. It is through diverse abilities, experiences, personal characteristics, and perspective that we achieve greater knowledge and enhancement of learning. Any suggestions that you have about creating an inclusive culture and environment of diversity in this class are welcome. In scheduling exams and quizzes, I have tried to avoid conflicts with major cultural and religious holidays. If there is a conflict with your observances, please let me know as soon as possible so that we can work together to make alternative testing arrangements for you. The teaching assistant and I want to know and use your preferred name (or the pronunciation of that name) and pronouns, so please let us know your preference.Seeking Assistance and Supporting Fellow Students In Distress: As members of the NC State Wolfpack community, we each share a personal responsibility to express concern for one another and to ensure that this classroom and the campus as a whole remains a healthy and safe environment for learning. Occasionally, you
may come across a fellow classmate who’s personal behavior concerns or worries you, either for the classmate's well-being or yours. When this is the case, I would encourage you to report this behavior to the NC State's Students Cares website: https://prevention.dasa.ncsu.edu/nc-state-cares/about/.Although you can report anonymously, it is preferred that you share your contact information so they can follow-up with you personally. If you need additional assistance or support for yourself or a fellow classmate please contact Paul Tongsri, Student Behavioral Case Manager, Office of Student and Community Standards at 919-515-9244 or <pntongsr@ncsu.edu>.Caveat The above information and course calendar are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances.
ENT 201 - INSECTS AND PEOPLEFall 2023 Lecture CalendarDATE TOPIC August20Course introduction, syllabus, calendar, etc.22Older than dinosaurs (August 25 last day to add w/o permission)27The family tree - sorting out a million critters29Where are the bones?September3Eyes, ears, nose and throat5The rest of the story10Blood, guts and other innards12Have you ever met a morphosis?17WELLNESS DAY- NO CLASSES 19Yes, bees do do it -the mating game23-25FIRST EXAMINATION (200 points)26Bugs, beetles, butterflies, and bees October1It's a bird, it's a plane, it's 3Better communication through chemistry8NO CLASS- FALL BREAK 10Big queens and little kings 15Good guys and goodies17Buzzers, biters and stingers22Tick-tack-sick24Lecture 29-31Guess who's coming to dinner?31SECOND EXAMINATION(220 points)November5Malaria, plague, and other nasties7They'll even eat fried green tomatoes 12There's a fly in my soupSCRAPBOOKS DUE(120 points)14The only good bug is a dead bug-Insect control 19Student reports - POEMS DUE (possible extra credit) Lecture 21Pictures, paintings and paraphernalia26Lecture28 THANKSGIVING!December 3And the Oscar goes to...6-11THIRD EXAMINATION(280 points-12PM- 2:30PM) Due dates for bug-in-dish and bug id assignments will be announced.This calendar is subject to change.