Bugs 101: Insect-Human Interactions

This module introduces arthropods, their evolution, major insect orders, and insect collections. It covers traits that have allowed insects to dominate terrestrial landscapes.

This module covers insect anatomy, focusing on the digestive and circulatory systems.

This module explores the nervous and reproductive systems of insects, including courtship, mating, and reproduction.

This module covers insect musculature, movement, and specialized appendages for various forms of locomotion, including flight and migration.

This module explores the role of insects in decomposition, nutrient cycling, and their applications in forensic science.

This module focuses on plant-feeding insects, their strategies, and the impacts of herbivory on ecosystems.

This module covers the relationship between insects and flowering plants, focusing on pollination and the beekeeping industry.

This module explores insect-borne diseases affecting humans, animals, and plants, and different modes of disease transmission.

This module introduces Integrated Pest Management (IPM) and focuses on chemical control methods, including types of insecticides and their advantages and limitations.

This module covers biological and cultural control strategies in IPM systems, including various biological control agents.

This module discusses the importance of insect conservation, impacts of environmental changes on insect populations, and strategies for conserving insect diversity.

This module explores the influence of insects on human culture, including myths, art, literature, technology, and their potential as a food source.

This module concludes the course with a wrap-up video and a post-course survey.