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Aquatic
Entomology Lecture
(ENT4001/5001); Laboratory (ENT4002/5002) Spring 2003 Instructor: Dr. Alan D. Christian Office: LSE 413; Phone: 972-3082 Lecture: 3:00-3:50 (M), LSE 404 Laboratory: 1:00- 2:50 (MW), LSE 404 Office
Hours:
M: 4:00-5:00 T:
8:00-9:00; W:
9:00-11:00 R:
9:00-10:00 Or by appointment
FINAL
EXAM SCHEDULE: Monday 5
May 2003 at 2:45 pm
LAST
DAY TO DROP AN INDIVIDUAL CLASS: 25 March 2003 COURSE PHILOSOPHY: In lecture, ENT 4001/5001, you will be introduced to the diversity of aquatic arthropods and be exposed to the taxonomy, Phylogenetic relationships, respiration, design of insect studies, natural history and behavioral adaptations, ecology, and biomonitoring use of aquatic arthropods with emphasis put on Arkansas and regional species. In laboratory, ENT 4002/5002, you will be introduced to approximately 150 representative species of aquatic arthropods that are located in Arkansas and the region and will be expected to master the techniques and processes used in taxonomy and systematics for identifying aquatic insects from laboratory and field collections. Text:
Merritt,
R. W., and K. S. Cummings, editors. 1996. An introduction to the aquatic insects
of North America, 3rd edition. Kendall/Hunt Publishing Company, Dubuque, Iowa. INSTITUTIONAL/CLASSROOM POLICIES DISABILITY SERVICES: Students who require academic adjustments in the classroom due to a disability must first register with ASU Disability Services. Following registration and within the first two weeks of class, please contact me to discuss appropriate academic accommodations. Appropriate arrangements can be made to ensure equal access to this course. INCLIMATE
WEATHER POLICY: The university remains open for academic classes and all
other services during inclement weather except in extreme circumstances
determined solely by the president of the university. Regional and local news media will publicize the closing.
Commuter students are encouraged to use good judgment in deciding whether
to drive to campus under this policy, it is the responsibility of the student to
immediately contact each of his/her professors upon return to explain the
circumstances and to determine the need to complete any missed assignments.
The student is responsible for all missed assignments during inclement
weather within a time frame to be determined by the professor.
See notes about makeup policies and inclement weather below. LEcture and Laboratory Grading Policy: GRADING SCALE: A= 100-90% B= 89-80% C= 79-70% D= 69-60%
F= 59-0% LECTURE POINTS Midterm
Exam
1 @ 100 points = 100 points Comprehensive
Final Exam
1 @ 100 points = 100 points Life
History Paper
1 @ 100 points = 100 points Total
Lecture Points:
300 points LABORATORY
POINTS Laboratory Practical (3 + 1 comprehensive)
4 @ 100 points = 400 points Aquatic Entomology Collection
1 @ 400 points = 400 points Total Laboratory Points: 800 points Lecture
Outline:
Life History Paper Deadlines:
Laboratory
Collection Targets:
Laboratory
Collection Book Info: Table
of Contents List
of Collections Summary
of Collection Page Orders Families Taxa Lots Individuals Slides NE
Ark Counties Other
Counties Individual
Site Collection Pages Collection
ID (InitialsYYYYMMDDChronologic Indicator; E.g. ADC20030101A) Date Location:
State, County, Landmark, Range, GPS Collector Collection
Method Time Preservation Taxonomic
list (Code, Order, Family, Genus, Species, Life Stage, Count) Lots Individuals WEEKEND LABORATORY FIELD TRIPS
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