Simon Fraser University
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Course Outlines

Fall 2023 - BISC 317 D100

Insect Biology (3)

Class Number: 1871

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Wed, Fri, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
    Burnaby

  • Exam Times + Location:

    Dec 6, 2023
    Wed, 3:30–6:30 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Prerequisites:

    BISC 101 and 102, both with a minimum grade of C-.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

An introduction to insect classification, body plan, post-embryonic development, and systems: circulatory, ventilatory, digestive, and sensory. Labs focus on comparative morphology, collection, identification, and preservation of specimens.

COURSE DETAILS:

Mode of teaching: 

  • Lecture: TBA 
  • Laboratory: B8225
  • Midterms: TBA 
  • Final exams: TBA

Grading

  • Lecture Midterm exam 20%
  • Lecture Final exam 30%
  • Lab Midterm exam 15%
  • Lab Final exam 15%
  • Lab collection 10%
  • Poster 10%

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

Borror & Delong's Introduction To The Study Of Insects; Charles A. Triplehorn; Norman F. Johnson; ISBN-13: 9780030968358; ISBN-10: 0030968356; Publisher: Nelson; Edition: 7th


REQUIRED READING NOTES:

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Registrar Notes:

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS

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RELIGIOUS ACCOMMODATION

Students with a faith background who may need accommodations during the semester are encouraged to assess their needs as soon as possible and review the Multifaith religious accommodations website. The page outlines ways they begin working toward an accommodation and ensure solutions can be reached in a timely fashion.