Marc A. Branham, MABranham@ifas.ufl.edu1, James C. Dunford, dunford@ufl.edu1, and Daniel Young, young@entomology.wisc.edu2. (1) University of Florida, Department of Entomology and Nematology, Natural Area Drive P.O. Box 110620, Gainesville, FL, (2) University of Wisconsin, Entomology, 1630 Linden Dr, Madison, WI
The focus of this study was to determine if coursework in “immature insects” is decreasing and to investigate how and where courses on this topic are still being taught. A survey focusing on immature insect course availability at colleges and universities in the United States was conducted in 1983 by one of the authors. A nearly identical survey was conducted this year in order to assess changes in both the availability and structure of coursework dealing with immature insects some 20 years later. We also discuss reasons for why coursework in this area should be increased as well as highlighting the benefits of offering such a course.
Keywords: Teaching, Larvae