ENTOM 2500

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ENTOM 2500
Biological Diversity of the Sonoran Desert

Course information provided by the 2025-2026 Catalog.

The Sonoran Desert hosts an impressive array of biological diversity. This course will explore this diversity, with a focus on the insect fauna and the plants they utilize. Specific topics will include collection methods, insect biodiversity, biogeography, and Sonoran Desert plant communities. Required field component to Tucson, AZ during spring break, TBA. This course receives more credit than typical for the meeting pattern due to substantial academic activity outside of instructional hours.


Prerequisites ENTOM 2120.

Fees Field trip, $1500. Covers lodgings, food and transportation in Arizona. Students are also required to purchase their own plane ticket (est. $500).

Distribution Requirements (BSC-AG, DLG-AG)

Last 4 Terms Offered 2023SP, 2019SP

Learning Outcomes

  • Contextualize the biodiversity of the desert southwest through a focused examination of insects and their host plant communities.
  • Utilize skills in insect natural history observation.
  • Explain and present scientific results orally and in writing.
  • Interpret, analyze, and discuss scientific literature relevant to desert ecology and plant and insect biodiversity.

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  •  4885 ENTOM 2500   LEC 001

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    • F
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026

    • O'Grady, P

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Students are required to attend the field trip in Arizona over spring break. There is a $1,500 course fee for housing, cars and food. In addition students are expected to purchase their own flights there and back.