Aquatic Entomology
Lecture (ENT4001/5001); Laboratory (ENT4002/5002)
Spring 2003
INSTRUCTOR:
OFFICE:
LECTURE:
LABORATORY:
OFFICE HOURS:
Dr. Alan D. Christian
LSE 413; Phone: 972-3082
3:00-3:50 (M), LSE 404
1:00- 2:50 (MW), LSE 404
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
LAST DAY TO WITHDRAW FROM THE UNIVERSITY: 28 April 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%
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LECTURE POINTS
Midterm Exam
Comprehensive Final Exam
Life History Paper
1 @ 100 points = 100 points
1 @ 100 points = 100 points
1 @ 100 points = 100 points
Total Lecture Points:
300 points
LABORATORY POINTS
Laboratory Practical (3 + 1 comprehensive)
Aquatic Entomology Collection
4 @ 100 POINTS = 400 POINTS
1 @ 400 POINTS = 400 POINTS
Total Laboratory Points:
800 points
LECTURE OUTLINE:
Topic(s)
General introduction
General morphology
Phylogenetic relationships and evolutionary adaptations
Aquatic insect respiration
Design of aquatic insect studies: collecting, sampling, and rearing
Habitat, life history, and behavioral adaptations
Ecology and distribution
Use in biomonitoring
LIFE HISTORY PAPER DEADLINES:
Item Due
Organism of Choice
Review of literature
Preview Date (if you desire)
Final Draft
Date
Wednesday 29 January (5:00 pm)
Wednesday 26 February (5:00 pm)
Wednesday 26 February (5:00 pm)
Friday 4 April 2003 (5:00 pm)
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LABORATORY COLLECTION TARGETS:
Items
Quantity
Points
Number of Taxa
Orders
Family
Total Taxa
15 (15pts); 2 pts ea for 16-20
50 (15pts) 1pt/family for 51-75
100 (0pts) 1 pt/ taxon 101-155
25
40
55
0-100 (0pts)
101-500 (1pt/5 lots)
0
80
Number of lots
Geographic Distribution
70
Northeast Arkansas 2 pts/ county
Other areas 6 pts/ county
Catalog
Form
Neatness
Labels
20
10
10
Correctness of identification
% correct times 80
80
Midge Slides
1 point/slide (must do 10)
10
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
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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
Aquatic System
Purpose
Dates
Location
Little Red River
Above and below Greer’s Ferry Reservoir
2/7 & 8
Greer’s Ferry, Arkansas
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