Entomology (BS)

Location(s): Manhattan Campus

Entomology touches nearly every aspect of nature and human society. To reflect this diversity, the Bachelor of Science in Entomology provides students with the flexibility to design a program of study that aligns with their interests. Options may include topics such as disease transmission, ecology, beekeeping, molecular biology, pre-veterinary or pre-medical preparation, and integrated pest management in animal or plant systems—among many others. Graduates pursue successful careers in academia, government, non-profit organizations, and industry.

Kansas State University Core: 34-36 Credit Hours

K-State Core is the foundation for an impactful life and career after time at K-State.

The K-State Core framework covers six disciplinary areas: English, Communications, Mathematics & Statistics, Natural & Physical Sciences, Social & Behavioral Sciences, and Arts and Humanities. In addition, a seventh area is reserved for institutionally designated use, which K-State is keeping as free electives. In total, the framework takes up 34-35 credit hours of 100 and 200-level coursework. Students who complete their general education elsewhere cannot be required to take additional general education coursework in the disciplinary areas of the framework without permission from KBOR to continue requiring courses in the K-State Core.

General Education: K-State Core

Program

Entomology Requirements: (30 credit hours)

Entomology Core: (15 credit hours)

ENTOM 100 - Entomology Foundations Credits: 1
ENTOM 210 - Introduction to Insecticides Credits: 1
ENTOM 300 - Economic Entomology Credits: 3
OR
ENTOM 305 - Animal Health Entomology Credits: 2
AND
ENTOM 306 - Animal Health Entomology Laboratory Credits: 1
ENTOM 312 - General Entomology Credits: 3
ENTOM 399 - Undergraduate Research Experience Credits: 0-3
Must have at least 1 credit hour of ENTOM 399
ENTOM 595 - Capstone Experience Credits: 3
ENTOM 450 - Insect and Arthropod Biology Credits: 3
OR
ENTOM 695 - Insect Taxonomy Credits: 3

Entomology Electives: (15 credit hours)

Select 15 credit hours of ENTOM 300-level or above

Entomology Professional Specialization: (15 credit hours)

A specialization may be defined in any focus area. All 15 credit hours may come from the same department (including Entomology), or from multiple departments/fields depending on student interests and goals. Students should work with their faculty mentor in defining their specialization and courses.

Agriculture Elective: (3 credit hours)

Any course with a College of Agriculture prefix (except for ENTOM), or ATM. Other closely-related courses may be considered with departmental approval.

Math Requirement

MATH is the designated Math Pathways course for this program. Any course in KSC-030, including those on the Advanced Math list, may be appled to meet this requirement.

KSC-030
MATH 160 - Introduction to Contemporary Mathematics Credits: 3

Science and Math Requirements (14 credit hours)

Biology Requirement

Select one course:
BIOL 101 - Concepts of Biology Credits: 4
BIOL 198 - Principles of Biology Credits: 4
Chemistry Requirement:

Select one group:
CHM 110 - General Chemistry Credits: 3
AND
CHM 111 - General Chemistry Laboratory Credits: 1
CHM 210 - Chemistry I Credits: 4
CHM 220 - Honors Chemistry I Credits: 5
Science and Math Electives:

Select 6 hours from departmental list: Student Handbook

Critical Thinking (6 credit hours)

Critical Thinking Foundation Course

Select one course:
PHILO 105 - Introduction to Critical Thinking Credits: 3
PHILO 110 - Introduction to Formal Logic Credits: 3
PHILO 112 - Causal and Statistical Reasoning Credits: 3
PHILO 125 - Introduction to Philosophy of Science Credits: 3
PHILO 130 - Introduction to Moral Philosophy Credits: 3
Critical Thinking Elective

Select 3 hours:

PHILO

Unrestricted Electives as needed to total 120 credit hours

Unrestricted electives as needed to total 120 credit hours

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