ENTOMOLOGY AND NEMATOLOGY


LIT 3173 Jewish Literature.
 Credits: 3
A variable content course in aspects of the Jewish lit-
erary experience, from the biblical narrative and clas-
sical tales to Yiddish and Hebrew literature, the mod-
em European novel, and American Jewish fiction.(I)
LIT 3313 Modem Science Fiction.
 Credits: 3
An interdisciplinary approach to contemporary trends
in science fiction. Writers such as Orwell, Herbert,
Delany, Vonnegut, and Miller are studied.
LIT 3353 Ethnic Literature.
 Credits: 3
A study of selected literature representative of various
ethnic groups in North and South America, e.g.,
Native American, Black, Jewish, Hispanic, or a con-
centration on one of them. (I)
LIT 3362 The Age of the Avant-Garde.
 Credits: 3
An examination of the revolutionary experimentalist
aspects of modem and contemporary culture, such as
cubism, surrealism, structuralism, and conceptualism.
LIT 3374 The Bible as Literature.
 Credits: 3
A literary analysis from the Old and New Testaments,
with emphasis upon poetry and narrative. (I)
LIT 3383 Women in Literature.
 Credits: 3
A critical and thematic study of women in literature.
A variable content course which may include fiction,
poetry, or drama, English, American, or World
Literature. (I)
LIT 3395 Women and Popular Culture.
 Credits: 3
This course focuses on the "place" of women in differ-
ent narrative forms in popular culture-film, televi-
sion, mass produced novels, etc. Emphasis will be
placed equally on the texts themselves as well as the
relevant surrounding criticism and theory. (I)
LIT 3400 Interdisciplinary Topics in Literature.
 Credits: 3
Interdisciplinary studies of the vital relationship
between literature and the other creative arts, the
other humanistic disciplines, or the sciences and tech-
nology. Topics will vary.
LIT 4194 African Literature in English.
 Credits: 3
A critical and analytical study of representative Black
African authors writing in English, notably Achebe,
Awoonor, Ngugi, Aidoo, Soyinka, Armah, Ekwensi,
Mphalele, and p'Bitek'. (I)
LIT 4320 Introduction to Folklore.
 Credits: 3
Reading, discussion, and critical study of the types of
folklore, with emphasis on folksong. Some attention to
utilization by teachers and creative artists.
LIT 4322 The Folktale.
 Credits: 3
Reading folktales, a study of their types and character-
istics, some attention to critical and scholarly study,
and utilization of folktales by teachers and creative
artists.
LIT 4331 Children's Literature.
 Credits: 3
Designed to arouse a genuine interest in children's
books and to aid the student in obtaining a critical
knowledge of the literature.
LIT 4332 Literature for Young Children.
 Credits: 3
An exploration of kinds and qualities of literature for
the younger child, examining the child's first experi-
ence with literature in oral forms, then moving on to
picture and story books and poetry.


LIT 4333 Literature for the Adolescent.
 Credits: 3
 A study of the types of literature read by adolescents,
 with emphasis upon the criteria for the choice of good
 books and upon developing a familiarity with the
 many books available.
 LIT 4334 Golden Age of Children's Literature.
 Credits: 3
Origins and evolution of the Anglo-American tradi-
tion in literature for young readers, 1720-1920, with an
emphasis on the Victorian era. Authors may include
Defoe, Scott, Cooper, Dickens, Alcott, Twain, and
Stevenson..
LIT 4431 The Literature of Science.
 Credits: 3
A close reading of major scientific works that have
shaped man's view of the universe and his place in it.
Included are works by such figures as Galileo,
Harvey, Newton, Darwin, Freud, and Einstein.
LIT 4930 Variable Topics in Literature and
Language.
 Credits: 3; May be repeated with change of content up
to a maximum of six credits.
Proseminar of variable content providing an opportu-
nity for the in-depth study of various topics or sub-
jects such as the literature of war and peace, of death,
of courtly love.


Reading Education

RED 1343 Reading in the Content Area.
 Credits: 1; This course may be repeated.
Supplemental lab course for students desiring closely
supervised work in reading.

Speech Communication
(See also ENGLISH COMPOSITION for other compo-
sition courses. See ENGLISH-GENERAL for other
courses in critical analysis and theory of criticism).
SPC 3605 Speechwriting.
 Credits: 3
Consideration of and practice with word choice and
word arrangement as sources of style that influence
memorability, credibility, and ease and accuracy of
comprehension. (C)
SPC 4680 Rhetorical Criticism.
 Credits: 3.
Critical analyses of rhetorical elements and processes
in both oratorical and nonoratorical forms.

GRADUATE COURSES
Please refer to the Graduate Catalog for graduate
course listings.





 INSTRUCTIONAL STAFF 1992-93
J.L. Capinera, Chair; J.R. Strayer, Adviser and Graduate
Coordinator. J.C. Allen; C.S. Barfield, F.D. Bennet; D.G.
Boucias; J.F. Butler; J.L. Capinera; H.L. Cromroy; D.W.
Dickson; L.W. Duncan ; R.A. Dunn; J.L. Foltz; J.H.
Frank; V. Gupta; D.H. Habeck; D.W. Hall; F.W.
Howard; F.A. Johnson; P.G. Koehler; J.E. Lloyd; J.E.
Maruniak; H.J. McAuslane; R.T. McSorley; J.L. Nation;
M.T. Sanford; Slansky, F., Jr.; G.C. Smart, Jr.; J.L.
Stimac; J.R. Strayer; P.E. Teal; T.J. Walker; S.J. Yu.

Entomology

AGG 2931 Agricultural Honors.
 Credits: I to 4; Prereq: Admission to Honors
Program.


A lecture/laboratory focusing on insect biology and
relationship of insects to society.
ENY 2040 The Insects.
 Credits: 3
An introduction to insect biology, insect-organism
interaction and insect association with man. Features
discussion of basic biological principles using insects
as examples. (B)
ENY 3030 Insect Field Biology
 Credits: 3
The roles of insects in nature. The course will consist
primarily of field exercises and experiments and is
designed for non-majors.
ENY 3005C Principles of Entomology. F, S, SS.
 Credits: 3
An introduction to Entomology with lectures and lab-
oratories on insect structure, development, classifica-
tion, habits and control. (B)
ENY 3541 Forest Insects. S.
 Credits: 3
The identification, injury, life history and control of
important forest and shade tree insect pests.
ENY 4161 Insect Classification. SS.
 Credits: 3; Prereq: ENY 3005 or equivalent.
Classification of major families of adult insects with
emphasis on their identification, habitat, and niche. A
properly curated collection is required. (B)
ENY 4453 Behavioral Ecology and Systematics. S.
 Credits: 3; Prereq: A comprehensive general biology or
equivalent.
An introduction and background to behavioral ecolo-
gy and systematics of insects. (B)
ENY 4571C Apiculture. S.
 Credits: 3; Prereq: ENY 3005 or permission of the
instructor.
The organization of a bee colony, life processes, races
of bees, manipulation, value of colonies, nectar and
pollen sources, pollination value, diseases, selection of
apiary sites, economic importance of the industry,
equipment and marketing of products. (B)
ENY 4660C Medical & Veterinary Entomology. F.
 Credits: 3; Prereq: ENY 3005 or permission of
instructor.
The bionomics, classification, distribution, disease
relationship, structure, and control of arthropods
affecting man and domestic animals. Also recom-
mended for students in Environmental Engineering,
Parasitology and Medicine. (B)
ENY 4905 Problems in Entomology. F, S, SS.
 Credits: 1 to 5; Prereq: ENY 3005 and the basic course
in selected field of specialization. May be repeated for a total
of five credits.
Problems in any field of specialization in Entomology
and Nematology.
ENY 4941 Full Time Practical Work Experience in
Entomology and Nematology. F, S, SS.
 Credits: 1 to 4tt; Prereq: Prior arrangement with
adviser and approval of department chairman and dean.
Practical work must be a new experience and related
to the field of study.

Nematology

NEM 3002 Principles of Nematology. S.
 Credits: 3; Prereq: ZOO 2013, or equivalent.
An introduction to Nematology including studies of
morphology, life histories, and control of the major
nematode parasites of plants. Also, studies of the bio-
nomics of certain soil nematodes and nematode para-
sites of vertebrates and arthropods. (B)
GRADUATE COURSES
Please refer to the Graduate Catalog for graduate
course listings.


tt Grading is on S-U basis only.