Organismal Diversity (BNS1002)
Lectures:
- Insects 1, 2, and 3. These lectures introduce students to the diversity of insects, order-level taxonomy, and key morphological and physiological features of insects.
Reading List
- Gullan PJ, Cranston PS (2014). The Insects: An Outline of Entomology, 5th Edition. Wiley-Blackwell.
- McGavin GC, Davranoglou LR (2023). Essential Entomology, 2nd edition. Oxford University Press.
Biology Practical Skills 1 (BSX1030)
Lectures:
- Insect Diversity Practical. Using a combination of live and pinned insects students examine various aspects of insect biology from mouthpart morphology to insect behaviour.
Reading List
- Gullan PJ, Cranston PS (2014). The Insects: An Outline of Entomology, 5th Edition. Wiley-Blackwell.
- McGavin GC, Davranoglou LR (2023). Essential Entomology, 2nd edition. Oxford University Press.
Biology Practical Skills 2 (BSX1031)
Lectures:
- Module organiser. This module is designed around practical sessions to introduce students to a range of organisms, laboratory techniques, and statistical analyses.
Reading List
- Jones E, Harden S, Crawley MJ (2022). The R Book, 3rd edn. Wiley.
- Ruxton GD, Colegrave N (2016). Experimental Design for the Life Sciences, 4th edn. OUP Oxford.
Insect Behaviour and Evolution (BSX3167)
Lectures:
- Insect Origins and Diversity, Morphology, Life History, Mate choice & mating systems.
Reading List
- Gullan PJ, Cranston PS (2014). The Insects: An Outline of Entomology, 5th Edition. Wiley-Blackwell.
- McGavin GC, Davranoglou LR (2023). Essential Entomology, 2nd edition. Oxford University Press.
- Chapman RF (2012). The Insects: Structure and Function, 5th Edition. Cambridge University Press.
- Grimaldi D, Engel MS (2005). Evolution of the Insects. Cambridge University Press.
- Shuker D, Simmons L (Eds.) (2014). The Evolution of Insect Mating Systems. Oxford University Press.
Animal reproductive strategies (ENS-3415, coming in 2026-27)
Lectures:
- Module organiser. This module will examine the causes and consequences of the incredible diversity of reproductive strategies found in animals.
Reading List
- TBA