Stockbridge Sch of Agriculture 101 - Exploring Wonders/Entomology
Spring
2026
01
2.00
Jaime Pinero
TU TH 1:25PM 2:15PM
UMass Amherst
83003
Fernald Hall rm 11
jpinero@umass.edu
Introduction to insect recognition, development, damage, and control, focusing on insect identification, classification, biology, and physiology. It covers the role of insects in ecosystems, emphasizing their direct benefits (e.g., honey, silk, wax) and their importance as pollinators, natural enemies of pests, scavengers, and food for other organisms. Additionally, it addresses the challenges of insects as crop pests and disease vectors.
Open to all Stockbridge School of Agriculture AS and BS degree students and BS in Urban Forestry & Arboriculture majors. This class meets the first 7 weeks of the semester.
Multiple required components--lab and/or discussion section. To register, submit requests for all components simultaneously.