| Opportunities for Undergraduates to Pursue Studies in Entomology at CornellWhy Bugs?Why Study Insects? Insects are the most abundant organisms on Earth. They exert a strong influence on every ecosystem, and have huge impact on agriculture, the environment, human and animal health.The Top Ten Reasons to Study Insects Why study Entomology at Cornell? Cornell was the first Entomology Department in the country. We continue to be one of the top ranked Entomology programs in the and our undergraduates are very well prepared for their subsequent activities, such as Medical School, Veterinary School, and Graduate School, or as employees in government, agriculture, or pest management/IPM. Whether you interest is systematics, genomics, medical entomology, IPM or physiology, we have opportunities for you! Cornell’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS), through its Entomology undergraduate major, offers innumerable opportunities and resources to study insects and basic and applied aspects of entomology within the framework of a broad education in the biological and environmental sciences. Click here for more information. Visit Cornell!Cornell is a mid- to large-size university (relative to universities in New York ). However, Entomology courses are typically small (15-35 students). This highly personal environment allows student and faculty to get to know each other well, and facilitates opportunities for all students to excel. We also provide several laboratory courses where students can have hands on experience with a large array of specimens and the latest scientific equipment. Numerous opportunities exist for research with faculty members during the academic year and summer.Come study six legged creatures at the birthplace of Entomology! Visit Cornell! If you are interested in Cornell please visit campus. We have valuable information meetings and campus tours. To meet with faculty or students in Entomology please contact us at (607) 255-6198 or entomology@cornell.edu Course Information2009-2010 Information coming soon!We have a wide variety of courses available in the department. Please take a look and visit individual course web pages for more information. Courses of Study 2009-2010 includes all of our courses Course and Time Roster - Fall 2009 lists the day, time & location of our courses Undergraduate Studies in Entomology at CornellUndergraduate students can pursue studies in Entomology at Cornell through several pathways. First, students can major in Entomology, which is an excellent option for those who are sure they would like to pursue graduate studies or a career involving insect biology. This is a small major, which increases the interactions between students and faculty and their graduate students. The requirements are a bit less rigorous than the Biology major, which enables students to take advantage of the great diversity of courses offered through the Entomology Department.The second option is a major in Biological Sciences with a Program of Study in Insect Biology. For this option students must take all the requirements for the Biological Sciences major, and then specialize in Entomology. The third option is to minor in Entomology. This is a good option for students in other majors of CALS who have a casual interest in Entomology. Finally, students with a very serious interest in pursuing Entomological research should consider fulfilling the requirements for Distinction in Research Honors in Entomology. In this case, students work directly with a faculty member to complete an independent research project and submit an Honors Thesis by the end of their senior year. |