IB 483
Insect Pathology

Credit: 4 hours.


The general principles of pathology as they apply to insects; includes non-infectious and infectious diseases caused by viruses, bacteria, fungi, protozoa, and nematodes. Studies the epizootiology of naturally occurring insect disease and the use of insect pathogens as microbial control agents. Lecture and laboratory. Offered every three years. Same as CPSC 475. Prerequisite: IB 150 and MCB 150 or consent of instructor.