Entomology and Plant Pathology

NEW COURSES COMING FALL 2009!!

518 Evolution in Action (3)

An overview of the historical underpinnings and current implementation of evolutionary theory in molecular epidemiology and population genetics. The emphasis will be on pathogenic microbial organisms. The course will include lectures, assigned reading and discussion, and laboratory demonstrations.  Course is open to upper-level undergraduate (junior or senior), Masters, and Ph.D. students.

NEW COURSES COMING SPRING 2010!!

561 Insect Physiology (2)

Molecular, cellular, and tissue mechanisms involved in relevant physiological processes in insects, and the evolutionary diversity of these processes among insect taxa.  Students will be able to identify and understand emerging areas of research in insect physiology and molecular biology.  Recommended background:  Biochemistry, molecular biology, basic cell biology.

For more information, contact Dr. Juan Luis Jurat-Fuentes, 865-974-5931, jurat@utk.edu