Plan of Study: MPS - Applied Entomology
Overview
The MPS-Applied Entomology is a 30-credit graduate program designed to be completed in fifteen months of continuous full-time enrollment. Part-time enrollment is welcome. See Designation of Full-time/Part-time Status.
See the sample plan of study, below. Students should use this as a guide to develop a plan with the program director. The program uses the term academic calendar with classes held in 12-week terms: I (fall), II (winter), III (spring), IV (summer).
Specific class meeting information (days and time) is posted on UMD’s interactive web service services, Testudo. Once on that site, select “Schedule of Classes,” then the term/year. Courses are listed by academic unit.
Sample Plan of Study
The program uses specific section codes for registration which are listed on the sample plan of study. Actual course offerings are determined by the program and may vary. Students should note if a course has a pre-requisite or co-requisite. UMD graduate students in other programs who are interested in registering for courses in this program, see Non-Program Student Registration. For a detailed course description, see Courses.
| Term | Year | Type | Course Number | Section Code | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I (fall) | 1 | Core | ENTM710 | PLE* | 3 |
| I (fall) | 1 | Core | ENTM756 | PLE* | 3 |
| II (winter) | 1 | Elective | ENTM*** | PLE* | 3 |
| II (winter) | 1 | Elective | ENTM*** | PLE* | 3 |
| III (spring) | 1 | Core | ENTM 720 | PLE* | 3 |
| III (spring) | 1 | Elective | ENTM*** | PLE* | 3 |
| IV (summer) | 1 | Core | ENTM760 | PLE* | 3 |
| IV (summer) | 1 | Elective | ENTM*** | PLE* | 3 |
| I (fall) | 2 | Core | ENTM769 | PLE* | 3 |
| I (fall) | 2 | Elective | ENTM*** | PLE* | 3 |
Course List
Below is a listing of all program courses with a general schedule and listing of pre- or co-requisites. Actual course offerings are determined by the program and may vary. For a detailed course description, see Courses.
| Semester | Course Number | Title |
|---|---|---|
| I (fall) | ENTM710 | Insect Biodiversity, Physiology and Ecology |
| I (fall) | ENTM745 | Bee Biology and Beekeeping |
| I (fall) | ENTM756 | Insect Diseases and Pathology |
| I (fall) | ENTM769 | Capstone Course (Scholarly Paper) |
| II (winter) | ENTM730 | Plant Diagnostics |
| II (winter) | ENTM747 | Pollinator Health |
| III (spring) | ENTM720 | Native, Invasive, and Exotic Species |
| III (spring) | ENTM725 | IPM Practices |
| III (spring) | ENTM740 | Organic Practices |
| III (spring) | ENTM746 | Commercial Beekeeping |
| III (spring) | ENTM750 | Urban Pests |
| IV (summer) | ENTM735 | Sustainability |
| IV (summer) | ENTM748 | The history and culture of bees and beekeepers |
| IV (summer) | ENTM755 | Designing an Urban Garden |
| IV (summer) | ENTM760 | Insects in the 21st Century |