The Department of Entomology offers undergraduate programs leading to either the B.S. or the B.A. degree. The B.S. degree offers students with a strong interest in the natural sciences an opportunity to emphasize this aspect of their education. The B.A. degree is available to students who wish to obtain a broader background in the humanities and social sciences than is required of students in the B.S. program.
Information on the programs and course requirements is available at CNAS Academic Advising Center, 1223 Pierce Hall. Counseling, course recommendations, and information on education and career goals are provided by the Undergraduate Faculty Advisors.
Undergraduate Studies Information
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University Requirements
General University requirements are University-wide requirements which all undergraduates must satisfy. See the Undergraduate Studies section of the University General Catalog for a complete description.
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College Requirements
See College of Natural and Agricultural Sciences, in Colleges and Academic Programs section of the University General Catalog. Some of the following requirements for the major may also fulfill some of the college’s breadth requirements. Consult with an academic advisor for course planning.
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Major Requirements
The Department of Entomology offers undergraduate programs leading to either the B.S. or the B.A. degree. The B.S. degree offers students with a strong interest in the natural sciences an opportunity to emphasize this aspect of their education. The B.A. degree is available to students who wish to obtain a broader background in the humanities and social sciences than is required of students in the B.S. program.
The department offers six concentrations to choose from: General Insect Biology, Medical, Public Health and Epidemiology, Insect Molecular Biology and Genomics, Conservation, Ecology and Evolution, Applied Entomology/ Pest Management, and Science Education. All students majoring in Entomology are normally required to take the core curriculum. The major requirements for both the B.A. and the B.S. degrees in Entomology are as follows:
1. Lower-division core requirements (40 units)
a) BIOL 005A, BIOL 05LA or BIOL 020, BIOL 005B, BIOL 005C
b) MATH 005B or MATH 007A or MATH 009A or MATH 09HA
c) MATH 005C or MATH 007B or MATH 009B or MATH 09HB
d) CHEM 001A, CHEM 001B, CHEM 001C, CHEM 01LA, CHEM 01LB, CHEM 01LC
e) STAT 0102. Upper-division core requirements (18 units)
a) ENTM 100/BIOL 100, ENTM 107, ENTM 180, and 4 units in any combination of ENTM 190, ENTM 197, ENTM 199, or ENTM 199H
b) BIOL 102General Insect Biology Concentration
1. Lower-division requirements (23 units)
a) CHEM 008A or CHEM 08HA, CHEM 08LA or CHEM 08HLA, CHEM 008B or CHEM 08HB, CHEM 08LB or CHEM 08HLB
b) PHYS 002A or PHYS 02HA, PHYS 02LA or PHYS 02HLA, PHYS 002B or PHYS 02HB, PHYS 002C or PHYS 02HC, PHYS 02LC or PHYS 02HLC2. Upper-division requirements (28 units)
a) ENTM 173/BIOL 173
b) BIOL 107A
c) BCH 100 or BCH 100H
d) Sixteen (16) additional units of entomology electives, which may include up to 2 additional units of ENTM 190, ENTM 197, ENTM 199 or ENTM 199H.Medical, Public Health & Epidemiology Concentration
1. Lower-division requirements (23 units)
a) CHEM 008A or CHEM 08HA, CHEM 08LA or CHEM 08HLA, CHEM 008B or CHEM 08HB, CHEM 08LB or CHEM 08HLB
b) PHYS 002A or PHYS 02HA, PHYS 02LA or PHYS 02HLA, PHYS 002B or PHYS 02HB, PHYS 02LB or PHYS 02HLB, PHYS 002C or PHYS 02HC, PHYS 02LC or PHYS 02HLC2. Upper-division requirements (28 units)
a) ENTM 173/BIOL 173
b) BIOL 107A
c) BCH 100 or BCH 100H
d) Sixteen (16) additional units of Entomology electives from the following courses: ENTM 101, ENTM 111, ENTM 114, ENTM 123, ENTM 125/ENTX 125/PLPA 125, ENTM 126, ENTM 133, ENTM 154/BIOL 154, BIOL 128, BIOL 157, BIOL 158: which may include up to 2 additional units of ENTM 190, ENTM 197, ENTM 199 or ENTM 199H.Insect Molecular Biology & Genomics Concentration
1. Lower-division requirements (23 units)
a) CHEM 008A or CHEM 08HA, CHEM 08LA or CHEM 08HLA, CHEM 008B or CHEM 08HB, CHEM 08LB or CHEM 08HLB
b) PHYS 002A or PHYS 02HA, PHYS 02LA or PHYS 02HLA, PHYS 002B or PHYS 02HB, PHYS 02LB or PHYS 02HLB, PHYS 002C or PHYS 02HC, PHYS 02LC or PHYS 02HLC2. Upper-division requirements (28 units)
a) ENTM 173/BIOL 173
b) BIOL 107A
c) BCH 100 or BCH 100H
d) Sixteen (16) additional units of Entomology electives from the following courses: ENTM 101, ENTM 106, ENTM 111, ENTM 112/BIOL 112/BPSC 112, ENTM 123, ENTM 125/ENTX 125/PLPA 125, ENTM 126, BIOL 118, BIOL 121, BIOL 128, GNBT 110, GNBT 114; which may include up to two (2) additional units of ENTM 190, ENTM 197, ENTM 199 or ENTM 199H.Conservation, Ecology & Evolution Concentration
1. Lower-division requirements (17-18 units)
a) CHEM 008A or CHEM 08HA, CHEM 08LA or CHEM 08HLA, CHEM 008B or CHEM 08HB, CHEM 08LB or CHEM 08HLB
b) PHYS 002A or PHYS 02HA, PHYS 02LA or PHYS 02HLA, and either PHYS 002B or PHYS 02HB, and PHYS 02LB OR PHYS 02HLB; or PHYS 0082. Upper-division requirements (24 units)
a) ENTM 173/BIOL 173
b) BCH 100 or BCH 100H
c) Sixteen (16) additional units of Entomology electives from the following courses: ENTM 101, ENTM 106, ENTM 108, ENTM 109, ENTM 112/BIO 112/BPSC 112, ENTM 114, ENTM 123, ENTM 127/BIOL 127, ENTM 130, ENTM 133, ENTM 139/MCBL 139, ENTM 162/BIOL 162, BIOL 151, BIOL 166; which may include up to two (2) additional units of ENTM 190, ENTM 197, ENTM 199 OR ENTM 199H.Applied Entomology/Pest Management Concentration
1. Lower-division requirements (17-18 units)
a) CHEM 008A or CHEM 08HA, CHEM 08LA or CHEM 08HLA, CHEM 008B or CHEM 08HB, CHEM 08LB or CHEM 08HLB
b) PHYS 002A or PHYS 02HA, PHYS 02LA or PHYS 02HLA, and either PHYS 002B or PHYS 02HB, and PHYS 02LB or PHYS 02HLB; or PHYS 0082. Upper-division requirements (24 units)
a) ENTM 173/BIOL 173
b) BIOL 100 or BCH 100H
c) Sixteen (16) additional units of Entomology electives from the following courses: ENTM 106, ENTM 112/BIOL 112/BPSC 112, ENTM 114, ENTM 123, ENTM 124, ENTM 125/ENTX 125/PLPA 125, ENTM 126, ENTM 128, ENTM 129, ENTM 130, ENTM 133; which may include up to two (2) additional units of ENTM 190, ENTM 197, ENTM 199 or ENTM 199H.Science Education Concentration
Students must consult with their Entomology advisor before electing this option.
1. Lower-division requirements (4-5 units)
a) One of PHYS 008 or PHYS 010 or (PHYS 002A or PHYS 02HA, PHYS 02LA or PHYS 02HLA)2. Upper-division requirements (32 units)
a) EDUC 132, EDUC 147, EDUC 178, EDUC 179A
b) Sixteen (16) additional units of Entomology electives, which may include up to 2 additional units of ENTM 190, ENTM 197, ENTM 199 or ENTM 199H.For lower-division students interested in pursuing the Science Education Concentration in Entomology, EDUC 001 is recommended.
Upper division courses in BIOL, BPSC, and related programs including but not limited to BIOL 151 and BPSC 133 are suggested to acquire a background in the life sciences appropriate for an Entomology major.
For students intending to specialize at the graduate level in insect toxicology or insect physiology, biochemistry, and molecular biology, it is recommended that BCH 110A, BCH 110B, and BCH 110C sequence and BCH 102 be substituted in place of an equal number of upper-division course units in life sciences. Due to course context overlap, credit is not awarded for BCH 110A, BCH 110B, or BCH 110C if it has already been awarded for BCH 100.
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Minor Requirements
The Department of Entomology offers a minor in Entomology designed to allow the student the freedom to pursue areas of particular interest.
The minor consists of no less than 20 and no more than 28 units of Entomology courses to be selected as follows:
- ENTM 100/BIOL 100.
- Select from the following upper-division Entomology courses to complete unit requirement: ENTM 106, ENTM 107, ENTM 109, ENTM 112/BIOL 112/BPSC 112, ENTM 114, ENTM 124, ENTM 125, ENTM 126, ENTM 127/BIOL 127, ENTM 129, ENTM 129L, ENTM 133, ENTM 154, ENTM 154L, ENTM 162/BIOL 162, ENTM 173/ BIOL 173, ENTM 180, ENTM 190, ENTM 197, ENTM 199, ENTM 199H.
- No more than 4 units of ENTM 190, ENTM 197, ENTM 199, or ENTM 199H, either solely or in combination, may be applied toward the unit requirement.
- Of the specified upper-division units, a minimum of 16 must be unique to the minor and may not be used to satisfy major requirements.
See Minors under the College of Natural and Agricultural Sciences in the Colleges and Academic Programs section of the University General Catalog for additional information on minors.
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Undergraduate Research Opportunities
Four units of research credit are required for entomology majors.
Contact your faculty undergraduate advisors to find our various research areas and opportunities in entomology. For general information on undergraduate research at UCR, visit https://www.ucr.edu/research/undergrad-research.
- ENTM Research Form
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Combined B.S.+M.S. Program in Entomology
The Department of Entomology has a new degree program that allows students to obtain both a BS and MS degrees through an integrated 5-year plan of study. This program prepares students for careers that require knowledge of entomology and for pursuing subsequent medical or doctoral degrees. The Combined B.S.+M.S. Program is open to UCR Entomology undergraduates only.
- Recruitment Information
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Advancing Inclusivity in Entomology Scholarship
The Department of Entomology recognizes that there are marginalized groups that face systemic barriers throughout their academic journeys. Many students from these groups are excluded from research opportunities because they have to simultaneously balance their academic workload while supporting themselves and their families financially. This endowed fund will support entomology undergraduate students who experience social, cultural, and financial barriers and allow them to conduct research in a lab without worrying about financial commitments.
Click for information: Advancing Inclusivity in Entomology Scholarship
Contact Us
CNAS Academic Advising Center
Advisor: Kia Herron
Phone: 951.827.4186
Email: kia.herron@ucr.edu
Location: 1223 Pierce Hall
Undergraduate Faculty Advisors
Dr. Allison Hansen
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Phone: 951.827.9271
Email: allison.hansen@ucr.edu
Location: 204 Entomology Bldg.
Dr. John Heraty
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Phone: 951.827.6351
Email: john.heraty@ucr.edu
Location: 138 Entomology Bldg.