1 Introduction

Introduction

The first lab for BIOL 322 will help you understand the importance of insect collections, as well as the requirements for the insect collection assignment in this course. Your goals are to

1. be able to explain why properly curated entomological collections are scientifically important
2. understand the requirements for the BIOL 322 insect collection
3. take an inventory of your collecting kit, and explain how to use the various components

The lab should take you approximately three hours to complete. Even though you may have reviewed some components of the lab already over the summer, please read or watch them again, and pay close attention to the details provided. A short quiz will be available when you have finished the lab, so that you can review your understanding.