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Introduction to Entomology
The Study of Insects
(Comparable to Entomology 100 from U C Davis)

 $150 for all six sessions.

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This course, facilitated by  Eddie Dunbar,MBA, Founder & President of the Insect Sciences Museum of California, introduces learners to the breadth and diversity of the science of entomology and an in-depth study of insects including: their diversity of form, function, ecology, and behavior; the basics of systematic entomology, especially phylogeny, classification, evolution and bio-geography; the role of insects in natural systems; their effects on human welfare as studied in the applied disciplines of medical and agricultural entomology; and the methods by which humans attempt to manage insect population.

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"Intro to Entomology"
Space is limited, enroll today
A great value at $150 per student for all six sessions.
A limited number of scholaships are available for low income students. Let us know if you need help.
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Please note: If your child deliberately kills critters, please do not sign him/her up for this class.
Killing of any live animals will cause the child to be expelled from Baywood with no refund.
If you need more information about this policy, please ask in the comment section of the registration form.

Co-sponsored by:

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Insect Sciences Museum

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Eddie Dunbar, Entomology Education Specialist

Dunbar is Founder and President of the Insect Sciences Museum of California, an Oakland-based 501(c)3 non-profit. He leads the Museum's online collaboration to write "Insects of the San Francisco Bay Area" and parks-based Exploring California Insects program that trains residents to observe, recognize, photograph and work with local insects.

Dunbar studied entomology at the University of California, Berkeley, but finished with a degree in Business Management and an MBA with emphasis in Technology Management from the University of Phoenix.

While at Berkeley Dunbar was awarded three consecutive Interactive University grants for CityBugs, a web-based program which recruited students from Oakland Schools. CityBugs challenged recruitees to help write a web-based field guide.

Dunbar founded organizations that create insect displays and delivered professional development for teachers. He credits his science foundation in youth to an entomology grad student Den Mother who provided entomological literature, equipment and supplies.