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Of all the animals on earth, which are the strongest for their size? What about the fastest? Who were the first animals to evolve flight? Insects take all of these titles and more! As the most abundant animals on the planet, insects and other arthropods affect our lives in so many ways. From beneficial interactions like pollination and biological pest control, to the transmission of life threatening diseases; this course will teach you about the big ways that these little arthropods impact our lives. In Bugs 101: Insect-Human Interactions, you will be plunged into the diverse (and sometimes alien) world of arthropods to learn how they work, what they do, and how insects and humans interact every day. After completing this course, you will be able to: Describe the evolutionary relationships between insects and their arthropod relatives Inventory major groups of insects and their diversity Demonstrate evolutionary adaptations that make insects successful Discuss insect biology and human-insect interactions Evaluate positive and negative interactions between insects and humans Propose practical and symbolic roles insects play in human societies

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Rating 4.9★ based on 90 ratings
Length 14 weeks
Effort 2-3 hours per week
Starts Jun 26 (47 weeks ago)
Cost $49
From University of Alberta via Coursera
Instructor Dr. Maya Evenden
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Language English
Subjects Science
Tags Life Sciences Basic Science Animal Health

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lot about insects

I learned a lot about insects and spent quite a while taking notes.

The information provided was always very interesting and I have learned a lot about insects.

I learned a lot about insects and have many new facts to share with my family and friends.

I learned a lot about insects and, as a biologist, this is not a minor accomplishment for a course like this.

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enjoyed this course

I totally enjoyed this course!

Really enjoyed this course.

I enjoyed this course.

I enjoyed this course and learned a lot -- I've had a lifelong interest in insects, but have never studied entomology and don't work in the sciences.

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university of alberta

Another very well done course from the University of Alberta!

Thanks to the University of Alberta for making this accessible to the world, and for Coursera and their easy-to-use interface.

I have followed quite a few courses in Coursera offered by University of Alberta.

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so much

I've learned so much and gained an even bigger appreciation for these amazing creatures!

Thanks so much.

I learned so much and really appreciate the dedication and professionalism of all the instructors and guest lecturers.

This was a very fun course and I have learned so much!

Learn so much about insects!

It was a great experience, thank you so much.

I learned so much from this class.

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very informative

Content-rich and very informative both as a learning experience for the insect enthusiast or beginning entomologist as well as an excellent review for the practicing entomologist.

very informative course This course was exceptionally well produced both in content and in presentation.

Very informative and interesting.

Great introductory course Very informative, fun and interactive.

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highly recommend

I would highly recommend this course to everyone, from beginners to professionals working in conservation.

I would highly recommend this to anyone with an interest in entomology I learned a lot in this class!

Highly recommended.

In any case, these are simply annoyances, and do not take away from the value of the course, and overall I highly recommend it.

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bugs 101

Bugs 101 has been a great source of learning and great place to know people and areas of research around the world.

I have recommended Bugs 101 to many of my colleges and friends who want to know more about insects and the world of Arthropods.

Thanks Bugs 101 insect-human interactions team.

Although I've always rather liked bugs, after having taken BUGS 101, I have a much deeper appreciation for the value of insects in my daily life and for the importance of insect life in the entire ecosystem.The course was well-organized, well-presented, and absolutely valuable.

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new things

I learned a lot of new things and I am very happy that I had the opportunity to obtain this knowledge!

I take classes for the pleasure of learning new things and, boy, have I learned a lot!!

Even after my BSc and MSc in Biology, I learned some new things!

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other arthropods

(Expecting a course which focus on other arthropods also.

A good basic overview of the insects (and some other arthropods); I would have preferred more time spent considering insect diversity and behaviour, and rather less on control methods; maybe this could be covered in Bugs 102?

well organized

It was well organized, with photos, diagrams, videos, and many guest specialists.

This structured course helped me learn about them more formally.The course is very well organized.

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insect life

I cannot but recommend this to all those who have have an interest in insect life but have either not chosen to study entomology or have been unable to do so.

I was fascinated by so many aspects of the lessons, and learned a great deal about insect life, and the relationship between humans and insects.

anyone with

Overall the course was great and I would recommend it to anyone with an interest in entomology.

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Rating 4.9★ based on 90 ratings
Length 14 weeks
Effort 2-3 hours per week
Starts Jun 26 (47 weeks ago)
Cost $49
From University of Alberta via Coursera
Instructor Dr. Maya Evenden
Download Videos On all desktop and mobile devices
Language English
Subjects Science
Tags Life Sciences Basic Science Animal Health

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