BIOL276
BIOLOGY OF SOCIAL INSECTS
- Department
- Biology
- Terms offered
- 2
- Data refreshed
- Jun 27, 2026
Description
Section information text: This course explores the biology of social insects including ants, bees, wasps and termites. Through a mixture of lectures, activities and discussions, we will examine the ecology, evolution and behavior of social insects. Examples of topics include social insect taxonomy; the evolution of sociality; nest architecture; mutualisms and commensalisms involving social insects; territoriality; and how social insects provide ecosystem services. This course will include paper discussions of relevant recent literature, exposure to methods used to study social insects, and a final presentation on a research topic of the student's choice.
Syllabi
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Offerings and forecast 2021–2023
2021 2023
| Year | Fall | Spring | Summer | Intersession |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2030 | 2030 Fall: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 9 fall terms since 2018. | 2030 Spring: 20% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 2 of 6 spring terms since 2021. | 2030 Summer: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 9 summer terms since 2018. | 2030 Intersession: 8% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 6 intersession terms since 2020. |
| 2029 | 2029 Fall: 6% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 10 fall terms since 2017. | 2029 Spring: 20% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 2 of 6 spring terms since 2021. | 2029 Summer: 6% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 10 summer terms since 2017. | 2029 Intersession: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 7 intersession terms since 2017. |
| 2028 | 2028 Fall: 5% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 11 fall terms since 2016. | 2028 Spring: 21% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 2 of 6 spring terms since 2021. | 2028 Summer: 5% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 11 summer terms since 2016. | 2028 Intersession: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 7 intersession terms since 2017. |
| 2027 | 2027 Fall: 5% chance, high confidence. Offered in 0 of 12 fall terms since 2015. | 2027 Spring: 21% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 2 of 6 spring terms since 2021. | 2027 Summer: 5% chance, high confidence. Offered in 0 of 12 summer terms since 2015. | 2027 Intersession: 6% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 7 intersession terms since 2017. |
| 2023 | Not offered | 1 section | Not offered | Not offered |
| 2022 | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered |
| 2021 | Not offered | 1 section | Not offered | Not offered |
Forecast Under 15% 15–39% 40–69% 70–89% 90%+ Not enough history
Fall Spring Summer Intersession More sections Not offered No data
Meeting times
Recent firstNo meeting times.
| Term | Professor | Type | Credits | Enrollment | CRN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 2023 | Kaitlyn A. Mathis | Lecture | 1 | 19 of 20 enrolled | 32510 |
| Spring 2021 | Kaitlyn A. Mathis | Lecture | 1 | 18 of 20 enrolled | 38674 |