Description
Next Course Commencing: 29th April 2026
Our most popular course.
This fundamental 4 week course will introduce you to the study of insects (Entomology) and will give the student a valuable understanding of the subjects of insect evolution and classification (Week 1), insect ecology (Week 2), collection methods (Week 3) and preparing and preserving an insect collection to a stage where it can be presented for scientific study (Week 4).
Class Sessions will be delivered Wednesday evenings between 7:15-9:00Pm via ZOOM Conferencing Software.
NOTE: This Course (NIOE - 01C) is a required unit for students wanting to undertake other Course Units and Programs. See each Program or Course for further information.
REVIEWS
Erin Collins
I just completed the Introduction to Entomology course with the Institute of Entomology and absolutely loved it!
The teacher was incredibly knowledgeable and I learnt so much including insect evolution and physiology to collecting and pinning my own specimens!
I highly recommend this course for anyone with an interest in insects, it was really well run and I got a lot of knowledge out of it!
I just completed the Introduction to Entomology course with the Institute of Entomology and absolutely loved it!
The teacher was incredibly knowledgeable and I learnt so much including insect evolution and physiology to collecting and pinning my own specimens!
I highly recommend this course for anyone with an interest in insects, it was really well run and I got a lot of knowledge out of it!
Jennifer Cook - Australia Museum
A stunning course covering all the fundamentals of the subject. Highly recommended for anyone wanting to discover the subject of entomology and possibly continue towards more in-depth studies.
Amanda McFarlane - New South Wales Department of Agriculture
I have undertaken several on-line entomology courses over the years but this particular course was by far, the most informative and useful. If your thinking of undertaking any entomology based studies, this is the one I would recommend.