The Diversity and Importance of Insects and Other Arthropods

Explore the incredible world of terrestrial arthropods in this engaging five-week course. Discover their extraordinary diversity, their impact on our lives, and their fascinating ecology and behaviours with a focus on remarkable insects and spiders.

The course will conclude the with a visit to the Oxford Museum of Natural History, which is home to one of the largest insect collections outside of London.

Week 1: What are arthropods?

Week 2: The diversity of insects, spiders and other terrestrial arthropods

Week 3: The behaviour and ecology of notable insects and spiders

Week 4: The impact of insects on human society

Week 5: Visit to the Oxford Museum of Natural History

Concessionary fees available.