Kris Giles

Professor

Entomology & Plant Pathology

  • Professor
    Entomology & Plant Pathology
  • 405-269-5303 (Work)
  • Oklahoma State University, 225Q Noble Research Center, Stillwater, Oklahoma, 74078, United States

TEACHING SUMMARY

ENTO 4223 Ecological Methodology
ENTO 2003 Insects and Society
ENTO 5513 Biological Control
ENTO/PLP 5524 Integrated Management of Insect Pests and Pathogens

TEACHING

  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Research
    8 Jun 2026 - 31 Jul 2026
    Research for the PhD degree. Previously offered as PLP 6000.Offered for variable credit, 1-12 credit hours, maximum of 36 credit hours.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Doctoral Research and Dissertation
    12 Jan 2026 - 1 May 2026
    Research for the PhD degree. Previously offered as PLP 6000.Offered for variable credit, 1-12 credit hours, maximum of 36 credit hours.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Integrated Management of Insect Pests and Pathogens
    12 Jan 2026 - 1 May 2026
    Modern theory and practices for management of insect pest and pathogens in plant production systems, emphasizing an ecologically-based, integrated approach. Basic concepts of pest management, decision-making, cost/benefit analysis and risk/benefit analysis. Previously offered as PLP 5524 and PLP 5523 and ENTO 5523.Prerequisite(s): ENTO 2993 and PLP 3344.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Pests of Agriculture, Urban, and Natural Ecosystems
    12 Jan 2026 - 1 May 2026
    Biology and ecology of arthropod pests in agricultural, urban, and natural ecosystems as well as the science underlying their management; exploration of the biology, management of arthropods as both pests and beneficial species in a range of systems.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Teaching Practicum in Plant Pathology
    12 Jan 2026 - 1 May 2026
    Variable credit offering for graduate students who wish to develop skills in teaching, assessment and course development working in conjunction with a primary instructor. Previously offered as PLP 5700.Offered for variable credit, 1-6 credit hours, maximum of 6 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Graduate student standing.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Doctoral Research and Thesis
    18 Aug 2025 - 5 Dec 2025
    Research for the PhD degree. Previously offered as PLP 6000.Offered for variable credit, 1-12 credit hours, maximum of 36 credit hours.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Research
    9 Jun 2025 - 1 Aug 2025
    Research for the PhD degree. Previously offered as PLP 6000.Offered for variable credit, 1-12 credit hours, maximum of 36 credit hours.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Doctoral Research and Dissertation
    13 Jan 2025 - 2 May 2025
    Research for the PhD degree. Previously offered as PLP 6000.Offered for variable credit, 1-12 credit hours, maximum of 36 credit hours.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Pest of Ag, Urban and Natural Resources
    13 Jan 2025 - 2 May 2025
    Special topics in plant pathology, entomology or related fields. Same course as PLP 4400.Offered for variable credit, 1-3 credit hours, maximum of 3 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Biological Control
    19 Aug 2024 - 6 Dec 2024
    The ecological principles and applied practices of biological control of insects and weeds. Principles include the scientific basis of biological control; natural enemies and their biology; biological control methods; and biological control in invasive species and past management programs. May not be used for degree credit with ENTO 4513. Previously offered as ENTO 5512 and ENTO 5513.Prerequisite(s): ENTO 4464 or equivalent or consent of instructor.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Biological Control
    19 Aug 2024 - 6 Dec 2024
    The ecological principles and applied practices of biological control of insects and weeds. Principles include the scientific basis of biological control; natural enemies and their biology; biological control methods; and biological control in invasive species and pest management programs. May not be used for degree credit with ENTO 5513.Prerequisite(s): ENTO 2993 or equivalent or consent of instructor.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Doctoral Research and Thesis
    19 Aug 2024 - 6 Dec 2024
    Research for the PhD degree. Previously offered as PLP 6000.Offered for variable credit, 1-12 credit hours, maximum of 36 credit hours.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Teaching Practicum for Entomology and Plant Pathology
    19 Aug 2024 - 6 Dec 2024
    Variable credit offering for graduate students who wish to develop skills in teaching, assessment and course development working in conjunction with a primary instructor. Previously offered as PLP 5700.Offered for variable credit, 1-6 credit hours, maximum of 6 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Graduate student standing.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Master's Research and Thesis
    10 Jun 2024 - 2 Aug 2024
    Research for the MS degree. Offered for variable credit, 1-6 credit hours, maximum of 6 credits. Previously offered as ENTO 5000.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Research
    10 Jun 2024 - 2 Aug 2024
    Research for the PhD degree. Previously offered as PLP 6000.Offered for variable credit, 1-12 credit hours, maximum of 36 credit hours.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Doctoral Research and Dissertation
    16 Jan 2024 - 3 May 2024
    Research for the PhD degree. Previously offered as PLP 6000.Offered for variable credit, 1-12 credit hours, maximum of 36 credit hours.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Entomology Practicum
    16 Jan 2024 - 3 May 2024
    Supervised research or extension experience with faculty in the Entomology/Plant Pathology Dept. or with approved governmental agencies or private employers. Written report required at close of practicum.Offered for variable credit, 1-4 credit hours, maximum of 4 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Integrated Management of Insect Pests and Pathogens
    16 Jan 2024 - 3 May 2024
    Modern theory and practices for management of insect pest and pathogens in plant production systems, emphasizing an ecologically-based, integrated approach. Basic concepts of pest management, decision-making, cost/benefit analysis and risk/benefit analysis. Previously offered as PLP 5524 and PLP 5523 and ENTO 5523.Prerequisite(s): ENTO 2993 and PLP 3344.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Master's Research and Thesis
    16 Jan 2024 - 3 May 2024
    Research for the MS degree. Offered for variable credit, 1-6 credit hours, maximum of 6 credits. Previously offered as ENTO 5000.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Natural Enemy and Nutrional Ecology
    16 Jan 2024 - 3 May 2024
    Selected studies in the area of entomology, acarology or araneology or Plant Pathology. Previously offered as ENTO 5020.Offered for variable credit, 1-8 credit hours, maximum of 8 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Public Gardening Concepts
    16 Jan 2024 - 3 May 2024
    Selected studies in the area of entomology, acarology or araneology or Plant Pathology. Previously offered as ENTO 5020.Offered for variable credit, 1-8 credit hours, maximum of 8 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Doctoral Research and Thesis
    21 Aug 2023 - 8 Dec 2023
    Research for the PhD degree. Previously offered as PLP 6000.Offered for variable credit, 1-12 credit hours, maximum of 36 credit hours.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Doctoral Research and Dissertation
    12 Jun 2023 - 4 Aug 2023
    Independent investigation under the direction and supervision of a major professor.Offered for variable credit, 1-10 credit hours, maximum of 36 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): MS in entomology or consent of major professor.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Master's Research and Thesis
    12 Jun 2023 - 4 Aug 2023
    Research in entomology.Offered for variable credit, 1-6 credit hours, maximum of 6 credit hours.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Ecological Data Summaries
    13 Mar 2023 - 5 May 2023
    Special topics in plant pathology, entomology or related fields. Same course as PLP 4400.Offered for variable credit, 1-3 credit hours, maximum of 3 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.