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Wyatt Hoback

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Entomology & Plant Pathology

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  • Professor
    Entomology & Plant Pathology
  • 405-744-9403 (Work)
  • Oklahoma State University, 225L Noble Research Center, Stillwater, Oklahoma, 74078, United States
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TEACHING SUMMARY

“Science and good science teaching are the future foundation of self-understanding on which our survival as a species depends.”                                                                                                                                    - E.O. Wilson

 

Dr. W. Wyatt Hoback has focused on teaching thorughout his career. He is a professor of entomology at Oklahoma State University after being a professor of Biology for 15 years at the University of Nebraska at Kearney.  His instructs more than 700 non-major students per year focussing on the interactions between insects and humans along with majors courses in conservation, arachnid biology, and teaching and outreach.  He has received OSU's Regents Distinguished Teaching Award and the Online Teaching Excellence Award along with national recognition by the Entomological Society of America’s  Distinguished Achievement Award in Teaching and the USDA Student Engagement Award.  He has been chair of ESA’s Education and Outreach Committee, and in current president of the Formal and Informal Teaching Section.

TEACHING

  • COURSE TAUGHT
    FEATURED
    Featured
    Insects and Society (N)
    8 Jun 2020 - 31 Jul 2020
    Influence of insects and related arthropods on human society. Current issues involving insects, society and the environment. View of insects in folklore and mythology. Basic biology and behavior of insects and use of insects as model systems for biological studies. A course for both majors and non-majors.
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    FEATURED
    Featured
    Aquatic Entomology
    13 Jan 2020 - 1 May 2020
    Biology, taxonomy and ecology of insects and other invertebrates, inhabiting freshwater environments. Emphasis is placed on identification and biology of individual taxa. Roles of insects in aquatic ecology as a forage base, and as indicators of biotic integrity of aquatic systems. Linkages between aquatic systems and terrestrial systems are also examined. No credit for students with credit in ENTO 5484 or ZOOL 5484. Same course as ZOOL 4484. Previously offered as ENTO 4483.Prerequisite(s): ENTO 2993 or ZOOL 1604 or consent of instructor.
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    FEATURED
    Featured
    Honors Insects & Society
    13 Jan 2020 - 1 May 2020
    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
    FEATURED
    Featured
    Research Skills in Entomology
    13 Jan 2020 - 1 May 2020
    Introduction to research opportunities in field and laboratory entomology. Focus on literature review, hypothesis formation, and development of a grant proposal.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Honors Insects and Society
    8 Jun 2026 - 31 Jul 2026
    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
    Insects and Society (N)
    8 Jun 2026 - 31 Jul 2026
    Influence of insects and related arthropods on human society. Current issues involving insects, society and the environment. View of insects in folklore and mythology. Basic biology and behavior of insects and use of insects as model systems for biological studies. A course for both majors and non-majors.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Master's Research and Thesis
    8 Jun 2026 - 31 Jul 2026
    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
    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
    Special Problems: Brazil Entomology, Agriculture, and Ecology
    11 May 2026 - 31 Jul 2026
    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.
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    Study Abroad Course in Agriculture and Natural Resources in Brazil(G)
    11 May 2026 - 31 Jul 2026
    A two-three week international travel component. An integrated approach to the study of agriculture, natural resources, culture, history, and technological advance of a region.Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.
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    Entomology Capstone
    12 Jan 2026 - 1 May 2026
    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
    Honors Insects and Society
    12 Jan 2026 - 1 May 2026
    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
    Insects and Society (N)
    12 Jan 2026 - 1 May 2026
    Influence of insects and related arthropods on human society. Current issues involving insects, society and the environment. View of insects in folklore and mythology. Basic biology and behavior of insects and use of insects as model systems for biological studies. A course for both majors and non-majors.
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    Internship Teaching Outreach Entomology
    12 Jan 2026 - 1 May 2026
    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
    Invertebrate Conservation
    12 Jan 2026 - 1 May 2026
    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.
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    Invertebrate Conservation
    12 Jan 2026 - 1 May 2026
    Fundamentals of conservation with emphasis on rare and endangered invertebrates including insects. Topics include the importance of enhancing services provided by insects, including pollination, decomposition, pest suppression, and contributions to food webs and how to manage threats from pesticides and habitat losses. May not be used for degree credit with ENTO 5213.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Master's Research and Thesis
    12 Jan 2026 - 1 May 2026
    Research for the MS degree. Offered for variable credit, 1-6 credit hours, maximum of 6 credits. Previously offered as ENTO 5000.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Insects and Society (N)
    13 Oct 2025 - 5 Dec 2025
    Influence of insects and related arthropods on human society. Current issues involving insects, society and the environment. View of insects in folklore and mythology. Basic biology and behavior of insects and use of insects as model systems for biological studies. A course for both majors and non-majors.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Arachnid Biology
    18 Aug 2025 - 5 Dec 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
    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.
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    Entomology Capstone
    18 Aug 2025 - 5 Dec 2025
    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
    Honors Insects and Society
    18 Aug 2025 - 5 Dec 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
    Insects and Society (N)
    18 Aug 2025 - 5 Dec 2025
    Influence of insects and related arthropods on human society. Current issues involving insects, society and the environment. View of insects in folklore and mythology. Basic biology and behavior of insects and use of insects as model systems for biological studies. A course for both majors and non-majors.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Master's Research and Thesis
    18 Aug 2025 - 5 Dec 2025
    Research for the MS degree. Offered for variable credit, 1-6 credit hours, maximum of 6 credits. Previously offered as ENTO 5000.
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    Teaching Assistant
    18 Aug 2025 - 5 Dec 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.