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Rebecca Tiffany Trout Fryxell

Associate Professor | Entomology and Plant Pathology
Courses
Below are courses taught during the current or past three academic years. Consult Timetable for the most current listing of courses and instructor(s).

AGNR 512 - Teaching Internship in Agriculture and Natural Resources
1 credit hour(s)

Supervised experience in teaching - test preparation and evaluation of agriculture students.

Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 2 hours for MS students and maximum 4 hours for PhD students.

Other Instructors: Essington, Michael E | Edwards, J. Lannett | Beever, Jon | Mathew, Daniel J | Zhao, Yang | Rius, Agustin G | Buckley, David S | Schrick, Neal | Duncan, Lori Allison | Chen, Ricky Xuqi

EPP 201 - Impact of Insects and Plant Diseases on Human Societies
3 credit hour(s)

Insects and plant diseases have had a significant influence on human history, culture, and lifestyles. The science of entomology and plant pathology helps humankind understand the impact of insects and plant pathogens on these dimensions of human existence. The development of strategies to capitalize on the beneficial aspects of these organisms will also be explored. Satisfies Volunteer Core Requirement: (NS) Satisfies General Education Requirement through the 2021-2022 academic catalog: (NS)

EPP 425 - Medical and Veterinary Entomology
3 credit hour(s)

Identification, biology, and control of arthropods that are parasites of humans and animals. The course focuses on arthropods and their biology, life histories, habitats, hosts, and options for management. Review and discussion of sampling/monitoring methods and decision-making guidelines to managing vector-borne diseases is also addressed.

Contact Hour Distribution: 2 hours lecture and 1 lab.

EPP 499R - Undergraduate Research
1 - 3 credit hours

Experience in research projects under supervision of faculty. Student should make arrangements for research project with faculty instructor prior to enrollment.

Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 12 hours.
Registration Permission: Consent of instructor.

EPP 531 - Special Problems in Entomology, Nematology and Plant Pathology
1 - 3 credit hours

Comprehensive individual study of current problems.

Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 9 hours.

Other Instructors: Trigiano, Robert N | Kelly, Heather Marie | Olukolu, Bode Adebowale | Nowicki, Marcin | Greig, Jamie Alexander

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431 Plant Biotechnology Building
2505 E J Chapman Drive
Knoxville, TN 37996-4500
Education and Training
  • Doctorate, Plant Sciences, General, University Of Arkansas, 2010

Rebecca Tiffany Trout Fryxell

Associate Professor | Entomology and Plant Pathology
Picture of Rebecca Tiffany Trout Fryxell image
431 Plant Biotechnology Building
2505 E J Chapman Drive
Knoxville, TN 37996-4500
Education and Training
  • Doctorate, Plant Sciences, General, University Of Arkansas, 2010
Courses
Below are courses taught during the current or past three academic years. Consult Timetable for the most current listing of courses and instructor(s).

AGNR 512 - Teaching Internship in Agriculture and Natural Resources
1 credit hour(s)

Supervised experience in teaching - test preparation and evaluation of agriculture students.

Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 2 hours for MS students and maximum 4 hours for PhD students.

Other Instructors: Essington, Michael E | Edwards, J. Lannett | Beever, Jon | Mathew, Daniel J | Zhao, Yang | Rius, Agustin G | Buckley, David S | Schrick, Neal | Duncan, Lori Allison | Chen, Ricky Xuqi

EPP 201 - Impact of Insects and Plant Diseases on Human Societies
3 credit hour(s)

Insects and plant diseases have had a significant influence on human history, culture, and lifestyles. The science of entomology and plant pathology helps humankind understand the impact of insects and plant pathogens on these dimensions of human existence. The development of strategies to capitalize on the beneficial aspects of these organisms will also be explored. Satisfies Volunteer Core Requirement: (NS) Satisfies General Education Requirement through the 2021-2022 academic catalog: (NS)

EPP 425 - Medical and Veterinary Entomology
3 credit hour(s)

Identification, biology, and control of arthropods that are parasites of humans and animals. The course focuses on arthropods and their biology, life histories, habitats, hosts, and options for management. Review and discussion of sampling/monitoring methods and decision-making guidelines to managing vector-borne diseases is also addressed.

Contact Hour Distribution: 2 hours lecture and 1 lab.

EPP 499R - Undergraduate Research
1 - 3 credit hours

Experience in research projects under supervision of faculty. Student should make arrangements for research project with faculty instructor prior to enrollment.

Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 12 hours.
Registration Permission: Consent of instructor.

EPP 531 - Special Problems in Entomology, Nematology and Plant Pathology
1 - 3 credit hours

Comprehensive individual study of current problems.

Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 9 hours.

Other Instructors: Trigiano, Robert N | Kelly, Heather Marie | Olukolu, Bode Adebowale | Nowicki, Marcin | Greig, Jamie Alexander