2008-09 Undergraduate Catalog
Majors
Entomology and Nematology are biological sciences dealing with insects, mites, ticks, spiders and nematodes. The Department of Entomology and Nematology offers the major and participates in the plant protection specialization of the plant sciences major offered in conjunction with the departments of Agronomy and Plant Pathology. A grade of C or better is required for all courses in the major and specialization electives.
An off-campus degree program is available through the Fort Lauderdale Research and Education Center.
To graduate with this major, students must complete all university, college and major requirements.
Specialization: Basic Science
Specialization: Biology Education
Specialization: Ecotourism
Specialization: Plant Protection
Specialization: Preprofessional
Specialization: Urban Pest Management
This option prepares students for entry to entomological careers and to graduate school.
As of the fall 2006 semester. All entomology majors in the basic science track must take three hours of ENY 4905 (Undergraduate Research Mentoring). See adviser for details.
* Pre-vet majors need appropriate animal science requirements as electives.
This specialization provides teaching certification in biological sciences. State certification requirements change so students should keep in close contact with entomology and education advisers to be sure courses and sequences apply.
An overall minimum 2.6 GPA is required for the specialization.
This specialization prepares students for professional careers in the ecotourism industry and is appropriate for employment with nature preserves, nature-based theme parks and in natural history education or nature-based recreation.
The program emphasizes the nature interpretation component of ecotourism, while including a core of recreation and tourism, management, economics and human ecology courses. A nature-based internship also is required.
BioPhysical Resources Electives:
Choose at least one course from each group for 10-15 total credits.
Human and Social Dimensions:
Choose at least two courses from each group for 18-20 total credits.
Students will receive instruction in the pest science areas of entomology, nematology, plant pathology and weed science. Emphasis is placed on understanding the crop/plant ecosystem and the need for managing pests. The curriculum focuses on the theory and application of biological, chemical and integrated management programs for quality environments.
Students find employment in agribusiness or government agencies concerned with pest management, crop production and environmental protection. The specialization is excellent preparation for graduate study.
Complete all critical-tracking courses, including labs
This option provides preparation for programs in medicine, dentistry, optometry, veterinary, chiropractic, osteopathy and podiatry. Students should refer to the preprofessional information in the college's admission section and they should contact the Office of Health and Legal Professions Advising in the Academic Advising Center, 100 Farrior Hall.
* Not required if CHM 3217/3218 are taken.
This specialization is for entry to the pest control industry. Students receive instruction about arthropods, nematodes, plant diseases and weeds with reference to the pest problems in residential and commercial property. A business curriculum prepares students for management responsibilities. Students planning to attend graduate school should consult an adviser for appropriate math, chemistry and physics courses.
| Entomology and Nematology |
| College: Agricultural and Life Sciences |
| Degree: Bachelor of Science |
| Hours for the Degree: 120 |
| Specializations: Basic Science, Biology Education, Ecotourism, Plant Protection, Preprofessional, Urban Pest Management |
| Minor: Yes |
| Combined-Degree Program: Yes |
| Website: entnemdept.ufl.edu/undergrd.html |
Entomology and Nematology are biological sciences dealing with insects, mites, ticks, spiders and nematodes. The Department of Entomology and Nematology offers the major and participates in the plant protection specialization of the plant sciences major offered in conjunction with the departments of Agronomy and Plant Pathology. A grade of C or better is required for all courses in the major and specialization electives.
An off-campus degree program is available through the Fort Lauderdale Research and Education Center.
To graduate with this major, students must complete all university, college and major requirements.
Specialization: Basic Science
Specialization: Biology Education
Specialization: Ecotourism
Specialization: Plant Protection
Specialization: Preprofessional
Specialization: Urban Pest Management
This option prepares students for entry to entomological careers and to graduate school.
Critical Tracking and Recommended Semester Plan
Semester 1:
- 2.0 UF GPA required for semesters 1-5
- 2.5 GPA on math and science courses semesters 1-5
-
Complete 2 of 5 critical-tracking courses, excluding labs: CHM 2045/2045L,
CHM 2046/2046L, MAC 2233, BSC 2010/2010L or BOT 2010C and
BSC 2011/2011L
Semester 2:
- Complete 1 additional critical-tracking course, excluding labs
Semester 3:
- Complete 1 additional critical-tracking course, excluding labs
Semester 4:
- Complete the other critical-tracking courses, excluding labs
Semester 5:
- Complete all critical-tracking courses, including labs
To remain on track, students must complete the appropriate critical-tracking courses, which appear in bold.
As of the fall 2006 semester. All entomology majors in the basic science track must take three hours of ENY 4905 (Undergraduate Research Mentoring). See adviser for details.
Recommended semester plan
| Semester 1 | Credits |
| CHM 2045 and 2045L General Chemistry 1 (3) and Laboratory (1) (GE-P) | 4 |
| MAC 2233 Survey of Calculus 1 (GE-M) | 3 |
| Composition (GE-C, WR) | 3 |
| Humanities (GE-H) | 3 |
| Elective | 3 |
| Total | 16 |
| Semester 2 | Credits |
| CHM 2046 and 2046L General Chemistry 2 (3) and Laboratory (1) (GE-P) | 4 |
| AEB 2014 Economic Issues, Food and You (3) or ECO 2023 Principles of Microeconomics (3) or AEB 3103 Principles of Food and Resource Economics (4) (GE-S) | 3-4 |
| STA 2023 Introduction to Statistics 1 (GE-M) | 3 |
| Social and Behavioral Sciences (GE-S) | 3 |
| Elective | 3 |
| Total | 16-17 |
| Semester 3 | Credits |
| BSC 2010 and 2010L Integrated Principles of Biology 1 (3) and Laboratory (1) or BOT 2010C Introductory Botany (3) (GE-B) | 3-4 |
| PHY 2004 and 2004L Applied Physics 1 (3) and Laboratory (1) (GE-P) | 4 |
| AEE 3033C Research and Business Writing in Agricultural and Life Sciences | 3 |
| Humanities (GE-H) | 3 |
| Elective | 1 |
| Total | 14-15 |
| Semester 4 | Credits |
| BSC 2011 and 2011L Integrated Principles of Biology 2 (3) and Laboratory (1) (GE-B) | 4 |
| PHY 2005 and 2005L Applied Physics 2 (3) and Laboratory (1) (GE-P) | 4 |
| Humanities (GE-H) or Social and Behavioral Sciences (GE-S) | 3 |
| AEE 3030C Effective Oral Communication | 3 |
| Total | 14 |
| Semester 5 | Credits |
| AGR 3303 Genetics | 3 |
| CHM 2200 and 2200L Basic Organic Chemistry (3) and Laboratory (1) | 4 |
| ENY 3005 and 3005L Principles of Entomology (2) and Laboratory (1) | 3 |
| Approved electives * | 6 |
| Total | 16 |
| Semester 6 | Credits |
| MCB 3020 and 3020L Basic Biology of Microorganisms (3) and Laboratory (1) or MCB 2000 and 2000L Microbiology (3) and Laboratory (1) | 4 |
| ALS 3153 Agricultural Ecology (3) or PCB 3034C Introduction to Ecology (4) or PCB 4044C General Ecology (4) | 3-4 |
| ENY 4905 Problems in Entomology | 3 |
| Approved electives (see adviser) * | 4 |
| Total | 14-15 |
| Semester 7 | Credits |
| ENY 4161 Insect Classification | 3 |
| ENY 4660 and 4660L Medical and Veterinary Entomology (2) and Laboratory (1) | 3 |
| NEM 3002 Principles of Nematology | 3 |
| Approved electives * | 6 |
| Total | 15 |
| Semester 8 | Credits |
| ENY 4453 Behavioral Ecology and Systematics (3) or PCB 4044C General Ecology (4) or ALS 3153 Agricultural Ecology (3) | 3-4 |
| ENY 4455C Social Insects (3) or ZOO 2203C Invertebrate Zoology (4) | 3-4 |
| Approved electives * | 9 |
| Total | 15-17 |
* Pre-vet majors need appropriate animal science requirements as electives.
This specialization provides teaching certification in biological sciences. State certification requirements change so students should keep in close contact with entomology and education advisers to be sure courses and sequences apply.
An overall minimum 2.6 GPA is required for the specialization.
Critical Tracking and Recommended Semester Plan
Semester 1:
- 2.0 UF GPA required for semesters 1-5
- 2.5 GPA on math and science courses semesters 1-5
-
Complete 2 of 5 critical-tracking courses, excluding labs: CHM 2045/2045L,
CHM 2046/2046L, MAC 2233, BSC 2010/2010L or BOT 2010C
and BSC 2011/2011L
Semester 2:
- Complete 1 additional critical-tracking course, excluding labs
Semester 3:
- Complete 1 additional critical-tracking course, excluding labs
Semester 4:
- Complete other critical-tracking courses, excluding labs
Semester 5:
- Complete all critical-tracking courses, including labs
To remain on track, students must complete the appropriate critical-tracking courses, which appear in bold.
Recommended semester plan
| Semester 1 | Credits |
| CHM 2045 and 2045L General Chemistry 1 (3) and Laboratory (1) (GE-P) | 4 |
| MAC 2233 Survey of Calculus 1 (GE-M) | 3 |
| Composition (GE-C, WR) | 3 |
| Humanities (GE-H) | 3 |
| Elective | 3 |
| Total | 16 |
| Semester 2 | Credits |
| CHM 2046 and 2046L General Chemistry 2 (3) and Laboratory (1) (GE-P) | 4 |
| AEE 3030C Effective Oral Communication | 3 |
| STA 2023 Introduction to Statistics 1 (GE-M) | 3 |
| Humanities (GE-H) | 3 |
| Social and Behavioral Sciences (GE-S) | 3 |
| Total | 16 |
| Semester 3 | Credits |
| BSC 2010 and 2010L Integrated Principles of Biology 1 (3) and Laboratory (1) or BOT 2010C Introductory Botany (3) (GE-B) | 3-4 |
| AEB 2014 Economic Issues, Food and You (3) or ECO 2023 Principles of Microeconomics (3) or AEB 3103 Principles of Food and Resource Economics (4) (GE-S) | 3-4 |
| PHY 2004 and 2004L Applied Physics 1 (3) and Laboratory (1) (GE-P) | 4 |
| Elective | 3 |
| Total | 13-15 |
| Semester 4 | Credits |
| BSC 2011 and 2011L Integrated Principles of Biology 2 (3) and Laboratory (1) (GE-B) | 4 |
| AEE 3033C Research and Business Writing in Agricultural and Life Sciences | 3 |
| Humanities (GE-H) or Social and Behavioral Sciences (GE-S) | 3 |
| PHY 2005 and 2005L Applied Physics 2 (3) and Laboratory (1) (GE-P) | 4 |
| Total | 14 |
| Semester 5 | Credits |
| BOT 3151C Local Flora of North Florida | 3 |
| CHM 2200 and 2200L Basic Organic Chemistry (3) and Laboratory (1) | 4 |
| TSL 4320 ESOL Strategies for Content Area Teachers | 3 |
| EDF 3135 The Adolescent | 3 |
| EME 4406 Integrating Technology into the Classroom | 3 |
| Total | 16 |
| Semester 6 | Credits |
| ZOO 2203C Invertebrate Zoology | 4 |
| PCB 4044C General Ecology | 4 |
| Social and historical foundation courses - Select one from PCB 4674, HIS 3463, PHI 3400 | 3 |
| EEX 3012 Introduction to Special Education | 3 |
| ENY 3005 and 3005L Principles of Entomology (2) and Laboratory (1) | 3 |
| Total | 17 |
| Summer | Credits |
| AGR 3303 Genetics | 3 |
| MCB 3020 and 3020L Basic Biology of Microorganisms (3) and Laboratory (1) or MCB 2000 and 2000L Microbiology (3) and Laboratory (1) | 4 |
| Total | 7 |
| Semester 7 | Credits |
| ENY 4161 Insect Classification | 3 |
| ENY 4660 and 4660L Medical and Veterinary Entomology (2) and Laboratory (1) | 3 |
| PHI 3400 Philosophy of Natural Science (3) or HIS 3463 Introduction, History of Science, Origins to Newton (3) or HUS 3464 Introduction, History of Science, Renaissance to the Present (3) or PCB 4674 Evolution | 3-4 |
| APK 2105C Applied Human Physiology with Laboratory or APK 2100C Applied Human Anatomy with Laboratory | 4 |
| Total | 13-14 |
| Semester 8 | Credits |
| ZOO 2303C Vertebrate Zoology | 4 |
| Approved electives | 6 |
| Total | 10 |
This specialization prepares students for professional careers in the ecotourism industry and is appropriate for employment with nature preserves, nature-based theme parks and in natural history education or nature-based recreation.
The program emphasizes the nature interpretation component of ecotourism, while including a core of recreation and tourism, management, economics and human ecology courses. A nature-based internship also is required.
Critical Tracking and Recommended Semester Plan
Semester 1:
- 2.0 UF GPA required for semesters 1-5
- 2.0 GPA required for all critical-tracking coursework for semesters 1-5
- Complete 2 of 5 critical-tracking courses, excluding labs: CHM 2045, MAC 1147, PHY 2020 or 2004, BSC 2010/2010L or BOT 2010C, and BSC 2011/2011L
Semester 2:
- Complete 1 additional critical-tracking course, excluding labs
Semester 3:
- Complete 1 additional critical-tracking course, excluding labs
Semester 4:
- Complete other critical-tracking courses, excluding labs
Semester 5:
- Complete all critical-tracking courses, including labs
To remain on track, students must complete the appropriate critical-tracking courses, which appear in bold.
Recommended semester plan
| Semester 1 | Credits |
| CHM 2045 General Chemistry 1 (GE-P) | 3 |
| MAC 1147 Precalculus: Algebra and Trigonometry (GE-M) | 4 |
| Composition (GE-C, WR) | 3 |
| Humanities (GE-H) | 3 |
| Elective | 2 |
| Total | 15 |
| Semester 2 | Credits |
| BSC 2010 and 2010L Integrated Principles of Biology 1 (3) and Laboratory (1) or BOT 2010C Introductory Botany (3) (GE-B) | 3-4 |
| ALS 3203 PC Use in Agriculture | 3 |
| Social and Behavioral Sciences (GE-S) | 3 |
| Humanities (GE-H) | 3 |
| Mathematics (GE-M) | 3 |
| Total | 15-16 |
| Semester 3 | Credits |
| BSC 2011 and 2011L Integrated Principles of Biology 2 (3) and Laboratory (1) (GE-B) | 4 |
| PHY 2004 Applied Physics 1 (GE-P) or PHY 2020 Introduction to Principles of Physics (GE-P) | 3 |
| Humanities (GE-H) | 3 |
| Social and Behavioral Sciences (GE-S) | 3 |
| Total | 13 |
| Semester 4 | Credits |
| AEB 2014 Economic Issues, Food and You (3) or ECO 2023 Principles of Microeconomics (3) or AEB 3103 Principles of Food and Resource Economics (4) (GE-S) | 3-4 |
| AEE 3030C Effective Oral Communication | 3 |
| AEE 3033C Research and Business Writing in Agricultural and Life Sciences | 3 |
| Electives | 4 |
| Total | 13-14 |
| Summer | Credits |
| ENY 3005 and 3005L Principles of Entomology (2) and Laboratory (1) | 3 |
| Invertebrate animal elective | 3-4 |
| Elective | 3 |
| Total | 9-10 |
| Semester 5 | Credits |
| ENY 4161 Insect Classification | 3 |
| Human ecology elective, select one course from WIS 2552, WIS 4253, ANT 2410 | 3 |
| Plant identification elective | 3-4 |
| Elective | 3 |
| Total | 12-13 |
| Semester 6 | Credits |
| Vertebrate animal elective | 3-4 |
| Ecology elective, select one course from FNR 3410, PCB 3034C, PCB 4044C | 3-4 |
| Physical science elective | 3-4 |
| Recreation and tourism elective, select one from FOR 2662, LEI 4833 | 3 |
| Total | 12-15 |
| Summer | Credits |
| ENY 4941 Practical Work Experience/Internship | 6-10 |
| Total | 6-10 |
| Semester 7 | Credits |
| ENY 4660 and 4660L Medical and Veterinary Entomology (2) and Laboratory (1) | 3 |
| Management and economics elective, select one from ECO 2013, FNR 4623C, LEI 3843, MAN 3025 | 3-4 |
| Recreation and tourism elective, select one from LEI 3250, LEI 3546 | 3 |
| Elective | 4 |
| Total | 13-14 |
| Semester 8 | Credits |
| ENY 4453 Behavioral Ecology and Systematics (3) or PCB 4044C General Ecology (4) or ALS 3153 Agricultural Ecology (3) | 3-4 |
| Management and economics elective, select one from ECO 2013, FNR 4623C, LEI 3843, MAN 3025 | 3-4 |
| Vertebrate animal elective | 3-4 |
| Human ecology elective, select one from WIS 2552, WIS 4523, ANT 2410 | 3 |
| Total | 12-15 |
BioPhysical Resources Electives:
Choose at least one course from each group for 10-15 total credits.
| Invertebrate Animal | |
| ENY 3030C Insect Field Biology | 3 |
| ZOO 2203C Invertebrate Zoology | 4 |
| Vertebrate Animal | |
| WIS 3401 Wildlife Ecology and Management | 3 |
| ZOO 2303C Vertebrate Zoology | 4 |
| ZOO 4472C Avian Biology | 4 |
| Plant Identification | |
| BOT 2710C Practical Plant Taxonomy | 3 |
| BOT 3143 Local Flora | 3 |
| FNR 3131C Dendrology/Forest Plants | 3 |
| Physical Science | |
| GEO 2200 Physical Geography | 3 |
| GLY 2010C Physical Geology | 4 |
| GLY 2100C Historical Geology | 4 |
| SOS 3022 Introduction to Soils in the Environment | 3 |
| Ecology | |
| FOR 3153C Forest Ecology | 3 |
| PCB 3034C Introduction to Ecology | 4 |
| PCB 4044C General Ecology | 4 |
Human and Social Dimensions:
Choose at least two courses from each group for 18-20 total credits.
| Recreation and Tourism | |
| FOR 4664 Sustainable Ecotourism Development | 3 |
| LEI 3250 Introduction to Outdoor Recreation and Parks | 3 |
| LEI 3546 Park Management | 3 |
| LEI 3830 Principles of Travel and Tourism | 3 |
| LEI 4833 Ecotourism | 3 |
| Management and Economics | |
| ECO 2013 Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| ECO 3203 Intermediate Macroeconomics | 4 |
| FNR 4623C Integrated Natural Resource Management | 3 |
| LEI 3843 Commercial Recreation | 3 |
| LEI 4570 Revenue Resources Management | 3 |
| MAN 3025 Principles of Management | 4 |
| Human Ecology | |
| ANT 2700 Introduction to Applied Anthropology | 3 |
| ANT 4114 Principles of Archeology | 3 |
| ANT 2410 Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
| BOT 2800C Plants in Human Affairs | 3 |
| WIS 4523 Human Dimensions of Natural Resource Conservation | 3 |
Students will receive instruction in the pest science areas of entomology, nematology, plant pathology and weed science. Emphasis is placed on understanding the crop/plant ecosystem and the need for managing pests. The curriculum focuses on the theory and application of biological, chemical and integrated management programs for quality environments.
Students find employment in agribusiness or government agencies concerned with pest management, crop production and environmental protection. The specialization is excellent preparation for graduate study.
Critical Tracking and Recommended Semester Plan
Semester 1:
- 2.0 UF GPA required for semesters 1-5
- 2.0 GPA required for all critical-tracking coursework for semesters 1-5
-
Complete 2 of 5 critical-tracking courses, excluding labs: CHM 2045/2045L,
CHM 2046/2046L, MAC 1147, BSC 2010/2010L, or BOT 2010C, and BSC 2011/2011L
Semester 2:
- Complete 1 additional critical-tracking course, excluding labs
Semester 3:
- Complete 1 additional critical-tracking course, excluding labs
Semester 4:
- Complete other critical-tracking courses, excluding labs
Semester 5:
Complete all critical-tracking courses, including labs
To remain on track, students must complete the appropriate critical-tracking courses, which appear in bold.
Recommended semester plan
| Semester 1 | Credits |
| CHM 2045 and 2045L General Chemistry 1 (3) and Laboratory (1) (GE-P) | 4 |
| MAC 1147 Precalculus: Algebra and Trigonometry (GE-M) | 4 |
| Humanities (GE-H) | 3 |
| Composition (GE-C, WR) | 3 |
| Elective | 2 |
| Total | 16 |
| Semester 2 | Credits |
| CHM 2046 and 2046L General Chemistry 2 (3) and Laboratory (1) (GE-P) | 4 |
| AEB 2014 Economic Issues, Food and You (3) or ECO 2023 Principles of Microeconomics (3) or AEB 3103 Principles of Food and Resource Economics (4) (GE-S) | 3-4 |
| Social and Behavioral Sciences (GE-S) | 3 |
| STA 2023 Introduction to Statistics 1 (GE-M) | 3 |
| Total | 13-14 |
| Semester 3 | Credits |
| BSC 2010 and 2010L Integrated Principlesof Biology 1 (3) and Laboratory (1) or BOT 2010C IntroductoryBotany (3) (GE-B) | 3-4 |
| PHY 2004 and 2004L Applied Physics 1 (3) and Laboratory (1) (GE-P) | 4 |
| AEE 3033C Research and Business Writing in Agricultural and Life Sciences | 3 |
| Humanities (GE-H) | 3 |
| Elective | 1 |
| Total | 14-15 |
| Semester 4 | Credits |
| BSC 2011 and 2011L Integrated Principlesof Biology 2 (3) and Laboratory (1) (GE-B) | 4 |
| Humanities (GE-H) or Social and Behavioral Sciences (GE-S) | 3 |
| AEE 3030C Effective Oral Communication | 3 |
| Electives | 6 |
| Total | 16 |
| Semester 5 | Credits |
| AGR 3005 Principles of Crop Science or HOS 3020 Principles of Horticulture Crop Production | 3 |
| BCH 3023 Elementary Organic and Biological Chemistry (3) or CHM 2200 and 2200L Basic Organic Chemistry (3) and Laboratory (1) | 3-4 |
| ENY 3005 and 3005L Principles of Entomology (2) and Laboratory (1) | 3 |
| PLP 3002C Fundamentals of Plant Pathology | 4 |
| Total | 13-14 |
| Semester 6 | Credits |
| BOT 3503 and 3503L Physiology and Molecular Biology of Plants and Laboratory (5) or HOS 4304 Horticultural Physiology (3) | 3-5 |
| PLP 3103C Control of Plant Diseases or IPM 4254 Landscape IPM: Ornamentals and Turf | 3 |
| Approved electives | 6 |
| Total | 12-14 |
| Summer | Credits |
| AGR 4214C Applied Field Crop Production or ORH 4236C Landscape and Turfgrass Management | 3 |
| ENY 4161 Insect Classification | 3 |
| PMA 4570C Field Techniques in IPM | 2 |
| Total | 8 |
| Semester 7 | Credits |
| AGR 3303 Genetics | 3 |
| NEM 3002 Principles of Nematology | 3 |
| PLS 4601C Principles of Weed Science | 3 |
| Approved electives | 6 |
| Total | 15 |
| Semester 8 | Credits |
| SOS 3022 and 3022L Introduction to Soils in the Environment (3) and Laboratory (1) | 4 |
| IPM 3022 Fundamentals of Pest Management | 3 |
| Approved electives | 6 |
| Total | 13 |
Required
and
Approved Electives
| Other courses will require adviser approval. | |
| AEB 3133 Principles of Agribusiness Management | 3 |
| AGR 4321 Plant Breeding | 3 |
| ALS 3133 Agricultural and Environmental Quality | 3 |
| AOM 3073 Safety in Agriculture | 3 |
| AOM 3333 Pesticide Application Techniques | 3 |
| AOM 3732 Agricultural Water Management | 3 |
| BOT 3151C Local Flora of North Florida | 3 |
| ENY 3222C Biology and Identification of Urban Pests | 3 |
| ENY 3225C Principles of Urban Pest Management | 2 |
| ENY 3541C Tree and Shrub Insects | 3 |
| ENY 3565 Tropical Horticultural Entomology | 2 |
| FRC 3212 Introduction to Citrus Culture and Production | 4 |
| MCB 2000/2000L Microbiology and Laboratory | 4 |
| ORH 3222C Turfgrass Culture | 4 |
| ORH 3513C Environmental Plant Identification and Use | 3 |
| ORH 4242C Arboriculture | 3 |
| ORH 4321C Palm Production and Culture | 3 |
| ORH 4932 Special Topics in Environmental Horticulture: Plant Nutrition | 3 |
| PCB 3034C Introduction to Ecology | 4 |
| PLP 3151 Biocontrol of Plant Diseases and Weeds | 3 |
| PLP 3653C Introductory Mycology | 4 |
| PLP 4222C Introductory Plant Virology | 4 |
| PLP 4242C Introduction to Plant Bacteriology | 3 |
| PLP 4260C Introduction to Plant Pathogenic Fungi | 4 |
| PLP 4290C Principles of Plant Disease Diagnosis | 2 |
| PLS 3221 Plant Propagation | 3 |
| PLS 4343C Identification and Ecology of Aquatic Plants | 3 |
| PLS 4353C Culture and Production of Aquatic Plants | 3 |
| SOS 4116 Environmental Nutrient Management | 3 |
| WIS 3401 Wildlife Ecology and Management | 3 |
This option provides preparation for programs in medicine, dentistry, optometry, veterinary, chiropractic, osteopathy and podiatry. Students should refer to the preprofessional information in the college's admission section and they should contact the Office of Health and Legal Professions Advising in the Academic Advising Center, 100 Farrior Hall.
Critical Tracking and Recommended Semester Plan
Semester 1:
- 2.0 UF GPA required for semesters 1-5
- 2.5 GPA on math and science courses semesters 1-5
-
Complete 2 of 5 critical-tracking courses, excluding labs: CHM 2045/2045L,
CHM 2046/2046L, MAC 2311, BSC 2010/ 2010L or BOT 2010C and BSC 2011/2011L
Semester 2:
- Complete 1 additional critical-tracking course, excluding labs
Semester 3:
- Complete 1 additional critical-tracking course, excluding labs
Semester 4:
- Complete the other critical-tracking courses, excluding labs
Semester 5:
- Complete all critical-tracking courses, including labs
To remain on track, students must complete the appropriate critical-tracking courses, which appear in bold.
Recommended semester plan
| Semester 1 | Credits |
| CHM 2045 and 2045L General Chemistry 1 (3) and Laboratory (1) (GE-P) | 4 |
| MAC 2311 Analytic Geometry and Calculus 1 (GE-M) | 4 |
| Composition (GE-C, WR) | 3 |
| Humanities (GE-H) | 3 |
| Total | 14 |
| Semester 2 | Credits |
| CHM 2046 and 2046L General Chemistry 2 (3) and Laboratory (1) (GE-P) | 4 |
| AEB 2014 Economic Issues, Food and You (3) or ECO 2023 Principles of Microeconomics (3) or AEB 3103 Principles of Food and Resource Economics (4) (GE-S) | 3-4 |
| AEE 3030C Effective Oral Communication | 3 |
| STA 2023 Introduction to Statistics 1 (GE-M) | 3 |
| Humanities (GE-H) | 3 |
| Total | 16-17 |
| Semester 3 | Credits |
| BSC 2010 and 2010L Integrated Principles of Biology 1 (3) and Laboratory (1) or BOT 2010C Introductory Botany (3) (GE-B) | 3-4 |
| CHM 2210 Organic Chemistry 1 (3) or CHM 3217 Organic Chemistry/ Biochemistry 1 (4) | 3-4 |
| Humanities (GE-H) or Social and Behavioral Sciences (GE-S) | 3 |
| AEE 3033C Research and Business Writing in Agricultural and Life Sciences | 3 |
| Elective | 3 |
| Total | 15-17 |
| Semester 4 | Credits |
| BSC 2011 and 2011L Integrated Principles of Biology 2 (3) and Laboratory (1) (GE-B) | 4 |
| CHM 2211 Organic Chemistry 2 (3) or CHM 3218 Organic Chemistry/Biochemistry 2 (4) | 3-4 |
| CHM 2211L Laboratory | 2 |
| Social and Behavioral Sciences (GE-S) | 3 |
| Elective | 3 |
| Total | 15-16 |
| Semester 5 | Credits |
| AGR 3303 Genetics | 3 |
| PHY 2053 and 2053L Physics 1 (4) and Laboratory (1) | 5 |
| ENY 3005 and 3005L Principles of Entomology (2) and Laboratory (1) | 3 |
| Approved elective | 4 |
| Total | 15 |
| Semester 6 | Credits |
| ENY 4455C Social Insects (3) or ZOO 2203C Invertebrate Zoology (4) | 3-4 |
| MCB 3020 and 3020L Basic Biology of Microorganisms (3) and Laboratory (1) | 4 |
| PHY 2054 and 2054L Physics 2 (4) and Laboratory (1) | 5 |
| Approved elective | 3 |
| Total | 15-16 |
| Semester 7 | Credits |
| BCH 3025 Fundamentals of Biochemistry (4) or BCH 4024 Introduction to Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (4) * | 4 |
| ENY 4161 Insect Classification (GE-B) | 3 |
| ENY 4660 and 4660L Medical and Veterinary Entomology (2) and Laboratory (1) | 3 |
| Approved electives | 6 |
| Total | 16 |
| Semester 8 | Credits |
| ENY 4453 Behavioral Ecology and Systematics (3) or PCB 4044C General Ecology (4) or ALS 3153 Agricultural Ecology (3) | 3-4 |
| ZOO 2303C Vertebrate Zoology | 4 |
| Approved electives | 8 |
| Total | 15-16 |
* Not required if CHM 3217/3218 are taken.
This specialization is for entry to the pest control industry. Students receive instruction about arthropods, nematodes, plant diseases and weeds with reference to the pest problems in residential and commercial property. A business curriculum prepares students for management responsibilities. Students planning to attend graduate school should consult an adviser for appropriate math, chemistry and physics courses.
Critical Tracking and Recommended Semester Plan
Semester 1:
- 2.0 UF GPA required for semesters 1-5
- 2.0 GPA required for all critical-tracking coursework for semesters 1-5
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Complete 2 of 5 critical-tracking courses, excluding labs: CHM 2045/2045L,
MAC 1147, PHY 2020 or 2004, BSC 2010/2010L or BOT 2010C, and BSC 2011/2011L
Semester 2:
- Complete 1 additional critical-tracking course, excluding labs
Semester 3:
- Complete 1 additional critical-tracking course, excluding labs
Semester 4:
- Complete other critical-tracking courses, excluding labs
Semester 5:
- Complete all critical-tracking courses, including labs
To remain on track, students must complete the appropriate critical-tracking courses, which appear in bold.
Recommended semester plan
| Semester 1 | Credits |
| BSC 2010 and 2010L Integrated Principles of Biology 1 (3) and Laboratory (1) (GE-B) or BOT 2010C Introductory Botany (3) (GE-B) | 3-4 |
| Composition (GE-C, WR) | 3 |
| Humanities (GE-H) | 3 |
| MAC 1147 Precalculus: Algebra and Trigonometry (GE-M) | 4 |
| Elective | 1 |
| Total | 14-15 |
| Semester 2 | Credits |
| BSC 2011 and 2011L Integrated Principles of Biology 2 (3) and Laboratory (1) (GE-B) | 4 |
| Elective or CHM 1025 Introduction to Chemistry (if needed) | 2 |
| Humanities (GE-H) | 3 |
| Social and Behavioral Sciences (GE-S) | 3 |
| Total | 12 |
| Semester 3 | Credits |
| CHM 2045 and 2045L General Chemistry 1 (3) and Laboratory (1) (GE-P) | 4 |
| AEE 3030C Effective Oral Communication | 3 |
| Social and Behavioral Sciences (GE-S) | 3 |
| Humanities (GE-H) | 3 |
| Total | 13 |
| Semester 4 | Credits |
| PHY 2004 and 2004L Applied Physics 1 (3) and Laboratory (1) or PHY 2020 Introduction to Principles of Physics (GE-P) | 3-4 |
| ECO 2023 Principles of Microeconomics (3) or AEB 3103 Principles of Food and Resource Economics (4) | 3-4 |
| ALS 3203 PC Use in Agriculture (not MR) or CIS 3020 Advanced Programming Fundamentals for CIS Majors (GE-M) | 3 |
| AEE 3033C Research and Business Writing in Agricultural and Life Sciences | 3 |
| Total | 12-14 |
| Summer | Credits |
| ENY 3005 and 3005L Principles of Entomology (2) and Laboratory (1) (GE-B) | 3 |
| ENY 3222C Biology and Identification of Urban Pests or ENY 3220 and 3220L Urban Pest, Structural (2) and Laboratory (1) | 3 |
| Business elective (see list) | 3 |
| Total | 9 |
| Semester 5 | Credits |
| ENY 4161 Insect Classification | 3 |
| MCB 2000 and 2000L Microbiology (3) and Laboratory (1) or PLP 3002C Fundamentals of Plant Pathology (4) | 4 |
| ORH 3513C Environmental Plant Identification and Use | 3 |
| STA 2023 Introduction to Statistics 1 | 3 |
| Total | 13 |
| Semester 6 | Credits |
| BCN 1210 Construction Materials | 3 |
| IPM 3022 Fundamentals of Pest Management | 3 |
| FOS 4222 and 4222L Food Microbiology (3) and Laboratory (2) or SOS 3022 Introduction to Soils in the Environment (3) | 3-5 |
| Elective | 4 |
| Total | 13-15 |
| Summer | Credits |
| ENY 3225C Principles of Urban Pest Management | 3 |
| ENY 4228 Urban Pesticide Application | 3 |
| Business elective (see list) | 3 |
| Total | 9 |
| Semester 7 | Credits |
| NEM 3002 Principles of Nematology | 3 |
| PLS 4601C Principles of Weed Science | 3 |
| ENY 4660 and 4660L Medical and Veterinary Entomology (2) and Laboratory (1) | 3 |
| Business elective (see list) | 3 |
| Total | 12 |
| Semester 8 | Credits |
| BCN 3223C Soils and Concrete | 3 |
| EES 3000 Environmental Science and Humanity | 3 |
| Business elective (see list) | 4 |
| ENY 4453 Behavioral Ecology and Systematics | 3 |
| Total | 13 |
Approved Business Electives - 12 credits minimum
| ADV 3008 Principles of Advertising | 3 |
| AEB 3133 Principles of Agribusiness Management | 3 |
| AEB 3144 Introduction to Agricultural Finance | 3 |
| AEB 4085 Agricultural Risk Management and the Law | 3 |
| AEB 4123 Agricultural and Natural Resource Law | 3 |
| AEB 4124 Legal Issues for Agriculture and Agribusiness | 1 |
| AEB 4424 Human Resources Management in Agriculture | 3 |
| BUL 4310 The Legal Environment of Business | 4 |
| MAN 3025 Principles of Management | 4 |
| MAR 3023 Principles of Marketing | 4 |
| PUR 3000 Principles of Public Relations | 3 |
Suggested Other Electives
| ENY 3541C Tree and Shrub Insects | 3 |
| FOS 4202 Food Safety and Sanitation | 2 |
| ORH 3222C Turfgrass Culture | 3 |
| ORH 4236C Landscape and Turfgrass Management | 3 |
| PLP 3103C Control of Plant Diseases | 3 |