2009-10 Undergraduate Catalog
Course Descriptions
ALS 2931 Agricultural Honors
Credits: 1 to 4; Prereq: refer to the department.
Various courses offered. (WR)
ALS 2933 Current Topics in Agriculture
Credits: 3.
An overview of contemporary issues and regulations facing the citrus industry in general.
ALS 3133 Agricultural and Environmental Quality
Credits: 3.
Analysis of effects of agriculture on environmental quality; emphasis on agricultural wastes and practices; potential for using agricultural systems for disposal of other wastes; effects of pollution on the agricultural environment. (P)
ALS 3153 Agricultural Ecology
Credits: 3.
An introduction to the study of ecology from an agricultural perspective. Ecological principles are emphasized, with examples and applications from agriculture.
ALS 3203 PC Use in Agriculture
Credits: 3.
Introduction to PC computer skills, file management, software application, hardware, purchasing one's own PC system. Focus is on the use of computers for preparing documents and presentations.
ALS 3923 Honors Orientation
Credits: 1; Prereq: Student must be enrolled in CALS upper-division honors program to register for the course.
The course will orient students to the CALS honors program and develop the skills needed to complete a creative, scholarly project and an honors thesis. A variety of guest speakers, in-class and outside activities, discussion, writing and oral presentation are used to accomplish the learning objectives
ALS 4404 International Studies
Credits: 1 to 15; Prereq: sophomore standing/minimum 18 years old.
Supervised study abroad.
ALS 4905 Problems in Agriculture
Credits: 1 to 3; can be repeated with a change in content up to 6 credits. Prereq: permission of dean and instructor.
Individual study in agriculture.
ALS 4909 Honors Project
Credits: 1 to 6; can be repeated to a maximum of 6 credits. Prereq: must be admitted to the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences' honors program.
An individual special project course restricted to students in the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences' honors program. Students will complete a project on a selected topic, issue, or problem. Projects may relate to research, teaching, or extension. The project will be reviewed by at least two faculty members chosen by the honors coordinator.
ALS 4921 Honors Colloquium
Credits: 3; Prereq: must be admitted to the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences' honors program.
This course is designed to stimulate exceptional students from a variety of backgrounds to think creatively about real world problems that threaten the sustainability of today's society. Creative but practical problem solving emphasizing critical thinking, critical appreciation of epistemological diversity, and the need for better communication is stressed. During the second and third sections of the course, invited guest speakers provide the basis for examination of intra- versus inter- and trans-disciplinary approaches to problem solving. Students will see how their own work (honors projects, proposed graduate and professional study, and career goals) can contribute meaningfully to attainment of societal goals. (WR)
ALS 4932 Special Topics
Credits: 1 to 3; can be repeated with change in content.
Variable subject content providing for the study of agricultural topics not offered in other courses.
ALS 4941 Full-time Practical Work Experience in Agriculture
Credits: 1 to 4; Prereq: prior arrangement with adviser and dean's office.
Variable subject content providing for the study of agricultural topics not offered in other courses. (S-U)
General Education Categories
Consult Schedule of Courses for specific information.
- Biological Sciences (B)
- Composition (C)
- Diversity (D)*
- Humanities (H)
- International (N)*
- Mathematics (M)
- Physical Sciences (P)
- Social and Behavioral Sciences (S)
* Students who entered UF prior to Summer B 2007 and/or whose catalog year is not 2007-08: Current students who have not already completed six hours of "I" - international/diversity credits can do so now by taking "D" and "N" courses.
Symbols Used in Course Descriptions
- (WR) indicates the course satisfies the writing requirement.
- (MR) indicates the course satisfies the math requirement.
- (S-U) indicates the course may be taken on a satisfactory-unsatisfactory basis.
- Refer to the Schedule of Courses for specific information.