Entomology and Nematology
Entomology and nematology are biological sciences dealing with insects, mites, ticks, spiders and nematodes.
About This Major
- College: Agricultural and Life Sciences
- Degree: Bachelor of Science
- Hours for the Degree: 120
- Specializations: Basic Science, Biosecurity, Ecotourism, Plant Protection, Preprofessional, Urban Pest Management
- Minor: Yes
- Combined-Degree Program: Yes
- Website: entnemdept.ufl.edu/undergrd.html
Overview
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.
An off-campus degree program is available through the Fort Lauderdale Research and Education Center.
Grades of C or better are required for all courses in the major and in all specialization electives.
Specialization: Basic Science
Specialization: Biosecurity
Specialization: Ecotourism
Specialization: Plant Protection
Specialization: Preprofessional
Specialization: Urban Pest Management
Basic Science
This option prepares students for entry to entomological careers and to graduate school.
To graduate with this major, students must complete all university, college and major requirements.
Critical Tracking and Recommended Semester Plan
Equivalent critical tracking courses as determined by the State of Florida Common Course Prerequisites may be used for transfer students
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: BSC 2010/2010L or
BOT 2010C and BSC 2011/2011L, CHM 2045/2045L, CHM 2046/2046L,
MAC 2233
Semester 2
- Complete 1 additional critical-tracking course, excluding labs
Semester 3
- Complete 1 additional critical-tracking course, excluding labs
Semester 4
- Complete 1 additional critical-tracking course, 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.
Effective Fall 2006, 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 General Chemistry 1 Laboratory (1) (GE-P) | 4 |
| MAC 2233 Survey of Calculus 1 (GE-M) | 3 |
| Composition (GE-C, WR) | 3 |
| Elective | 3 |
| Humanities (GE-H) | 3 |
| Total | 16 |
| Semester 2 | Credits |
| AEB 2014 Economic Issues, Food and You (3) or ECO 2023 Principles of Microeconomics (4) or AEB 3103 Principles of Food and Resource Economics (4) (GE-S) | 3-4 |
| CHM 2046 and 2046L General Chemistry 2 (3) and General Chemistry 2 Laboratory (1) (GE-P) | 4 |
| STA 2023 Introduction to Statistics 1 (GE-M) | 3 |
| Elective | 3 |
| Social and Behavioral Sciences (GE-S) | 3 |
| Total | 16-17 |
| Semester 3 | Credits |
| AEC 3033C Research and Business Writing in Agricultural and Life Sciences | 3 |
| BSC 2010 and 2010L Integrated Principles of Biology 1 (3) and Integrated Principles of Biology 1 Laboratory (1) or BOT 2010C Introductory Botany (3) (GE-B) | 3-4 |
| PHY 2004 and 2004L Applied Physics 1 (3) and Applied Physics 1 Laboratory (1) (GE-P) | 4 |
| Elective | 1 |
| Humanities (GE-H) | 3 |
| Total | 14-15 |
| Semester 4 | Credits |
| AEC 3030C Effective Oral Communication | 3 |
| BSC 2011 and 2011L Integrated Principles of Biology 2 (3) and Integrated Principles of Biology 2 Laboratory (1) (GE-B) | 4 |
| PHY 2005 and 2005L Applied Physics 2 (3) and Applied Physics 2 Laboratory (1) (GE-P) | 4 |
| Humanities (GE-H) or Social and Behavioral Sciences (GE-S) | 3 |
| Total | 14 |
| Semester 5 | Credits |
| AGR 3303 Genetics | 3 |
| CHM 2200 and 2200L Basic Organic Chemistry (3) and Basic Organic Chemistry Laboratory (1) | 4 |
| ENY 3005 and 3005L Principles of Entomology (2) and Principles of Entomology Laboratory (1) | 3 |
| Approved electives * | 6 |
| Total | 16 |
| Semester 6 | Credits |
| ALS 3153 Agricultural Ecology (3) or PCB 3034C Introduction to Ecology (4) or PCB 4043C General Ecology (4) | 3-4 |
| ENY 4905 Problems in Entomology | 3 |
| MCB 3020 and 3020L Basic Biology of Microorganisms (3) and Basic Biology of Microorganisms Laboratory (1) or MCB 2000 and 2000L Microbiology (3) and Microbiology Laboratory (1) | 4 |
| 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 Medical and Veterinary Entomology 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 4043C 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.
Biosecurity
In this specialization, students receive instruction in biosecurity emphasizing areas of entomology, nematology, plant pathology and weed science. The curriculum focuses on the study of invasive species, including their detection, identification, exclusion, regulation and management. Emphasis is placed on understanding the impacts nonindigenous species can have on financial, legal, political and social systems.
Students will find employment in agribusiness or government agencies concerned with biosecurity, agro-terrorism, pest management, crop production and environmental protection. This specialization is excellent preparation for graduate study in the University of Florida Plant Medicine Program (PMP), a professional doctoral program leading to a Doctor of Plant Medicine (D.P.M.) degree.
To graduate with this major, students must complete all university, college and major requirements.
Critical Tracking and Recommended Semester Plan
Equivalent critical tracking courses as determined by the State of Florida Common Course Prerequisites may be used for transfer students
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: BSC 2010/2010L and BSC 2011/2011L, CHM 2045/2045L, CHM 2046/2046L, MAC 1147
Semester 2
- Complete 1 additional critical-tracking course, excluding labs
Semester 3
- Complete 1 additional critical-tracking course, excluding labs
Semester 4
- Complete 1 additional critical-tracking course, 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 General Chemistry 1 Laboratory (1) (GE-P) | 4 |
| MAC 1147 Precalculus: Algebra and Trigonometry (GE-M) | 4 |
| Composition (GE-C, WR) | 3 |
| Humanities (GE-H) | 3 |
| Total | 14 |
| Semester 2 | Credits |
| AEB 2014 Economic Issues, Food and You (3) (GE-S) or ECO 2023 Principles of Microeconomics (4) (GE-S) | 3-4 |
| CHM 2046 and 2046L General Chemistry 2 (3) and General Chemistry 2 Laboratory (1) (GE-P) | 4 |
| STA 2023 Introduction to Statistics 1 (GE-M) | 3 |
| Elective | 3 |
| Humanities (GE-H, D) | 3 |
| Total | 16-17 |
| Semester 3 | Credits |
| AEC 3030C Effective Oral Communication | 3 |
| BSC 2010 and 2010L Integrated Principles of Biology 1 (3) and Integrated Principles of Biology 1 Laboratory (1) or PHY 2020 Introduction to the Principles of Physics (3) (GE-P) | 3-4 |
| PCB 2441 Biological Invaders | 3 |
| PHY 2004 and 2004L Applied Physics 1 (3) and Applied Physics 1 Laboratory (1) (GE-P) | 4 |
| Elective | 3 |
| Total | 16-17 |
| Semester 4 | Credits |
| AEC 3033C Research and Business Writing in Agricultural and Life Sciences | 3 |
| BSC 2011 and 2011L Integrated Principles of Biology 2 (3) and Integrated Principles of Biology 2 Laboratory (1) (GE-B) | 4 |
| Humanities (GE-H) or Social and Behavioral Sciences (GE-S) | 3 |
| Social and Behavioral Sciences (GE-S) | 3 |
| Total | 13 |
| Semester 5 | Credits |
| AGR 3005 Principles of Crop Science or HOS 3020 Principles of Horticulture Crop Production | 3 |
| ALS 4162 Consequences of Biological Invasions | 3 |
| ENY 3005 and 3005L Principles of Entomology (2) and Principles of Entomology Laboratory (1) | 3 |
| PLP 3002C Fundamentals of Plant Pathology | 4 |
| Approved elective (see list) | 3 |
| Total | 16 |
| Semester 6 | Credits |
| ENY 4660 and 4660L Medical and Veterinary Entomology (2) and Medical and Veterinary Entomology Laboratory (1) | 3 |
| PLP 3103C Control of Plant Diseases or IPM 3022 Fundamentals of Pest Management or IPM 4254 Landscape IPM: Ornamentals and Turf | 3 |
| NEM 3002 Principles of Nematology | 3 |
| Law and Policy elective (see list) | 3 |
| Approved elective (see list) | 3 |
| Total | 15 |
| Summer | Credits |
| Approved Internship | 3 |
| Total | 3 |
| Semester 7 | Credits |
| ALS 4161 Exotic Species and Biosecurity Issues | 3 |
| ENY 4161 Insect Classification | 3 |
| PLS 4601C Principles of Weed Science | 3 |
| Geographic Information Systems elective (see list) | 3 |
| Approved elective (see list) | 3 |
| Total | 15 |
| Semester 8 | Credits |
| ALS 4163 Challenges in Plant Resource Protection | 3 |
| Approved electives (see list) | 6 |
| Approved Internship | 3 |
| Total | 12 |
Law and Policy Electives: Choose one course
| AEB 4085 Agricultural Risk Management and the Law | 3 |
| AEB 4123 Agricultural and Natural Resource Law | 3 |
| AEB 4242 International Trade Policy in Agriculture | 3 |
| AEB 4274 Natural Resource and Environmental Policy | 3 |
| ECO 3704 International Trade (ECO 2013 prerequisite) | 4 |
| FNR 4660C Natural Resource Policy and Administration | 3 |
| POT 3503 Environmental Ethics and Policy | 3 |
Geographic Information Systems Electives: Choose one course
| EES 4027 Spatial Analysis Using Geographic Information Systems | 3 |
| FNR 3410 Natural Resource Sampling | 3 |
| FOR 3434C Forest Resources Information Systems | 3 |
| SUR 3393 and 3393L Geographic Information Systems (2) and Geographic Information Systems Laboratory (1) | 3 |
| URP 4273 Survey of Planning Information Systems | 3 |
Approved Electives: Choose 15 credits
Other courses require adviser approval| AGR 3303 Genetics | 3 |
| AGR 4214C Applied Field Crop Production | 3 |
| ALS 3133 Agricultural and Environmental Quality | 3 |
| AOM 3333 Pesticide Application Techniques | 3 |
| BCH 3023 Elementary Organic and Biological Chemistry | 3 |
| BOT 3151C Local Flora of North Florida | 3 |
| BOT 3503 and 3503L Physiology and Molecular Biology of Plants (3) and Physiology and Molecular Biology of Plants Laboratory (2) | 5 |
| ENY 3222C Biology and Identification of Urban Pests | 3 |
| ENY 3541C Tree and Shrub Insects | 3 |
| ENY 3565 Tropical Horticultural Entomology | 2 |
| FOR 3004 Forests, Conservation and People | 3 |
| FRC 3212 Introduction to Citrus Culture and Production | 3 |
| HOS 3305 Introduction to Plant Molecular Biology | 3 |
| HOS 4304 Horticultural Physiology | 3 |
| IPM 3022 Fundamentals of Pest Management | 3 |
| IPM 4254 Landscape IPM: Ornamentals and Turf | 3 |
| MCB 2000 and 2000L Microbiology (3) and Microbiology Laboratory (1) | 4 |
| ORH 3513C Environmental Plant Identification and Use | 3 |
| ORH 4242C Arboriculture (ORH 3513C prerequisite) | 4 |
| ORH 4321C Palm Production and Culture | 3 |
| PCB 3063 Genetics | 4 |
| PCB 3601C Plant Ecology | 3 |
| PHY 2005 and 2005L Applied Physics 2 (3) and Applied Physics 2 Laboratory (1) | 4 |
| PLP 3103C Control of Plant Diseases | 3 |
| PLP 3653C Introductory Mycology | 4 |
| PLP 4222C Introductory Plant Virology (BCH 3025 prerequisite) | 4 |
| PLP 4242C Introduction to Plant Bacteriology (MCB 3020 prerequisite) | 3 |
| PLP 4260C Introduction to Plant Pathogenic Fungi (PLP 3653C prerequisite) | 4 |
| PLP 4290C Principles of Plant Disease Diagnosis (PLP 3653C prerequisite) | 2 |
| PLS 4343C Identification and Ecology of Aquatic Plants | 3 |
| PMA 3931 Seminar in Basic Plant Pest Management (IPM 3022 prerequisite) | 1 |
| PMA 4570C Field Techniques in IPM (IPM 3022 prerequisite) | 2 |
| PUR 3000 Principles of Public Relations | 3 |
| SWS 3022 and 3022L Introduction to Soils in the Environment (3) and Introduction to Soils in the Environment Laboratory (1) | 4 |
| SWS 4116 Environmental Nutrient Management (SWS 3022 prerequisite) | 3 |
| WIS 2552 Biodiversity Conservation: Global Perspectives | 3 |
| WIS 3401 and 3401L Wildlife Ecology (3) and Management and Wildlife Ecology Laboratory (2) | 5 |
| ZOO 2203C Invertebrate Zoology | 4 |
| ZOO 2303C Vertebrate Zoology | 4 |
Ecotourism
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.
To graduate with this major, students must complete all university, college and major requirements.
Critical Tracking and Recommended Semester Plan
Equivalent critical tracking courses as determined by the State of Florida Common Course Prerequisites may be used for transfer students
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: BSC 2010/2010L or
BOT 2010C, BSC 2011/2011L, CHM 2045, MAC 1147, PHY 2020 or 2004
Semester 2
- Complete 1 additional critical-tracking course, excluding labs
Semester 3
- Complete 1 additional critical-tracking course, excluding labs
Semester 4
- Complete 1 additional critical-tracking course, 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 |
| Elective | 2 |
| Humanities (GE-H) | 3 |
| Total | 15 |
| Semester 2 | Credits |
| ALS 3203 PC Use in Agriculture | 3 |
| BSC 2010 and 2010L Integrated Principles of Biology 1 (3) and Integrated Principles of Biology 1 Laboratory (1) or BOT 2010C Introductory Botany (3) (GE-B) | 3-4 |
| Humanities (GE-H) | 3 |
| Mathematics (GE-M) | 3 |
| Social and Behavioral Sciences (GE-S) | 3 |
| Total | 15-16 |
| Semester 3 | Credits |
| BSC 2011 and 2011L Integrated Principles of Biology 2 (3) and Integrated Principles of Biology 2 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 or ECO 2023 Principles of Microeconomics (GE-S) | 4 |
| AEC 3030C Effective Oral Communication | 3 |
| AEC 3033C Research and Business Writing in Agricultural and Life Sciences | 3 |
| Electives | 4 |
| Total | 14 |
| Summer | Credits |
| ENY 3005 and 3005L Principles of Entomology (2) and Principles of Entomology Laboratory (1) | 3 |
| Elective | 3 |
| Invertebrate Animal elective | 3-4 |
| Total | 9-10 |
| Semester 5 | Credits |
| ENY 4161 Insect Classification | 3 |
| Elective | 3 |
| Human Ecology elective | 3 |
| Plant Identification elective | 3-4 |
| Total | 12-13 |
| Semester 6 | Credits |
| Ecology elective | 3-4 |
| Physical Science elective | 3-4 |
| Recreation and Tourism elective | 3 |
| Vertebrate Animal elective | 3-4 |
| 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 Medical and Veterinary Entomology Laboratory (1) | 3 |
| Elective | 4 |
| Management and Economics elective | 3-4 |
| Recreation and Tourism elective | 3 |
| 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 |
| Human Ecology elective | 3 |
| Management and Economics elective | 3-4 |
| Vertebrate Animal elective | 3-4 |
| Total | 12-15 |
BioPhysical Resources Electives: 10-15 total credits
Choose at least one course from each group.| 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 3143C 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 |
| SWS 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 Electives: 18-20 total credits
Choose at least two courses from each group| 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 | 4 |
| 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 2410 Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
| ANT 4114 Principles of Archeology | 3 |
| BOT 2800C Plants in Human Affairs | 3 |
| WIS 4523 Human Dimensions of Natural Resource Conservation | 3 |
Plant Protection
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.
To graduate with this major, students must complete all university, college and major requirements.
Critical Tracking and Recommended Semester Plan
Equivalent critical tracking courses as determined by the State of Florida Common Course Prerequisites may be used for transfer students
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: BSC 2010/2010L or
BOT 2010C and BSC 2011/2011L, CHM 2045/2045L, CHM 2046/2046L,
MAC 1147
Semester 2
- Complete 1 additional critical-tracking course, excluding labs
Semester 3
- Complete 1 additional critical-tracking course, excluding labs
Semester 4
- Complete 1 additional critical-tracking course, 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 General Chemistry Laboratory (1) (GE-P) | 4 |
| MAC 1147 Precalculus: Algebra and Trigonometry (GE-M) | 4 |
| Composition (GE-C, WR) | 3 |
| Elective | 2 |
| Humanities (GE-H) | 3 |
| Total | 16 |
| Semester 2 | Credits |
| AEB 2014 Economic Issues, Food and You or ECO 2023 Principles of Microeconomics (4) (GE-S) | 3-4 |
| CHM 2046 and 2046L General Chemistry 2 (3) and General Chemistry 2 Laboratory (1) (GE-P) | 4 |
| STA 2023 Introduction to Statistics 1 (GE-M) | 3 |
| Social and Behavioral Sciences (GE-S) | 3 |
| Total | 13-14 |
| Semester 3 | Credits |
| AEC 3033C Research and Business Writing in Agricultural and Life Sciences | 3 |
| BSC 2010 and 2010L Integrated Principles of Biology 1 (3) and Integrated Principles of Biology 1 Laboratory (1) or BOT 2010C Introductory Botany (3) (GE-B) | 3-4 |
| PHY 2004 and 2004L Applied Physics 1 (3) and Applied Physics 1 Laboratory (1) (GE-P) | 4 |
| Elective | 1 |
| Humanities (GE-H) | 3 |
| Total | 14-15 |
| Semester 4 | Credits |
| AEC 3030C Effective Oral Communication | 3 |
| BSC 2011 and 2011L Integrated Principles of Biology 2 (3) and Integraed Principles of Biology 2 Laboratory (1) (GE-B) | 4 |
| Electives | 6 |
| Humanities (GE-H) or Social and Behavioral Sciences (GE-S) | 3 |
| 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 Basic Organic Chemistry Laboratory (1) | 3-4 |
| ENY 3005 and 3005L Principles of Entomology (2) and Principles of Entomology 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 (3) and Physiology and Molecular Biology Laboratory (2) 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 |
| SWS 3022 and 3022L Introduction to Soils in the Environment (3) and Introduction to Soils in the Environment Laboratory (1) | 4 |
| IPM 3022 Fundamentals of Pest Management | 3 |
| Approved electives | 6 |
| Total | 13 |
Approved Electives
Other courses 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 | 3 |
| ENY 3541C Tree and Shrub Insects | 3 |
| ENY 3565 Tropical Horticultural Entomology | 2 |
| FRC 3212 Introduction to Citrus Culture and Production | 3 |
| MCB 2000 and 2000L Microbiology (3) and Microbiology Laboratory (1) | 4 |
| ORH 3222C Turfgrass Culture | 4 |
| ORH 3513C Environmental Plant Identification and Use | 3 |
| ORH 4242C Arboriculture | 4 |
| 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 3223 Plant Propagation | 3 |
| PLS 4343C Identification and Ecology of Aquatic Plants | 3 |
| PLS 4353C Culture and Production of Aquatic Plants | 3 |
| SWS 4116 Environmental Nutrient Management | 3 |
| WIS 3401 Wildlife Ecology and Management | 3 |
Preprofessional
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.
To graduate with this major, students must complete all university, college and major requirements.
Critical Tracking and Recommended Semester Plan
Equivalent critical tracking courses as determined by the State of Florida Common Course Prerequisites may be used for transfer students
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: BSC 2010/2010L or
BOT 2010C and BSC 2011/2011L, CHM 2045/2045L, CHM 2046/2046L,
MAC 2311
Semester 2
- Complete 1 additional critical-tracking course, excluding labs
Semester 3
- Complete 1 additional critical-tracking course, excluding labs
Semester 4
- Complete 1 additional critical-tracking course, 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 General Chemistry 1 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 |
| AEB 2014 Economic Issues, Food and You (3) or ECO 2023 Principles of Microeconomics (4) or AEB 3103 Principles of Food and Resource Economics (4) (GE-S) | 3-4 |
| AEC 3030C Effective Oral Communication | 3 |
| CHM 2046 and 2046L General Chemistry 2 (3) and General Chemistry 2 Laboratory (1) (GE-P) | 4 |
| STA 2023 Introduction to Statistics 1 (GE-M) | 3 |
| Humanities (GE-H) | 3 |
| Total | 16-17 |
| Semester 3 | Credits |
| AEC 3033C Research and Business Writing in Agricultural and Life Sciences | 3 |
| BSC 2010 and 2010L Integrated Principles of Biology 1 (3) and Integrated Principles of Biology 1 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 |
| Elective | 2 |
| Humanities (GE-H) or Social and Behavioral Sciences (GE-S) | 3 |
| Total | 14-16 |
| Semester 4 | Credits |
| BSC 2011 and 2011L Integrated Principles of Biology 2 (3) and Integrated Principles of Biology 2 Laboratory (1) (GE-B) | 4 |
| CHM 2211 Organic Chemistry 2 (3) or CHM 3218 Organic Chemistry/Biochemistry 2 (4) | 3-4 |
| CHM 2211L Organic Chemistry Laboratory | 2 |
| Elective | 2 |
| Social and Behavioral Sciences (GE-S) | 3 |
| Total | 14-16 |
| Semester 5 | Credits |
| AGR 3303 Genetics | 3 |
| ENY 3005 and 3005L Principles of Entomology (2) and Principles of Entomology Laboratory (1) | 3 |
| PHY 2053 and 2053L Physics 1 (4) and Physics 1 Laboratory (1) | 5 |
| Approved electives | 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 Basic Biology of Microorganisms Laboratory (1) | 4 |
| PHY 2054 and 2054L Physics 2 (4) and Physics 2 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 Medical and Veterinary Entomology 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 you take CHM 3217/3218.
Urban Pest Management
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.
To graduate with this major, students must complete all university, college and major requirements.
Critical Tracking and Recommended Semester Plan
Equivalent critical tracking courses as determined by the State of Florida Common Course Prerequisites may be used for transfer students
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: BSC 2010/2010L or
BOT 2010C, BSC 2011/2011L, CHM 2045/2045L, MAC 1147, PHY 2020 or 2004
Semester 2
- Complete 1 additional critical-tracking course, excluding labs
Semester 3
- Complete 1 additional critical-tracking course, excluding labs
Semester 4
- Complete 1 additional critical-tracking course, 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 Integrated Principles of Biology 1 Laboratory (1) (GE-B) or BOT 2010C Introductory Botany (3) (GE-B) | 3-4 |
| MAC 1147 Precalculus: Algebra and Trigonometry (GE-M) | 4 |
| Composition (GE-C, WR) | 3 |
| Elective | 1 |
| Humanities (GE-H) | 3 |
| Total | 14-15 |
| Semester 2 | Credits |
| BSC 2011 and 2011L Integrated Principles of Biology 2 (3) and Integrated Principles of Biology 2 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 |
| AEC 3030C Effective Oral Communication | 3 |
| CHM 2045 and 2045L General Chemistry 1 (3) and General Chemistry 1 Laboratory (1) (GE-P) | 4 |
| Humanities (GE-H) | 3 |
| Social and Behavioral Sciences (GE-S) | 3 |
| Total | 13 |
| Semester 4 | Credits |
| AEB 2014 Economic Issues, Food and You or ECO 2023 Principles of Microeconomics (4) (GE-S) | 3-4 |
| AEC 3033C Research and Business Writing in Agricultural and Life Sciences | 3 |
| ALS 3203 PC Use in Agriculture (not MR) or CIS 3020 Advanced Programming Fundamentals for CIS Majors (GE-M) | 3 |
| PHY 2004 and 2004L Applied Physics 1 (3) and Applied Physics 1 Laboratory (1) or PHY 2020 Introduction to Principles of Physics (GE-P) | 3-4 |
| Total | 12-14 |
| Summer | Credits |
| ENY 3005 and 3005L Principles of Entomology (2) and Principles of Entomology Laboratory (1) (GE-B) | 3 |
| ENY 3222C Biology and Identification of Urban Pests or ENY 3220 and 3220L Urban Pest, Structural (2) and Urban Pest, Structural 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 Microbiology 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 |
| FOS 4222 and 4222L Food Microbiology (3) and Food Microbiology Laboratory (2) or SWS 3022 Introduction to Soils in the Environment (3) | 3-5 |
| IPM 3022 Fundamentals of Pest Management | 3 |
| Electives | 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 |
| ENY 4660 and 4660L Medical and Veterinary Entomology (2) and Medical and Veterinary Entomology Laboratory (1) | 3 |
| NEM 3002 Principles of Nematology | 3 |
| PLS 4601C Principles of Weed Science | 3 |
| Business elective (see list) | 3 |
| Total | 12 |
| Semester 8 | Credits |
| BCN 3223C Soils and Concrete | 3 |
| EES 3000 Environmental Science and Humanity | 3 |
| ENY 4453 Behavioral Ecology and Systematics | 3 |
| Business elective (see list) | 4 |
| Total | 13 |
Approved Business Electives: 12 credits mimimum
| 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 |