Office of the University Registrar

Minors - Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences

Hours: 15 credits, all completed with grades of C or better, and no S-U option

Students applying for the minor must obtain written approval from their academic adviser and the undergraduate coordinator in Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences (FAS) program at least two semesters before graduation.

A minimum of nine semester credits must be completed at UF. Students must also complete at least three FAS courses of three or more credits each at the 3000 level or higher.

A maximum of three credits of FAS 4905 (Individual Study) can be applied toward the minor, but it cannot be used to fulfill the nine credits of 3000 level or higher.

Courses

FAS 2024 Global and Regional Perspectives in Fisheries3
FAS 4202C Biology of Fishes4
FAS 4305C Introduction to Fishery Science3
FAS 4405 Aquariums, Water and Aquaculture3
FAS 4905 Individual Study1-3, max 3
FAS 4932 Special Topics in Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences1-4, max 8

Note: Appropriate courses in other departments, as approved by the FAS undergraduate coordinator, may be used to satisfy six credits required for the minor.