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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

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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 1Credits
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
Elective3
Humanities (GE-H)3
Total 16
Semester 2Credits
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
Elective3
Social and Behavioral Sciences (GE-S)3
Total 16-17
Semester 3Credits
AEC 3033C Research and Business Writing in Agricultural and Life Sciences3
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
Elective1
Humanities (GE-H)3
Total 14-15
Semester 4Credits
AEC 3030C Effective Oral Communication3
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 5Credits
AGR 3303 Genetics3
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 6Credits
ALS 3153 Agricultural Ecology (3) or
PCB 3034C Introduction to Ecology (4) or
PCB 4043C General Ecology (4)
3-4
ENY 4905 Problems in Entomology3
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 7Credits
ENY 4161 Insect Classification3
ENY 4660 and 4660L Medical and Veterinary Entomology (2) and Medical and Veterinary Entomology Laboratory (1)3
NEM 3002 Principles of Nematology3
Approved electives *6
Total 15
Semester 8Credits
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.

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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 1Credits
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 2Credits
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
Elective3
Humanities (GE-H, D)3
Total 16-17
Semester 3Credits
AEC 3030C Effective Oral Communication3
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 Invaders3
PHY 2004 and 2004L Applied Physics 1 (3) and Applied Physics 1 Laboratory (1) (GE-P)4
Elective3
Total 16-17
Semester 4Credits
AEC 3033C Research and Business Writing in Agricultural and Life Sciences3
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 5Credits
AGR 3005 Principles of Crop Science or
HOS 3020 Principles of Horticulture Crop Production
3
ALS 4162 Consequences of Biological Invasions3
ENY 3005 and 3005L Principles of Entomology (2) and Principles of Entomology Laboratory (1)3
PLP 3002C Fundamentals of Plant Pathology4
Approved elective (see list)3
Total 16
Semester 6Credits
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 Nematology3
Law and Policy elective (see list)3
Approved elective (see list)3
Total 15
SummerCredits
Approved Internship3
Total 3
Semester 7Credits
ALS 4161 Exotic Species and Biosecurity Issues3
ENY 4161 Insect Classification3
PLS 4601C Principles of Weed Science3
Geographic Information Systems elective (see list)3
Approved elective (see list)3
Total 15
Semester 8Credits
ALS 4163 Challenges in Plant Resource Protection3
Approved electives (see list)6
Approved Internship3
Total 12

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Law and Policy Electives: Choose one course

AEB 4085 Agricultural Risk Management and the Law3
AEB 4123 Agricultural and Natural Resource Law3
AEB 4242 International Trade Policy in Agriculture3
AEB 4274 Natural Resource and Environmental Policy3
ECO 3704 International Trade (ECO 2013 prerequisite)4
FNR 4660C Natural Resource Policy and Administration3
POT 3503 Environmental Ethics and Policy3

Geographic Information Systems Electives: Choose one course

EES 4027 Spatial Analysis Using Geographic Information Systems3
FNR 3410 Natural Resource Sampling3
FOR 3434C Forest Resources Information Systems3
SUR 3393 and 3393L Geographic Information Systems (2) and Geographic Information Systems Laboratory (1)3
URP 4273 Survey of Planning Information Systems3

Approved Electives: Choose 15 credits

Other courses require adviser approval
AGR 3303 Genetics3
AGR 4214C Applied Field Crop Production3
ALS 3133 Agricultural and Environmental Quality3
AOM 3333 Pesticide Application Techniques3
BCH 3023 Elementary Organic and Biological Chemistry3
BOT 3151C Local Flora of North Florida3
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 Pests3
ENY 3541C Tree and Shrub Insects3
ENY 3565 Tropical Horticultural Entomology2
FOR 3004 Forests, Conservation and People3
FRC 3212 Introduction to Citrus Culture and Production3
HOS 3305 Introduction to Plant Molecular Biology 3
HOS 4304 Horticultural Physiology3
IPM 3022 Fundamentals of Pest Management3
IPM 4254 Landscape IPM: Ornamentals and Turf3
MCB 2000 and 2000L Microbiology (3) and Microbiology Laboratory (1)4
ORH 3513C Environmental Plant Identification and Use3
ORH 4242C Arboriculture (ORH 3513C prerequisite)4
ORH 4321C Palm Production and Culture3
PCB 3063 Genetics4
PCB 3601C Plant Ecology3
PHY 2005 and 2005L Applied Physics 2 (3) and Applied Physics 2 Laboratory (1)4
PLP 3103C Control of Plant Diseases3
PLP 3653C Introductory Mycology4
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 Plants3
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 Relations3
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 Perspectives3
WIS 3401 and 3401L Wildlife Ecology (3) and Management and Wildlife Ecology Laboratory (2)5
ZOO 2203C Invertebrate Zoology4
ZOO 2303C Vertebrate Zoology4

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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 1Credits
CHM 2045 General Chemistry 1 (GE-P)3
MAC 1147 Precalculus: Algebra and Trigonometry (GE-M)4
Composition (GE-C, WR)3
Elective2
Humanities (GE-H)3
Total 15
Semester 2Credits
ALS 3203 PC Use in Agriculture3
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 3Credits
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 4Credits
AEB 2014 Economic Issues, Food and You or
ECO 2023 Principles of Microeconomics (GE-S)
4
AEC 3030C Effective Oral Communication3
AEC 3033C Research and Business Writing in Agricultural and Life Sciences 3
Electives4
Total 14
SummerCredits
ENY 3005 and 3005L Principles of Entomology (2) and Principles of Entomology Laboratory (1)3
Elective3
Invertebrate Animal elective 3-4
Total 9-10
Semester 5Credits
ENY 4161 Insect Classification3
Elective3
Human Ecology elective3
Plant Identification elective3-4
Total 12-13
Semester 6Credits
Ecology elective3-4
Physical Science elective3-4
Recreation and Tourism elective3
Vertebrate Animal elective 3-4
Total 12-15
SummerCredits
ENY 4941 Practical Work Experience/Internship6-10
Total 6-10
Semester 7Credits
ENY 4660 and 4660L Medical and Veterinary Entomology (2) and Medical and Veterinary Entomology Laboratory (1)3
Elective4
Management and Economics elective3-4
Recreation and Tourism elective3
Total 13-14
Semester 8Credits
ENY 4453 Behavioral Ecology and Systematics (3) or
PCB 4044C General Ecology (4) or
ALS 3153 Agricultural Ecology (3)
3-4
Human Ecology elective3
Management and Economics elective3-4
Vertebrate Animal elective3-4
Total 12-15

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BioPhysical Resources Electives: 10-15 total credits

Choose at least one course from each group.
Invertebrate Animal
ENY 3030C Insect Field Biology3
ZOO 2203C Invertebrate Zoology4
Vertebrate Animal
WIS 3401 Wildlife Ecology and Management3
ZOO 2303C Vertebrate Zoology4
ZOO 4472C Avian Biology4
Plant Identification
BOT 2710C Practical Plant Taxonomy3
BOT 3143C Local Flora3
FNR 3131C Dendrology/Forest Plants3
Physical Science
GEO 2200 Physical Geography3
GLY 2010C Physical Geology4
GLY 2100C Historical Geology4
SWS 3022 Introduction to Soils in the Environment3
Ecology
FOR 3153C Forest Ecology3
PCB 3034C Introduction to Ecology4
PCB 4044C General Ecology4

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Human and Social Dimensions Electives: 18-20 total credits

Choose at least two courses from each group
Recreation and Tourism
FOR 4664 Sustainable Ecotourism Development3
LEI 3250 Introduction to Outdoor Recreation and Parks3
LEI 3546 Park Management3
LEI 3830 Principles of Travel and Tourism3
LEI 4833 Ecotourism3
Management and Economics
ECO 2013 Principles of Macroeconomics4
ECO 3203 Intermediate Macroeconomics4
FNR 4623C Integrated Natural Resource Management3
LEI 3843 Commercial Recreation3
LEI 4570 Revenue Resources Management3
MAN 3025 Principles of Management4
Human Ecology
ANT 2700 Introduction to Applied Anthropology3
ANT 2410 Cultural Anthropology3
ANT 4114 Principles of Archeology3
BOT 2800C Plants in Human Affairs3
WIS 4523 Human Dimensions of Natural Resource Conservation3

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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 1Credits
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
Elective2
Humanities (GE-H)3
Total 16
Semester 2Credits
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 3Credits
AEC 3033C Research and Business Writing in Agricultural and Life Sciences3
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
Elective1
Humanities (GE-H)3
Total 14-15
Semester 4Credits
AEC 3030C Effective Oral Communication3
BSC 2011 and 2011L Integrated Principles of Biology 2 (3) and Integraed Principles of Biology 2 Laboratory (1) (GE-B)4
Electives6
Humanities (GE-H) or Social and Behavioral Sciences (GE-S)3
Total 16
Semester 5Credits
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 Pathology4
Total 13-14
Semester 6Credits
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 electives6
Total 12-14
SummerCredits
AGR 4214C Applied Field Crop Production or
ORH 4236C Landscape and Turfgrass Management
3
ENY 4161 Insect Classification3
PMA 4570C Field Techniques in IPM2
Total 8
Semester 7Credits
AGR 3303 Genetics3
NEM 3002 Principles of Nematology3
PLS 4601C Principles of Weed Science3
Approved electives6
Total 15
Semester 8Credits
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 Management3
Approved electives6
Total 13

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Approved Electives

Other courses require adviser approval
AEB 3133 Principles of Agribusiness Management3
AGR 4321 Plant Breeding3
ALS 3133 Agricultural and Environmental Quality3
AOM 3073 Safety in Agriculture3
AOM 3333 Pesticide Application Techniques3
AOM 3732 Agricultural Water Management3
BOT 3151C Local Flora of North Florida3
ENY 3222C Biology and Identification of Urban Pests3
ENY 3225C Principles of Urban Pest Management3
ENY 3541C Tree and Shrub Insects3
ENY 3565 Tropical Horticultural Entomology2
FRC 3212 Introduction to Citrus Culture and Production3
MCB 2000 and 2000L Microbiology (3) and Microbiology Laboratory (1)4
ORH 3222C Turfgrass Culture4
ORH 3513C Environmental Plant Identification and Use3
ORH 4242C Arboriculture4
ORH 4321C Palm Production and Culture3
ORH 4932 Special Topics in Environmental Horticulture: Plant Nutrition3
PCB 3034C Introduction to Ecology4
PLP 3151 Biocontrol of Plant Diseases and Weeds3
PLP 3653C Introductory Mycology4
PLP 4222C Introductory Plant Virology4
PLP 4242C Introduction to Plant Bacteriology3
PLP 4260C Introduction to Plant Pathogenic Fungi4
PLP 4290C Principles of Plant Disease Diagnosis2
PLS 3223 Plant Propagation3
PLS 4343C Identification and Ecology of Aquatic Plants3
PLS 4353C Culture and Production of Aquatic Plants3
SWS 4116 Environmental Nutrient Management3
WIS 3401 Wildlife Ecology and Management3

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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 1Credits
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 2Credits
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 Communication3
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 3Credits
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
Elective2
Humanities (GE-H) or Social and Behavioral Sciences (GE-S)3
Total 14-16
Semester 4Credits
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 Laboratory2
Elective2
Social and Behavioral Sciences (GE-S)3
Total 14-16
Semester 5Credits
AGR 3303 Genetics3
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 electives4
Total 15
Semester 6Credits
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 elective3
Total 15-16
Semester 7Credits
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 electives6
Total 16
Semester 8Credits
ENY 4453 Behavioral Ecology and Systematics (3) or
PCB 4044C General Ecology (4) or
ALS 3153 Agricultural Ecology (3)
3-4
ZOO 2303C Vertebrate Zoology4
Approved electives8
Total 15-16

* Not required if you take CHM 3217/3218.

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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 1Credits
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
Elective1
Humanities (GE-H)3
Total 14-15
Semester 2Credits
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 3Credits
AEC 3030C Effective Oral Communication3
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 4Credits
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
SummerCredits
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 5Credits
ENY 4161 Insect Classification3
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 Use3
STA 2023 Introduction to Statistics 13
Total 13
Semester 6Credits
BCN 1210 Construction Materials3
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 Management3
Electives4
Total 13-15
SummerCredits
ENY 3225C Principles of Urban Pest Management3
ENY 4228 Urban Pesticide Application3
Business elective (see list)3
Total 9
Semester 7Credits
ENY 4660 and 4660L Medical and Veterinary Entomology (2) and Medical and Veterinary Entomology Laboratory (1)3
NEM 3002 Principles of Nematology3
PLS 4601C Principles of Weed Science3
Business elective (see list)3
Total 12
Semester 8Credits
BCN 3223C Soils and Concrete3
EES 3000 Environmental Science and Humanity3
ENY 4453 Behavioral Ecology and Systematics3
Business elective (see list)4
Total 13

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Approved Business Electives: 12 credits mimimum

ADV 3008 Principles of Advertising3
AEB 3133 Principles of Agribusiness Management3
AEB 3144 Introduction to Agricultural Finance3
AEB 4085 Agricultural Risk Management and the Law3
AEB 4123 Agricultural and Natural Resource Law3
AEB 4124 Legal Issues for Agriculture and Agribusiness1
AEB 4424 Human Resources Management in Agriculture3
BUL 4310 The Legal Environment of Business4
MAN 3025 Principles of Management4
MAR 3023 Principles of Marketing4
PUR 3000 Principles of Public Relations3

Suggested Other Electives

ENY 3541C Tree and Shrub Insects3
FOS 4202 Food Safety and Sanitation2
ORH 3222C Turfgrass Culture3
ORH 4236C Landscape and Turfgrass Management3
PLP 3103C Control of Plant Diseases3

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