About this Program
- College: Agricultural and Life Sciences
- Credits: 19-20 | Completed with minimum grades of C
- Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
Certificates must comply with the Certificate Policy.
School Information
The School of Forest, Fisheries, and Geomatics Sciences is a unit within the Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (IFAS) and the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences (CALS). The school is home to three distinct yet integrated program areas: Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences, Forest Resources and Conservation, and Geomatics. The school’s faculty, staff, and students conduct research, teaching, and extension that cuts across a wide range of environments and disciplines.
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CONTACT
Email | 352.846.0850 (tel) | 352.392.1707 (fax)
P.O. Box 110410
1745 McCarty Drive
136 NEWINS-ZIEGLER HALL
GAINESVILLE FL 32611-0410
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Curriculum
Admission Requirements
Students or non-degree-seeking professionals with appropriate academic and/or professional background in natural resources, natural resource management, or allied fields sufficient to provide experience and/or context for the certificate coursework, as determined by the undergraduate coordinator.
Students must have a high-school diploma or the equivalent and they must have completed all course prerequisites before enrolling in any course.
Required Courses
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| FNR 3131C | Dendrology/Forest Plants | 3 |
| FOR 3342C | Tree Biology | 3 |
| FOR 4090C | Urban Forestry | 3 |
| ORH 4242C | Arboriculture | 4 |
| Electives | 6-7 | |
| Total Credits | 19-20 | |
Electives
Social Dimensions | Select one
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| GEO 3602 | Urban and Business Geography | 3 |
| SYD 3410 | Urban Sociology | 3 |
| URP 3001 | Cities of the World | 3 |
| URP 4000 | Preview of Urban and Regional Planning | 3 |
Biophysical Dimensions | Select one
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENY 3005 & 3005L | Principles of Entomology and Principles of Entomology Laboratory | 4 |
| FOR 4624C | Forest Health Management | 3 |
| ORH 3513C | Environmental Plant Identification and Use | 3 |
| ORH 3815C | Florida Native Landscaping | 3 |
| SWS 4231C | Soil, Water and Land Use | 3 |