About this Program
- College: Agricultural and Life Sciences
- Credits: 15 | 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
- Combination Degrees
- Fire Ecology and Management Certificate
- Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences Minor
- Forest Health Management Certificate
- Forest Resources and Conservation
- Forest Resources and Conservation Minor
- Geomatics
- Geomatics Certificate
- Mapping with Small Unmanned Aerial Systems Certificate
- Natural Resource Conservation
Admission Requirements
Current students enrolled in the Natural Resource Conservation (NRC) or Forest Resources and Conservation (FRC) degree programs, or non-degree-seeking professionals with 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. In rare cases students currently enrolled in other majors will be considered if they meet the requirements stated above for non-degree-seeking professionals.
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 3622 & 3622L | Fire Ecology and Management and Fire Ecology and Management Laboratory | 3 |
| Electives | 12 | |
| Total Credits | 15 | |
Ecology
Select one
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| FNR 3500C | Forest Ecology | 3 |
| PCB 3601C | Plant Ecology | 3 |
| WIS 3401 | Wildlife Ecology and Management | 3 |
Weather and Climate
Select one
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| GEO 2242 | Extreme Weather | 3 |
| GEO 3250 | Climatology | 3 |
| MET 1010 | Introduction to Weather and Climate | 3 |
Directed Electives
Select 6 credits in consultation with advisor
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| AEC 4031 | The Communication Process in Agricultural and Life Sciences | 3 |
| EVR 3323 | Introduction to Ecosystem Restoration | 4 |
| FNR 3602 | Society and Natural Resources | 3 |
| FNR 4905 | Individual Study in Natural Resources | 1-4 |
| FNR 4941 | Internship in Natural Resources | 1-4 |
| JOU 3101 | Reporting | 3 |
| PUR 3000 | Principles of Public Relations | 3 |