The Department of Entomology and Nematology offers the major. Faculty within the department cover areas in systematics, ecology, medically significant arthropods, social insects, insect management, physiology, behavior, evolution and natural ecosystem cycles. The department has a long tradition of sending students to medical, veterinary and dental school. Graduate school prospects are also high and employment options using entomology are versatile.

Biological Science of Insects

This option prepares students for entry to entomological careers and to graduate school. Except with undergraduate coordinator permission, students are expected to complete the following courses on campus; other ENY courses can be taken online:

Minimum grades of C are required for all core courses. Students must maintain a 2.0 cumulative GPA for specialization electives with no individual course grade less than C-.

Critical Tracking records each student’s progress in courses that are required for progress toward each major. Please note the critical-tracking requirements below on a per-semester basis.

Equivalent critical-tracking courses as determined by the State of Florida Common Course Prerequisites may be used for transfer students.

Semester 1

• Complete 2 of 5 critical-tracking courses, excluding labs: BSC 2010/BSC 2010L or BOT 2010C, BSC 2011/BSC 2011L, CHM 2045/CHM 2045L, CHM 2046/CHM 2046L, MAC 1147
• 2.5 GPA on math and science courses
• 2.0 UF GPA required

Semester 2

• Complete 1 additional critical-tracking course, excluding labs
• 2.5 GPA on math and science courses
• 2.0 UF GPA required

Semester 3

• Complete 1 additional critical-tracking course, excluding labs
• 2.5 GPA on math and science courses
• 2.0 UF GPA required

Semester 4

• Complete 1 additional critical-tracking course, excluding labs
• 2.5 GPA on math and science courses
• 2.0 UF GPA required

Semester 5

• Complete all critical-tracking courses, including labs
• 2.5 GPA on math and science courses
• 2.0 UF GPA required
• 2.0 upper division GPA required

Semester 6

• Complete 2 major elective courses, excluding labs: ALS 4161, ALS 4162, ALS 4163, ENY 4660, ENY 4573, ENY 4453, ENY 4210, ENY 3510C, ENY 3225C, IPM 3022, PMA 4570C
• 2.0 UF GPA required
• 2.0 upper division GPA required

Semester 7

• Complete 1 additional major elective course, excluding labs
• 2.0 UF GPA required
• 2.0 upper division GPA required

Semester 8

• Complete a minimum of 3 credits of ENY 4911 or ENY 4230
• 2.0 UF GPA required
• 2.0 upper division GPA required

All entomology majors in this specialization must take three credits of ENY 4905 or ENY 4911. See advisor for details.

To remain on track, students must complete the appropriate critical-tracking courses, which appear in bold. These courses must be completed by the terms as listed above in the Critical Tracking criteria.

This semester plan represents an example progression through the major. Actual courses and course order may be different depending on the student's academic record and scheduling availability of courses. Prerequisites still apply.

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Must be taken on campus.

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Pre-vet majors need appropriate animal science requirements as electives.

The Entomology and Nematology curriculum develops an excellent knowledge base and an understanding of concepts and fundamental practices. Through formal courses, laboratory experimentation, and individual research experience, students will learn how the scientific method is applied to the biological world at the whole organism and population levels. Students will learn to evaluate hypotheses, to acquire and interpret experimental data, and to communicate results effectively in appropriate styles. Special focus will be information on insect identification, morphology, behavior, physiology, and ecology.

Before Graduating Students Must

• Pass the Entomology and Nematology competency exam, which will be tailored to individual specializations.
• Complete requirements for the baccalaureate degree, as determined by faculty.

Students in the Major Will Learn to

Student Learning Outcomes | SLOs

Content

1. Identify insects and describe and explain insect morphology, physiology, and behavior.

Critical Thinking

2. Acquire, analyze and synthesize entomological information.

Communication

3. Communicate proficiently in the sciences in oral and written forms.

Curriculum Map

I = Introduced; R = Reinforced; A = Assessed

Assessment Types

• Assignments
• Exams
• Course grades
• Research collection