Preprofessional

Entomology and Nematology are interdisciplinary biological sciences that focus on the study of insects, mites, ticks, spiders, nematodes, and related organisms. These creatures can have both helpful and harmful effects on food security, the environment, and the health of humans and other animals. Entomology and Nematology students study ecology, behavior, physiology, evolution, systematics, biodiversity conservation, arthropods of medical and veterinary significance, the management of insect/nematode pests, and invertebrates as models in many different fields of research, including biomedical sciences, bioinspired engineering, and biotechnology.

About this Program

To graduate with this major, students must complete all university, college, and major requirements.

Department Information

The Entomology and Nematology Department prepares students for exciting careers in a large variety of fields. Entomology and Nematology majors can enter medical, veterinary, or dental school; progress to graduate study in entomology, nematology, or any of several other biological sciences such as ecology and evolutionary biology, horticulture, or zoology; or move directly to a variety of careers (including industry and government positions) in fields such as pest management, agriculture, ecotourism, biosecurity, science policy, and education
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Email | 352.273.3974

P.O. Box 110620
1881 Natural Area Drive, Bldg. 970 
STEINMETZ HALL
GAINESVILLE FL 32611-0620
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 Curriculum

The Department of Entomology and Nematology offers the major. Faculty within the department specialize in a diverse array of fields, including systematics and evolutionary biology, ecology, behavior, physiology, medical and veterinary entomology, genomics and molecular biology, apiculture, agricultural and urban pest management, biodiversity conservation, and more. The department has a long tradition of sending students to graduate school and professional programs (including medical, veterinary, and dental school). Given the widespread importance of insects and nematodes, there are many employment opportunities for students with a degree in Entomology & Nematology.

Preprofessional

The Preprofessional specialization prepares students for professional programs in medicine, veterinary medicine, dentistry, optometry, osteopathy, and more. It is designed to help students meet the most common prerequisites for medical and veterinary school, while also providing a foundation in insect science (including medical and veterinary entomology). Students in this specialization are encouraged to meet with a pre-health advisor as well as their major advisor in Entomology & Nematology.
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Specialization Coursework

Below is a summary of the critical tracking courses and core and elective requirements. In addition to these courses, students must also complete all university- and college-level requirements (e.g., General Education coursework).

A grade of C or above is required for all core and elective courses. Students must also maintain a 2.0 cumulative GPA.

Critical Tracking Courses

BSC 2010
& 2010L		Integrated Principles of Biology 1
and Integrated Principles of Biology Laboratory 1		4
BSC 2011
& 2011L		Integrated Principles of Biology 2
and Integrated Principles of Biology Laboratory 2		4
CHM 2045
& 2045L		General Chemistry 1
and General Chemistry 1 Laboratory		4
CHM 2046
& 2046L		General Chemistry 2
and General Chemistry 2 Laboratory		4
MAC 2311Analytic Geometry and Calculus 14

Core Requirements

CHM 2210Organic Chemistry 13
CHM 2211
& 2211L		Organic Chemistry 2
and Organic Chemistry Laboratory		5
ENY 2890CInsect Research CURE3
ENY 3005
& 3005L		Principles of Entomology
and Principles of Entomology Laboratory		4
ENY 4161Insect Classification3
ENY 4660
& 4660L		Medical and Veterinary Entomology
and Medical and Veterinary Entomology Laboratory		3
MCB 3020
& 3020L		Basic Biology of Microorganisms
and Laboratory for Basic Biology of Microorganisms		4
NEM 3002Principles of Nematology3
PHY 2053
& 2053L		Physics 1
and Laboratory for Physics 1		5
PHY 2054
& 2054L		Physics 2
and Laboratory for Physics 2		5
STA 2023Introduction to Statistics 13
Approved Biochemistry course 13
Approved Evolution course 13
Approved Genetics course 13
Approved Insect Ecology or Behavior course 13
Approved Vertebrate Anatomy or Physiology course 14

Elective Requirements

15 credits of 3000- or 4000-level courses in Entomology & Nematology or other biological sciences[1], subject to approval by an academic advisor in the Entomology & Nematology program.

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See an academic advisor in for a list of courses that can be used to satisfy this requirement. Students are encouraged to use their elective credits to take any other courses that are required for admission to their intended professional program. Pre-med students may wish to take biomedical science courses as electives. Pre-vet students are encouraged to take courses in animal science or veterinary science as electives.

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

Semester 2

  • Complete 1 additional critical-tracking course, excluding labs
  • 2.5 GPA on required for all critical tracking courses
  • 2.0 UF GPA required

Semester 3

  • Complete 1 additional critical-tracking course, excluding labs
  • 2.5 GPA required for all critical tracking courses
  • 2.0 UF GPA required

Semester 4

  • Complete 1 additional critical-tracking course, excluding labs
  • 2.5 GPA required for all critical tracking courses
  • 2.0 UF GPA required

Semester 5

  • Complete all critical-tracking courses, including labs
  • 2.5 GPA required for all critical tracking courses
  • 2.0 upper division GPA required
  • 2.0 UF GPA required

Semester 6

Semester 7

  • 2.0 upper division GPA required
  • 2.0 UF GPA required

Semester 8

  • 2.0 upper division GPA required
  • 2.0 UF GPA required

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.

Plan of Study Grid
Semester OneCredits
BSC 2010
& 2010L		 Integrated Principles of Biology 1
and Integrated Principles of Biology Laboratory 1 (Critical Tracking; State Core Gen Ed Biological Sciences)		 4
MAC 2311 Analytic Geometry and Calculus 1 (Critical Tracking; State Core Gen Ed Mathematics) 4
State Core Gen Ed Composition (University Writing Requirement: 6000 Words) 3
State Core Gen Ed Humanities 3
 Credits14
Semester Two
Quest 1 (Gen Ed Humanities; Gen Ed Diversity Focus; University Writing Requirement: 4000 words) 3
BSC 2011
& 2011L		 Integrated Principles of Biology 2
and Integrated Principles of Biology Laboratory 2 (Critical Tracking; Gen Ed Biological Sciences)		 4
STA 2023 Introduction to Statistics 1 (Gen Ed Mathematics) 3
CALS Economics Requirement; select one: 3-4
AEB 2014
 Economic Issues, Food and You
AEB 3103
 Principles of Food and Resource Economics
ECO 2013
 Principles of Macroeconomics
ECO 2023
 Principles of Microeconomics
State Core Gen Ed Social and Behavioral Sciences 3
 Credits16-17
Semester Three
CHM 2045
& 2045L		 General Chemistry 1
and General Chemistry 1 Laboratory (Critical Tracking; Gen Ed Physical Sciences)		 4
ENY 3005
& 3005L		 Principles of Entomology
and Principles of Entomology Laboratory (Gen Ed Biological Sciences)		 4
CALS Advanced Oral Communication course; select one: 3
AEC 3030C
 Effective Oral Communication
SPC 2608
 Introduction to Public Speaking
Gen Ed Composition (University Writing Requirement: 6000 Words) 3
 Credits14
Semester Four
Quest 2 (Gen Ed Social and Behavioral Sciences; Gen Ed International Focus; University Writing Requirement: 2000 words) 3
CHM 2046
& 2046L		 General Chemistry 2
and General Chemistry 2 Laboratory (Critical Tracking)		 4
ENY 2890C Insect Research CURE 3
NEM 3002 Principles of Nematology 3
Genetics course; select one: 3-4
AGR 3303
 Genetics (Critical Tracking)
PCB 3063
 Genetics (Critical Tracking)
 Credits16-17
Semester Five
ENY 4161 Insect Classification 3
CHM 2210 Organic Chemistry 1 (Critical Tracking) 3
Vertebrate Anatomy or Physiology course 4
APK 2100C
 Applied Human Anatomy with Laboratory
APK 2105C
 Applied Human Physiology with Laboratory
ZOO 3713C
 Functional Vertebrate Anatomy
ZOO 4307C
 Vertebrate Biodiversity
Approved electives 1 6
 Credits16
Semester Six
CHM 2211
& 2211L		 Organic Chemistry 2
and Organic Chemistry Laboratory (Critical Tracking)		 5
Evolution course; select one: 3-4
ENY 4455C
 Social Insects (Critical Tracking)
PCB 4674
 Evolution (Critical Tracking)
CALS Advanced Written Communication Course; University Writing Requirement: 6000 words; select one: 3
AEC 3033C
 Research and Business Writing in Agricultural and Life Sciences
ENC 2210
 Technical Writing
ENC 3254
 Professional Writing in the Discipline
Approved elective 1 3
 Credits14-15
Semester Seven
ENY 4660
& 4660L		 Medical and Veterinary Entomology
and Medical and Veterinary Entomology Laboratory		 3
PHY 2053
& 2053L		 Physics 1
and Laboratory for Physics 1 (Critical Tracking)		 5
Biochemistry course; select one: 4
BCH 3025
 Fundamentals of Biochemistry
BCH 4024
 Introduction to Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
CHM 3217
 Organic Chemistry/Biochemistry 1
Approved elective 1 3
 Credits15
Semester Eight
PHY 2054
& 2054L		 Physics 2
and Laboratory for Physics 2 (Critical Tracking)		 5
MCB 3020
& 3020L		 Basic Biology of Microorganisms
and Laboratory for Basic Biology of Microorganisms		 4
Insect Ecology or Behavior course; select one: 3
ALS 3153
 Agricultural Ecology
ENY 3451C
 Insect Behavior
ENY 4201
 Insect Ecology
ENY 4202
 Ecology of Vector-Borne Disease
ENY 4208
 Ecology and Conservation of Pollinators
ENY 4453
 Behavioral Ecology and Systematics
ENY 4455C
 Social Insects
ENY 4571
 Honey Bee Biology
ENY 4573
 Beekeeping I
Approved elective 1 3
 Credits15
 Total Credits120
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3000- or 4000-level courses in Entomology & Nematology or other biological sciences, subject to approval by an academic advisor in the Entomology & Nematology program.

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

  1. Acquire, analyze and synthesize entomological information.

Communication

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

Curriculum Map

I = Introduced; R = Reinforced; A = Assessed

Courses SLO 1 SLO 2 SLO 3
AEC 3030C A
AEC 3033C A
ENY 3005 I, A I, A I
ENY 3005L A A
ENY 4161 R, A R, A

Assessment Types

  • Assignments
  • Exams
  • Course grades
  • Research collection