Urban Pest Management

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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CONTACT

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.

Urban Pest Management

The Urban Pest Management specialization prepares students for entry to careers in the pest control industry. It provides students with a foundation in the biology of insects, nematodes, and other organisms, with an emphasis on applications of entomology to solve pest problems in residential and commercial properties. This specialization includes a hands-on internship with pest control specialists as well as several business electives to prepare students for management responsibilities in industry careers. Students who plan to attend graduate school for urban entomology should consider the Biological Science of Insects specialization with urban entomology electives instead.

COURSEWORK

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
Select one Mathematics option:4-6
MAC 2311
Analytic Geometry and Calculus 1
MAC 1147
Precalculus Algebra and Trigonometry
MAC 1140
& MAC 1114
Precalculus Algebra
and Trigonometry
Select one Physics option:3-4
PHY 2004
& 2004L
Applied Physics 1
and Laboratory for Applied Physics 1
PHY 2020
Introduction to Principles of Physics

Core Requirements

ENY 3005
& 3005L		Principles of Entomology
and Principles of Entomology Laboratory		4
ENY 3222CBiology and Identification of Urban Pests3
ENY 3225CPrinciples of Urban Pest Management3
ENY 3510CTurf and Ornamental Entomology3
ENY 4161Insect Classification3
ENY 4230Pesticide Application1-6
ENY 4660Medical and Veterinary Entomology2
IPM 3022Fundamentals of Pest Management3
or IPM 4114 Insect Pest and Vector Management
Select one:4
MCB 2000
& 2000L
Microbiology
and Microbiology Laboratory
MCB 3020
& 3020L
Basic Biology of Microorganisms
and Laboratory for Basic Biology of Microorganisms
NEM 3002Principles of Nematology3
STA 2023Introduction to Statistics 13
Approved Ecology course 13
Approved Biosecurity course 13
Approved Insect Behavior course 13
2 Approved Built Environment courses 16

Elective Requirements

  • 13 credits of 3000/4000-level courses in Entomology and Nematology or other biological sciences1, subject to approval by an academic advisor in the Entomology and Nematology program.
  • 9 credits of business electives1,  subject to approval by an academic advisor in the Entomology and Nematology program.
1

See an academic advisor in Entomology and Nematology for a list of courses that can be used to satisfy this requirement.

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 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

  • Complete at least 1 Urban Entomology courses: ENY 3222C or ENY 3225C
  • 2.0 upper-division GPA required
  • 2.0 UF GPA required

SEMESTER 7

  • Complete at least 1 of the following upper-level entomology requirements: ENY 4161 or ENY 4660 
  • 2.0 upper-division GPA required
  • 2.0 UF GPA required

SEMESTER 8

  • Complete a minimum of 3 credits of ENY 4230
  • 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
Select one (Critical Tracking; State Core Gen Ed Mathematics): 1 4
MAC 1147
 Precalculus Algebra and Trigonometry
MAC 2311
 Analytic Geometry and Calculus 1
State Core Gen Ed Composition (Writing Requirement: 6000 Words) 3
State Core Gen Ed Humanities 3
 Credits14
Semester Two
Quest 1 (Gen Ed Humanities with Diversity) 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
State Core Gen Ed Social and Behavioral Sciences 3
Gen Ed Composition (Writing Requirement: 6000 Words) 3
 Credits16
Semester Three
Quest 2 (Gen Ed Social and Behavioral Sciences with International) 3
CHM 2045
& 2045L		 General Chemistry 1
and General Chemistry 1 Laboratory (Critical Tracking; State Core Gen Ed Physical Sciences)		 4
ENY 3005
& 3005L		 Principles of Entomology
and Principles of Entomology Laboratory (Gen Ed Biological Sciences)		 4
Writing course (Writing Requirement: 6000 words) 3
 Credits14
Semester Four
Select one CALS Advanced Oral Communication course: 3
AEC 3030C
 Effective Oral Communication
SPC 2608
 Introduction to Public Speaking
Select one CALS Economics requirement: 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
Select one Integrated Pest Management course: 3
IPM 3022
 Fundamentals of Pest Management
IPM 4114
 Insect Pest and Vector Management
Select one option (Critical Tracking): 3-4
PHY 2004
& 2004L
 Applied Physics 1
and Laboratory for Applied Physics 1
PHY 2020
 Introduction to Principles of Physics
NEM 3002 Principles of Nematology 3
 Credits15-17
Semester Five
Select two Built Environment courses: 6
AEB 4085
 Agricultural Risk Management and the Law
AEB 4123
 Agricultural and Natural Resource Law
ALS 3133
 Agricultural and Environmental Quality
AOM 3220
 Agricultural Construction and Maintenance
AOM 3734
 Irrigation Principles and Practices in Florida
BCN 1210
 Construction Materials
FOR 4664
 Sustainable Ecotourism Development
HSC 4507
 Environmental Toxicology Applications in Public Health
SWS 3022
 Introduction to Soils in the Environment
ENY 3222C Biology and Identification of Urban Pests (Critical Tracking) 3
ENY 3510C Turf and Ornamental Entomology 3
ENY 4161 Insect Classification (Critical Tracking) 3
 Credits15
Semester Six
Select one CALS Advanced Written Communication course (Writing Requirement: 6000 words): 3
AEC 3033C
 Research and Business Writing in Agricultural and Life Sciences
ENC 2210
 Technical Writing
ENC 3254
 Professional Writing in the Discipline
Select one Ecology course: 3-4
ALS 3153
 Agricultural Ecology
ENY 4201
 Insect Ecology
ENY 4202
 Ecology of Vector-Borne Disease
ENY 4208
 Ecology and Conservation of Pollinators
ENY 4210
 Insects and Wildlife
PCB 4043C
 General Ecology
WIS 3401
 Wildlife Ecology and Management
ENY 3225C Principles of Urban Pest Management (Critical Tracking) 3
Approved Biological Science elective 2 3
Approved Business elective 3 3
 Credits15-16
Semester Seven
Select one Biosecurity course 3
ALS 4161
 Exotic Species and Biosecurity Issues
ALS 4162
 Consequences of Biological Invasions
ALS 4163
 Challenges in Plant Resource Protection
Select one Insect Behavior course 3
ENY 3451C
 Insect Behavior
ENY 4453
 Behavioral Ecology and Systematics
ENY 4455C
 Social Insects
ENY 4571
 Honey Bee Biology
ENY 4573
 Beekeeping I
ENY 4660 Medical and Veterinary Entomology (Critical Tracking) 2
Approved Biological Science electives 3 4
Approved Business elective 3 3
 Credits15
Semester Eight
ENY 4230 Pesticide Application 4 3
Select one Microbiology course with lab: 4
MCB 2000
& 2000L
 Microbiology
and Microbiology Laboratory
MCB 3020
& 3020L
 Basic Biology of Microorganisms
and Laboratory for Basic Biology of Microorganisms
Approved Biological Science electives 2 6
Approved Business elective 3 3
 Credits16
 Total Credits120
1

This requirement can also be fulfilled by taking MAC 1140 and MAC 1114.

2

3000/4000-level courses in Entomology and Nematology or other biological sciences, subject to approval by an academic advisor in the Entomology and Nematology program.

3

Consult an academic advisor in the Entomology and Nematology program for a list of approved business electives.

4

To be conducted under the supervision of a licensed pest management professional. See an advisor for more information.

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