About this Program
- College: Agricultural and Life Sciences
- Credits: 15-16 | Completed with minimum grades of C
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
Required Courses
A minimum grade of C is required for all courses, including electives.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENY 3005 & 3005L | Principles of Entomology and Principles of Entomology Laboratory | 4 |
| ENY 4161 | Insect Classification | 3 |
| Approved electives | 8-9 | |
| Total Credits | 15-16 | |
Approved Electives
Students may use any course offered by the Entomology & Nematology Department as an elective for the minor, except for ENY 1001, ENY 2040, and Entomology & Nematology Quest 2 courses.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ALS 3153 | Agricultural Ecology | 3 |
| ALS 4161 | Exotic Species and Biosecurity Issues | 3 |
| ALS 4162 | Consequences of Biological Invasions | 3 |
| ALS 4163 | Challenges in Plant Resource Protection | 3 |
| ENY 2041C | Practical Beekeeping | 3 |
| ENY 2890C | Insect Research CURE | 3 |
| ENY 3007C | Life Science | 3 |
| ENY 3222C | Biology and Identification of Urban Pests | 3 |
| ENY 3225C | Principles of Urban Pest Management | 3 |
| ENY 3228 | Urban Vertebrate Pest Management | 2 |
| ENY 3451C | Insect Behavior | 3 |
| ENY 3510C | Turf and Ornamental Entomology | 3 |
| ENY 3563 | Introduction to Tropical Entomology | 3 |
| ENY 3564L | Tropical Entomology Field Laboratory | 2 |
| ENY 3830 | Spider Biology | 2 |
| ENY 3830L | Spider Biology Lab | 1 |
| ENY 4201 | Insect Ecology | 3 |
| ENY 4201L | Insect Ecology Lab | 1 |
| ENY 4202 | Ecology of Vector-Borne Disease | 3 |
| ENY 4208 | Ecology and Conservation of Pollinators | 3 |
| ENY 4210 | Insects and Wildlife | 3 |
| ENY 4221 | Termite Biology and Control | 2 |
| ENY 4230 | Pesticide Application | 1-6 |
| ENY 4453 | Behavioral Ecology and Systematics | 3 |
| ENY 4455C | Social Insects | 3 |
| ENY 4571 | Honey Bee Biology | 3 |
| ENY 4573 | Beekeeping I | 3 |
| ENY 4574 | Beekeeping II | 3 |
| ENY 4590C | Mosquito Identification | 3 |
| ENY 4592 | Mosquito Biology | 3 |
| ENY 4660 | Medical and Veterinary Entomology | 2 |
| ENY 4660L | Medical and Veterinary Entomology Laboratory | 1 |
| ENY 4701 | Forensic Entomology | 3 |
| ENY 4823 | Molecular Biology of Insects and Nematodes | 3 |
| ENY 4932 | Special Topics in Entomology and Nematology | 1-3 |
| IPM 3022 | Fundamentals of Pest Management | 3 |
| IPM 4114 | Insect Pest and Vector Management | 3 |
| NEM 3002 | Principles of Nematology | 3 |
| PMA 4570C | Field Techniques in IPM | 2 |
Students may also use a maximum of 3 credits of supervised research/extension in Entomology & Nematology (ENY 4900, ENY 4911/NEM 4911, or ENY 4915/NEM 4915) towards the elective requirement.
Students are strongly encouraged to contact an academic advisor in the Entomology & Nematology program to discuss their coursework for the minor before registration.