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About this Program
- College: Agricultural and Life Sciences
- Degree: Bachelor of Science
- Specializations: Biological Science of Insects | Preprofessional | Urban Pest Management
- Credits for Degree: 120
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 variety of fields. Entomology and Nematology majors can enter medical, dental, or veterinary school; progress to graduate study in any of several biological sciences such as ecology, nematology, entomology, horticulture, or zoology; or move directly to a variety of careers in fields such as pest management, ecotourism, or biosecurity.
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CONTACT
Email | 352.273.3923
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 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:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENY 3005 | Principles of Entomology | 2 |
| ENY 3005L | Principles of Entomology Laboratory | 1 |
| ENY 4161 | Insect Classification | 3 |
| ENY 4660 | Medical and Veterinary Entomology | 2 |
| ENY 4660L | Medical and Veterinary Entomology Laboratory | 1 |
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
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.
| Semester One | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| Select one: | 3-4 | |
| Integrated Principles of Biology 1 and Integrated Principles of Biology Laboratory 1 (Critical Tracking; Gen Ed Biological Sciences) |
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| Introductory Botany (Critical Tracking; State Core Gen Ed Biological Sciences) | ||
| Select one: State Core Gen Ed Composition; Writing Requirement | 3 | |
| Expository and Argumentative Writing | ||
| Technical Writing | ||
| Professional Writing in the Discipline | ||
| MAC 1147 or MAC 2311 |
Precalculus Algebra and Trigonometry or Analytic Geometry and Calculus 1 |
4 |
| State Core Gen Ed Humanities | 3 | |
| Credits | 13-14 | |
| Semester Two | ||
| Select one: | 3-4 | |
| Economic Issues, Food and You | ||
| Principles of Food and Resource Economics (Gen Ed Social and Behavioral Sciences) | ||
| Principles of Microeconomics | ||
| 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 |
| Quest 1 (Gen Ed Humanities) | 3 | |
| Gen Ed Social and Behavioral Sciences | 3 | |
| Credits | 16-17 | |
| Semester Three | ||
| AEC 3030C | Effective Oral Communication | 3 |
| ENY 3005 & 3005L |
Principles of Entomology and Principles of Entomology Laboratory (Gen Ed Biological and Physical Sciences) 1 |
3 |
| CHM 2045 & 2045L |
General Chemistry 1 and General Chemistry 1 Laboratory (Critical Tracking; State Core Gen Ed Biological and Physical Sciences) |
4 |
| Gen Ed Composition | 3 | |
| Gen Ed International | 3 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Semester Four | ||
| CHM 2046 & 2046L |
General Chemistry 2 and General Chemistry 2 Laboratory (Critical Tracking; Gen Ed Physical Sciences) |
4 |
| ENY 4161 | Insect Classification 1 | 3 |
| Select one: Gen Ed Physical Sciences | 3-4 | |
| Applied Physics 1 and Laboratory for Applied Physics 1 |
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| Introduction to Principles of Physics | ||
| Ecology elective | 3-4 | |
| Credits | 13-15 | |
| Semester Five | ||
| AEC 3033C | Research and Business Writing in Agricultural and Life Sciences (Critical Tracking) | 3 |
| ENY 4660 & 4660L |
Medical and Veterinary Entomology and Medical and Veterinary Entomology Laboratory (Critical Tracking) 1 |
3 |
| IPM 3022 or PMA 4570C |
Fundamentals of Pest Management (Critical Tracking) or Field Techniques in IPM |
3 |
| Select one: | 3 | |
| Exotic Species and Biosecurity Issues (Critical Tracking) | ||
| Consequences of Biological Invasions (Critical Tracking) | ||
| Biological Invaders | ||
| Select one: Gen Ed Biological | 4 | |
| Basic Biology of Microorganisms and Laboratory for Basic Biology of Microorganisms |
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| Microbiology and Microbiology Laboratory |
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| Credits | 16 | |
| Semester Six | ||
| Select one: | 3-4 | |
| Genetics | ||
| Genetics | ||
| Evolution | ||
| Select one: | 3 | |
| Social Insects (Critical Tracking) | ||
| Beekeeping I (Critical Tracking) | ||
| Insects and Wildlife | ||
| Select one: | 3 | |
| Challenges in Plant Resource Protection (Critical Tracking) | ||
| Principles of Urban Pest Management (Critical Tracking) | ||
| Turf and Ornamental Entomology (Critical Tracking) | ||
| Gen Ed Diversity | 3 | |
| Gen Ed Social and Behavioral Sciences | 3 | |
| Credits | 15-16 | |
| Semester Seven | ||
| Select one: | 3 | |
| Problems in Entomology | ||
| Supervised Research in Entomology (Critical Tracking) | ||
| Select one: | 3 | |
| Fundamentals of Plant Pathology | ||
| Principles of Plant Science | ||
| Principles of Weed Science | ||
| Approved electives 2 | 6 | |
| Entomology elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Semester Eight | ||
| Select one: | 3 | |
| Problems in Entomology | ||
| Supervised Research in Entomology | ||
| NEM 3002 | Principles of Nematology | 3 |
| Entomology elective | 4 | |
| Approved electives 2 | 6 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Total Credits | 120 | |
| 1 | Must be taken on campus. |
| 2 | Pre-vet majors need appropriate animal science requirements as electives. |
Ecology Electives
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ALS 3153 | Agricultural Ecology | 3 |
| ENY 4202 | Ecology of Vector-Borne Disease | 2 |
| ENY 4453 | Behavioral Ecology and Systematics | 3 |
| PCB 4043C | General Ecology | 4 |
| WIS 3401 | Wildlife Ecology and Management | 3 |
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
- Identify insects and describe and explain insect morphology, physiology and behavior.
Critical Thinking
- Acquire, analyze and synthesize entomological information.
Communication
- 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