About this Program
- College: Agricultural and Life Sciences
- Credits: 15 | Completed with minimum grades of C
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
Electives enable students to tailor the minor to their individual interests and career goals.
- Nine credits minimum of 3000/4000-level coursework (exclusive of practical problems)
- No more than three credits of practical problems courses
- Except with undergraduate coordinator permission, students are expected to complete the following on campus; other ENY courses can be taken online:
Course List 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 - Students who specialize in nematology must complete six credits from NEM 3002, NEM 5705, or an acceptable practical problem.
- Additional credits in entomology must be approved by the department
Required Courses
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENY 3005 & 3005L | Principles of Entomology and Principles of Entomology Laboratory 1 | 3 |
| ENY 4161 | Insect Classification 1 | 3 |
| ALS, ENY, IPM, NEM, or PMA-prefixed courses 2 | 9 | |
| Total Credits | 15 | |
| 1 | Must be taken on campus. |
| 2 | Subject to the approval of the Department of Entomology and Nematology's undergraduate coordinator. |