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Program Information
The Entomology and Nematology department offers research-based M.S. (thesis) and PhD degrees in entomology and in nematology. Our large faculty in Gainesville and at Research and Education Centers around the state allow for study in many important areas. Insect and nematode pests cause significant losses to agricultural and horticultural crops and livestock, and are important vectors of pathogens that cause diseases in plants, livestock and humans. Urban pests can affect quality of life and cause significant loss to property. However, these organisms also provide important services through decomposition, pollination of fruits and vegetables, and as natural enemies of other pest species. Our department is uniquely positioned to address these fundamental and applied biological questions because of our strong interdisciplinary research and education programs, from molecular to whole organism and population ecology studies.
In addition to our research based degree programs, the M.S. degree can be taken in a non-thesis format, in Gainesville or entirely online, with a specialization in either entomology or pest management (with foci on pests of medical, urban or landscape importance). Online M.S. degrees are designed to accommodate place-bound students interested in biological science with emphasis on insects and other arthropods, including extension faculty and other educators; state and federal employees in agricultural, environmental and regulatory positions; consultants; pest control industry personnel; and others who want to further their education.
Certificates, comprising 15 credit hours of specific coursework, are available online or to residential students with concentrations in urban pest management, landscape pest management or medical entomology. These certificates document specialization and proficiency in sub-disciplines within entomology for enrolled graduate students and provide evidence of expertise for non-degree seeking students.
Students entering graduate programs in entomology and nematology should have a strong science background, including biology, chemistry, and algebra. Physics and statistics are recommended. Admissions criteria can be found on the Graduate School’s Admission page.
Degrees Offered with a Major in Entomology and Nematology
- Doctor of Philosophy
- without a concentration
- concentration in Global Systems Agroecology
- Master of Science
- without a concentration
- concentration in Agroecology
Requirements for these degrees are given in the Graduate Degrees section of this catalog.
Entomology and Nematology Departmental Courses
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ALS 5156 | Agricultural Ecology Principles and Applications | 3 |
| ALS 6046 | Grant Writing | 2 |
| ALS 6166 | Exotic Species and Biosecurity Issues | 3 |
| ALS 6935 | Topics in Biological Invasions | 3 |
| ENY 5006L | Graduate Survey of Entomology Laboratory | 1 |
| ENY 5006 | Graduate Survey of Entomology | 2 |
| ENY 5160C | Survey of Science with Insects | 3 |
| ENY 5212 | Insects and Wildlife | 3 |
| ENY 5223C | Biology and Identification of Urban Pests | 3 |
| ENY 5226C | Principles of Urban Pest Management | 3 |
| ENY 5241 | Biological Control | 4 |
| ENY 5245 | Agricultural Acarology | 2 |
| ENY 5332 | Graduate Survey of Urban Vertebrate Pest Management | 2 |
| ENY 5405 | Insects as Vectors of Plant Pathogens | 3 |
| ENY 5516 | Turf and Ornamental Entomology | 3 |
| ENY 5566 | Tropical Entomology | 3 |
| ENY 5567 | Tropical Entomology Field Laboratory | 2 |
| ENY 5611 | Immature Insects | 4 |
| ENY 5820 | Insect Molecular Genetics | 3 |
| ENY 6166 | Insect Classification | 3 |
| ENY 6203L | Insect Ecology Laboratory | 1 |
| ENY 6203 | Insect Ecology | 3 |
| ENY 6206 | Ecology of Vector-Borne Disease | 2 |
| ENY 6207 | Ecology and Conservation of Pollinators | 3 |
| ENY 6248 | Termite Biology and Control | 2 |
| ENY 6401L | Insect Physiology Laboratory | 1 |
| ENY 6401 | Insect Physiology | 3 |
| ENY 6406 | Molecular Biology of Insects and Nematodes | 3 |
| ENY 6454 | Behavioral Ecology and Systematics of Insects | 3 |
| ENY 6572 | Apiculture I | 3 |
| ENY 6575 | Apiculture II | 3 |
| ENY 6591C | Advanced Mosquito Identification | 3 |
| ENY 6593 | Advanced Mosquito Biology | 3 |
| ENY 6651C | Insect Toxicology | 3 |
| ENY 6665 | Advanced Medical and Veterinary Entomology I | 3 |
| ENY 6665L | Advanced Medical and Veterinary Entomology Laboratory | 1 |
| ENY 6706 | Forensic Entomology | 3 |
| ENY 6821 | Insect Microbiology | 3 |
| ENY 6822C | Molecular Biology Techniques with Invertebrates and Their Pathogens | 4 |
| ENY 6905 | Problems in Entomology | 1-4 |
| ENY 6910 | Supervised Research | 1-5 |
| ENY 6931 | Entomology Seminar | 1 |
| ENY 6932 | Special Topics in Entomology | 1-2 |
| ENY 6934 | Selected Studies in Entomology | 1-4 |
| ENY 6940 | Supervised Teaching | 1-5 |
| ENY 6942 | Insect Diagnostics | 1-3 |
| ENY 6943 | Entomology Internship | 1-3 |
| ENY 6944 | Entomology Extension Internship | 1-3 |
| ENY 6971 | Research for Master's Thesis | 1-15 |
| ENY 7979 | Advanced Research | 1-12 |
| ENY 7980 | Research for Doctoral Dissertation | 1-15 |
| IPM 6021 | Insect Pest and Vector Managem | 3 |
| NEM 5004C | Graduate Survey of Nematology | 3 |
| NEM 5707C | Plant Nematology | 3 |
| NEM 6101 | Nematode Morphology and Anatomy | 2 |
| NEM 6101L | Nematode Morphology and Anatomy Lab | 2 |
| NEM 6102 | Nematode Systematics and Molecular Phylogeny | 2 |
| NEM 6102L | Nematode Systematics and Molecular Phylogeny Laboratory | 2 |
| NEM 6103 | Insect Parasitic Nematodes | 2 |
| NEM 6103L | Entomopathogenic Nematodes Laboratory | 1 |
| NEM 6201 | Nematode Ecology | 3 |
| NEM 6708 | Field Plant Nematology | 2 |
| NEM 6905 | Problems in Nematology | 1-4 |
| NEM 6931 | Nematology Seminar | 1 |
| NEM 6932 | Special Topics in Nematology | 1-4 |
| NEM 6934 | Selected Studies in Nematology | 1-4 |
| NEM 6940 | Supervised Teaching | 1-5 |
| NEM 6942 | Nematode Diagnostics | 2 |
| NEM 6943 | Nematode Internship | 1-3 |
| NEM 6971 | Research for Master's Thesis | 1-15 |
| NEM 7979 | Advanced Research | 1-12 |
| NEM 7980 | Research for Doctoral Dissertation | 1-15 |
| PMA 5205 | Citrus Pest Management | 3 |
| PMA 6228 | Field Techniques in Integrated Pest Management | 2 |
College of Agricultural and Life Sciences Courses
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ALS 5156 | Agricultural Ecology Principles and Applications | 3 |
| ALS 5905 | Individual Study | 1-4 |
| ALS 5932 | Special Topics | 1-4 |
| ALS 6046 | Grant Writing | 2 |
| ALS 6166 | Exotic Species and Biosecurity Issues | 3 |
| ALS 6921 | Colloquium on Plant Pests of Regulatory Significance | 1 |
| ALS 6925 | Integrated Plant Medicine | 4 |
| ALS 6931 | Plant Medicine Program Seminar | 1 |
| ALS 6935 | Topics in Biological Invasions | 3 |
| ALS 6942 | Principles of Plant Pest Risk Assessment and Management | 3 |
| ALS 6943 | Internship in Plant Pest Risk Assessment and Management | 1-10 |
| ANS 6936 | Graduate Seminar in Animal Molecular and Cell Biology | 1-2 |
| BCH 5045 | Graduate Survey of Biochemistry | 4 |
| FYC 6422 | Policy Issues and Case Studies in Nonprofit Organizations | 3 |
| STA 6093 | Introduction to Applied Statistics for Agricultural and Life Sciences | 3 |
| STA 6329 | Matrix Algebra and Statistical Computing | 3 |
Entomology & Nematology (PHD)
SLO 1 Knowledge
Identify insects, other arthropods and/or nematodes, and describe their relationship with the environment and humans
SLO 2 Knowledge
Discuss appropriate research methodology, including aspects of statistical design and analysis, in the execution of arthropod research
SLO 3 Skills
Effectively communicate science orally and in written form to an audience of scientific peers
SLO 4 Skills
Effectively communicate science orally and in written form to a non-specialized audience through educational activities
SLO 5 Skills
Apply critical thinking and inquiry/analysis methodologies to solve problems and generate new knowledge
SLO 6 Professional Behavior
Interact with professional peers with honesty, ethical behavior, cultural sensitivity, and teamwork.
entomology & Nematology (MS)
SLO 1 Knowledge
Identify insects, other arthropods and/or nematodes, and describe their relationship with the environment and humans
SLO 2 Knowledge
Identify insects, other arthropods and/or nematodes, and describe their relationship with the environment and humans
SLO 3 Knowledge
Discuss appropriate research methodology, including statistical aspects of experimental design and analysis, in the execution of arthropod research
SLO 4 Knowledge
Discuss appropriate research methodology, including statistical aspects of experimental design and analysis, in the execution of arthropod research
SLO 5 Skills
Effectively communicate science orally and in written form
SLO 6 Skills
Effectively communicate science orally and in written form
SLO 7 Skills
Apply critical thinking and inquiry/analysis methodologies to solve problems and generate new knowledge
SLO 8 Professional Behavior
Interact with professional peers with honesty, ethical behavior, cultural sensitivity, teamwork and effective communication
SLO 9 Professional Behavior
Interact with professional peers with honesty, ethical behavior, cultural sensitivity, teamwork and effective communication