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2007-08 Undergraduate Catalog

Majors

Forest Resources and Conservation
College: Agricultural and Life Sciences
School: Forest Resources and Conservation
Degree: Bachelor of Science in Forest Resources and Conservation
Hours for the Degree: 120
Specializations: Forest Resource Management, Forest Science, International and Agro-forestry, Urban Forestry
Minor: Yes
Combined-Degree Program: Yes
Website: www.sfrc.ufl.edu/frc.html

The forest resources and conservation major provides students a solid understanding of ecology while developing expertise in the management of ecosystems to meet society's demands for a vast array of economic, ecological and social products and services. The curriculum is broad, with required course work in tree biology, forest ecology, wildlife ecology and management, soil science, forest health, resource inventory, and resource economics and policy.

The forest resource management specialization is accredited by the Society of American Foresters and is for students seeking careers as professional forest resource managers who apply science-based strategies to managing public and privately-owned forest lands.

The forest science specialization is designed for students with interests in any aspect of social, biological or physical science as it applies to forest resources and their management.

The international and agroforestry specialization is designed for students with interests in forest management outside of North America or in the co-production of forest crops with traditional agricultural crops.

The urban forestry specialization is accredited by the Society of American Foresters and is for students with interests in forest management in smaller-scale forests in urban-suburban landscapes and in the wildland-urban interface.

Critical Tracking and Semester Plan

Semester 1:

  • 2.0 UF GPA required for semesters 1-5
  • 2.5 GPA on all critical-tracking course work for semesters 1.5
  • Complete 3 of 11 critical-tracking courses: CHM 2045/2045L, MAC 2233 or MAC 2311, BSC 2010/2010L, BSC 2011/2011L, ECO 2023 or AEB 3103, PHY 2020, STA 2023, CGS 2531, three credits of sociology or psychology, AEE 3030C or SPC 2600, AEE 3033C

Semester 2:

  • Complete 2 additional critical-tracking courses

Semester 3:

  • Complete 3 additional critical-tracking courses

Semester 4:

  • Complete 3 additional critical-tracking courses

Semester 5:

  • Complete all 11 critical-tracking courses

To remain on track, students must complete the appropriate critical-tracking courses, which appear in bold.

Suggested semester-by-semester plan

Semester 1Credits
Psychology or Sociology (GE-S)3
CGS 2531 Problem Solving Using Computer Software (GE-M)3
ECO 2023 Principles of Microeconomics (3) (GE-S) * or
AEB 3103 Principles of Food and Resource Economics (4) (GE-S)
3-4
Composition (GE-C, WR)3
Humanities (GE-H)3
Total 15-16
Semester 2Credits
STA 2023 Introduction to Statistics 1 (GE-M) 3
CHM 2045 and 2045L General Chemistry 1 (3) and Laboratory (1) (GE-P)4
Social and Behavioral Sciences (GE-S) or Humanities (GE-H)3
Electives4
Total 14
Semester 3Credits
BSC 2010 and 2010L Integrated Principles of Biology 1 (3) and Laboratory (1) (GE-B)4
MAC 2233 Survey of Calculus 13
AEE 3033C Research and Business Writing in Agricultural and Life Sciences * 3
Electives3
Total 13
Semester 4Credits
BSC 2011 and 2011L Integrated Principles of Biology 2 (3) and Laboratory (1) (GE-B) *4
PHY 2020 Introduction to Principles of Physics *3
AEE 3030C Effective Oral Communication *3
Humanities (GE-H)3
Total 13

* Use the following courses as substitutes:
AEB 3103 (4) for ECO 2023 (3)
BOT 2011C (4) for BSC 2011 and 2011L
PHY 2004 and 2004L or a 4-credit physics course with laboratory for PHY 2020 (3)
SPC 2600 (3) for AEE 3030C (3)
ENC 2210 (3) for AEE 3033C (3)
Placement tests and/or prerequisites may be necessary for access to certain courses.
Course availability may necessitate departure from this course sequence. Except for certain courses where sequence is important, successful completion is more important than the sequence in which the courses are taken.

SummerCredits
FNR 3131C Dendrology/Forest Plants4
FNR 4040C Natural Resource Communication3
FOR 3434C Forest Resources Information Systems (2) or
SUR 3393 and 3393L Geographic Information Systems (2) and Laboratory (1)
2-3
Total 9-10

Forest Resource Management
Forest Science
International and Agroforestry
Urban Forestry

Specialization: Forest Resource Management

Semester 5Credits
FNR 3410C Natural Resource Sampling4
SOS 3022 and 3022L Introduction to Soils in the Environment (3) and Laboratory (1)4
FOR 3342C Tree Biology3
FOR 3153C Forest Ecology3
Total 14
Semester 6Credits
FOR 3162C Silviculture4
FOR 3430C Forest Mensuration3
WIS 3401 Wildlife Ecology and Management3
FOR 4541 Forest Economics3
Total 13

The summer term between the junior and senior year is normally reserved for professional work experience. For questions regarding opportunities, contact the SFRC Student Services Office, info@sfrc.ufl.edu.

Semester 7Credits
FOR 4621 Quantitative Forest Management3
FOR 4754C Forest Operations and Wood Utilization3
FOR 4624C Forest Health Management4
FNR 4660C Natural Resource Policy and Administration3
Directed elective **3
Total 16
Semester 8Credits
FNR 4343 and 4343L Forest Water Resources (2) and Laboratory (1)3
FOR 4060 International Forestry2
FOR 4090C Urban Forestry2
FNR 4623C Integrated Natural Resource Management3
Directed elective ** 3
Total 13

** Directed Electives - With adviser approval, students can select additional course work that matches their interests and career goals. Of common interest are courses in business, recreation management, computer technology, real estate, wildlife management, horticulture or policy/economics.

Specialization: Forest Science

Semester 5Credits
FNR 3410C Natural Resource Sampling4
SOS 3022 and 3022L Introduction to Soils in the Environment (3) and Laboratory (1)4
FOR 3342C Tree Biology3
FOR 3153C Forest Ecology3
Total 14
Semester 6Credits
FOR 3162C Silviculture4
FOR 3430C Forest Mensuration3
Additional required courses and directed electives **6
Total 13

The summer term between the junior and senior year is normally reserved for professional work experience. For questions regarding opportunities, contact the SFRC Student Services Office, info@sfrc.ufl.edu.

Semester 7Credits
FNR 4660C Natural Resource Policy and Administration3
FOR 4944C Research Practicum in Forest Science3
Additional required courses and directed electives *** 9
Total 15
Semester 8Credits
FNR 4343 and 4343L Forest Water Resources (2) and Laboratory (1)3
Additional required courses and directed electives *** 11
Total 14

*** Additional Required Courses and Directed Electives: Students specializing in Forest Science (FRC-FS) must complete one of the following courses: CGS 2570, AEB 3530, GEO 3162 or STA 4033.

Specialization: International and Agroforestry

Semester 5Credits
FNR 3410C Natural Resource Sampling4
SOS 3022 and 3022L Introduction to Soils in the Environment (3) and Laboratory (1)4
FOR 3342C Tree Biology3
FOR 3153C Forest Ecology3
Total 14
Semester 6Credits
FOR 3162C Silviculture4
FOR 4854 Agroforestry3
FOR 3430C Forest Mensuration3
Directed electives ** 4
Total 14

The summer term between the junior and senior year is normally reserved for professional work experience. For questions regarding opportunities, contact the SFRC Student Services office, info@sfrc.ufl.edu

Semester 7Credits
FNR 4660C Natural Resource Policy and Administration3
FOR 4624C Forest Health Management4
AGR 3005 Principles of Crop Science3
Directed electives **4
Total 14
Semester 8Credits
FNR 4343 and 4343L Forest Water Resources (2) and Laboratory (1)3
FOR 4060 International Forestry2
SOS 4116 Environmental Nutrient Management3
Directed electives **6
Total 14

** Directed Electives: With adviser approval, students can select additional course work that matches their interests and career goals. Of common interest are courses in business, recreation management, computer technology, real estate, wildlife management, horticulture or policy/economics.

Specialization: Urban Forestry

Semester 5Credits
FNR 3410C Natural Resource Sampling4
SOS 3022 and 3022L Introduction to Soils in the Environment (3) and Laboratory (1)4
FOR 3342C Tree Biology3
FOR 3153C Forest Ecology3
Total 14
Semester 6Credits
FOR 3162C Silviculture4
FOR 3430C Forest Mensuration3
URP 4000 Preview of Urban and Regional Planning3
WIS 3401 Wildlife Ecology and Management3
Total 13

The summer term between the junior and senior year is normally reserved for professional work experience. For questions regarding opportunities, contact the SFRC Student Services office, info@sfrc.ufl.edu

Semester 7Credits
FOR 4624C Forest Health Management4
FOR 4754C Forest Operations and Wood Utilization3
FNR 4660C Natural Resource Policy and Administration3
ORH 3513C Environmental Plant Identification and Use3
Directed elective **2
Total 15
Semester 8Credits
FNR 4343 and 4343L Forest Water Resources (2) and Laboratory (1)3
FOR 4090C Urban Forestry2
FNR 4623C Integrated Natural Resource Management3
ORH 4242C Arboriculture3
Directed elective ** 3
Total 14

** Directed Electives - With adviser approval, students can select additional course work that matches their interests and career goals. Of common interest are courses in business, recreation management, computer technology, real estate, wildlife management, horticulture or policy/economics.