2008-09 Undergraduate Catalog
Majors
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 coursework 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 publicly and privately-owned forest lands.
The urban forestry specialization is accredited by the Society of American Foresters and is for students with interests in forest management in the typically smaller-scale forests in urban-suburban landscapes and in the wildland-urban interface.
To graduate with this major, students must complete all university, college and major requirements.
* The following courses may be used 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.
Specialization: Forest Resource Management
Specialization: Urban Forestry
Specialization: Protected Areas Management
Specialization: Forest Business Management
Specialization: Forest Informatics
Option: Watershed Science and Management
Option: Recreation Resources Management
Option: Environmental Pre-Law
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.
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.
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
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
* Electives: Please see adviser for list of approved electives.
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
* Electives: Please see adviser for list of approved electives.
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
* Electives: Please see adviser for list of approved electives.
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
| 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, Urban Forestry, Protected Areas Management, Forest Business Management, Forest Informatics, Watershed Science and Management, Recreation Resources Management, Environmental Pre-Law |
| 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 coursework 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 publicly and privately-owned forest lands.
The urban forestry specialization is accredited by the Society of American Foresters and is for students with interests in forest management in the typically smaller-scale forests in urban-suburban landscapes and in the wildland-urban interface.
To graduate with this major, students must complete all university, college and major requirements.
Critical Tracking and Recommended Semester Plan
Semester 1:
- 2.0 UF GPA required for semesters 1-5
- 2.5 GPA on all critical-tracking coursework for semesters 1-5
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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, and 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.
Recommended semester plan
| Semester 1 | Credits |
| Psychology or Sociology (GE-S) | 3 |
| CGS 2531 Problem Solving Using Computer Software (GE-M) | 3 |
| AEB 3103 Principles of Food and Resource Economics (4) (GE-S) | 3 |
| Composition (GE-C, WR) | 3 |
| Humanities (GE-H) | 3 |
| Total | 15 |
| Semester 2 | Credits |
| STA 2023 Introduction to Statistics 1 (GE-M) | 3 |
| CHM 2045 and 2045LGeneral Chemistry 1 (3) and Laboratory (1) (GE-P) | 4 |
| Social and Behavioral Sciences (GE-S) or Humanities (GE-H) | 3 |
| Electives | 4 |
| Total | 14 |
| Semester 3 | Credits |
| BSC 2010 and 2010L Integrated Principlesof Biology 1 (3) and Laboratory (1) (GE-B) | 4 |
| MAC 2233 Survey of Calculus 1 | 3 |
| AEE 3033C Research and Business Writing in Agricultural and Life Sciences * | 3 |
| Electives | 3 |
| Total | 13 |
| Semester 4 | Credits |
| 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 |
| Electives | 3 |
| Total | 16 |
* The following courses may be used 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.
| Summer | Credits |
| FOR 3200C Introduction to Forest Resources and Conservation | 3 |
| FOR 3434C Forest Resources Information Systems | 3 |
| Total | 6 |
Specialization: Forest Resource Management
Specialization: Urban Forestry
Specialization: Protected Areas Management
Specialization: Forest Business Management
Specialization: Forest Informatics
Option: Watershed Science and Management
Option: Recreation Resources Management
Option: Environmental Pre-Law
| Semester 5 | Credits |
| FNR 3410C Natural Resource Sampling | 3 |
| SOS 3022 and 3022L Introduction to Soils in the Environment (3) and optional Laboratory (1) | 3-4 |
| FNR 3131C Dendrology/Forest Plants | 3 |
| FOR 3153C Forest Ecology | 3 |
| Total | 12-13 |
| Semester 6 | Credits |
| FOR 3162C Silviculture | 4 |
| FOR 3430C Forest Mensuration | 3 |
| FOR 3202 Society and Natural Resources | 3 |
| FOR 3342C Tree Biology | 3 |
| Total | 13 |
| Semester 7 | Credits |
| FOR 4621 Forest Economics and Management | 4 |
| FOR 4754C Forest Operations and Wood Utilization | 3 |
| WIS 3401 Wildlife Ecology and Management | 3 |
| FNR 4660C Natural Resource Policy and Administration | 3 |
| FOR 4020 Seminar in Contemporary Issues in Forest Resources and Conservation | 1 |
| Total | 14 |
| Semester 8 | Credits |
| FNR 4343 and 4343L Forest Water Resources (2) and Laboratory (1) | 3 |
| FOR 4060 Global Forests | 2 |
| FOR 4090C Urban Forestry | 2 |
| FNR 4623C Integrated Natural Resource Management | 3 |
| FOR 3214 and FOR 3214L Fire Ecology and Management (2) and optional Laboratory (1) | 2-3 |
| FOR 4624C Forest Health Management | 3 |
| Total | 15-16 |
| Semester 5 | Credits |
| FNR 3410C Natural Resource Sampling | 3 |
| SOS 3022 and 3022L Introduction to Soils in the Environment (3) and optional Laboratory (1) | 3-4 |
| FNR 3131C Dendrology/Forest Plants | 3 |
| FOR 3153C Forest Ecology | 3 |
| Total | 12-13 |
| Semester 6 | Credits |
| FOR 3162C Silviculture | 4 |
| FOR 3202 Society and Natural Resources | 3 |
| FOR 3342C Tree Biology | 3 |
| Adviser approved social dimensions elective * | 3 |
| 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 7 | Credits |
| WIS 3401 Wildlife Ecology and Management | 3 |
| FOR 4754C Forest Operations and Wood Utilization or ORH 3513C Environmental Plant Identification and Use | 3 |
| FNR 4660C Natural Resource Policy and Administration | 3 |
| ORH 4242C Arboriculture | 3 |
| FOR 4020 Seminar in Contemporary Issues in Forest Resources and Conservation | 1 |
| Adviser approved directed elective * | 3 |
| Total | 15 |
| Semester 8 | Credits |
| FNR 4343C Forest Water Resources | 3 |
| FOR 4090C Urban Forestry | 2 |
| FNR 4623C Integrated Natural Resource Management | 3 |
| FOR 3214 and 3214L Fire Ecology and Management (2) and optional Laboratory (1) | 2-3 |
| FOR 4670L Urban Forestry Applications | 1 |
| FOR 4624C Forest Health Management | 3 |
| Total | 14-15 |
| Semester 5 | Credits |
| FNR 3410C Natural Resource Sampling | 3 |
| SOS 3022 and 3022L Introduction to Soils in the Environment (3) and optional Laboratory (1) | 4 |
| FNR 3131C Dendrology/Forest Plants | 3 |
| FOR 3153C Forest Ecology | 3 |
| FOR 4664 Sustainable Ecotourism Development | 3 |
| Total | 15-16 |
| Semester 6 | Credits |
| FOR 3162C Silviculture | 4 |
| FOR 3202 Society and Natural Resources | 3 |
| FOR 3430C Forest Mensuration or WIS 4554 Conservation Biology | 3 |
| FOR 4110 Ecology and Restoration of Longleaf Pine Ecosystems | 3 |
| 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 7 | Credits |
| FNR 4660C Natural Resource Policy and Administration | 3 |
| WIS 3401 Wildlife Ecology and Management | 3 |
| FOR 4754C Forest Operations and Wood Utilization | 3 |
| FOR 4020 Seminar in Contemporary Issues in Forest Resources and Conservation | 1 |
| AEB 3450 Introduction to Natural Resource and Environmental Economics | 3 |
| Total | 13 |
| Semester 8 | Credits |
| FNR 4343C Forest Water Resources | 3 |
| FOR 3214 and 3214L Fire Ecology and Management (2) and optional Laboratory (1) | 2-3 |
| FNR 4623C Integrated Natural Resource Management | 3 |
| FOR 4624C Forest Health Management | 4 |
| FOR 4941 Internship in Natural Resources | 2 |
| Total | 13-14 |
| Semester 5 | Credits |
| FNR 3410C Natural Resource Sampling | 3 |
| AEB 3133 Principles of Agribusiness Management | 3 |
| FNR 3131C Dendrology/Forest Plants | 3 |
| FOR 3153C Forest Ecology | 3 |
| Total | 12 |
| Semester 6 | Credits |
| FOR 3162C Silviculture | 4 |
| FOR 3430C Forest Mensuration | 3 |
| FOR 3202 Society and Natural Resources | 3 |
| AEB 3122 Financial Planning for Agribusiness | 3 |
| 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 7 | Credits |
| FNR 4660C Natural Resource Policy and Administration | 3 |
| FOR 4621 Forest Economics and Management | 4 |
| FOR 4020 Seminar in Contemporary Issues in Forest Resources and Conservation | 1 |
| FOR 4754C Forest Operations and Wood Utilization | 3 |
| AEB 4123 Agricultural and Natural Resource Law | 3 |
| Total | 14 |
| Semester 8 | Credits |
| FNR 4343C Forest Water Resources | 3 |
| FNR 4623C Integrated Natural Resource Management | 3 |
| FOR 3214 and 3214L Fire Ecology and Management (2) and optional Laboratory (1) | 2-3 |
| AEB 3142 Rural Property Appraisal | 3 |
| ACG 2021C Introduction to Financial Accounting | 4 |
| Total | 15 |
| Semester 5 | Credits |
| FNR 3410C Natural Resource Sampling | 3 |
| Adviser approved computer science elective * | 3 |
| FNR 3131C Dendrology/Forest Plants | 3 |
| FOR 3153C Forest Ecology | 3 |
| Total | 12 |
| Semester 6 | Credits |
| FOR 3162C Silviculture | 4 |
| FOR 3430C Forest Mensuration | 3 |
| FOR 3202 Society and Natural Resources | 3 |
| STA 3024 Introduction to Statistics 2 | 3 |
| Adviser approved directed elective * | 2 |
| Total | 15 |
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 7 | Credits |
| FNR 4660C Natural Resource Policy and Administration | 3 |
| Adviser approved computer programming course | 3 |
| FOR 4202 Seminar in Contemporary Issues in Forest Resources and Conservation | 1 |
| STA 4210 Regression Analysis | 3 |
| Directed elective | 3 |
| Total | 13 |
| Semester 8 | Credits |
| FNR 4343C Forest Water Resources | 3 |
| FNR 4623C Integrated Natural Resources Management | 3 |
| FOR 3214 and FOR 3214L Fire Ecology and Management (2) and optional Laboratory (1) | 2-3 |
| SUR 4380 Remote Sensing | 3 |
| SUR 3331 and SUR 3331L Photogrammetry and Lab | 3 |
| Total | 14-15 |
* Electives: Please see adviser for list of approved electives.
| Semester 5 | Credits |
| FNR 3410C Natural Resource Sampling | 3 |
| SOS 3022 and SOS 3022L Introduction to Soils in the Environment (3) and optional Laboratory (1) | 3 -4 |
| FNR 3131C Dendrology/Forest Plants | 3 |
| FOR 3153C Forest Ecology | 3 |
| Total | 12-13 |
| Semester 6 | Credits |
| FOR 3162C Silviculture | 4 |
| GEO 3250 Climatology | 3 |
| FOR 3202 Society and Natural Resources | 3 |
| GLY 2010C Physical Geology | 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 7 | Credits |
| FNR 4660C Natural Resource Policy and Administration | 3 |
| FOR 4020 Seminar in Contemporary Issues in Forest Resources and Conservation | 1 |
| Spatial analysis elective * | 3 |
| Physical dimensions elective * | 3 |
| Management and social dimensions elective * | 3 |
| Total | 13 |
| Semester 8 | Credits |
| FNR 4343C Forest Water Resources | 3 |
| FNR 4623C Integrated Natural Resources Management | 3 |
| FOR 3214 and FOR 3214L Fire Ecology and Management (2) and optional Laboratory (1) | 2-3 |
| FNR 4345 Models of Forest Water Resources | 1 |
| Management and social dimensions elective * | 3 |
| Chemical and biological dimensions elective * | 3 |
| Total | 15-16 |
* Electives: Please see adviser for list of approved electives.
| Semester 5 | Credits |
| FNR 3410C Natural Resource Sampling | 3 |
| FOR 4664 Sustainable Ecotourism Development | 3 |
| FNR 3131C Dendrology/Forest Plants | 3 |
| FOR 3153C Forest Ecology | 3 |
| Total | 12 |
| Semester 6 | Credits |
| FOR 3162C Silviculture | 4 |
| Adviser approved business management elective* | 3 |
| FOR 3202 Society and Natural Resources | 3 |
| Directed elective(s)* | 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 7 | Credits |
| FNR 4660C Natural Resource Policy and Administration | 3 |
| FOR 4020 Seminar in Contemporary Issues in Forest Resources and Conservation | 1 |
| Forest resources and management elective * | 3 |
| Adviser approved recreation elective * | 3 |
| Adviser approved recreation resources elective* | 3 |
| Total | 13 |
| Semester 8 | Credits |
| FNR 4343C Forest Water Resources | 3 |
| FNR 4623C Integrated Natural Resources Management | 3 |
| FOR 3214 and FOR 3214L Fire Ecology and Management (2) and optional Laboratory (1) | 2-3 |
| MAN 3025 Principles of Management | 4 |
| Adviser approved recreation elective* | 3 |
| Total | 15-16 |
* Electives: Please see adviser for list of approved electives.
| Semester 5 | Credits |
| FNR 3410C Natural Resource Sampling | 3 |
| SOS 3022 Introduction to Soils in the Environment or a geomatics course | 3 |
| FNR 3131C Dendrology/Forest Plants | 3 |
| FOR 3153C Forest Ecology | 3 |
| Total | 12 |
| Semester 6 | Credits |
| FOR 3162C Silviculture | 4 |
| AEB 4274 Natural Resource and Environmental Policy | 3 |
| FOR 3202 Society and Natural Resources | 3 |
| PUP 3204 Politics and Ecology | 3 |
| 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 7 | Credits |
| FNR 4660C Natural Resource Policy and Administration | 3 |
| AEB 4126 Agricultural and Natural Resource Ethics or POT 3503 Environmental Ethics and Politics | 3 |
| FOR 4020 Seminar in Contemporary Issues in Forest Resources and Conservation | 1 |
| AEB 4124 Legal Issues for Agriculture and Agribusiness | 1 |
| SUR 4403 Cadastral Principles | 3 |
| BUL 4310 Legal Environment of Business | 4 |
| Total | 15 |
| Semester 8 | Credits |
| FNR 4343C Forest Water Resources | 3 |
| FNR 4623C Integrated Natural Resources Management | 3 |
| FOR 3214 and FOR 3214L Fire Ecology and Management (2) and optional Laboratory (1) | 2-3 |
| AEB 4123 Agricultural and Natural Resource Law or PAD 4604 Administrative Law and Regulatory Politics | 3 |
| AEB 4242 International Trade Policy in Agriculture | 3 |
| Total | 14-15 |