2004-05 Undergraduate Catalog
|
Major |
Degree Awarded |
Credits for Degree |
Minor |
|
Forest Resources & Conservation |
BSFRC |
120 |
Yes |
|
Natural Resource Conservation |
BSFRC |
120 |
No |
Established: 1937
Location: Newins-Ziegler Hall, Room 118
Phone: 352-846-0850
Accredited: Society of American Foresters
Programs: Forest Resources and Conservation; Natural Resource Conservation
Degrees: Bachelor of Science in Forest Resources and Conservation
Academic Advising: Contact the Student Services Office, Newins-Ziegler Hall, Room 121, or email info@sfrc.ufl.edu.
Scholarships: The school offers scholarships, awards and loans totaling $45,000 per year. In addition, SFRC students compete for other scholarships available through the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences. For more information, visit the Student Services Office.
Facilities for Instruction/Research: 2,000-acre Austin Cary Memorial Forest, located 28 miles from campus; Swisher-Ordway Preserve, located 30 miles from campus
Internships and Career Guidance: Depending on major and track, students find careers with a variety of public and private natural resource management agencies/firms. These include federal, state and local government agencies; private forest product companies; private landowner consulting and advising services; and non-profit conservation organizations. No internship is required, but a majority of students gain some practical work experience while earning their degree. Job placement for graduates is approximately 90 percent for full-time, permanent employment.
Student Organizations: www.sfrc.ufl.edu
Undergraduate Degrees
Students can pursue majors in forest resources and conservation (FRC) and natural resource conservation (NRC). Graduates of both majors receive the Bachelor of Science in Forest Resources and Conservation (BSFRC).
The BSFRC degree requires 120 credits hours for graduation. Both majors provide a balanced, interdisciplinary education in environmental sciences and natural resource management. In addition to General Education in the arts, history and humanities, students complete a common set of prerequisite courses in mathematics, biological and physical sciences, social sciences and communications.
Beyond this common set of prerequisites, all students complete five core courses in plant identification, communications, natural resource sampling, natural resource policy and administration, and a capstone course in multiple-use management of natural resources. These core courses provide a thorough understanding of natural ecosystems, as well as the management of these ecosystems for the variety of economic, ecological and social products and services they provide. Particular stress is placed on the interrelationships between the professional disciplines needed for effective management and conservation of natural resources.