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    • SUR 6535 | GPS-INS Integration

      COURSE DESCRIPTION

      From airplanes, drones, to autonomous vehicles, GNSS-aided inertial navigation systems are bringing new conveniences to modern society. This course includes the principles of inertial navigation and its integration with GPS, coordinate frames, modeling linear motion and rotational motion, mechanization of inertial navigation sensor measurements, space state representation of system errors, linear state equations, and practical Kalman filter techniques.

      Spring Semester, 3 Credits

      Course Prerequisites: Measurement Science SUR 3520 and Geodesy and Geodetic Positioning SUR 4530, or instructor consent. This course requires a background in differential and integral calculus and matrix algebra.

      DOWNLOAD SYLLABUS

      • SUR 6535 - GPS-INS Integration

      LAB/FIELD COMPONENT

      • This course requires lab/field trips.

      COURSE ATTRIBUTES

      • face-to-face, graduate, online or flexible, spring

      INSTRUCTOR(S)

      Dr. Chunli Dai

    • FNR 6075 | Science Communication & Public Education

      COURSE DESCRIPTION

      This course will provide an introduction to science communication, environmental education, and public outreach. The course will focus on strategic message framing and how to convey scientific research to the public. The public outreach portion will focus on general audiences as well as K-12 specific outreach.

      Credits: 3

      Prerequisites: n/a

      DOWNLOAD SYLLABUS

      • FNR 6075 Science Communication & Public Education Syllabus (Online)

      LAB/FIELD COMPONENT

      • This course does not require lab/field trips.

       

      COURSE ATTRIBUTES

      • graduate, online or flexible, spring

      INSTRUCTOR(S)

      Dr. Megan Ennes

    • FNR 6615C | Visualization of Ecological Data

      COURSE DESCRIPTION

      This course will equip students with knowledge and skills to work effectively with big (ecological) data, with a specific focus on data visualization as exploratory data analysis. At the end of this course, students will know the basics of effective visualization and will be able to effectively communicate their data and/or findings through visualization.

      Credits: 3

      DOWNLOAD SYLLABUS

      • FNR 6615C - Visualization in the Era of Big Ecological Data Syllabus (Online).pdf

      LAB/FIELD COMPONENT

      • This course does not require lab/field trips.

       

      COURSE ATTRIBUTES

      • graduate, online or flexible, spring

      INSTRUCTOR(S)

      Daniel Johnson

      Geraldine Klarenberg

    • FAS 6238 | Environmental Fish Physiology

      COURSE DESCRIPTION

      This course will cover advanced topics on the physiology of fishes, their implications, and applications. We will examine features both common and distinctive, and survey the adaptations of fishes at different levels of biological organization which have allowed them to become by far the most species-rich vertebrate taxa. Maintenance of homeostasis under an array of stressors will be an overarching theme. Through literature review and a final project, students will gain an appreciation for, understanding of, and ability to formulate controlled scientific experiments to generate new knowledge about how fishes function.

      Credits: 3

      Prerequisites: FAS 6932: Biology of Fishes

      Offered Spring of odd years

      DOWNLOAD SYLLABUS

      • FAS 6238 - Environmental Fish Physiology Syllabus (Online).pdf

      LAB/FIELD COMPONENT

      • This course does not require lab/field trips.

      COURSE ATTRIBUTES

      • graduate, online or flexible, spring

      INSTRUCTOR(S)

      Joshua Patterson

    • FAS 6408 | Aquaculture II

      COURSE DESCRIPTION

      Aquaculture II will build upon the foundations of the Aquaculture I course (FAS 5015). Students will be exposed to more advanced concepts including aquaculture engineering and system design; broodstock management; live feeds and algae production; economics and marketing; as well as biosecurity. Application of principles and concepts presented in this class will be emphasized. At the conclusion of this course students should have a firm grasp of critical concepts in aquaculture and be better prepared for careers in private, state, and federal organizations as well as academia.

      Credits: 3

      Prerequisites: n/a

      DOWNLOAD SYLLABUS

      • FAS 6408 - Aquaculture II Syllabus (Online).pdf

      LAB/FIELD COMPONENT

      • There are no labs or field work in this course.

      COURSE ATTRIBUTES

      • graduate, online or flexible, spring

      INSTRUCTOR(S)

      Matthew DiMaggio

    • FNR 6668 | Natural Resources in a Changing Climate

      COURSE DESCRIPTION

      Our collective focus has been on protecting natural resources as they are, restoring them to what they were, or using them based on past experience. The world is changing. We need to reconsider our objectives and the tools we use to meet them. This course will explore conservation and management tools and their vulnerabilities to global climate change (GCC), how they can be implemented in new ways to maintain or increase their effectiveness, options for integrating the needs of humans and natural resources, and how governance mechanisms might be improved to support adaptation efforts. Be prepared to think creatively!

      Credits: 3

      Prerequisites: graduate student standing

      DOWNLOAD SYLLABUS

      • FNR 6668 - Natural Resources in a Changing Climate Syllabus (Online).pdf

      LAB/FIELD COMPONENT

      • This course does not include lab/field trip components.

      COURSE ATTRIBUTES

      • graduate, online or flexible, spring

      INSTRUCTOR(S)

      Shirley Baker

    • FNR 6134 | Physiology of Forest Trees

      COURSE DESCRIPTION

      Growth and development of woody perennial plants with emphasis on understanding how environmental factors affect their physiology.

      Credits: 3

      Offered in even years.

      DOWNLOAD SYLLABUS

      • FOR 6340 - Physiology of Forest Trees Syllabus (Online).pdf

      LAB/FIELD COMPONENT

      • This course includes required field trips.

       

      COURSE ATTRIBUTES

      • face-to-face, graduate, spring

      INSTRUCTOR(S)

      Timothy Martin

    • FNR 6626 | Fire Paradigms

      COURSE DESCRIPTION

      A detailed study of the ecological aspects of fire and fire management techniques including assessment of prescribed burning plans, comparison of present day and historical fire policies and use, critical factors influencing fire behavior and effects, and wildfire control and operations.

      Credits: 3

      Offered in even years.

      DOWNLOAD SYLLABUS

      • FOR 6215 - Fire Paradigms Syllabus (Online).pdf

      LAB/FIELD COMPONENT

      • There are no labs or field trips associated with this course. See FOR 3214L for lab information.

       

      COURSE ATTRIBUTES

      • face-to-face, graduate, spring

      INSTRUCTOR(S)

      Raelene Crandall

    • FNR 6315 | Tropical Forest Ecology

      COURSE DESCRIPTION

      Climatic influences, forest types, natural forest and plantation management, policies, practices, and conservation.

      Credits: 3

      DOWNLOAD SYLLABUS

      • FOR 6170 - Tropical Forest Ecology Syllabus (Face-to-Face).pdf

      LAB/FIELD COMPONENT

      • There are no required lab or field trips in this course.

       

      COURSE ATTRIBUTES

      • face-to-face, graduate, spring

      INSTRUCTOR(S)

      Stephanie Bohlman

    • FNR 6006 | Silviculture

      COURSE DESCRIPTION

      Promotes understanding of principles governing establishment, treatment, and control of forest stands; regeneration systems; intermediate cuttings; intensive cultural practices; land use ethics; and management systems.

      Credits: 3

      Prerequisites: basic ecology course (FOR3153C or PCB3043C suggested)

      DOWNLOAD SYLLABUS

      • FOR 6164 - Silviculture Syllabus (Face-to-Face).pdf

      LAB/FIELD COMPONENT

      • There are no labs or field trips associated with this course.

       

      COURSE ATTRIBUTES

      • face-to-face, graduate, spring

      INSTRUCTOR(S)

      Jason Vogel

    • FNR 6565 | Simulation Analysis of Forest Ecosystems

      COURSE DESCRIPTION

      Concepts of the ecosystem, the role of models for understanding ecosystem dynamics, disturbance regimes and stability theory, nutrient cycles and ecosystem energetics.

      Credits: 3

      DOWNLOAD SYLLABUS

      • FOR 6156 - Simulation Analysis of Forest Ecosystems Syllabus (Face-to-Face).pdf

      LAB/FIELD COMPONENT

      • There are no labs or field trips associated with this course.

       

      COURSE ATTRIBUTES

      • face-to-face, graduate, spring

      INSTRUCTOR(S)

      Wendell Cropper and Geraldine Klarenberg

    • FOR 4943C | Senior Practicum in Natural Resources

      COURSE DESCRIPTION

      Senior level forest management project including information gathering and analyses, plan development and oral presentation.

      Credits: 1

      Prerequisite: senior standing in FRC or NRC major

      Grading scheme: S/U

      DOWNLOAD SYLLABUS

      • n/a

      LAB/FIELD COMPONENT

      • This course is individualized per student.

      COURSE ATTRIBUTES

      • face-to-face, fall, online or flexible, spring, summer, undergraduate

      INSTRUCTOR(S)

      Obtain approval from an FRC faculty member for supervision of these credits.

    • FNR 4900 | Supervised Extension Experience

      COURSE DESCRIPTION

      Firsthand, authentic extension experiences in agricultural and life sciences under the supervision of a faculty member. Projects may involve program planning, development, implementation, and evaluation.

      Credits: variable (1-3). Can be repeated with change of topic up to 6 credits.

      Prerequisite: senior standing in FRC or NRC major

      Grading scheme: S/U

      DOWNLOAD SYLLABUS

      • n/a

      LAB/FIELD COMPONENT

      • This course is individualized per student.

       

      COURSE ATTRIBUTES

      • face-to-face, fall, online or flexible, spring, summer, undergraduate

      INSTRUCTOR(S)

      Obtain approval from an FRC faculty member for supervision of these credits.

    • FNR 4934 | Management & Restoration of Invaded Ecosystems

      COURSE DESCRIPTION

      Invasion ecology, with emphasis on plant invasions in managed forests and natural ecosystems. Management tools and techniques are discussed, along with the restoration of formerly invaded systems. Plant invasions from Florida and around the world are used as case studies.

      Credits: 3

      DOWNLOAD SYLLABUS

      • FNR 4934 - Ecology & Restoration of Invaded Ecosystems Syllabus (Online).pdf

      LAB/FIELD COMPONENT

      • There are no labs or field trips associated with this course.

       

      COURSE ATTRIBUTES

      • online or flexible, spring, undergraduate

      INSTRUCTOR(S)

      Michael Andreu

    • FNR 6516 | Management & Restoration of Invaded Ecosystems

      COURSE DESCRIPTION

      Invasion ecology, with emphasis on plant invasions in managed forests and natural ecosystems. Management tools and techniques are discussed, along with the restoration of formerly invaded systems. Plant invasions from Florida and around the world are used as case studies.

      Credits: 3

      DOWNLOAD SYLLABUS

      • FNR 6516 Management & Restoration of Invaded Ecosystems

      LAB/FIELD COMPONENT

      • There are no labs or field trips associated with this course.

       

      COURSE ATTRIBUTES

      • graduate, online or flexible, spring

      INSTRUCTOR(S)

      Michael Andreu

    • FNR 6934 | Reproducible Quantitative Methods

      COURSE DESCRIPTION

      This course aims to improve the implementation and execution of reproducible research and analyses in the field of natural resources. Students will be introduced to systematic data collection and data cleaning (“wrangling”), in a way that promotes reproducibility. They will be equipped with the tools to do this work using the R language, and will learn essential data management principles.

      Credits: 3

      DOWNLOAD SYLLABUS

      • FNR 6934 Reproducible Quantitative Methods Syllabus (Online)

      LAB/FIELD COMPONENT

      • There are no labs or field trips associated with this course.

       

      COURSE ATTRIBUTES

      • graduate, online or flexible, spring

      INSTRUCTOR(S)

      Geraldine Klarenberg

    • FNR 6934 | Human & Organizational Management in Natural Resources

      COURSE DESCRIPTION

      This course encompasses Human Resources (HR) Management and Organizational Behavioral (OB) information and practices common in public and private sector, domestic (U.S.) businesses, with a focus on entities dedicated to Natural Resources. This course is designed to integrate the various functional areas of management, including human resource management, organizational behavior, operations management, and leadership to comprehensively develop mid- and long- term strategic direction. It focuses on the fundamental aspects of business operations, as well as on essential managerial skills and skill-oriented activities, including analysis, critical thinking, and organizational awareness.

      Credits: 3

      DOWNLOAD SYLLABUS

      • FNR 6934 Human & Organizational Management in Natural Resources Syllabus (Online).pdf
      • FNR 6934 Human & Organizational Management in Natural Resources Course Flyer.pdf

      LAB/FIELD COMPONENT

      • There are no labs or field trips associated with this course.

       

      COURSE ATTRIBUTES

      • graduate, online or flexible, spring

      INSTRUCTOR(S)

      Jane Bachelor, MBA, SPHR, SHRM-SCP

      jbach@ufl.edu

    • FAS 6932 | Scientific Diver

      COURSE DESCRIPTION

      The Scientific Diver Certification is recognition status of a permit to dive at the University while it is current and for the purpose intended.

      Credits: 2

      Prerequisites or co-requisites: FAS 6932 Advanced SCUBA or instructor consent

      DOWNLOAD SYLLABUS

      • FAS 6932 - Scientific Diver Syllabus (Face-to-Face).pdf
      • more information

      LAB/FIELD COMPONENT

      • This course requires attendance at pool sessions for SCUBA training.

       

      COURSE ATTRIBUTES

      • face-to-face, fall, graduate, spring

      INSTRUCTOR(S)

      Doug Marcinek

      marcinek@ufl.edu

    • FAS 6360 | Invasion Ecology of Aquatic Animals

      COURSE DESCRIPTION

      This course will provide a comprehensive overview of the field of invasion ecology and will emphasize aspects related to aquatic animals. Through lectures, readings, discussions, and invited expert speakers, students will be presented the ecological concepts and debates underlying this developing field; the biology and life history of nonnative aquatic animals, including characteristics of successful invaders (emphasis on Florida); risk analysis methodology; and the conservation and regulatory implications of nonnative aquatic species.

      Credits: 3

      Prerequisites: instructor consent

      Offered in even years only.

      DOWNLOAD SYLLABUS

      • FAS 6360 - Invasion Ecology of Aquatic Animals Syllabus (Online).pdf

      LAB/FIELD COMPONENT

      • There are no labs or field work in this course.

       

      COURSE ATTRIBUTES

      • graduate, online or flexible, spring

      INSTRUCTOR(S)

      Jeff Hill

    • FAS 6932 | Fish & Limnology

      COURSE DESCRIPTION

      This course provides students with a basic understanding of fishery and limnological science. Knowledge will be gained through classroom lectures and hands-on experience with a broad array of methods used in fishery science. Research methods will include not only field and laboratory techniques, but also the procedures and formats for data analysis and formulation of management practices for aquatic resources. Fishery science encompasses a variety of scientific disciplines including physics, chemistry, and biology. Specific items that will be address in this course include: (1) structure and function of aquatic habitats, (2) limnological laboratory and field procedures, (3) fish sampling and study methods, (4) analysis and reporting of limnological and fishery data, and (5) an overview of some important Florida aquatic resource issues.(Course is co-taught with FAS4305C).

      Credits: 3

      DOWNLOAD SYLLABUS

      • FAS 6932 - Fish & Limnology Syllabus (Face-to-Face).pdf

      LAB/FIELD COMPONENT

      • This course includes required labs and field work.

      COURSE ATTRIBUTES

      • face-to-face, graduate, spring

      INSTRUCTOR(S)

      Dan Canfield Jr.

      Charles Cichra

    • FAS 6165 | Fish & Crustacean Nutrition

      COURSE DESCRIPTION

      This course will acquaint students with basic principles of nutrition and formulation of diets for fish and crustaceans in aquaculture. Lectures will cover digestive physiology, nutrients, feed formulation, and specific nutritional requirements for numerous aquatic organisms. Lectures will cover digestive physiology, nutrients, feed formulation, and specific nutritional requirements for numerous aquatic organisms. Students will be required to give one oral presentations on assigned topics using PowerPoint and narrating it in Voicethread. Students will watch the other student lectures and participate in online discussion of the topics covered.

      Credits: 3

      DOWNLOAD SYLLABUS

      • FAS 6165 - Fish & Crustacean Nutrition Syllabus (Online).pdf

      LAB/FIELD COMPONENT

      • There are no labs or field trips associated with this course.

      COURSE ATTRIBUTES

      • graduate, online or flexible, spring

      INSTRUCTOR(S)

    • FAS 6932 | Global Change in Freshwater Ecosystems

      COURSE DESCRIPTION

      This course is designed to provide students with an understanding of human impacts in freshwater ecosystems and challenges and approaches for conserving freshwater diversity and ecosystem services.

      Credits: 3

      DOWNLOAD SYLLABUS

      • FAS 6932 - Global Change in Freshwater Ecosystems Syllabus (Online).pdf

      LAB/FIELD COMPONENT

      • There are no labs or field work in this course.

      COURSE ATTRIBUTES

      • graduate, online or flexible, spring

      INSTRUCTOR(S)

      Lindsey Reisinger

    • FAS 6910 | Supervised Research

      COURSE DESCRIPTION

      Firsthand, authentic research in fisheries and aquatic sciences under the supervision of a faculty member. Projects may involve inquiry, design, investigation, scholarship, discovery or application.

      Credits: variable (1-5). Can be repeated with change of topic up to 5 credits.

      DOWNLOAD SYLLABUS

      • n/a

      LAB/FIELD COMPONENT

      This course is individualized per student.

      COURSE ATTRIBUTES

      • face-to-face, fall, graduate, online or flexible, spring, summer

      INSTRUCTOR(S)

      Obtain approval from an FAS faculty member for supervision of these credits.

    • FAS 6905 | Individual Study

      COURSE DESCRIPTION

      Individual study of a selected topic in fisheries and aquatic sciences as contracted with the instructor at the start of the term.

      Credits: variable (1-6). Can be repeated with change of topic up to 10 credits.

      DOWNLOAD SYLLABUS

      • n/a

      LAB/FIELD COMPONENT

      This course is individualized per student.

      COURSE ATTRIBUTES

      • face-to-face, fall, graduate, online or flexible, spring, summer

      INSTRUCTOR(S)

      Obtain approval from an FAS faculty member for supervision of these credits.

    • FAS 6256 | Fish & Aquatic Invertebrate Histology

      COURSE DESCRIPTION

      Covers basic interpretation of the fixed tissue microanatomy and physiology of fish, bivalves, and corals, and introduces common histopathologic (disease) findings.

      Credits: 3

      Offered in odd years.

      DOWNLOAD SYLLABUS

      • FAS 6256 - Fish & Aquatic Invertebrate Histology Syllabus (Online).pdf

      LAB/FIELD COMPONENT

      There are no labs or field trips associated with this course.

      COURSE ATTRIBUTES

      • graduate, online or flexible, spring

      INSTRUCTOR(S)

      Roy Yanong

    • FAS 6176 | Algae Biology & Ecology

      COURSE DESCRIPTION

      Covers the biology and ecology of aquatic algae, including evolution, classification, structure, photosynthesis, growth, and eproduction. Emphasis on the ecological role of algae in different aquatic ecosystems (e.g. open ocean, estuaries, coral reefs, rocky intertidal), their impacts (e.g. harmful algae blooms, food webs), and their applications (e.g. food, biochemical).

      Credits: 3

      Prerequisites: BSC2010 and BSC2010L or equivalent

      DOWNLOAD SYLLABUS

      • FAS 6176 - Algae Biology & Ecology Syllabus (Online).pdf

      LAB/FIELD COMPONENT

      There are no labs or field work in this course.

      COURSE ATTRIBUTES

      • graduate, online or flexible, spring

      INSTRUCTOR(S)

      Ed Philips

    • FNR 4624C | Forest Health Management

      COURSE DESCRIPTION

      An integrated, tree- and forest-oriented study of forest health emphasizing the ecological and economic roles of the biotic agents and abiotic factors that incite dysfunction and the biological and ecological basis for the maintenance of forest health through integrated management of these agents and the forest.

      Credits: 3

      Prerequisites: FOR 3162C

      DOWNLOAD SYLLABUS

      • FOR 4624C - Forest Health Management Syllabus (Face-to-Face).pdf

      LAB/FIELD COMPONENT

      • This course includes required lab/field trips.

       

      COURSE ATTRIBUTES

      • face-to-face, spring, undergraduate

      INSTRUCTOR(S)

      Jiri Hulcr

      Jason Smith

    • FNR 5016 | Ecology & Restoration of Longleaf Pine Ecosystems

      COURSE DESCRIPTION

      History, structure, importance, ecology, restoration and management techniques, ownership patterns, and policy implications.

      Credits: 3

      Prerequisites: ecology course

      DOWNLOAD SYLLABUS

      • FNR 5016 - Ecology & Restoration of Longleaf Pine Ecosystems Syllabus (Online).

      LAB/FIELD COMPONENT

      • There are no labs or field trips associated with this course.

      COURSE ATTRIBUTES

      • graduate, online-or-flexible, spring

      INSTRUCTOR(S)

      Debora Miller (WEC/WFREC)

    • FNR 4010 | Ecology & Restoration of Longleaf Pine Ecosystems

      COURSE DESCRIPTION

      History, structure, importance, ecology, restoration and management techniques, ownership patterns, and policy implications.

      Credits: 3

      Prerequisites: ecology course

      Offered in even years.

      DOWNLOAD SYLLABUS

      • FNR 4010 - Ecology & Restoration of Longleaf Pine Ecosystems Syllabus (Online).

      LAB/FIELD COMPONENT

      • There are no labs or field trips associated with this course.

      COURSE ATTRIBUTES

      • undergraduate, online-or-flexible, spring

      INSTRUCTOR(S)

      Debora Miller (WEC/WFREC)

    • FNR 4304C | Urban Forestry

      COURSE DESCRIPTION

      Introduction to the nature, scope, and components of the urban forest, including biology, culture, and protection and aspects of management, planning and policy.

      Credits: 3

      Prerequisites: senior standing in FRC or NRC major

      DOWNLOAD SYLLABUS

      • FOR 4090C - Urban Forestry Syllabus (Face-to-Face).pdf

      LAB/FIELD COMPONENT

      • This course includes required lab/fieldwork.

      COURSE ATTRIBUTES

      • face-to-face, spring, undergraduate

      INSTRUCTOR(S)

    • FNR 4510 | Global Forests

      COURSE DESCRIPTION

      An analysis of the current status and trends of forest resource use and conservation on a global scale.

      Credits: 3

      DOWNLOAD SYLLABUS

      • FNR 4510 - Global Forests Syllabus (Online).pdf

      LAB/FIELD COMPONENT

      • There are no labs or field trips associated with this course.

      COURSE ATTRIBUTES

      • face-to-face, spring, undergraduate, online-or-flexible

      INSTRUCTOR(S)

      Karen Kainer

    • FNR 3411 | Forest Mensuration

      COURSE DESCRIPTION

      Forest resource measurements; log and tree content estimation; forest inventory techniques; stand growth and yield.

      Credits: 3

      Prerequisites: FNR3410C (or equivalent)

      DOWNLOAD SYLLABUS

      • FNR 3411 Forest Mensuration Syllabus (Face-to-Face)

      LAB/FIELD COMPONENT

      • This course includes required field participation.

      COURSE ATTRIBUTES

      • face-to-face, spring, undergraduate

      INSTRUCTOR(S)

      Michael Andreu

    • FNR 3622L | Fire Ecology & Management Lab

      COURSE DESCRIPTION

      A laboratory to assess, design, and participate in the application of prescribed fire in forest ecosystem research and management.

      Credits: 1

      Prerequisites: FOR 3153C or PCB 3034C or PCB 4044C, or the equivalent

      DOWNLOAD SYLLABUS

      • FNR 3622L - Fire Ecology & Management Lab Syllabus (Face-to-Face).pdf

      LAB/FIELD COMPONENT

      • This lab/field course is associated with FOR 3214.

      COURSE ATTRIBUTES

      • face-to-face, spring, undergraduate

      INSTRUCTOR(S)

      Raelene Crandall

    • FNR 3622L | Fire Ecology & Management

      COURSE DESCRIPTION

      A detailed study of the ecological aspects of fire and fire management techniques including assessment of prescribed burning plans, comparison of present day and historical fire policies and use, critical factors influencing fire behavior and effects, and wildfire control and operations.

      Credits: 2

      Prerequisites: FOR 3153C or PCB 3034C or PCB 4044C, or the equivalent

      DOWNLOAD SYLLABUS

      • FNR 3622L - Fire Ecology & Management Syllabus (Online).pdf

      LAB/FIELD COMPONENT

      • There are no labs or field trips associated with this course. See FOR 3214L for lab information.

      COURSE ATTRIBUTES

      • face-to-face, online-or-flexible, spring, undergraduate

      INSTRUCTOR(S)

      Raelene Crandall

    • FAS 4932 | Research Divemaster

      COURSE DESCRIPTION

      This course provides advanced level recreational SCUBA training and experience in accordance with National Association of Underwater Instructors (NAUI) standards.

      Students must hold Advanced Open Water, Rescue, and Nitrox certification from a recognized certification agency. Students currently enrolled in the Advance Open Water SCUBA course may enroll in the UF Scientific Diver SCUBA course by paying the appropriate additional fee.

      Credits: 3

      Prerequisites: PEN1136 or Openwater Certification

      DOWNLOAD SYLLABUS

      • FAS 4932 - Research Divemaster Syllabus (Face-to-Face).pdf

      LAB/FIELD COMPONENT

      This course requires attendance at pool sessions for SCUBA training.

      COURSE ATTRIBUTES

      • face-to-face, fall, spring, undergraduate

      INSTRUCTOR(S)

      Doug Marcinek

      marcinek@ufl.edu

    • FAS 4932 | Advanced SCUBA

      COURSE DESCRIPTION

      This course provides advanced level recreational SCUBA training and experience in accordance with National Association of Underwater Instructors (NAUI) standards.

      Students must hold Advanced Open Water, Rescue, and Nitrox certification from a recognized certification agency. Students currently enrolled in the Advance Open Water SCUBA course may enroll in the UF Scientific Diver SCUBA course by paying the appropriate additional fee.

      Credits: 3

      Prerequisites: PEN1136 or Openwater Certification

      DOWNLOAD SYLLABUS

      • FAS 4932 - Advanced SCUBA Syllabus (Face-to-Face).pdf

      LAB/FIELD COMPONENT

      This course requires attendance at pool sessions for SCUBA training.

      COURSE ATTRIBUTES

      • face-to-face, fall, spring, undergraduate

      INSTRUCTOR(S)

      Doug Marcinek

      marcinek@ufl.edu

    • FAS 4175 | Algae Biology & Ecology

      COURSE DESCRIPTION

      An introduction to the geospatial technologies, concepts and methods required to analyze and manage geographic data used in a context of marine habitat mapping. Learn about the fields of cartography, remote sensing, and geographic information systems (GIS), and how to combine oceanography and marine ecology, geomorphology and biology in order to provide an accurate spatial representation of marine habitats.

      Credits: 3

      Prerequisites: BSC2010 and BSC2010L or equivalent

      DOWNLOAD SYLLABUS

      • FAS 4175 - Algae Biology & Ecology Syllabus (Online).pdf

      LAB/FIELD COMPONENT

      There are no labs or field work in this course.

       

      COURSE ATTRIBUTES

      • online or flexible, spring, undergraduate

      INSTRUCTOR(S)

      Ed Philips

    • FAS 4271C | Invasion Ecology of Aquatic Animals

      COURSE DESCRIPTION

      A comprehensive overview of invasion ecology, highlighting aspects related to aquatic animals, including ecological concepts and debates underlying this developing field.

      Credits: 3

      Offered in even years only.

      DOWNLOAD SYLLABUS

      • FAS 4271C - Invasion Ecology of Aquatic Animals Syllabus (Online).pdf

      LAB/FIELD COMPONENT

      There are no labs or field work in this course.

       

      COURSE ATTRIBUTES

      • online or flexible, spring, undergraduate

      INSTRUCTOR(S)

      Jeff Hill

    • FAS 4224 | Applied Aquaculture Genetics

      COURSE DESCRIPTION

      The goal of this course is to provide students with the background knowledge and practical methodologies for the current technologies used for genetic improvement of fish and shellfish aquaculture and fishery resource management. This course will be a combination of online lectures, group discussions, and video demonstrations to keep students with the most updated advancements.

      Credits: 3

      Offered in odd years only.

      DOWNLOAD SYLLABUS

      • FAS 4224 - Applied Aquaculture Genetics Syllabus (Online)

      LAB/FIELD COMPONENT

      There are no labs or field work in this course.

       

      COURSE ATTRIBUTES

      • online or flexible, spring, undergraduate

      INSTRUCTOR(S)

      Huiping Yang

    • FAS 4915 | Honors Thesis in Fisheries & Aquatic Sciences

      COURSE DESCRIPTION

      Independent research in fisheries and aquatic sciences leading to an honors thesis. Student will be mentored by a faculty member. Projects may involve inquiry, design, investigation, scholarship, discovery or application.

      Credits: variable (1-3). Can be repeated with change of topic up to 6 credits.

      Prerequisite: junior standing, upper division GPA of 3.75 or higher and completed honors thesis proposal on file

      Grading scheme: S/U

      DOWNLOAD SYLLABUS

      • n/a

      LAB/FIELD COMPONENT

      This course is individualized per student.

       

      COURSE ATTRIBUTES

      • face-to-face, fall, online or flexible, spring, summer, undergraduate

      INSTRUCTOR(S)

      Obtain approval from an FAS faculty member for supervision of these credits.

    • FAS 4911 | Supervised Research in Fisheries & Aquatic Sciences

      COURSE DESCRIPTION

      Firsthand, authentic research in fisheries and aquatic sciences under the supervision of a faculty member. Projects may involve inquiry, design, investigation, scholarship, discovery or application.

      Credits: variable (1-3). Can be repeated with change of topic up to 6 credits.

      Grading scheme: S/U

      DOWNLOAD SYLLABUS

      • n/a

      LAB/FIELD COMPONENT

      This course is individualized per student.

       

      COURSE ATTRIBUTES

      • face-to-face, fall, online or flexible, spring, summer, undergraduate

      INSTRUCTOR(S)

      Obtain approval from an FAS faculty member for supervision of these credits.

    • FAS 4905 | Individual Study

      COURSE DESCRIPTION

      Individual study of a selected topic in fisheries and aquatic sciences as contracted with the instructor at the start of the term.

      Credits: variable (1-4). Can be repeated with change of topic up to 8 credits.

      DOWNLOAD SYLLABUS

      • n/a

      LAB/FIELD COMPONENT

      This course is individualized per student.

       

      COURSE ATTRIBUTES

      • face-to-face, fall, online or flexible, spring, summer, undergraduate

      INSTRUCTOR(S)

      Obtain approval from an FAS faculty member for supervision of these credits.

    • FAS 4900 | Supervised Extension Experience

      COURSE DESCRIPTION

      Firsthand, authentic Extension experiences in fisheries and aquatic sciences under the supervision of a faculty member. Projects may involve program planning, development, implementation, and evaluation.

      Credits: variable (1-3). Can be repeated with change of topic up to 6 credits.

      Grading scheme: S/U

      DOWNLOAD SYLLABUS

      • n/a

      LAB/FIELD COMPONENT

      This course is individualized per student.

       

      COURSE ATTRIBUTES

      • face-to-face, fall, online or flexible, spring, summer, undergraduate

      INSTRUCTOR(S)

      Obtain approval from an FAS faculty member for supervision of these credits.

    • FAS 4405 | Aquariums, Water, and Aquaculture

      COURSE DESCRIPTION

      Culture methods of fish and shellfish, species selection, biological and environmental principles, case histories and future trends.

      Credits: 3

      Prerequisites: BSC 2010 and BSC 2010L, or instructor permission

      DOWNLOAD SYLLABUS

      • FAS 4405 - Aquariums, Water, and Aquaculture Syllabus (Face-to-Face).pdf

      LAB/FIELD COMPONENT

      There are no labs or field trips associated with this course.

       

      COURSE ATTRIBUTES

      • face-to-face, spring, undergraduate

      INSTRUCTOR(S)

    • FAS 4305C | Intro to Fishery Science

      COURSE DESCRIPTION

      Principles of fish management in freshwater and marine systems. Includes field and laboratory techniques for aquatic habitat and fishery resource assessment, aquaculture practices and consideration of contemporary issues pertinent to sport and commercial uses of renewable fisheries resources.

      Credits: 3

      DOWNLOAD SYLLABUS

      • FAS 4305C - Intro to Fishery Science Syllabus (Face-to-Face).pdf

      LAB/FIELD COMPONENT

      This course includes required labs and field work.

       

      COURSE ATTRIBUTES

      • face-to-face, spring, undergraduate

      INSTRUCTOR(S)

      Dan Canfield Jr.

      Charles Cichra

    • STA 6093 | Intro to Applied Statistics for Agricultural and Life Sciences

      COURSE DESCRIPTION

      This course familiarizes students with the foundations of statistical analysis, teaches students basic statistical analysis and data management skills in the programing language R, and prepares students for advanced statistics courses they will take throughout their graduate career.

      Credits: 3

      DOWNLOAD SYLLABUS

      • STA 6093 | Intro to Applied Statistics for Agricultural and Life Sciences Syllabus (Online).pdf

      LAB/FIELD COMPONENT

      There are no labs or field trips associated with this course.

       

      COURSE ATTRIBUTES

      • fall, graduate, online or flexible, spring

      INSTRUCTOR(S)

      Denis Valle

      Benjamin Baiser (WEC)

    • FAS 2024 | Sustainable Fisheries

      COURSE DESCRIPTION

      Fish biology, ecology and habitats relevant to fisheries on both a global and regional (Florida) scale. Follows the fisheries occurring from cold, mountain rivers to the depths of the oceans, with special topics (e.g., artificial reefs, fisheries bycatch and aquaculture). Intended for non-science and science majors

      Credits: 3

      DOWNLOAD SYLLABUS

      • FAS 2024 - Sustainable Fisheries Syllabus (Face-to-Face).pdf

      LAB/FIELD COMPONENT

      There are no labs or field trips associated with this course.

       

      COURSE ATTRIBUTES

      • face-to-face, spring, undergraduate

      INSTRUCTOR(S)

      Deb Murie

    • FNR 3004 | Forests, Conservation, & People

      COURSE DESCRIPTION

      A general background course for non-FRC students interested in management, use and conservation of forest resources. Topics include resource description, historical perspectives, current issues, forest biology and management principles.

      Credits: 3

      Spring and Summer B offering.

      DOWNLOAD SYLLABUS

      • FOR 3004 - Forests, Conservation, & People Syllabus (Face-to-Face).pdf

      LAB/FIELD COMPONENT

      • This course includes required field participation.

      COURSE ATTRIBUTES

      • face-to-face, spring, summer, undergraduate

      INSTRUCTOR(S)

      Michael Andreu

    • FNR 3602 | Society & Natural Resources

      COURSE DESCRIPTION

      This course provides a foundation for understanding how society perceives and values natural resources both in North America and around the globe. We will explore the institutions that oversee and manage our environment, using current issues as examples of community and social change, and stressing the important role of communication and education with the public and stakeholders. Many natural resources issues are confusing, complicated, and exacerbated by a lack of thoughtful, helpful communication with the public. We will consider the factors that result in these conflicting interests and discuss potential paths for working with complex human and natural resource systems.

      Credits: 3

      Offered in Gainesville and at the WFREC in Milton, FL.

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      LAB/FIELD COMPONENT

      • There are no labs or field trips associated with this course.

      COURSE ATTRIBUTES

      • face-to-face, spring, undergraduate, online-or-flexible

      INSTRUCTOR(S)

      Martha Monroe

      Taylor Stein

    • FNR 3003C | Silviculture

      COURSE DESCRIPTION

      Principles governing establishment, treatment and control of forest stands; natural and artificial regeneration systems; intermediate cuttings and cultural operations.

      Credits: 4

      Prerequisites: basic ecology course (FOR3153C or PCB3043C suggested)

      DOWNLOAD SYLLABUS

      • FOR 3162C - Silviculture Syllabus (Face-to-Face).pdf

      LAB/FIELD COMPONENT

      • There are no labs or field trips associated with this course.

      COURSE ATTRIBUTES

      • face-to-face, spring, undergraduate

      INSTRUCTOR(S)

      Jason Vogel

    • FNR 2062 | Forests for the Future

      COURSE DESCRIPTION

      The course explores changing environmental values that drive and shape ecotourism in Florida, the United States, and the world. It introduces the concept of ecotourism and natural resources management and explores sustainable development, how ecotourism fits into traditional land management and specific applications of ecotourism.

      Credits: 3

      Fall, Spring, and Summer B offering.

      DOWNLOAD SYLLABUS

      • FOR 2662 - Forests for the Future Syllabus (Face-to-Face).pdf

      LAB/FIELD COMPONENT

      • There are no labs or field trips associated with this course.

      COURSE ATTRIBUTES

      • face-to-face, fall, spring, summer, undergraduate

      INSTRUCTOR(S)

      Taylor Stein

    • FNR 6669 | Policy & Economics of Natural Resources

      COURSE DESCRIPTION

      Factors in evolution of forest, range, wildlife and related natural resources administration and policies in the United States; policy components; policy formation implementation, administration and change processes; introduction to criteria for evaluating effectiveness of policies and administration.

      Credits: 3

      DOWNLOAD SYLLABUS

      • FNR 6669 - Policy & Economics of Natural Resources Syllabus (Online).pdf

      LAB/FIELD COMPONENT

      • There are no labs or field trips associated with this course.

      COURSE ATTRIBUTES

      • online-or-flexible, spring, undergraduate

      INSTRUCTOR(S)

      Damian Adams

    • FNR 6560 | Intro to Bayesian Statistics in Life Sciences

      COURSE DESCRIPTION

      The aim of the course is to introduce life scientists to Bayesian statistics. We will explore basic ideas regarding integration through simulation (Monte Carlo integration), the philosophy and strengths of Bayesian statistics, and the Markov Chain Monte Carlo (MCMC) algorithms needed to fit such models.

      Credits: 3

      Prerequisites:

      • Conceptual understanding of integrals
      • The student should be comfortable programming in R (e.g., be comfortable creating and manipulating vectors and matrices, creating loops and your own functions, creating queries using Boolean logic, etc.)
      • STA6166, STA6093, or a similar introductory statistics course are highly recommended.
      • It is highly recommended for students to have had a previous course on mathematical statistics (e.g., “ZOO6927 Statistical Principles for the Biological Sciences” by Jose Ponciano; “STA 5325 Fundamentals of Probability”; or “Foundations of Probability & Math Statistics: a scientific computing approach” by Nikolay Bliznyuk).

      DOWNLOAD SYLLABUS

      • FNR 6560 - Intro to Bayesian Statistics in Life Sciences Syllabus (Face-to-Face

      LAB/FIELD COMPONENT

      • There are no labs or field trips associated with this course.

      COURSE ATTRIBUTES

      • face-to-face, spring, graduate, online-or-flexible

      INSTRUCTOR(S)

      Valle-Denis

    • FNR 4623C | Integrated Natural Resource Management

      COURSE DESCRIPTION

      An integrative approach to the study of forest resource management for the production of multiple products, such as timber, recreation, wildlife, rangeland, utilizing the case study approach.

      Credits: 3

      Prerequisites: FOR 3162C

      This course is offered face-to-face in Gainesville and at the WFREC in Milton, FL.

      DOWNLOAD SYLLABUS

      • FNR 4623C - Integrated Natural Resource Management Syllabus (Gainesville).pdf
      • FNR 4623C - Integrated Natural Resource Management Syllabus (Milton).pdf

      LAB/FIELD COMPONENT

      • This course includes required lab/field trips.

      COURSE ATTRIBUTES

      • face-to-face, spring, undergraduate

      INSTRUCTOR(S)

      Deborah Miller

      Martin-Timothy

    • FNR 4461 | Spatial Models & Decision Analysis

      COURSE DESCRIPTION

      This course will teach students how to utilize spatial models to inform natural resource decisions and scientific investigations. It will also teach students about basic statistical and modeling principles, including a better understanding of what a model is and the importance understanding the assumptions inherent to various types on spatial models.

      Credits: 3

      DOWNLOAD SYLLABUS

      • FNR 4461 - Spatial Models & Decision Analysis Syllabus (Face-to-Face).pdf

      LAB/FIELD COMPONENT

      • This course includes required lab/field trips.

      COURSE ATTRIBUTES

      • face-to-face, spring, undergraduate

      INSTRUCTOR(S)

      Iannone-Basil

    • PEN 1136 | Openwater SCUBA Diving

      COURSE DESCRIPTION

      Beginning scuba diving including compass navigation, openwater diving environment, dive preparation and five openwater dives. Payment of required additional course. fees and successful completion results in national certification as Open-water Scuba Diver.

      Credits: 2

      DOWNLOAD SYLLABUS

      • PEN 1136 - Openwater SCUBA Diving Syllabus (Face-to-Face).pdf

      LAB/FIELD COMPONENT

      • There are no labs or field trips associated with this course.

      COURSE ATTRIBUTES

      • face-to-face, fall, spring, summer, undergraduate

      INSTRUCTOR(S)

      Doug Macinek marcinek@ufl.edu

    • FAS 6933 | Seminar

      COURSE DESCRIPTION

      This course provides Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences (FAS) graduate students a forum for honing scientific presentation skills.

      Credits: 1; can be taken for a total of 2.

      Co-requisite: students enrolled in Seminar must participate in the FAS Graduate Symposium

      DOWNLOAD SYLLABUS

      • Not available

      LAB/FIELD COMPONENT

      • There are no labs or field trips associated with this course, although attending the Graduate Symposium is required.

      COURSE ATTRIBUTES

      • face-to-face, spring, graduate, online-or-flexible

      INSTRUCTOR(S)

      Varies

    • FAS 6940 | Supervised Teaching

      COURSE DESCRIPTION

      Credits earned in fulfillment of assisted teaching duties for fisheries and aquatic sciences.

      Credits: 1-5; max 5 total

      DOWNLOAD SYLLABUS

      • Not applicable

      LAB/FIELD COMPONENT

      • Teaching assistant duties may require attendance at labs and field trips.

      COURSE ATTRIBUTES

      • face-to-face, fall, spring, graduate, summer, online-or-flexible

      INSTRUCTOR(S)

      Contact the graduate student services office or graduate coordinator for your program to connect with a course/instructor in need of teaching assistance.

    • FNR 6940 | Supervised Teaching

      COURSE DESCRIPTION

      Credits earned in fulfillment of assisted teaching duties for forestry and natural resources.

      Credits: 1-5; max 5 total

      DOWNLOAD SYLLABUS

      • Not applicable

      LAB/FIELD COMPONENT

      • Teaching assistant duties may require attendance at labs and field trips.

      COURSE ATTRIBUTES

      • face-to-face, fall, spring, graduate, summer, online-or-flexible

      INSTRUCTOR(S)

      Contact the graduate student services office or graduate coordinator for your program to connect with a course/instructor in need of teaching assistance.

    • SUR 4430 | Surveying & Mapping Practice

      COURSE DESCRIPTION

      A study of land survey practice; the lot survey; the sectional survey; the water boundary survey; office and business practices; professional standing.

      Credits: 3

      Prerequisites: SUR 3520 and SUR 4403

      DOWNLOAD SYLLABUS

      • SUR 4430 - Surveying & Mapping Practice Syllabus (Face-to-Face and Online).pdf

      LAB/FIELD COMPONENT

      • This course typically includes required labs and field trips.

      COURSE ATTRIBUTES

      • face-to-face, online-or-flexible, spring, undergraduate

      INSTRUCTOR(S)

      John N. “Jack” Breed, P.L.S

      jnbreed@ufl.edu

    • SUR 4463 | Subdivision Design

      COURSE DESCRIPTION

      Design of a medium-sized subdivision, master plan development, physical development considerations, legal requirements, comprehensive project, mock presentation, and platting.

      Credits: 3

      Prerequisites: SUR 3323; co-requisite: SUR 4201

      DOWNLOAD SYLLABUS

      • SUR 4463 - Subdivision Design Syllabus (Face-to-Face and Online).pdf

      LAB/FIELD COMPONENT

      • There are no labs or field trips associated with this course.

      COURSE ATTRIBUTES

      • face-to-face, online-or-flexible, spring, undergraduate

      INSTRUCTOR(S)

      Bon Dewitt

    • SUR 5386 | Image Processing for Remote Sensing

      COURSE DESCRIPTION

      Analysis of remote sensing imagery with natural resource applications; image formation and radiometric/atmospheric correction models; hyperspectral image formation, dimensionality reduction, and classification; machine learning classification algorithms; LiDAR data.

      Credits: 3

      DOWNLOAD SYLLABUS

      • SUR 5386 - Image Processing for Remote Sensing Syllabus (Online).pdf

      LAB/FIELD COMPONENT

      • There are no labs or field trips associated with this course.

      COURSE ATTRIBUTES

      • graduate, online-or-flexible, spring

      INSTRUCTOR(S)

      Amr Abd-Elrahman

    • SUR 3520 | Measurement Science

      COURSE DESCRIPTION

      Theory of measurement errors, error propagation, variance and covariance, polynomial curve fitting, regression analysis, correlation and least squares adjustments.

      Credits: 3

      Prerequisites: MAC2312; STA2023, STA3032, or GEO3162C; SUR3641 (or equivalent)

      DOWNLOAD SYLLABUS

      • SUR 3520 - Measurement Science Syllabus (Online).pdf

      LAB/FIELD COMPONENT

      • There are no labs or field trips associated with this course.

      COURSE ATTRIBUTES

      • online-or-flexible, spring, undergraduate

      INSTRUCTOR(S)

      Henry Hochmair

    • SUR 5525 | Least-Squares Adjusted Computations

      COURSE DESCRIPTION

      Implementation of least squares solutions for survey-mapping and GIS applications, time and storage optimization; error analysis, initial approximation generation; robust estimations; and computer programming.

      Credits: 3

      Prerequisites: computer programming proficiency and consent of instructor.

      DOWNLOAD SYLLABUS

      • SUR 5525 - Least-Squares Adjusted Computations Syllabus (Online).pdf

      LAB/FIELD COMPONENT

      • There are no labs or field trips associated with this course.

      COURSE ATTRIBUTES

      • graduate, online-or-flexible, spring

      INSTRUCTOR(S)

      Henry Hochmair

    • SUR 6502C | Foundations of UAS Mapping

      COURSE DESCRIPTION

      Students who do not have a geomatics background, such as an introductory surveying class or field experience, are required to get the permission of the instructor before they enroll.

      Credits: 3

      DOWNLOAD SYLLABUS

      • SUR 6502C - Foundations of UAS Mapping Syllabus (Face-to-Face and Online).pdf

      LAB/FIELD COMPONENT

      • This course requires attendance at in-person labs and field work.

      COURSE ATTRIBUTES

      • face-to-face, graduate, spring

      INSTRUCTOR(S)

      Justin Thomas

    • FAS 4932 | Biology of Aquatic Invertebrates

      COURSE DESCRIPTION

      Examination of the form, function, diversity, and ecology of invertebrates that live in aquatic environments. The invertebrates include the vast majority of animals on the planet and many of the major invertebrate groups are only found in aquatic ecosystems. Lectures will focus on the characteristics of each of the major aquatic invertebrate phyla. In the laboratory, students will collect, identify, and examine aquatic invertebrates from freshwater and coastal ecosystems.

      Credits: 4

      DOWNLOAD SYLLABUS

      • FAS 4932 - Biology of Aquatic Invertebrates Syllabus (In-person)

      LAB/FIELD COMPONENT

      • This course requires lab and field work.

      COURSE ATTRIBUTES

      • undergraduate, in-person, spring

      INSTRUCTOR(S)

      Dr. Lindsey Reisinger

       

    • FNR 7980 | Doctoral Research

      COURSE DESCRIPTION

      Research credits for doctoral study work undertaken after successfully completing qualifying exams, supervised by major advisor/committee chair.

      Credits: 1-15

      Prerequisites: doctoral candidate status (post-qualifying exams).

      Grading scheme: S/U

      DOWNLOAD SYLLABUS

      • FNR 7980 Doctoral Research Syllabus (Online)

      LAB/FIELD COMPONENT

      • Research typically involves lab and/or field work, but may vary by individual program.

      COURSE ATTRIBUTES

      • face-to-face, fall, graduate, online-or-flexible, spring, summer

      INSTRUCTOR(S)

      Individual graduate advisor/committee chair oversees student progress.

    • FAS 7980 | Doctoral Research

      COURSE DESCRIPTION

      Research credits for doctoral study work undertaken after successfully completing qualifying exams, supervised by major advisor/committee chair.

      Credits: 1-15

      Prerequisites: doctoral candidate status (post-qualifying exams).

      Grading scheme: S/U

      DOWNLOAD SYLLABUS

      • FAS 7980 - Doctoral Research Syllabus (Online).pdf

      LAB/FIELD COMPONENT

      • Research typically involves lab and/or field work, but may vary by individual program.

      COURSE ATTRIBUTES

      • face-to-face, fall, graduate, online-or-flexible, spring, summer

      INSTRUCTOR(S)

      Individual graduate advisor/committee chair oversees student progress.

    • FAS 7979 | Advanced Research

      COURSE DESCRIPTION

      Research credits for doctoral study work undertaken prior to or during qualifying exams, supervised by major advisor/committee chair.

      Credits: 1-15

      Grading scheme: S/U

      DOWNLOAD SYLLABUS

      • FAS 7979 - Advanced Research Syllabus (Online).pdf

      LAB/FIELD COMPONENT

      • Research typically involves lab and/or field work, but may vary by individual program.

      COURSE ATTRIBUTES

      • face-to-face, online-or-flexible, fall, spring, summer, graduate

      INSTRUCTOR(S)

      Individual graduate advisor/committee chair oversees student progress.

    • FNR 7979 | Advanced Research

      COURSE DESCRIPTION

      Research credits for doctoral study work undertaken prior to or during qualifying exams, supervised by major advisor/committee chair.

      Credits: 1-15

      Grading scheme: S/U

      DOWNLOAD SYLLABUS

      • FNR 7979 Advanced Research Syllabus (Online)

      LAB/FIELD COMPONENT

      • Research typically involves lab and/or field work, but may vary by individual program.

      COURSE ATTRIBUTES

      • face-to-face, online-or-flexible, fall, spring, summer, graduate

      INSTRUCTOR(S)

      Individual graduate advisor/committee chair oversees student progress.

    • FNR 6971 | Master’s Research

      COURSE DESCRIPTION

      Research credits for Master's thesis work, supervised by major advisor/committee chair.

      Credits: 1-15

      Grading scheme: S/U

      DOWNLOAD SYLLABUS

      • FNR 6971 Master's Research Syllabus (Online)

      LAB/FIELD COMPONENT

      • Research typically involves lab and/or field work, but may vary by individual program.

      COURSE ATTRIBUTES

      • face-to-face, online-or-flexible, fall, spring, summer, graduate

      INSTRUCTOR(S)

      Individual graduate advisor/committee chair oversees student progress.

    • FAS 6971 | Master’s Research

      COURSE DESCRIPTION

      Research credits for Master's thesis work, supervised by major advisor/committee chair.

      Credits: 1-15

      Grading scheme: S/U

      DOWNLOAD SYLLABUS

      • FAS 6971 - Masters Research Syllabus (Online).pdf

      LAB/FIELD COMPONENT

      • Research typically involves lab and/or field work, but may vary by individual program.

      COURSE ATTRIBUTES

      • face-to-face, online-or-flexible, fall, spring, summer, graduate

      INSTRUCTOR(S)

      Individual graduate advisor/committee chair oversees student progress.

    • SUR 6905 | Special Problems in Geomatics

      COURSE DESCRIPTION

      Individual study of a selected topic in Geomatics as contracted with the instructor at the start of the term.

      Credits: variable (1-3). Can be repeated with change of topic.

      DOWNLOAD SYLLABUS

      • n/a

      LAB/FIELD COMPONENT

      • This course is individualized per student.

      COURSE ATTRIBUTES

      • face-to-face, online-or-flexible, fall, spring, summer, graduate

      INSTRUCTOR(S)

      Obtain approval from a GEM faculty member for supervision of these credits.

    • SUR 4949 | Co-op Work Experience

      COURSE DESCRIPTION

      Practical field experience of sufficient academic rigor.

      Credits: 1

      Prerequisites: must be BS-GEM major

      Grading scheme: S/U

      DOWNLOAD SYLLABUS

      • n/a

      LAB/FIELD COMPONENT

      • This course is individualized per student.

      COURSE ATTRIBUTES

      • face-to-face, online-or-flexible, fall, spring, summer, undergraduate

      INSTRUCTOR(S)

      Obtain approval from an GEM faculty member for supervision of these credits.

    • SUR 4915 | Honors Thesis in Geomatics

      COURSE DESCRIPTION

      Independent research in Geomatics leading to an honors thesis. Student will be mentored by a faculty member. Projects may involve inquiry, design, investigation, scholarship, discovery or application.

      Credits: variable (1-3). Can be repeated with change of topic up to 6 credits.

      Prerequisite: junior standing, upper division GPA of 3.75 or higher and completed honors thesis proposal on file

      Grading scheme: S/U

      DOWNLOAD SYLLABUS

      • n/a

      LAB/FIELD COMPONENT

      • This course is individualized per student.

      COURSE ATTRIBUTES

      • face-to-face, online-or-flexible, fall, spring, summer, undergraduate

      INSTRUCTOR(S)

      Obtain approval from an GEM faculty member for supervision of these credits.

    • SUR 4912 | Senior Project

      COURSE DESCRIPTION

      Laboratory, equipment, or literature investigations of surveying and mapping problems and concepts of current interest resulting in a written work.

      Credits: 1

      Prerequisites: Must have senior standing

      Grading scheme: S/U

      DOWNLOAD SYLLABUS

      • n/a

      LAB/FIELD COMPONENT

      • This course is individualized per student.

      COURSE ATTRIBUTES

      • face-to-face, online-or-flexible, fall, spring, summer, undergraduate

      INSTRUCTOR(S)

      Obtain approval from an GEM faculty member for supervision of these credits.

    • SUR 4911 | Supervised Research in Geomatics

      COURSE DESCRIPTION

      Firsthand, authentic research in Geomatics under the supervision of a faculty member. Projects may involve inquiry, design, investigation, scholarship, discovery, or application.

      Credits: variable (1-3). Can be repeated with change of topic up to 6 credits.

      Grading scheme: S/U

      DOWNLOAD SYLLABUS

      • n/a

      LAB/FIELD COMPONENT

      • This course is individualized per student.

      COURSE ATTRIBUTES

      • face-to-face, online-or-flexible, fall, spring, summer, undergraduate

      INSTRUCTOR(S)

      Obtain approval from an GEM faculty member for supervision of these credits.

    • SUR 4905 | Special Problems in Geomatics

      COURSE DESCRIPTION

      Individual study of a selected topic in Geomatics as contracted with the instructor at the start of the term.

      Credits: variable (1-3). Can be repeated with change of topic.

      DOWNLOAD SYLLABUS

      • n/a

      LAB/FIELD COMPONENT

      • This course is individualized per student.

      COURSE ATTRIBUTES

      • face-to-face, online-or-flexible, fall, spring, summer, undergraduate

      INSTRUCTOR(S)

      Obtain approval from an GEM faculty member for supervision of these credits.

    • FNR 4941 | Internship in Natural Resources

      COURSE DESCRIPTION

      Supervision by a faculty member and a post-internship report are required.

      Credits: variable (1-4)

      Prerequisite: undergraduate coordinator permission

      Grading scheme: S/U

      DOWNLOAD SYLLABUS

      • n/a

      LAB/FIELD COMPONENT

      • This course is individualized per student.

      COURSE ATTRIBUTES

      • face-to-face, online-or-flexible, fall, spring, summer, undergraduate

      INSTRUCTOR(S)

      Obtain approval from the FRC/NRC undergraduate coordinator Dr. Tim Martin for supervision of these credits.

    • FNR 4915 | Honors Thesis in Forest Resources & Conservation

      COURSE DESCRIPTION

      Independent research in forestry and natural resources leading to an honors thesis. Student will be mentored by a faculty member. Projects may involve inquiry, design, investigation, scholarship, discovery or application.

      Credits: variable (1-3). Can be repeated with change of topic up to 6 credits.

      Prerequisite: junior standing, upper division GPA of 3.75 or higher and completed honors thesis proposal on file

      Grading scheme: S/U

      DOWNLOAD SYLLABUS

      • n/a

      LAB/FIELD COMPONENT

      • This course is individualized per student.

      COURSE ATTRIBUTES

      • face-to-face, online-or-flexible, fall, spring, summer, undergraduate

      INSTRUCTOR(S)

      Obtain approval from an FOR faculty member for supervision of these credits.

    • FNR 4911 | Supervised Research in Forest Resources & Conservation

      COURSE DESCRIPTION

      Firsthand, authentic research in forestry or natural resources under the supervision of a faculty member. Projects may involve inquiry, design, investigation, scholarship, discovery, or application.

      Credits: variable (1-3). Can be repeated with change of topic up to 6 credits.

      Grading scheme: S/U

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      • n/a

      LAB/FIELD COMPONENT

      • This course is individualized per student.

      COURSE ATTRIBUTES

      • face-to-face, online-or-flexible, fall, spring, summer, undergraduate

      INSTRUCTOR(S)

      Obtain approval from an FOR faculty member for supervision of these credits.

    • FNR 4905 | Individual Study in Natural Resources

      COURSE DESCRIPTION

      Individual study of a selected topic in forest resources and conservation as contracted with the instructor at the start of the term.

      Credits: variable (1-4). Can be repeated with change of topic

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      • n/a

      LAB/FIELD COMPONENT

      • This course is individualized per student.

      COURSE ATTRIBUTES

      • face-to-face, online-or-flexible, fall, spring, summer, undergraduate

      INSTRUCTOR(S)

      Obtain approval from an FOR faculty member for supervision of these credits.

    • FNR 6910 | Supervised Research

      COURSE DESCRIPTION

      Individual study of a selected topic in forest resources and conservation as contracted with the instructor at the start of the term. Typically used for Extension-focused credits.

      Credits: variable (1-5). Can be repeated with change of topic up to 5 credits.

      Grading scheme: S/U

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      • N/A

      LAB/FIELD COMPONENT

      • This course is individualized per student.

      COURSE ATTRIBUTES

      • face-to-face, online-or-flexible, fall, spring, summer, graduate

      INSTRUCTOR(S)

      Obtain approval from an FOR faculty member for supervision of these credits.

    • FNR 6905 | Research Problems (Individual Study)

      COURSE DESCRIPTION

      Individual study of a selected topic in forest resources and conservation as contracted with the instructor at the start of the term.

      Credits: variable (1-6). Can be repeated with change of topic up to 10 credits.

      Prerequisites: Obtain instructor approval from an FOR faculty member for supervision of these credits.

      DOWNLOAD SYLLABUS

      • n/a

      LAB/FIELD COMPONENT

      • This course is individualized per student.

      COURSE ATTRIBUTES

      • face-to-face, online-or-flexible, fall, spring, summer, graduate

      INSTRUCTOR(S)

      Obtain instructor approval from an FOR faculty member for supervision of these credits.

    • GIS 4121 | Geographic Information Systems Analysis

      COURSE DESCRIPTION

      This course introduces a number of techniques aimed at the analysis of spatial data and will be comprised of lectures and computer labs. Lecture topics include characterization of spatial data, geographic distributions, and pattern identification within point and area objects, analysis of field data, spatial modeling and interpolation, regression methods, and cluster analysis.

      Credits: 3

      Prerequisites: SUR 3393, SUR 3393L, STA 2023 and 3AG-GEM classification or higher

      DOWNLOAD SYLLABUS

      • GIS 4121 - Geographic Information Systems Analysis Syllabus (Online).pdf

      LAB/FIELD COMPONENT

      • There are no labs or field trips associated with this course.

      COURSE ATTRIBUTES

      • fall, online-or-flexible, undergraduate

      INSTRUCTOR(S)

      Abd-Elrahman-Amr 

      Hochmair-Henry

    • GIS 6116 | Geographic Information Systems Analysis

      COURSE DESCRIPTION

      Analytical tools such as software grid modules, database query, map algebra, and distance operations; analytical operations such as database query, derivative mapping, and process modeling; sources and nature of uncertainty and error, and project planning management.

      Credits: 3

      Prerequisites: introductory GIS course

      DOWNLOAD SYLLABUS

      • GIS 6116 - Geographic Information Systems Analysis Syllabus (Online).pdf

      LAB/FIELD COMPONENT

      • There are no labs or field trips associated with this course.

      COURSE ATTRIBUTES

      • fall, graduate, online-or-flexible

      INSTRUCTOR(S)

      Amr Abd-Elrahman

      Henry Hochmair

    • SUR 4501C | Foundations of UAS Mapping

      COURSE DESCRIPTION

      Foundations of UAS Mapping introduces students to the fundamental components of small unmanned aerial systems (sUAS) and how they function together to produce high resolution, spatially accurate planimetric maps and 3D models of the terrain. These components include GPS/GNSS, inertial systems, lidar, and on-board sensors like cameras. We focus primarily on the application of these technologies, but also cover basic theoretical aspects. We deal with establishing ground control for sUAS imagery so that the products can be referenced to specific geodetic reference frameworks and integrated with other geospatial data. This is the first of the three courses required for the Certificate in Mapping with Unmanned Aerial Systems. Students who do not have a geomatics background, such as an introductory surveying class or field experience, are required to get the permission of the instructor before they enroll.

      Credits: 3

      Offered Spring.

      Prerequisites: SUR 3103C Geomatics or instructor consent (non-Geomatics students are encouraged to take this course).

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      • SUR 4501C - Foundations of UAS Mapping.pdf

      LAB/FIELD COMPONENT

      • Hybrid delivery consisting of mandatory in-person field labs and synchronous, online lectures/discussions

      COURSE ATTRIBUTES

      • face-to-face, online-or-flexible, spring, undergraduate

      INSTRUCTOR(S)

      Justin Thomas

      Ali Gonzalez-Perez

      Youssef Kaddoura

    • FNR 4950L | Natural Resource Conservation Capstone

      COURSE DESCRIPTION

      Provides students in the Natural Resource Conservation (NRC) major with an opportunity to plan and carry out a Capstone experience which integrates the knowledge and expertise that they have gained through their undergraduate curriculum.

      Credits: 3

      Prerequisites: Before registering for the course, students must complete and have approved a brief application which outlines their plans for their Capstone.

      DOWNLOAD SYLLABUS

      • FNR 4950L - Natural Resource Conservation Capstone.p

      LAB/FIELD COMPONENT

      • Labs and live participation may be required in non-online sections.

      COURSE ATTRIBUTES

      • fall, spring, summer, online-or-flexible, undergraduate

      INSTRUCTOR(S)

      First contact for Gainesville students: Timothy Martin

      First contact for Milton students: Debbie Miller

       

       

    • FNR 6462 | Foundations of Geospatial AI for Natural Resource Management

      COURSE DESCRIPTION

      Focuses on practical applications of AI in geospatial analysis for fields like resource management, agriculture, forestry, and marine sectors. Students will gain hands-on experience with Python and GeoAI tools for tasks such as data preprocessing, spatial data mining, image processing, and pattern recognition. The course also covers the use of Generative AI for spatial data analysis and big data processing, alongside ethical and societal considerations.

      Credits: 3

      Prerequisites: No formal prerequisites are required for this course. However, familiarity with Python programming (including syntax, editors, and package usage) and ArcGIS Pro is expected.

      DOWNLOAD SYLLABUS

      • FNR 6462 Foundations of Geospatial AI for Natural Resource Management

      LAB/FIELD COMPONENT

      • This course does not require lab/field components

      COURSE ATTRIBUTES

      • graduate, 100% online, spring

       INSTRUCTORS

      • Dr. Hartwig Henry Hochmair
      • Dr. Amr Abd-Elrahman
      • Dr. Geraldine Klarenberg
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