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FOR 6934 | Communicating Natural Resource Science in Public
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Introduces the principles behind effective science communication with natural resource users and the public. We cover the basics of identifying audiences and making your message accessible and engaging, but concentrate on the science and theories underlying how people receive and interpret information and their application in communication around contentious issues.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: n/a
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LAB/FIELD COMPONENT
- This course does not require lab/field trips.
COURSE ATTRIBUTES
- graduate, online or flexible, summer
INSTRUCTOR(S)
Dr. Chelsey Crandall
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FOR 5435 | Forest Resources Information Systems
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Nearly every topic imaginable associated with natural resource management has some spatial or geographic context. This course aims to develop spatial thinking through the use of geographic information system (GIS) tools. Understanding how the elements of geography, mapping, and database management connect to the physical world is key to answering questions related to “where” and “what”. The relative location of features (where) and their properties or attributes (what) can be overlain, combined, and analyzed to tell a richer story beyond simple facts.
Topics Covered will include: Map and compass use, introductory aerial photograph interpretation, Public Land Survey System of the US, map projections and coordinate systems, geospatial data sources and data collection, use of Global Positioning System (GPS) for data collection and navigation, basic database design, spatial and tabular data analysis, basic cartographic techniques and map layout, and examples of GIS use in the natural and physical sciences.
Credits: 3
Offered in Summer B.
Prerequisites: n/a
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LAB/FIELD COMPONENT
- This course does not require in-person lab/field trips.
COURSE ATTRIBUTES
- face-to-face, graduate, online or flexible, summer
INSTRUCTOR(S)
Joe Aufmuth
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FOR 6625 | Issues in Southeastern Forest Health
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This online course is designed to expose students to invasive and native forest and tree health issues and their management in the southeastern U.S. For each forest health topic, students will learn the biology, ecology, and management strategies. Modules include pre-recorded webinars followed by a brief quiz. Additional assignments such as online discussions, fact sheets, and a scientific review paper will expose students to various forms of technology transfer regarding these issues. There is no required textbook, but additional readings will be provided.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: n/a
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LAB/FIELD COMPONENT
- This course does not include lab/field trips.
COURSE ATTRIBUTES
- graduate, online or flexible, summer
INSTRUCTOR(S)
Dr. Jess Hartshorn
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FOR 4934 | Introduction to Programming with R
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This is an online course that will help students to gain a basic understanding of scientific programming. The course will be taught using R language, so you will learn to use R. However, the programming techniques learned in this course will be easily transferable to other programming languages. The focus will be on programming for scientific analyses. This course will cover basic concepts and techniques in programming such as recognizing and changing data types, reading in and writing out data, indexing, loops, creating functions, iterations, manipulating data and creating plots. You will learn base R and a few selected packages.
Credits: 2
Offered Summer B.
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LAB/FIELD COMPONENT
- There are no labs or field trips associated with this course.
COURSE ATTRIBUTES
- online or flexible, summer, undergraduate
INSTRUCTOR(S)
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FOR 6934 | Introduction to Programming with R
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This is an online course that will help students to gain a basic understanding of scientific programming. The course will be taught using R language, so you will learn to use R. However, the programming techniques learned in this course will be easily transferable to other programming languages. The focus will be on programming for scientific analyses. This course will cover basic concepts and techniques in programming such as recognizing and changing data types, reading in and writing out data, indexing, loops, creating functions, iterations, manipulating data and creating plots. You will learn base R and a few selected packages.
Credits: 2
Offered Summer B.
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LAB/FIELD COMPONENT
- There are no labs or field trips associated with this course.
COURSE ATTRIBUTES
- graduate, online or flexible, summer
INSTRUCTOR(S)
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FOR 6543 | Valuation of Natural Resources
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Extension of microeconomic principles to problems in forest production, supply behavior, forest valuation, and multiple-use of forest lands.
Credits: 3
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LAB/FIELD COMPONENT
- There are no labs or field trips associated with this course.
COURSE ATTRIBUTES
- graduate, online, summer
INSTRUCTOR(S)
Tyler Carney
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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
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- 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.
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FOR 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
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- 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.
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FOR 6934 | Bark & Ambrosia Beetles
COURSE DESCRIPTION
A comprehensive review of bark and ambrosia beetles (Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Scolytinae and Platypodinae), including global diversity, Florida’s fauna, classification, field and lab diagnostics, morphology, overview of major pests globally and locally, types of damage, relationships with fungi and host trees, management strategies, legal context, field demonstration.
Credits: 3
Offered Summer A, even years, off-cycle one-week course.
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LAB/FIELD COMPONENT
- This is a field course held on-site at various locations over a one-week period.
COURSE ATTRIBUTES
- face-to-face, graduate, summer
INSTRUCTOR(S)
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FOR 6934 | Agroforestry in the Southeastern US
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This is a graduate, web-based, three-credit, distance education course. The target audience includes graduate students enrolled in the SFRC MS non-thesis concentration in Ecological Restoration and all natural resource graduate students interested in agroforestry at UF and throughout the US.
Credits: 3
Offered Summer C.
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LAB/FIELD COMPONENT
- There are no labs or field trips associated with this course.
COURSE ATTRIBUTES
- graduate, online or flexible, summer
INSTRUCTOR(S)
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FAS 6932 | UF in the UK: Coastal Biology, Natural History & Culture
COURSE DESCRIPTION
The coast of the United Kingdom has a remarkable history that intertwines its unique cultural and biological characteristics. This course explores coastal and nearshore maritime environments during a 3-week journey around the UK. Students will learn how the coasts were formed and adapted to by a fascinating variety of plants, animals, and human cultures. Some of these organisms and peoples are still around today while others are long gone, leaving behind only their fossilized remains or archaeological evidence. This experiential learning course will begin in London's Natural History Museum, move to the Jurassic Coast and English Channel, the southwest coast of Wales, on to northeast England and the North Sea, then finish back in London. In addition to meeting with local scientists, fishermen, and conservation specialists along the way, students will also engage with their faculty guides and fellow students from the US, Wales and England for maximum cultural immersion.
Coastal Biology & Culture, Credits: 4
Natural History & Culture, Credits: 2
Summer A course
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- FAS 6932 - UF in the UK - Coastal Biology, Natural History & Culture (2023 Syllabus).pdf
- FAS 6932 - UF in the UK - Coastal Biology, Natural History & Culture (Course Flyer).pdf
- FAS 6932 - UF in the UK - Coastal Biology, Natural History & Culture (2023 Itinerary).pdf
LAB/FIELD COMPONENT
- This is a study abroad course traveling to locations in England and Wales.
COURSE ATTRIBUTES
- face-to-face, graduate, summer
INSTRUCTOR(S)
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FAS 6932 | Reproductive Dynamics of Fish and Fisheries
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course covers reproductive biology and ecology of fishes in relation to fisheries and fisheries management, including: reproductive modes and cycles, gonad development and staging, spawning duration and season, fecundity, sexual maturity, spawning aggregations, and latitudinal/spatial variation in reproductive dynamics.
Credits: 2
Prerequisites: Course in fish biology (e.g., Biology of Fishes or equivalent) and statistics (STA 2023 or higher); students should be familiar with the basic use of Excel but experience with SAS or R is not required (programs will be provided).
Offered during Summer B in even years.
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LAB/FIELD COMPONENT
- There are no labs or field trips associated with this course.
COURSE ATTRIBUTES
- graduate, online or flexible, summer
INSTRUCTOR(S)
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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.
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- 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.
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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.
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- 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.
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FAS 6356 | Fisheries Enhancement
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Fisheries enhancements are a set of fisheries management approaches involving the release of cultured organisms to enhance or restore fisheries. The course aims to provide participants with the knowledge and skills required for assessing where and when enhancements can contribute to fisheries management goals, and for developing and managing such initiatives effectively. Throughout the course, students apply concepts and methods to an enhancement fishery case study of their choice and present results of their assessments orally and in writing.
Credits: 2
Prerequisites: instructor consent
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LAB/FIELD COMPONENT
There are no labs or field trips associated with this course at this time.FAS 6356 | Fisheries Enhancement
COURSE ATTRIBUTES
- face-to-face, graduate, online or flexible, summer
INSTRUCTOR(S)
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FAS 5407 | Biology & Ecology of Fisheries & Aquaculture Invertebrates
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Invertebrate animals (e.g. mollusks, crustaceans, echinoderms) comprise about 99% of described species. Many are important fisheries and some are increasingly important in aquaculture. Invertebrates are more anatomically and biologically diverse than finfish, and this diversity must be understood in order to study their fishery management or aquaculture. This course will examine the biology of marine and freshwater invertebrates that are important as fisheries or in aquaculture. Topics will include taxonomy, morphology, distribution, habitat requirements, nutrition, major predators and parasites, significant ecological interactions, and life cycles. Non-food fisheries, such as commercial sponges and pearl oysters, will also be included. The course will be organized by taxonomic groupings, or phyla. Topics will be chosen for their biological relevance to fisheries and aquaculture, but procedural topics (methods, management, models, etc.) will not be emphasized here.
Credits: 3
Summer C, odd-numbered years only
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LAB/FIELD COMPONENT
There are no labs or field trips associated with this course.
COURSE ATTRIBUTES
- graduate, online or flexible, summer
INSTRUCTOR(S)
Patrick Baker
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FAS 5276C | Field Ecology of Aquatic Organisms
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Historically, this field-oriented course is intended to introduce students to the diverse aquatic habitats found in Florida, their associated flora and fauna, and serve as an introduction to the management issues facing state and federal conservation agencies. However, due to restrictions imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic we are adapting the course to online delivery until further notice!
Students will gain an understanding of plant and animal community structure across a range of ponds, lakes, rivers, and nearshore coastal systems. Virtual (recorded) field trips, live-streamed (synchronous) class meetings, and other video content will comprise approximately 75% of the total class time. Other course materials (field site reports, primary literature, management agency publications, and other online content) will constitute the remaining 25%. Enrollment includes advanced undergraduates and graduate students.
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: FAS4305C or consent of instructor
Summer A course
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LAB/FIELD COMPONENT
This course includes required lab/field work which are offered online during COVID-19.
COURSE ATTRIBUTES
- face-to-face, graduate, online or flexible, summer
INSTRUCTOR(S)
Donald Behringer
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FOR 3434C | Forest Resources Information Systems
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Introduction to the concepts, principles and applications of geographic information systems, remote sensing, and global positioning systems, emphasizing applications in forest resource management.
Credits: 3
Offered in Summer B
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LAB/FIELD COMPONENT
- Required fieldwork can be conducted independently.
COURSE ATTRIBUTES
- face-to-face, online-or-flexible, summer, undergraduate
INSTRUCTOR(S)
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FOR 3342C | Tree Biology
COURSE DESCRIPTION
A study of tree structure and function with relationships to forest environments and forestry practices.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: BOT2010C or BSC2011C and junior standing in FRC or NRC major
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LAB/FIELD COMPONENT
- This course includes required field trips
COURSE ATTRIBUTES
- face-to-face, summer, undergraduate
INSTRUCTOR(S)
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FAS 5255C | Diseases of Warmwater Fish
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Provides instruction in the methodology of diagnosis, treatment and management of parasitic, bacterial, viral, nutritional, and environmental diseases of warmwater food fish and aquarium species.
Credits: 3
Summer C course
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LAB/FIELD COMPONENT
There are no labs or field trips required in this course.
COURSE ATTRIBUTES
- graduate, online or flexible, summer
INSTRUCTOR(S)
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FAS 4932 | UF in the UK: Coastal Biology, Natural History & Culture
COURSE DESCRIPTION
The coast of the United Kingdom has a remarkable history that intertwines its unique cultural and biological characteristics. This course explores coastal and nearshore maritime environments during a 3-week journey around the UK. Students will learn how the coasts were formed and adapted to by a fascinating variety of plants, animals, and human cultures. Some of these organisms and peoples are still around today while others are long gone, leaving behind only their fossilized remains or archaeological evidence. This experiential learning course will begin in London's Natural History Museum, move to the Jurassic Coast and English Channel, the southwest coast of Wales, on to northeast England and the North Sea, then finish back in London. In addition to meeting with local scientists, fishermen, and conservation specialists along the way, students will also engage with their faculty guides and fellow students from the US, Wales and England for maximum cultural immersion.Coastal Biology & Culture, Credits: 4
Natural History & Culture, Credits: 2
Summer A course
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- FAS 4932 - UF in the UK - Coastal Biology, Natural History & Culture (Summer 2023) Syllabus.pdf
- FAS 4932 - UF in the UK - Coastal Biology, Natural History & Culture (Course Flyer).pdf
- FAS 4932 - UF in the UK - Coastal Biology, Natural History & Culture (2023 Itinerary).pdf
LAB/FIELD COMPONENT
This is a study abroad course traveling to locations in England and Wales.
COURSE ATTRIBUTES
- face-to-face, summer, undergraduate
INSTRUCTOR(S)
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FAS 4932 | Field Ecology of Aquatic Organisms
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Historically, this field-oriented course is intended to introduce students to the diverse aquatic habitats found in Florida, their associated flora and fauna, and serve as an introduction to the management issues facing state and federal conservation agencies. However, due to restrictions imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic we are adapting the course to online delivery until further notice!
Students will gain an understanding of plant and animal community structure across a range of ponds, lakes, rivers, and nearshore coastal systems. Virtual (recorded) field trips, live-streamed (synchronous) class meetings, and other video content will comprise approximately 75% of the total class time. Other course materials (field site reports, primary literature, management agency publications, and other online content) will constitute the remaining 25%. Enrollment includes advanced undergraduates and graduate students.
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: FAS4305C or consent of instructor
Summer A course
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LAB/FIELD COMPONENT
This course includes required lab/field work which are offered online during COVID-19.
COURSE ATTRIBUTES
- face-to-face, online or flexible, summer, undergraduate
INSTRUCTOR(S)
Donald Behringer
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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
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- 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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FOR 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.
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LAB/FIELD COMPONENT
- This course includes required field participation.
COURSE ATTRIBUTES
- face-to-face, spring, summer, undergraduate
INSTRUCTOR(S)
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FOR 3200C | Foundations in Natural Resources & Conservation
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course is an overview of the history of forestry and conservation in the US and world; will review the basic principles of forest biology, ecology, silviculture and natural resource management; will facilitate student interactions with forestry and natural resource professionals; and will introduce students to basic field, research, communications and computer skills that will be an integral part of the Forest Resources and Conservation major.
Credits: 3, Non-majors may register for 1 credit version.
Offered in Summer B.
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- FOR 3200C - Foundations in Natural Resources & Conservation Syllabus (3 Credits
- FOR 3200C - Foundations in Natural Resources & Conservation Syllabus (1 Credit)
LAB/FIELD COMPONENT
- This course includes required field trips.
COURSE ATTRIBUTES
- face-to-face, summer, undergraduate
INSTRUCTOR(S)
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FOR 2662 | 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.
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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)
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FNR 6061 | Conflict & Collaboration in Natural Resources
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course centers on understanding, managing, and resolving natural resource conflicts, which are understood as disagreements and disputes over control, use, or access to natural resources. The course provides an overview of theoretical, conceptual, and application-based approaches related to conflict management, collaborative processes, and negotiation. Students are equipped with tools and frameworks for analyzing and managing natural resources conflict, including co-management and community-based management. The goal of this course is to increase students’ knowledge of how to assess natural resource and environmental conflicts, as well as to increase their abilities to collaborate and negotiate with a variety of actors and stakeholder groups. The course material is also designed to increase students’ knowledge of various management strategies that can be integrated with collaborative components in order to address natural resource conflicts.
Credits: 3
Offered in Summer C.
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LAB/FIELD COMPONENT
- There are no labs or field trips associated with this course.
COURSE ATTRIBUTES
- online-or-flexible, summer, graduate
INSTRUCTOR(S)
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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
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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
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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
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- 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.
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FOR 6940 | Supervised Teaching
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Credits earned in fulfillment of assisted teaching duties for forestry and natural resources.
Credits: 1-5; max 5 total
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- 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.
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SUR 4940C | Practicum in UAS Mapping
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This three-credit course provides students hands-on experience with flight planning and effective deployment of small unmanned aerial systems (UASs), and the subsequent processing and analysis of the imagery acquired on these flights.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: SUR 6502 Foundations of UAS Mapping, or instructor permission.
Offered Summer A, off-calendar, over a two-week period.
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LAB/FIELD COMPONENT
- This course requires in-person attendance for the two week session.
COURSE ATTRIBUTES
- face-to-face, summer, undergraduate
INSTRUCTOR(S)
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SUR 6940C | Practicum in UAS Mapping
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This three-credit course provides students hands-on experience with flight planning and effective deployment of small unmanned aerial systems (UASs), and the subsequent processing and analysis of the imagery acquired on these flights.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: SUR 6502 Foundations of UAS Mapping, or instructor permission.
Offered Summer A, off-calendar, over a two-week period.
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LAB/FIELD COMPONENT
- This course requires in-person attendance for the two week session.
COURSE ATTRIBUTES
- face-to-face, graduate, summer
INSTRUCTOR(S)
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FOR 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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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FOR 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
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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.
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FOR 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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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 a GEM faculty member for supervision of these credits.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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FOR 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.
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FOR 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.
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FOR 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
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.
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FOR 4909 | Honors Project
COURSE DESCRIPTION
A special project course restricted to students in the college’s Honors Program. Students complete a project on a selected topic, issue or problem in research, teaching or extension. The project will be reviewed by at least two faculty members chosen by the honors coordinator. May be repeated for up to six credits.
Credits: variable (1-6). Can be repeated with change of topic for up to 6 credits.
Prerequisites: must be admitted to CALS Honors Program.
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.
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FOR 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
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.
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FOR 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
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 an FOR faculty member for supervision of these credits.
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FOR 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.
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SUR 6346 | Marine Geomatics
COURSE DESCRIPTION
The goal of this course is to provide the students with an understanding of hydrographic surveying and mapping as it pertains to the practice of Geomatics. The students will learn the concepts of Datums, tides, coordinate systems, marine positioning, sonar systems, bottom classification, future trends.
Credits: 3
Offered Summer B.
DOWNLOAD SYLLABUS
LAB/FIELD COMPONENT
- There are no labs or field trips associated with this course.
COURSE ATTRIBUTES
- online-or-flexible, summer, graduate
INSTRUCTOR(S)
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SUR 4345 | Marine Geomatics
COURSE DESCRIPTION
The goal of this course is to provide the students with an understanding of hydrographic surveying and mapping as it pertains to the practice of Geomatics. The students will learn the concepts of Datums, tides, coordinate systems, marine positioning, sonar systems, bottom classification, and future trends.
Credits: 3
Offered Summer B.
DOWNLOAD SYLLABUS
LAB/FIELD COMPONENT
- There are no labs or field trips associated with this course.
COURSE ATTRIBUTES
- online-or-flexible, summer, undergraduate
INSTRUCTOR(S)
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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
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