FOR 6934 | Science Communication & Public Education
This course will provide an introduction to science communication, environmental education, and public outreach. The course will focus on strategic message framing and how...
FOR 6934 | Visualization in the Era of Big Ecological Data
This course will equip students with knowledge and skills to work effectively with big (ecological) data, with a specific focus on data visualization as...
FAS 6238 | Environmental Fish Physiology
This course will cover advanced topics on the physiology of fishes, their implications, and applications. We will examine features both common and distinctive, and...
FAS 6408 | Aquaculture II
Aquaculture II will build upon the foundations of the Aquaculture I course (FAS 5015). Students will be exposed to more advanced concepts including aquaculture...
FNR 6668 | Natural Resources in a Changing Climate
Our collective focus has been on protecting natural resources as they are, restoring them to what they were, or using them based on past...
FOR 6340 | Physiology of Forest Trees
Growth and development of woody perennial plants with emphasis on understanding how environmental factors affect their physiology. Credits: 3 Offered in even years. online...
FOR 6215 | Fire Paradigms
A detailed study of the ecological aspects of fire and fire management techniques including assessment of prescribed burning plans, comparison of present day and...
FOR 6170 | Tropical Forest Ecology
Climatic influences, forest types, natural forest and plantation management, policies, practices, and conservation. Credits: 3 face-to-face version There are no required lab or field...
FOR 6164 | Silviculture
Promotes understanding of principles governing establishment, treatment, and control of forest stands; regeneration systems; intermediate cuttings; intensive cultural practices; land use ethics; and management...
FOR 6156 | Simulation Analysis of Forest Ecosystems
Concepts of the ecosystem, the role of models for understanding ecosystem dynamics, disturbance regimes and stability theory, nutrient cycles and ecosystem energetics. Credits: 3...
FOR 4943C | Senior Practicum in Natural Resources
Senior level forest management project including information gathering and analyses, plan development and oral presentation. Credits: 1 Prerequisite: senior standing in FRC or NRC...
FOR 4900 | Supervised Extension Experience
Firsthand, authentic extension experiences in agricultural and life sciences under the supervision of a faculty member. Projects may involve program planning, development, implementation, and...
FOR 4624C | Forest Health Management
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...
FOR 5159 | Ecology & Restoration of Longleaf Pine Ecosystems
History, structure, importance, ecology, restoration and management techniques, ownership patterns and policy implications. Credits: 3 Prerequisites: ecology course online version There are no labs...
FOR 4110 | Ecology & Restoration of Longleaf Pine Ecosystems
History, structure, importance, ecology, restoration and management techniques, ownership patterns and policy implications. Credits: 3 Prerequisites: ecology course Offered even years. online version There...
FOR 4090C | Urban Forestry
Introduction to the nature, scope, and components of the urban forest, including biology, culture, and protection and aspects of management, planning and policy. Credits:...
FOR 4060 | Global Forests
An analysis of the current status and trends of forest resource use and conservation on a global scale. Credits: 3 online version There are...
FOR 3430c | Forest Mensuration
Forest resource measurements; log and tree content estimation; forest inventory techniques; stand growth and yield. Credits: 3 Prerequisites: FNR3410C (or equivalent) face-to-face version This...
FOR 3214L | Fire Ecology & Management Lab
A laboratory to assess, design, and participate in the application of prescribed fire in forest ecosystem research and management. Credits: 1 Prerequisites: FOR 3153C...
FOR 3214 | Fire Ecology & Management
A detailed study of the ecological aspects of fire and fire management techniques including assessment of prescribed burning plans, comparison of present day and...
FOR 3202 | Society & Natural Resources
This course provides a foundation for understanding how society perceives and values natural resources both in North America and around the globe. We will...
FOR 3162C | Silviculture
Principles governing establishment, treatment and control of forest stands; natural and artificial regeneration systems; intermediate cuttings and cultural operations. Credits: 4 Prerequisites: basic ecology...
FOR 3004 | Forests, Conservation, & People
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,...
FOR 2662 | Forests for the Future
The course explores changing environmental values that drive and shape ecotourism in Florida, the United State, and the world. It introduces the concept of...
FNR 6669 | Policy & Economics of Natural Resources
Factors in evolution of forest, range, wildlife and related natural resources administration and policies in the United States; policy components; policy formation implementation, administration...
FNR 6560 | Intro to Bayesian Statistics in Life Sciences
The aim of the course is to introduce life scientists to Bayesian statistics. We will explore basic ideas regarding integration through simulation (Monte Carlo...
FNR 4623C | Integrated Natural Resource Management
An integrative approach to the study of forest resource management for the production of multiple products, such as timber, recreation, wildlife, rangeland, utilizing the...
FNR 4461 | Spatial Models & Decision Analysis
This course will teach students how to utilize spatial models to inform natural resource decisions and scientific investigations. It will also teach students about...
PEN 1136 | Openwater SCUBA Diving
Beginning scuba diving including compass navigation, openwater diving environment, dive preparation and five openwater dives. Payment of required additional course. fees and successful completion...
FAS 6933 | Seminar
This course provides Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences (FAS) graduate students a forum for honing scientific presentation skills. Credits: 1; can be taken for a...
FAS 6940 | Supervised Teaching
Credits earned in fulfillment of assisted teaching duties for fisheries and aquatic sciences. Credits: 1-5; max 5 total not applicable Teaching assistant duties may...
FOR 6940 | Supervised Teaching
Credits earned in fulfillment of assisted teaching duties for forestry and natural resources. Credits: 1-5; max 5 total not applicable Teaching assistant duties may...
SUR 4430 | Surveying & Mapping Practice
A study of land survey practice; the lot survey; the sectional survey; the water boundary survey; office and business practices; professional standing. Credits: 3...
SUR 4463 | Subdivision Design
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;...
SUR 5386 | Image Processing for Remote Sensing
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...
SUR 3520 | Measurement Science
Theory of measurement errors, error propagation, variance and covariance, polynomial curve fitting, regression analysis, correlation and least squares adjustments. Credits: 3 Prerequisites: MAC2312; STA2023,...
SUR 5525 | Least-Squares Adjusted Computations
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....
SUR 6502C | Foundations of UAS Mapping
Students who do not have a geomatics background, such as an introductory surveying class or field experience, are required to get the permission of...
FOR 7980 | Doctoral Research
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...
FAS 7980 | Doctoral Research
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...
FAS 7979 | Advanced Research
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 online...
FOR 7979 | Advanced Research
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 online...
FOR 6971 | Master’s Research
Research credits for Master's thesis work, supervised by major advisor/committee chair. Credits: 1-15 Grading scheme: S/U online version Research typically involves lab and/or field...
FAS 6971 | Master’s Research
Research credits for Master's thesis work, supervised by major advisor/committee chair. Credits: 1-15 Grading scheme: S/U online version Research typically involves lab and/or field...
SUR 6905 | Special Problems in Geomatics
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...
SUR 4949 | Co-op Work Experience
Practical field experience of sufficient academic rigor. Credits: 1 Prerequisites: must be BS-GEM major Grading scheme: S/U n/a This course is individualized per student.
SUR 4915 | Honors Thesis in Geomatics
Independent research in Geomatics leading to an honors thesis. Student will be mentored by a faculty member. Projects may involve inquiry, design, investigation, scholarship,...
SUR 4912 | Senior Project
Laboratory, equipment, or literature investigations of surveying and mapping problems and concepts of current interest resulting in a written work. Credits: 1 Prerequisites: must...
SUR 4911 | Supervised Research in Geomatics
Firsthand, authentic research in Geomatics under the supervision of a faculty member. Projects may involve inquiry, design, investigation, scholarship, discovery, or application. Credits: variable...
SUR 4905 | Special Problems in Geomatics
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...
FOR 4941 | Internship in Natural Resources
Supervision by a faculty member and a post-internship report are required. Credits: variable (1-4) Prerequisite: undergraduate coordinator permission Grading scheme: S/U n/a This course...
FOR 4915 | Honors Thesis in Forest Resources & Conservation
Independent research in forestry and natural resources leading to an honors thesis. Student will be mentored by a faculty member. Projects may involve inquiry,...
FOR 4911 | Supervised Research in Forest Resources & Conservation
Firsthand, authentic research in forestry or natural resources under the supervision of a faculty member. Projects may involve inquiry, design, investigation, scholarship, discovery, or...
FOR 4909 | Honors Project
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...
FOR 4905 | Individual Study in Natural Resources
Individual study of a selected topic in forest resources and conservation as contracted with the instructor at the start of the term. Credits: variable...
FOR 6910 | Supervised Research
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 6905 | Research Problems (Individual Study)
Individual study of a selected topic in forest resources and conservation as contracted with the instructor at the start of the term. Credits: variable...
FOR 4934 | Ecology & Restoration of Invaded Ecosystems Copy
Invasion ecology, with emphasis on plant invasions in managed forests and natural ecosystems. Management tools and techniques are discussed, along with the restoration of...
FOR 6934 | Ecology & Restoration of Invaded Ecosystems
Invasion ecology, with emphasis on plant invasions in managed forests and natural ecosystems. Management tools and techniques are discussed, along with the restoration of...
FOR 6934 | Reproducible Quantitative Methods
This course aims to improve the implementation and execution of reproducible research and analyses in the field of natural resources. Students will be introduced...
FOR 6934 | Human & Organizational Management in Natural Resources
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...
FAS 6932 | Scientific Diver
The Scientific Diver Certification is recognition status of a permit to dive at the University while it is current and for the purpose intended....
FAS 6932 | Invasion Ecology of Aquatic Animals
This course will provide a comprehensive overview of the field of invasion ecology and will emphasize aspects related to aquatic animals. Through lectures, readings,...
FAS 6932 | Fish & Limnology
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...
FAS 6165 | Fish & Crustacean Nutrition
This course will acquaint students with basic principles of nutrition and formulation of diets for fish and crustaceans in aquaculture. Lectures will cover digestive...
FAS 6932 | Global Change in Freshwater Ecosystems
This course is designed to provide students with an understanding of human impacts in freshwater ecosystems and challenges and approaches for conserving freshwater diversity...
FAS 6910 | Supervised Research
Firsthand, authentic research in fisheries and aquatic sciences under the supervision of a faculty member. Projects may involve inquiry, design, investigation, scholarship, discovery or...
FAS 6905 | Individual Study
Individual study of a selected topic in fisheries and aquatic sciences as contracted with the instructor at the start of the term. Credits: variable...
FAS 6416 | Spatial Ecology & Modeling of Fish Populations
Theoretical models, methods and data analyses to track, explain and utilize the spatial behavior of fish populations. Credits: 2 Prerequisites: A graduate course in...
FAS 6273 | Trophic Ecology of Fishes
Tropic ecology of fishes, including: food habit analyses, diet breadth, diet overlap, prey selectivity, prey digestion, gut evacuation, consumption, food-web linkages, foraging connections through...
FAS 6256 | Fish & Aquatic Invertebrate Histology
Covers basic interpretation of the fixed tissue microanatomy and physiology of fish, bivalves, and corals, and introduces common histopathologic (disease) findings. Credits: 3 Offered...
FAS 6176 | Algae Biology & Ecology
Covers the biology and ecology of aquatic algae, including evolution, classification, structure, photosynthesis, growth, and eproduction. Emphasis on the ecological role of algae in...
FAS 4932 | Research Divemaster
This course provides advanced level recreational SCUBA training and experience in accordance with National Association of Underwater Instructors (NAUI) standards. Students must hold Advanced...
FAS 4932 | Advanced SCUBA
This course provides advanced level recreational SCUBA training and experience in accordance with National Association of Underwater Instructors (NAUI) standards. Credits: 3 Prerequisites: PEN1136...
FAS 4175 | Algae Biology & Ecology
An introduction to the geospatial technologies, concepts and methods required to analyze and manage geographic data used in a context of marine habitat mapping....
FAS 4271C | Invasion Ecology of Aquatic Animals
A comprehensive overview of invasion ecology, highlighting aspects related to aquatic animals, including ecological concepts and debates underlying this developing field. Credits: 3 Offered...
FAS 4932 | Applied Aquaculture Genetics
The goal of this course is to provide students with the background knowledge and practical methodologies for the current technologies used for genetic improvement...
FAS 4915 | Honors Thesis in Fisheries & Aquatic Sciences
Independent research in fisheries and aquatic sciences leading to an honors thesis. Student will be mentored by a faculty member. Projects may involve inquiry,...
FAS 4911 | Supervised Research in Fisheries & Aquatic Sciences
Firsthand, authentic research in fisheries and aquatic sciences under the supervision of a faculty member. Projects may involve inquiry, design, investigation, scholarship, discovery or...
FAS 4905 | Individual Study
Individual study of a selected topic in fisheries and aquatic sciences as contracted with the instructor at the start of the term. Credits: variable...
FAS 4900 | Supervised Extension Experience
Firsthand, authentic Extension experiences in fisheries and aquatic sciences under the supervision of a faculty member. Projects may involve program planning, development, implementation, and...
FAS 4405 | Aquariums, Water, and Aquaculture
Culture methods of fish and shellfish, species selection, biological and environmental principles, case histories and future trends. Credits: 3 Prerequisites: BSC 2010 and BSC...
FAS 4305C | Intro to Fishery Science
Principles of fish management in freshwater and marine systems. Includes field and laboratory techniques for aquatic habitat and fishery resource assessment, aquaculture practices and...
FAS 2024 | Sustainable Fisheries
Fish biology, ecology and habitats relevant to fisheries on both a global and regional (Florida) scale. Follows the fisheries occurring from cold, mountain rivers...
STA 6093 | Intro to Applied Statistics for Agricultural and Life Sciences
This course familiarizes students with the foundations of statistical analysis, teaches students basic statistical analysis and data management skills in the programing language R,...