The forest resources and conservation (FRC) major provides students a solid understanding of ecology, while developing expertise through one of 7 specializations in the management of ecosystems to meet society's demands for a vast array of economic, ecological and social products and services.
The curriculum for this major is broad, with required coursework in forest ecology, natural resource measurement and analysis, soil science, plant identification, silviculture, social dimensions of natural resource management, natural resource economics and policy, management of water resources, fire management and interdisciplinary resource management.
To graduate with this major, students must complete all university, college, and major requirements.
Overview
The forest resource management specialization is accredited by the Society of American Foresters and is for students seeking careers as professional forest resource managers who apply science-based strategies to managing publicly and privately-owned forest lands.
The urban forestry specialization is accredited by the Society of American Foresters and is for students with interests in forest management in the typically local-scale forests in urban-suburban landscapes, and at the interface of urban and undeveloped lands.
The environmental pre-law specialization is accredited by the Society of American Foresters and provides a solid basis of forest and natural resources science and management upon which is built a broad introduction to the policies, ethics, and processes affecting the use of natural resources.
The protected areas management specialization is accredited by the Society of American Foresters and is for students interested in managing lands for conservation and restoration purposes, usually on public lands managed by the government or by lands owned by private conservation organizations.
The recreation resources management specialization is accredited by the Society of American Foresters and focuses on the sustainable management of recreation lands as a natural resource and understanding human dimensions as related to their use.
The forest business management specialization is accredited by the Society of American Foresters and gives students a sound background in natural resource management and a broad introduction to business as appropriate for students interested in consulting, real estate or working for forest industry.
The watershed science and management specialization prepares students to address the many and varied management issues associated with water resources, including wetlands, soils, policy, and water quality.
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Environmental Pre-Law
Critical TrackingModel Semester Plan
Critical Tracking
Note that critical tracking is the same for all specializations of this major.
Critical Tracking records each student’s progress in courses that are required for entry to each major. Please note the critical-tracking requirements below on a per-semester basis.
Equivalent critical-tracking courses as determined by the State of Florida Common Course Prerequisites may be used for transfer students.
Semester 1
- Complete 1 of 7 critical-tracking courses: AEB 2014 or ECO 2013 or ECO 2023, AEC 3030C or SPC 2608, AEC 3033C, BSC 2010/2010L, CHM 1030 or CHM 2045, MAC 1105, STA 2023
- 2.5 GPA required for all critical-tracking courses
- 2.0 UF GPA required
Semester 2
- Complete 2 additional critical-tracking courses
- 2.5 GPA required for all critical-tracking courses
- 2.0 UF GPA required
Semester 3
- Complete 2 additional critical-tracking courses
- 2.5 GPA required for all critical-tracking courses
- 2.0 UF GPA required
Semester 4
- Complete 2 additional critical-tracking courses
- 2.5 GPA required for all critical-tracking courses
- 2.0 UF GPA required
Semester 5
- Complete all 7 critical-tracking courses
- 2.5 GPA required for all critical-tracking courses
- 2.0 UF GPA required
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Model Semester Plan
To remain on track, students must complete the appropriate critical-tracking courses, which appear in bold. These courses must be completed by the terms as listed above in the Critical Tracking criteria.
This semester plan represents an example progression through the major. Actual courses and course order may be different depending on the student's academic record and scheduling availability of courses. Prerequisites still apply.
| Semester 1 |
Credits |
|---|
IUF 1000 What is the Good Life
GE-H |
3 |
CHM 1030 Basic Chemistry Concepts and Applications, Part 1 or
CHM 2045 General Chemistry 1
State Core GE-B/P |
3
|
Composition
State Core GE-C; WR |
3 |
| Elective |
3 |
Social and Behavioral Sciences
GE-S; FOR 2662 Forests for the Future recommended |
3 |
| Total |
15 |
| Semester 2 |
Credits |
|---|
MAC 1105 College Algebra
State Core GE-M |
3 |
BSC 2010 Integrated Principles of Biology 1, 3 credits, and
BSC 2010L Integrated Principles of Biology 1 Laboratory
|
4
|
Electives
FAS 2024 Global and Regional Perspectives in Fisheries recommended |
6 |
Social and Behavioral Sciences
State Core GE-S |
3 |
| Total |
16 |
| Semester 3 |
Credits |
|---|
AEC 3033C Research and Business Writing in Agricultural and Life Sciences
WR; can substitute ENC 2210 or ENC 3254 |
3 |
STA 2023 Introduction to Statistics 1
GE-M |
3
|
Electives
FOR 2662 Forests for the Future recommended, if not already taken or
FOR 3004 Forests, Conservation and People recommended |
5 |
Composition
GE-C |
3 |
| Total |
14 |
| Semester 4 |
Credits |
|---|
AEB 2014 Economic Issues, Food and You, 3 credits, or
ECO 2013 Principles of Macroeconomics, 4 credits, or
ECO 2023 Principles of Microeconomics, 4 credits (GE-S) |
3-4 |
AEC 3030C Effective Oral Communication or
SPC 2608 Introduction to Public Speaking |
3 |
Elective
FAS 2024 Global and Regional Perspectives in Fisheries recommended, if not already taken |
3 |
Humanities
State Core GE-H |
3 |
Physical Science
GE-P; PHY 2020 Introduction to Principles of Physics recommended |
3 |
| Total |
15-16 |
Placement tests and/or prerequisites may be necessary for access to certain courses.
Course availability may necessitate departure from this course sequence. Except for certain courses where sequence is important, successful completion is more important than the sequence in which the courses are taken.
| Summer |
Credits |
|---|
FOR 3200C Foundations for Natural Resources and Conservation
Summer B only |
3 |
FOR 3434C Forest Resources Information Systems
Summer B only |
3 |
| Total |
6 |
| Semester 5 |
Credits |
|---|
| FNR 3131C Dendrology/Forest Plants |
3 |
| FNR 3410C Natural Resource Sampling |
3 |
| FOR 3153C Forest Ecology |
3 |
SWS 3022 Introduction to Soils in the Environment or
Geomatics course (SUR 3103C Geomatics or GIS 3072C Geographic Information Systems) |
3 |
Directed elective
Advisor approved
|
1 |
| Total |
13 |
| Semester 6 |
Credits |
|---|
| BUL 4310 Legal Environment of Business |
4 |
| CPO 4793 Environmental Politics in the Global South |
3 |
| FOR 3162C Silviculture |
4 |
| FOR 3202 Society and Natural Resources |
3 |
| Total |
14 |
The summer term between the junior and senior year is normally reserved for professional work experience. For questions regarding opportunities, email the SFRC Student Services office.
| Semester 7 |
Credits |
|---|
| AEB 4085 Agricultural Risk Management and the Law |
3 |
AEB 4126 Agricultural and Natural Resource Ethics or
POT 3503 Environmental Ethics and Politics |
3 |
| FNR 4660 Natural Resource Policy and Economics |
3 |
| FOR 4020 Seminar in Contemporary Issues in Forest Resources and Conservation |
1 |
| SUR 4403 Cadastral Principles |
3 |
| Total |
13 |
| Semester 8 |
Credits |
|---|
AEB 4123 Agricultural and Natural Resource Law or
PAD 4604 Administrative Law and Regulatory Politics |
3 |
| AEB 4242 International Trade Policy in Agriculture |
3 |
| FNR 4343C Forest Water Resources |
3 |
| FNR 4623C Integrated Natural Resources Management |
3 |
FOR 3214 Fire Ecology and Management, 2 credits, and
FOR 3214L Fire Ecology and Management Laboratory, 1 credit (optional) |
2-3 |
| Total |
14-15 |
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Forest Business Management
Critical TrackingModel Semester Plan
Critical Tracking
Note that critical tracking is the same for all specializations of this major.
Critical Tracking records each student’s progress in courses that are required for entry to each major. Please note the critical-tracking requirements below on a per-semester basis.
Equivalent critical-tracking courses as determined by the State of Florida Common Course Prerequisites may be used for transfer students.
Semester 1
- Complete 1 of 7 critical-tracking courses: AEB 2014 or ECO 2013 or ECO 2023, AEC 3030C or SPC 2608, AEC 3033C, BSC 2010/2010L, CHM 1030 or CHM 2045, MAC 1105, STA 2023
- 2.5 GPA required for all critical-tracking courses
- 2.0 UF GPA required
Semester 2
- Complete 2 additional critical-tracking courses
- 2.5 GPA required for all critical-tracking courses
- 2.0 UF GPA required
Semester 3
- Complete 2 additional critical-tracking courses
- 2.5 GPA required for all critical-tracking courses
- 2.0 UF GPA required
Semester 4
- Complete 2 additional critical-tracking courses
- 2.5 GPA required for all critical-tracking courses
- 2.0 UF GPA required
Semester 5
- Complete all 7 critical-tracking courses
- 2.5 GPA required for all critical-tracking courses
- 2.0 UF GPA required
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Model Semester Plan
To remain on track, students must complete the appropriate critical-tracking courses, which appear in bold. These courses must be completed by the terms as listed above in the Critical Tracking criteria.
This semester plan represents an example progression through the major. Actual courses and course order may be different depending on the student's academic record and scheduling availability of courses. Prerequisites still apply.
| Semester 1 |
Credits |
|---|
IUF 1000 What is the Good Life
GE-H |
3 |
CHM 1030 Basic Chemistry Concepts and Applications, Part 1 or
CHM 2045 General Chemistry 1
State Core GE-B/P |
3 |
Composition
State Core GE-C; WR |
3 |
| Elective |
3 |
Social and Behavioral Sciences
GE-S; FOR 2662 Forests for the Future recommended |
3 |
| Total |
15 |
| Semester 2 |
Credits |
|---|
BSC 2010 Integrated Principles of Biology 1, 3 credits, and
BSC 2010L Integrated Principles of Biology Laboratory 1, 1 credit
|
4
|
MAC 1105 College Algebra
Or higher; State Core GE-M |
3 |
Electives
FAS 2024 Global and Regional Perspectives in Fisheries recommended |
6 |
Social and Behavioral Sciences
State Core GE-S |
3 |
| Total |
16 |
| Semester 3 |
Credits |
|---|
AEC 3033C Research and Business Writing in Agricultural and Life Sciences
WR; can substitute ENC 2210 or ENC 3254 |
3 |
STA 2023 Introduction to Statistics 1
GE-M
|
3
|
Electives
FOR 2662 Forests for the Future recommended, if not already taken or
FOR 3004 Forests, Conservation and People recommended
|
5 |
Composition
GE-C |
3 |
| Total |
14 |
| Semester 4 |
Credits |
|---|
AEB 2014 Economic Issues, Food and You, 3 credits, or
ECO 2013 Principles of Macroeconomics, 4 credits, or
ECO 2023 Principles of Microeconomics, 4 credits (GE-S) |
3-4 |
AEC 3030C Effective Oral Communication or
SPC 2608 Introduction to Public Speaking |
3 |
Elective
FAS 2024 Global and Regional Perspectives in Fisheries recommended, if not already taken |
3 |
Humanities
State Core GE-H |
3 |
Physical Science
GE-P; PHY 2020 Introduction to Principles of Physics recommended |
3 |
| Total |
15-16 |
Placement tests and/or prerequisites may be necessary for access to certain courses.
Course availability may necessitate departure from this course sequence. Except for certain courses where sequence is important, successful completion is more important than the sequence in which the courses are taken.
| Summer |
Credits |
|---|
FOR 3200C Foundations for Natural Resources and Conservation
Summer B only |
3 |
FOR 3434C Forest Resources Information Systems
Summer B only |
3 |
| Total |
6 |
| Semester 5 |
Credits |
|---|
| AEB 3133 Principles of Agribusiness Management |
3 |
| FNR 3131C Dendrology/Forest Plants |
3 |
| FNR 3410C Natural Resource Sampling |
3 |
| FOR 3153C Forest Ecology |
3 |
| Total |
12 |
| Semester 6 |
Credits |
|---|
| AEB 3122 Financial Planning for Agribusiness |
3 |
| FOR 3162C Silviculture |
4 |
| FOR 3202 Society and Natural Resources |
3 |
| FOR 3430C Forest Mensuration |
3 |
| Total |
13 |
The summer term between the junior and senior year is normally reserved for professional work experience. For questions regarding opportunities, email the SFRC Student Services office.
| Semester 7 |
Credits |
|---|
| FNR 4624C Field Operations for Management of Ecosystems |
3 |
| FNR 4660 Natural Resource Policy and Economics |
3 |
| FOR 4020 Seminar in Contemporary Issues in Forest Resources and Conservation |
1 |
| FOR 4621 Forest Economics and Management |
4 |
Elective
Advisor approved
|
3 |
| Total |
14 |
| Semester 8 |
Credits |
|---|
| ACG 2021 Introduction to Financial Accounting |
4 |
| AEB 4123 Agricultural and Natural Resource Law |
3 |
| FNR 4343C Forest Water Resources |
3 |
| FNR 4623C Integrated Natural Resource Management |
3 |
FOR 3214 Fire Ecology and Management, 2 credits, and
FOR 3214L Fire Ecology and Management Laboratory, 1 credit (optional) |
2-3 |
| Total |
15-16 |
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Forest Resource Management
Critical TrackingModel Semester Plan
Critical Tracking
Note that critical tracking is the same for all specializations of this major.
Critical Tracking records each student’s progress in courses that are required for entry to each major. Please note the critical-tracking requirements below on a per-semester basis.
Equivalent critical-tracking courses as determined by the State of Florida Common Course Prerequisites may be used for transfer students.
Semester 1
- Complete 1 of 7 critical-tracking courses: AEB 2014 or ECO 2013 or ECO 2023, AEC 3030C or SPC 2608, AEC 3033C, BSC 2010/2010L, CHM 1030 or CHM 2045, MAC 1105, STA 2023
- 2.5 GPA required for all critical-tracking courses
- 2.0 UF GPA required
Semester 2
- Complete 2 additional critical-tracking courses
- 2.5 GPA required for all critical-tracking courses
- 2.0 UF GPA required
Semester 3
- Complete 2 additional critical-tracking courses
- 2.5 GPA required for all critical-tracking courses
- 2.0 UF GPA required
Semester 4
- Complete 2 additional critical-tracking courses
- 2.5 GPA required for all critical-tracking courses
- 2.0 UF GPA required
Semester 5
- Complete all 7 critical-tracking courses
- 2.5 GPA required for all critical-tracking courses
- 2.0 UF GPA required
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Model Semester Plan
To remain on track, students must complete the appropriate critical-tracking courses, which appear in bold. These courses must be completed by the terms as listed above in the Critical Tracking criteria.
This semester plan represents an example progression through the major. Actual courses and course order may be different depending on the student's academic record and scheduling availability of courses. Prerequisites still apply.
| Semester 1 |
Credits |
|---|
IUF 1000 What is the Good Life
GE-H |
3 |
CHM 1030 Basic Chemistry Concepts and Applications, Part 1 or
CHM 2045 General Chemistry 1
State Core GE-B/P |
3 |
Composition
State Core GE-C; WR |
3 |
| Elective |
3 |
Social and Behavioral Sciences
GE-S; FOR 2662 Forests for the Future recommended |
3 |
| Total |
15 |
| Semester 2 |
Credits |
|---|
BSC 2010 Integrated Principles of Biology 1, 3 credits, and
BSC 2010L Integrated Principles of Biology Laboratory 1, 1 credit
|
4
|
MAC 1105 College Algebra
Or higher; State Core GE-M |
3 |
Electives
FAS 2024 Global and Regional Perspectives in Fisheries recommended |
6 |
Social and Behavioral Sciences
State Core GE-S |
3 |
| Total |
16 |
| Semester 3 |
Credits |
|---|
AEC 3033C Research and Business Writing in Agricultural and Life Sciences
WR; can substitute ENC 2210 or ENC 3254 |
3 |
STA 2023 Introduction to Statistics 1
GE-M
|
3
|
Electives
FOR 2662 Forests for the Future recommended, if not already taken or
FOR 3004 Forests, Conservation and People recommended
|
5 |
Composition
GE-C |
3 |
| Total |
14 |
| Semester 4 |
Credits |
|---|
AEB 2014 Economic Issues, Food and You, 3 credits, or
ECO 2013 Principles of Macroeconomics, 4 credits, or
ECO 2023 Principles of Microeconomics, 4 credits (GE-S) |
3-4 |
AEC 3030C Effective Oral Communication or
SPC 2608 Introduction to Public Speaking |
3 |
Elective
FAS 2024 Global and Regional Perspectives in Fisheries recommended, if not already taken |
3 |
Humanities
State Core GE-H |
3 |
Physical Science
GE-P; PHY 2020 Introduction to Principles of Physics recommended |
3 |
| Total |
15-16 |
Placement tests and/or prerequisites may be necessary for access to certain courses.
Course availability may necessitate departure from this course sequence. Except for certain courses where sequence is important, successful completion is more important than the sequence in which the courses are taken.
| Summer |
Credits |
|---|
FOR 3200C Foundations for Natural Resources and Conservation
Summer B only |
3 |
FOR 3434C Forest Resources Information Systems
Summer B only |
3 |
| Total |
6 |
| Semester 5 |
Credits |
|---|
| FNR 3131C Dendrology/Forest Plants |
3 |
| FNR 3410C Natural Resource Sampling |
3 |
| FOR 3153C Forest Ecology |
3 |
SWS 3022 Introduction to Soils in the Environment, 3 credits, and
SWS 3022L Introduction to Soils in the Environment Laboratory, 1 credit (optional) |
3-4 |
| Total |
12-13 |
| Semester 6 |
Credits |
|---|
| FOR 3162C Silviculture |
4 |
| FOR 3202 Society and Natural Resources |
3 |
| FOR 3342C Tree Biology |
3 |
| FOR 3430C Forest Mensuration |
3 |
| Total |
13 |
The summer term between the junior and senior year is normally reserved for professional work experience. For questions regarding opportunities, email the SFRC Student Services office.
| Semester 7 |
Credits |
|---|
| FNR 4624C Field Operations for Management of Ecosystems |
3 |
| FNR 4660 Natural Resource Policy and Economics |
3 |
| FOR 4020 Seminar in Contemporary Issues in Forest Resources and Conservation |
1 |
| FOR 4621 Forest Economics and Management |
4 |
| WIS 3401 Wildlife Ecology and Management |
3 |
| Total |
14 |
| Semester 8 |
Credits |
|---|
| FNR 4343C Forest Water Resources |
3 |
| FNR 4623C Integrated Natural Resource Management |
3 |
FOR 3214 Fire Ecology and Management, 2 credits, and
FOR 3214L Fire Ecology and Management Laboratory, 1 credit
|
3 |
FOR 4060 Global Forests or
FOR 4090C Urban Forestry |
3 |
| FOR 4624C Forest Health Management |
3 |
| Total |
15 |
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Protected Areas Management
Critical TrackingModel Semester Plan
Critical Tracking
Note that critical tracking is the same for all specializations of this major.
Critical Tracking records each student’s progress in courses that are required for entry to each major. Please note the critical-tracking requirements below on a per-semester basis.
Equivalent critical-tracking courses as determined by the State of Florida Common Course Prerequisites may be used for transfer students.
Semester 1
- Complete 1 of 7 critical-tracking courses: AEB 2014 or ECO 2013 or ECO 2023, AEC 3030C or SPC 2608, AEC 3033C, BSC 2010/2010L, CHM 1030 or CHM 2045, MAC 1105, STA 2023
- 2.5 GPA required for all critical-tracking courses
- 2.0 UF GPA required
Semester 2
- Complete 2 additional critical-tracking courses
- 2.5 GPA required for all critical-tracking courses
- 2.0 UF GPA required
Semester 3
- Complete 2 additional critical-tracking courses
- 2.5 GPA required for all critical-tracking courses
- 2.0 UF GPA required
Semester 4
- Complete 2 additional critical-tracking courses
- 2.5 GPA required for all critical-tracking courses
- 2.0 UF GPA required
Semester 5
- Complete all 7 critical-tracking courses
- 2.5 GPA required for all critical-tracking courses
- 2.0 UF GPA required
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Model Semester Plan
To remain on track, students must complete the appropriate critical-tracking courses, which appear in bold. These courses must be completed by the terms as listed above in the Critical Tracking criteria.
This semester plan represents an example progression through the major. Actual courses and course order may be different depending on the student's academic record and scheduling availability of courses. Prerequisites still apply.
| Semester 1 |
Credits |
|---|
IUF 1000 What is the Good Life
GE-H |
3 |
CHM 1030 Basic Chemistry Concepts and Applications, Part 1 or
CHM 2045 General Chemistry 1
State Core GE-B/P |
3 |
Composition
State Core GE-C; WR |
3 |
| Elective |
3 |
Social and Behavioral Sciences
GE-S; FOR 2662 Forests for the Future recommended |
3 |
| Total |
15 |
| Semester 2 |
Credits |
|---|
BSC 2010 Integrated Principles of Biology 1, 3 credits, and
BSC 2010L Integrated Principles of Biology laboratory 1, 1 credit
|
4
|
MAC 1105 College Algebra
Or higher; State Core GE-M |
3 |
Electives
FAS 2024 Global and Regional Perspectives in Fisheries recommended |
6 |
Social and Behavioral Sciences
State Core GE-S |
3 |
| Total |
16 |
| Semester 3 |
Credits |
|---|
AEC 3033C Research and Business Writing in Agricultural and Life Sciences
WR; can substitute ENC 2210 or ENC 3254 |
3 |
STA 2023 Introduction to Statistics 1
GE-M
|
3
|
Electives
FOR 2662 Forests for the Future recommended, if not already taken or
FOR 3004 Forests, Conservation and People recommended
|
5 |
Composition
GE-C |
3 |
| Total |
14 |
| Semester 4 |
Credits |
|---|
AEB 2014 Economic Issues, Food and You, 3 credits, or
ECO 2013 Principles of Macroeconomics, 4 credits, or
ECO 2023 Principles of Microeconomics, 4 credits (GE-S) |
3-4 |
AEC 3030C Effective Oral Communication or
SPC 2608 Introduction to Public Speaking |
3 |
Elective
FAS 2024 Global and Regional Perspectives in Fisheries recommended, if not already taken |
3 |
Humanities
State Core GE-H |
3 |
Physical Science
GE-P; PHY 2020 Introduction to Principles of Physics recommended |
3 |
| Total |
15-16 |
Placement tests and/or prerequisites may be necessary for access to certain courses.
Course availability may necessitate departure from this course sequence. Except for certain courses where sequence is important, successful completion is more important than the sequence in which the courses are taken.
| Summer |
Credits |
|---|
FOR 3200C Foundations for Natural Resources and Conservation
Summer B only |
3 |
FOR 3434C Forest Resources Information Systems
Summer B only |
3 |
| Total |
6 |
| Semester 5 |
Credits |
|---|
| FNR 3131C Dendrology/Forest Plants |
3 |
| FNR 3410C Natural Resource Sampling |
3 |
| FOR 3153C Forest Ecology |
3 |
| FOR 4664 Sustainable Ecotourism Development |
3 |
SWS 3022 Introduction to Soils in the Environment, 3 credits, and
SWS 3022L Introduction to Soils in the Environment Laboratory, 1 credit (optional) |
3-4 |
| Total |
15-16 |
| Semester 6 |
Credits |
|---|
| FOR 3162C Silviculture |
4 |
| FOR 3202 Society and Natural Resources |
3 |
FOR 3430C Forest Mensuration or
WIS 4554 Conservation Biology |
3 |
| FOR 4110 Ecology and Restoration of Longleaf Pine Ecosystems |
3 |
FOR 4941 Internship in Natural Resources
Often completed during this summer term |
2 |
| Total |
15 |
The summer term between the junior and senior year is normally reserved for professional work experience. For questions regarding opportunities, email the SFRC Student Services office.
| Semester 7 |
Credits |
|---|
| AEB 3450 Introduction to Natural Resource and Environmental Economics |
3 |
| FNR 4624C Field Operations for Management of Ecosystems |
3 |
| FNR 4660 Natural Resource Policy and Economics |
3 |
| FOR 4020 Seminar in Contemporary Issues in Forest Resources and Conservation |
1 |
| WIS 3401 Wildlife Ecology and Management |
3 |
| Total |
13 |
| Semester 8 |
Credits |
|---|
| FNR 4343C Forest Water Resources |
3 |
| FNR 4623C Integrated Natural Resource Management |
3 |
FOR 3214 Fire Ecology and Management, 2 credits, and
FOR 3214L Fire Ecology and Management Laboratory, 1 credit (optional) |
2-3 |
| FOR 4624C Forest Health Management |
3 |
| Total |
11-12 |
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Recreation Resources Management
Critical TrackingModel Semester Plan
Critical Tracking
Note that critical tracking is the same for all specializations of this major.
Critical Tracking records each student’s progress in courses that are required for entry to each major. Please note the critical-tracking requirements below on a per-semester basis.
Equivalent critical-tracking courses as determined by the State of Florida Common Course Prerequisites may be used for transfer students.
Semester 1
- Complete 1 of 7 critical-tracking courses: AEB 2014 or ECO 2013 or ECO 2023, AEC 3030C or SPC 2608, AEC 3033C, BSC 2010/2010L, CHM 1030 or CHM 2045, MAC 1105, STA 2023
- 2.5 GPA required for all critical-tracking courses
- 2.0 UF GPA required
Semester 2
- Complete 2 additional critical-tracking courses
- 2.5 GPA required for all critical-tracking courses
- 2.0 UF GPA required
Semester 3
- Complete 2 additional critical-tracking courses
- 2.5 GPA required for all critical-tracking courses
- 2.0 UF GPA required
Semester 4
- Complete 2 additional critical-tracking courses
- 2.5 GPA required for all critical-tracking courses
- 2.0 UF GPA required
Semester 5
- Complete all 7 critical-tracking courses
- 2.5 GPA required for all critical-tracking courses
- 2.0 UF GPA required
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Model Semester Plan
To remain on track, students must complete the appropriate critical-tracking courses, which appear in bold. These courses must be completed by the terms as listed above in the Critical Tracking criteria.
This semester plan represents an example progression through the major. Actual courses and course order may be different depending on the student's academic record and scheduling availability of courses. Prerequisites still apply.
| Semester 1 |
Credits |
|---|
IUF 1000 What is the Good Life
GE-H |
3 |
CHM 1030 Basic Chemistry Concepts and Applications, Part 1 or
CHM 2045 General Chemistry 1
State Core GE-B/P |
3 |
Composition
State Core GE-C; WR |
3 |
| Elective |
3 |
Social and Behavioral Sciences
GE-S; FOR 2662 Forests for the Future recommended |
3 |
| Total |
15 |
| Semester 2 |
Credits |
|---|
BSC 2010 Integrated Principles of Biology 1, 3 credits, and
BSC 2010L Integrated Principles of Biology Laboratory 1, 1 credit
|
4
|
MAC 1105 College Algebra
Or higher; State Core GE-M |
3 |
Electives
FAS 2024 Global and Regional Perspectives in Fisheries recommended |
6 |
Social and Behavioral Sciences
State Core GE-S |
3 |
| Total |
16 |
| Semester 3 |
Credits |
|---|
AEC 3033C Research and Business Writing in Agricultural and Life Sciences
WR; can substitute ENC 2210 or ENC 3254 |
3 |
STA 2023 Introduction to Statistics 1
GE-M |
3
|
Electives
FOR 2662 Forests for the Future recommended, if not already taken or
FOR 3004 Forests, Conservation and People recommended
|
5 |
Composition
GE-C |
3 |
| Total |
14 |
| Semester 4 |
Credits |
|---|
AEB 2014 Economic Issues, Food and You, 3 credits, or
ECO 2013 Principles of Macroeconomics, 4 credits, or
ECO 2023 Principles of Microeconomics, 4 credits (GE-S) |
3-4 |
AEC 3030C Effective Oral Communication or
SPC 2608 Introduction to Public Speaking |
3 |
Elective
FAS 2024 Global and Regional Perspectives in Fisheries recommended, if not already taken |
3 |
Humanities
State Core GE-H |
3 |
Physical Science
GE-P; PHY 2020 Introduction to Principles of Physics recommended |
3 |
| Total |
15-16 |
Placement tests and/or prerequisites may be necessary for access to certain courses.
Course availability may necessitate departure from this course sequence. Except for certain courses where sequence is important, successful completion is more important than the sequence in which the courses are taken.
| Summer |
Credits |
|---|
FOR 3200C Foundations for Natural Resources and Conservation
Summer B only |
3 |
FOR 3434C Forest Resources Information Systems
Summer B only |
3 |
| Total |
6 |
| Semester 5 |
Credits |
|---|
| FNR 3131C Dendrology/Forest Plants |
3 |
| FNR 3410C Natural Resource Sampling |
3 |
| FOR 3153C Forest Ecology |
3 |
| FOR 4664 Sustainable Ecotourism Development |
3 |
| Total |
12 |
| Semester 6 |
Credits |
|---|
| FOR 3162C Silviculture |
4 |
| FOR 3202 Society and Natural Resources |
3 |
Business management elective
Advisor approved
|
3 |
Directed electives
Advisor approved
|
4 |
| Total |
14 |
The summer term between the junior and senior year is normally reserved for professional work experience. For questions regarding opportunities, email the SFRC Student Services office.
| Semester 7 |
Credits |
|---|
| FNR 4660 Natural Resource Policy and Economics |
3 |
| FOR 4020 Seminar in Contemporary Issues in Forest Resources and Conservation |
1 |
Forest resources and management elective
Advisor approved
|
3 |
Recreation elective
Advisor approved
|
3 |
Recreation resources elective
Advisor approved
|
3 |
| Total |
13 |
| Semester 8 |
Credits |
|---|
| FNR 4343C Forest Water Resources |
3 |
| FNR 4623C Integrated Natural Resources Management |
3 |
FOR 3214 Fire Ecology and Management, 2 credits, and
FOR 3214L Fire Ecology and Management Laboratory, 1 credit (optional) |
2-3 |
| MAN 3025 Principles of Management |
4 |
Recreation elective
Advisor approved
|
3 |
| Total |
15-16 |
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Urban Forestry
Critical TrackingModel Semester Plan
Critical Tracking
Note that critical tracking is the same for all specializations of this major.
Critical Tracking records each student’s progress in courses that are required for entry to each major. Please note the critical-tracking requirements below on a per-semester basis.
Equivalent critical-tracking courses as determined by the State of Florida Common Course Prerequisites may be used for transfer students.
Semester 1
- Complete 1 of 7 critical-tracking courses: AEB 2014 or ECO 2013 or ECO 2023, AEC 3030C or SPC 2608, AEC 3033C, BSC 2010/2010L, CHM 1030 or CHM 2045, MAC 1105, STA 2023
- 2.5 GPA required for all critical-tracking courses
- 2.0 UF GPA required
Semester 2
- Complete 2 additional critical-tracking courses
- 2.5 GPA required for all critical-tracking courses
- 2.0 UF GPA required
Semester 3
- Complete 2 additional critical-tracking courses
- 2.5 GPA required for all critical-tracking courses
- 2.0 UF GPA required
Semester 4
- Complete 2 additional critical-tracking courses
- 2.5 GPA required for all critical-tracking courses
- 2.0 UF GPA required
Semester 5
- Complete all 7 critical-tracking courses
- 2.5 GPA required for all critical-tracking courses
- 2.0 UF GPA required
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Model Semester Plan
To remain on track, students must complete the appropriate critical-tracking courses, which appear in bold. These courses must be completed by the terms as listed above in the Critical Tracking criteria.
This semester plan represents an example progression through the major. Actual courses and course order may be different depending on the student's academic record and scheduling availability of courses. Prerequisites still apply.
| Semester 1 |
Credits |
|---|
IUF 1000 What is the Good Life
GE-H |
3 |
CHM 1030 Basic Chemistry Concepts and Applications, Part 1 or
CHM 2045 General Chemistry 1
State Core GE-B/P |
3 |
Composition
State Core GE-C; WR |
3 |
| Elective |
3 |
Social and Behavioral Sciences
GE-S; FOR 2662 Forests for the Future recommended |
3 |
| Total |
15 |
| Semester 2 |
Credits |
|---|
BSC 2010 Integrated Principles of Biology 1, 3 credits, and
BSC 2010L Integrated Principles or Biology Laboratory 1, 1 credit
|
4
|
MAC 1105 College Algebra
Or higher; State Core GE-M |
3 |
Electives
FAS 2024 Global and Regional Perspectives in Fisheries recommended |
6 |
Social and Behavioral Sciences
State Core GE-S |
3 |
| Total |
16 |
| Semester 3 |
Credits |
|---|
AEC 3033C Research and Business Writing in Agricultural and Life Sciences
WR; can substitute ENC 2210 or ENC 3254 |
3 |
STA 2023 Introduction to Statistics 1
GE-M |
3 |
Electives
FOR 2662 Forests for the Future recommended, if not already taken or
FOR 3004 Forests, Conservation and People recommended |
5 |
Composition
GE-C |
3 |
| Total |
14 |
| Semester 4 |
Credits |
|---|
AEB 2014 Economic Issues, Food and You, 3 credits, or
ECO 2013 Principles of Macroeconomics, 4 credits, or
ECO 2023 Principles of Microeconomics, 4 credits (GE-S) |
3-4 |
AEC 3030C Effective Oral Communication or
SPC 2608 Introduction to Public Speaking |
3 |
Elective
FAS 2024 Global and Regional Perspectives in Fisheries recommended, if not already taken |
3 |
Humanities
State Core GE-H |
3 |
Physical Science
GE-P; PHY 2020 Introduction to Principles of Physics recommended |
3 |
| Total |
15-16 |
Placement tests and/or prerequisites may be necessary for access to certain courses.
Course availability may necessitate departure from this course sequence. Except for certain courses where sequence is important, successful completion is more important than the sequence in which the courses are taken.
| Summer |
Credits |
|---|
FOR 3200C Foundations for Natural Resources and Conservation
Summer B only |
3 |
FOR 3434C Forest Resources Information Systems
Summer B only |
3 |
| Total |
6 |
| Semester 5 |
Credits |
|---|
| FNR 3131C Dendrology/Forest Plants |
3 |
| FNR 3410C Natural Resource Sampling |
3 |
| FOR 3153C Forest Ecology |
3 |
SWS 3022 Introduction to Soils in the Environment, 3 credits, and
SWS 3022L Introduction to Soils in the Environment Laboratory, 1 credit (optional) |
3-4 |
| Total |
12-13 |
| Semester 6 |
Credits |
|---|
| FOR 3162C Silviculture |
4 |
| FOR 3202 Society and Natural Resources |
3 |
| FOR 3342C Tree Biology |
3 |
| ORH 4242C Arboriculture |
3 |
| Total |
13 |
The summer term between the junior and senior year is normally reserved for professional work experience. For questions regarding opportunities, email the SFRC Student Services office.
| Semester 7 |
Credits |
|---|
FNR 4624C Field Operations for Management of Ecosystems or
ORH 3513C Environmental Plant Identification and Use |
3 |
| FNR 4660 Natural Resource Policy and Economics |
3 |
| FOR 4020 Seminar in Contemporary Issues in Forest Resources and Conservation |
1 |
| WIS 3401 Wildlife Ecology and Management |
3 |
Directed elective
Advisor approved
|
2 |
Social dimensions elective
Advisor approved
|
3 |
| Total |
15 |
| Semester 8 |
Credits |
|---|
FOR 3214 Fire Ecology and Management, 2 credits, and
FOR 3214L Fire Ecology and Management Laboratory, 1 credit (optional) |
2-3 |
| FOR 4090C Urban Forestry |
3 |
| FNR 4343C Forest Water Resources |
3 |
| FNR 4623C Integrated Natural Resource Management |
3 |
| FOR 4624C Forest Health Management |
3 |
| Total |
14-15 |
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Watershed Science and Management
Critical TrackingModel Semester Plan
Critical Tracking
Note that critical tracking is the same for all specializations of this major.
Critical Tracking records each student’s progress in courses that are required for entry to each major. Please note the critical-tracking requirements below on a per-semester basis.
Equivalent critical-tracking courses as determined by the State of Florida Common Course Prerequisites may be used for transfer students.
Semester 1
- Complete 1 of 7 critical-tracking courses: AEB 2014 or ECO 2013 or ECO 2023, AEC 3030C or SPC 2608, AEC 3033C, BSC 2010/2010L, CHM 1030 or CHM 2045, MAC 1105, STA 2023
- 2.5 GPA required for all critical-tracking courses
- 2.0 UF GPA required
Semester 2
- Complete 2 additional critical-tracking courses
- 2.5 GPA required for all critical-tracking courses
- 2.0 UF GPA required
Semester 3
- Complete 2 additional critical-tracking courses
- 2.5 GPA required for all critical-tracking courses
- 2.0 UF GPA required
Semester 4
- Complete 2 additional critical-tracking courses
- 2.5 GPA required for all critical-tracking courses
- 2.0 UF GPA required
Semester 5
- Complete all 7 critical-tracking courses
- 2.5 GPA required for all critical-tracking courses
- 2.0 UF GPA required
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Model Semester Plan
To remain on track, students must complete the appropriate critical-tracking courses, which appear in bold. These courses must be completed by the terms as listed above in the Critical Tracking criteria.
This semester plan represents an example progression through the major. Actual courses and course order may be different depending on the student's academic record and scheduling availability of courses. Prerequisites still apply.
| Semester 1 |
Credits |
|---|
IUF 1000 What is the Good Life
GE-H |
3 |
CHM 1030 Basic Chemistry Concepts and Applications, Part 1 or
CHM 2045 General Chemistry 1
State Core GE-B/P |
3 |
Composition
State Core GE-C; WR |
3 |
| Elective |
3 |
Social and Behavioral Sciences
GE-S; FOR 2662 Forests for the Future recommended |
3 |
| Total |
15 |
| Semester 2 |
Credits |
|---|
BSC 2010 Integrated Principles of Biology 1, 3 credits, and
BSC 2010L Integrated Principles of Biology Laboratory 1, 1 credit
|
4
|
MAC 1105 College Algebra
Or higher; State Core GE-M |
3 |
Electives
FAS 2024 Global and Regional Perspectives in Fisheries recommended |
6 |
Social and Behavioral Sciences
State Core GE-S |
3 |
| Total |
16 |
| Semester 3 |
Credits |
|---|
AEC 3033C Research and Business Writing in Agricultural and Life Sciences
WR; can substitute ENC 2210 or ENC 3254 |
3 |
STA 2023 Introduction to Statistics 1
GE-M |
3
|
Electives
FOR 2662 Forests for the Future recommended, if not taken already or
FOR 3004 Forests, Conservation and People recommended
|
5 |
Composition
GE-C |
3 |
| Total |
14 |
| Semester 4 |
Credits |
|---|
AEB 2014 Economic Issues, Food and You, 3 credits, or
ECO 2013 Principles of Macroeconomics, 4 credits, or
ECO 2023 Principles of Microeconomics, 4 credits (GE-S) |
3-4 |
AEC 3030C Effective Oral Communication or
SPC 2608 Introduction to Public Speaking |
3 |
Elective
FAS 2024 Global and Regional Perspectives in Fisheries recommended, if not already taken |
3 |
Humanities
State Core GE-H |
3 |
Physical Science
GE-P; PHY 2020 Introduction to Principles of Physics recommended |
3 |
| Total |
15-16 |
Placement tests and/or prerequisites may be necessary for access to certain courses.
Course availability may necessitate departure from this course sequence. Except for certain courses where sequence is important, successful completion is more important than the sequence in which the courses are taken.
| Summer |
Credits |
|---|
FOR 3200C Foundations for Natural Resources and Conservation
Summer B only |
3 |
FOR 3434C Forest Resources Information Systems
Summer B only
|
3 |
| Total |
6 |
| Semester 5 |
Credits |
|---|
| FNR 3131C Dendrology/Forest Plants |
3 |
| FNR 3410C Natural Resource Sampling |
3 |
| FOR 3153C Forest Ecology |
3 |
SWS 3022 Introduction to Soils in the Environment, 3 credits, and
SWS 3022L Introduction to Soils in the Environment Laboratory, 1 credit (optional) |
3-4 |
| Total |
12-13 |
| Semester 6 |
Credits |
|---|
| FOR 3162C Silviculture |
4 |
| FOR 3202 Society and Natural Resources |
3 |
| GEO 3250 Climatology |
3 |
| GLY 2010C Physical Geology |
4 |
| Total |
14 |
The summer term between the junior and senior year is normally reserved for professional work experience. For questions regarding opportunities, email the SFRC Student Services office.
| Semester 7 |
Credits |
|---|
| FNR 4461 Spatial Models and Decision Analysis |
3 |
| FNR 4660 Natural Resource Policy and Economics |
3 |
| FOR 4020 Seminar in Contemporary Issues in Forest Resources and Conservation |
1 |
Management and social dimensions elective
Advisor approved
|
3 |
Physical dimensions elective
Advisor approved
|
3 |
| Total |
13 |
| Semester 8 |
Credits |
|---|
| FNR 4343C Forest Water Resources |
3 |
| FNR 4345 Models of Forest Water Resources |
1 |
| FNR 4623C Integrated Natural Resources Management |
3 |
FOR 3214 Fire Ecology and Management, 2 credits, and
FOR 3214L Fire Ecology and Management Laboratory, 1 credit (optional) |
2-3 |
Chemical and biological dimensions elective
Advisor approved
|
3 |
Management and social dimensions elective
Advisor approved
|
3 |
| Total |
15-16 |
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Related Forest Resources and Conservation Programs
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