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Interdisciplinary Studies | Environmental Management in Agriculture and Natural Resources
major | UF Online
A sustainable future only happens when you commit to shape it. Dedicate your studies to a better environment, to better yourself.
As more focus is placed on the earth, its resources and the impacts on our ecosystem, environmental science degrees are growing in demand. UF Online’s Environmental Management degree gives students a solid grounding in the areas of hydrology, soil science, pest management, water resources, and agricultural ecology. This equates to UF Environmental Management graduates prepared to excel in jobs with agricultural producers, consulting companies and government agencies involved in maintaining a sustainable environment.
With an environmental management degree, you can make an impact on the well-being and health of our planet and its people. From contaminated water to air pollution levels, environmental managers can be leaders in the path to driving commerce and innovation forward in a sustainable manner. Graduates can look forward to careers in various fields in the agricultural, environmental and natural sciences sectors such as sustainable food and fiber production, environmental policy and analysis, water resources, energy resources, soil conservation, stewardship of natural resources, pollution management and international development.
In addition to completing all university, college and general degree requirements, students enrolled in the Environmental Management program will have the opportunity to take a number of core courses, including Natural Resource Policy and Economics, Environmental Nutrient Management and Environmental Biogeochemistry along with several approved electives such as Economics, The World of Water and Environmental Monitoring Techniques.
Undergraduate Catalog
About this Program
College:
Agricultural and Life Sciences
School:
Natural Resources and Environment
Degree:
Bachelor of Science
Credits for Degree:
120
Contact:
1.855.99GATOR
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To graduate with this major, students must complete all university, college, and major requirements.
Department Information
The Soil, Water, and Ecosystem Sciences Department researches and teaches about soil, water, and environmental sciences in urban, agricultural, and natural ecosystems. Since its origins over 100 years ago, the department has made significant contributions to improving the productivity of Florida’s agriculture, helping protect the state's unique ecosystems, and contributing to soil and water science at national and international levels.
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Curriculum
Combination Degrees
Interdisciplinary Studies | Environmental Management in Agriculture and Natural Resources
Interdisciplinary Studies | Environmental Management in Agriculture and Natural Resources UF Online
Soil, Water, and Ecosystem Sciences
Soil, Water, and Ecosystem Sciences Minor
This major is for students who desire education in environmental management with substantial emphasis on agriculture and natural resources.
Graduates will find employment with agricultural producers, consulting companies and government agencies that are involved in maintaining a sustainable environment.
Critical Tracking records each student’s progress in courses that are required for progress toward 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 6 critical-tracking courses, excluding labs:
AEC 3030C
or
SPC 2608
BSC 2005
BSC 2005L
or
BSC 2010
BSC 2010L
CHM 2045
CHM 2045L
CHM 2046
CHM 2046L
MAC 2233
STA 2023
2.0 GPA required for all critical-tracking courses
2.0 UF GPA required
Semester 2
Complete 2 additional critical-tracking courses, excluding labs
2.0 GPA required for all critical-tracking courses
2.0 UF GPA required
Semester 3
Complete 2 additional critical-tracking courses, excluding labs
2.0 GPA required for all critical-tracking courses
2.0 UF GPA required
Semester 4
Complete 1 additional critical-tracking course, excluding labs
2.0 GPA required for all critical-tracking courses
2.0 UF GPA required
Semester 5
Complete all critical-tracking courses, including labs from semesters 1 – 4
Complete 1 additional tracking course
2.0 GPA required for all critical-tracking courses
2.0 upper division GPA required
2.0 UF GPA required
Semester 6
Complete 1 additional tracking course
2.0 upper division GPA required
2.0 UF GPA required
Semester 7
Complete 2 additional tracking courses
2.0 upper division GPA required.
2.0 UF GPA required
Semester 8
Complete all remaining tracking course from semester 5 - 8
2.0 upper division GPA required.
2.0 UF GPA required
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.
Plan of Study Grid
Semester One
Credits
MAC 2233
Survey of Calculus 1 (
Critical Tracking
; State Core Gen Ed Mathematics
State Core Gen Ed Composition
; Writing Requirement
State Core Gen Ed Humanities
State Core Gen Ed Social and Behavioral Sciences
Elective
Credits
15
Semester Two
Quest 1 (Gen Ed Humanities)
Select one:
3-4
AEB 2014
Current Economic Issues, Food and You (
Gen Ed Social and Behavioral Sciences
ECO 2013
Principles of Macroeconomics (
Gen Ed Social and Behavioral Sciences
ECO 2023
Principles of Microeconomics (
Gen Ed Social and Behavioral Sciences
Select one:
BSC 2005
2005L
Biological Sciences
and Laboratory in Biological Science
Critical Tracking
; Gen Ed Biological Sciences
BSC 2010
2010L
Integrated Principles of Biology 1
and Integrated Principles of Biology Laboratory
Critical Tracking
; Gen Ed Biological Sciences
STA 2023
Introduction to Statistics 1 (
Critical Tracking
; Gen Ed Mathematics
Gen Ed Composition (Writing Requirement)
Credits
16-17
Semester Three
Quest 2 (Gen Ed Social and Behavioral Sciences)
Select one:
AEC 3030C
Effective Oral Communication (
Critical Tracking
SPC 2608
Introduction to Public Speaking (
Critical Tracking
CHM 2045
2045L
General Chemistry 1
and General Chemistry Laboratory
Critical Tracking
; State Core Gen Ed Biological or Physical Sciences
GLY 2030C
Environmental and Engineering Geology (
Gen Ed Physical Sciences
Gen Ed Humanities
Credits
16
Semester Four
ALS 3133
Agricultural and Environmental Quality (
Gen Ed Physical Sciences
CHM 2046
2046L
General Chemistry 2
and General Chemistry 2 Laboratory
Critical Tracking
; Gen Ed Physical Sciences
Select one:
PHY 2020
Introduction to Principles of Physics (
Gen Ed Physical Sciences
PHY 2004
Applied Physics 1 (
Gen Ed Physical Sciences
SWS 2007
The World of Water
Elective
Credits
13
Semester Five
Select one:
ALS 3153
Agricultural Ecology
SWS 4303C
Soil Microbial Ecology
WIS 3404
Natural Resource Ecology
SWS 3022
Introduction to Soils in the Environment (
Critical Tracking
; Gen Ed Physical Sciences
SWS 4244
Wetlands
Approved elective
Credits
12
Semester Six
AEB 3133
or
MAN 3025
Principles of Agribusiness Management
or Principles of Management
3-4
AEC 3033C
Research and Business Writing in Agricultural and Life Sciences (
Writing Requirement
Select one:
ENY 3005
3005L
Principles of Entomology
and Principles of Entomology Laboratory
Critical Tracking
IPM 3022
Fundamentals of Pest Management (
Critical Tracking
Approved elective
Elective
Credits
15-16
Summer After Semester Six
Select one:
SWS 4900
Supervised Extension Experience in Soil and Water Sciences
SWS 4905
Individual Work
SWS 4911
Supervised Research in Soil and Water Science
SWS 4915
Honors Thesis Research in Soil and Water Science
SWS 4941
Full-time Practical Work Experience in Soil and Water Science
Approved elective
Credits
Semester Seven
AOM 4643
Environmental Hydrology: Principles and Issues (
Critical Tracking
FNR 4660
Natural Resource Policy and Economics (
Critical Tracking
SWS 4116
Environmental Nutrient Management
Approved elective
Elective
Credits
15
Semester Eight
SWS 4223
Environmental Biogeochemistry (
Critical Tracking
SWS 4720C
GIS in Soil and Water Science
Approved electives
Credits
12
Total Credits
120
Other electives require advisor approval
Course List
Code
Title
Credits
AGG 4502
Nanotechnology in Food, Agriculture, and Environment
AEB 2014
Current Economic Issues, Food and You
AEB 3671
Comparative World Agriculture
ALS 4162
Consequences of Biological Invasions
BUL 4310
The Legal Environment of Business
ECO 2013
Principles of Macroeconomics
ECO 2023
Principles of Microeconomics
ENT 3003
Principles of Entrepreneurship
ENY 3007C
Life Science
GEB 3373
International Business
MAR 3023
Principles of Marketing
SWS 2007
The World of Water
SWS 4180
Earth System Analysis
SWS 4204
Urban Soil and Water Systems
SWS 4207
Sustainable Agricultural and Urban Land Management
SWS 4233
Soil and Water Conservation
SWS 4800
Environmental Soil and Water Monitoring Techniques
SWS 4932
Special Topics in Soil and Water Science (Math for Environmental Professionals)
SWS 4932
Special Topics in Soil and Water Science (Wetlands Seminar)
WIS 3404
Natural Resource Ecology
The interdisciplinary major in environmental management in agriculture provides students with the scientific and technical foundation to integrate and communicate the diverse environmental issues associated with agriculture and natural resources. Students will be able to deal in an informed manner with the agricultural regulations and permitting requirements established by various agencies and jurisdictions, and students will achieve an appreciation for the complexities of agricultural practices. Students will learn to integrate, balance and communicate the mix of agricultural and environmental issues that need to be addressed in modern society.
Before Graduating Students Must
Complete an approved senior-year research project,
SWS 4905
, related to management and science skills.
Achieve minimum grades of C in
AEC 3030C
and
AEC 3033C
. These courses are graded using rubrics developed by a faculty committee.
Complete requirements for the baccalaureate degree, as determined by faculty.
Students in the Major Will Learn to
Student Learning Outcomes | SLOs
Content
Appraise similarities between agronomic production and environmental protection issues.
Describe the processes in the carbon, nitrogen, phosphorus, and sulfur cycles, and relate these processes to global patterns of productivity, pollution, and consequences of environmental change.
Critical Thinking
Critically evaluate natural resource policies using basic economic tools, identify factors that influence the success of resource policy implementation, and apply ecological, social and political criteria.
Develop a plan for the analysis of an environmental/agricultural study using geographic information systems software.
Compare the effects of different fertility sources on nutrient cycling, interpret soil tests and quantify crop nutrient requirements, and fertilizer application rates.
Communication
Create, interpret, and analyze written text, oral messages, and multimedia presentations used in agricultural and life sciences.
Curriculum Map
I = Introduced; R = Reinforced; A = Assessed
Academic Learning Compact 6
Courses
SLO 1
SLO 2
SLO 3
SLO 4
SLO 5
SLO 6
AEB 3133
AEC 3030C
I, R, A
AEC 3033C
I, R, A
ALS 3133
I, A
AOM 4643
FNR 4660
R, A
SWS 3022
SWS 4116
R, A
SWS 4223
R, A
SWS 4244
SWS 4720C
R, A
Assessment Types
Average of tests in
ALS 3133
Average of problem set and test scores in
SWS 4223
Average test scores in
FNR 4660
Project presentation in
SWS 4720C
Test and problem set scores from
SWS 4116
Course grades in
AEC 3033C
and
AEC 3030C
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