WFREC Course Listings
Natural Resource Conservation
FNR3131C Dendrology/Forest Plants (4 credits)
Coreq or Prereq: BOT 2011C or BSC2011C
Provides students with a basic understanding of the classification, nomenclature, morphology, ecological relationships, associations and use of the major forest tree and shrub species of North America.
FNR3410C Natural Resource Sampling (4 credits)
STA 3023, CGS 3531 or Equivalent; 3FY-FY; 3FY-RCN; 3AG-WIE or higher.
Basic concepts of sampling. Design of cost-effective sample surveys. Sampling methodology applicable to natural resources: simple random, stratified, systematic, multi-phase and multi-stage. Cluster sampling, ratio, regression and difference estimation. Line transects. Computer simulation of sampling methods. Introduction to remote sensing geographic information and global positioning systems.
FNR4623C Integrated Natural Resource Management (3 credits)
Prereqs: 4FY
An integrative approach to the study of forest resource management for the production of multiple products (such as timber, recreation, wildlife, rangeland, etc.) utilizing the case study approach.
FOR3153C Forest Ecology (3 credits)
Prereq: 3FY or higher or 3AG-WIE or higher or 3NE or higher.
Ecological principles and their application to the management of forests; major sections include tree population and forest community dynamics, and ecosystem processes.
FOR3162C Silviculture (4 credits)
Prereq: FOR 3253C or PCB3034C, FNR 3131C or equivalent.
Principles governing establishment, treatment and control of forest stands; natural and artificial regeneration systems; intermediate cuttings and cultural operations.
FOR3342C Tree Biology (3 credits)
Prereq: 3FY or higher
A study of tree structure and function with relationships to forest environments and forestry practices.
FOR4621C Quantitative Forest Management (3 credits)
Prereq: FOR 4541, FOR 3162C, 4541 or ECO 2023 or AEB 3103 or equivalent.
Principles of forest management; decision analysis; timber, non-timber and timberland valuation; management plans; forest regulation; harvest scheduling.
FOR4660C Natural Resource Policy and Administration (3 credits)
Prereq: Junior/Senior Classification.
Factors in evolution of forest, range, wildlife and related natural resources administration and policies in the United States; policy components; policy formation implementation, administration and change processes; introduction to criteria for evaluating effectiveness of policies and administration.
FOR4854 Agroforestry (3 credits)
Prereq: 4FY or 4AG.
Concepts and principles of agroforestry, including its complexity and diversity, improved agroforestry techniques in temperate and tropical zones, recent research problems and methodologies of agroforestry research, and the potentials of agroforestry in land management and development.
FOR3450C Forest Mensuration (3 credits)
Prereq: FNR3410C or equivalent
Forest resource measurements; log and tree content estimation; forest inventory techniques; stand yield and growth.
FOR6154 Analysis of Forest Ecosystems (3 credits)
Prereq: graduate status or consent of instructor.
Energy, water, carbon and nutrient fluxes in forests; applications to forest and landscape management.
WIS3401 Wildlife Ecology and Management (3 credits)
Prereq: BSC 2011 and BSC 2011L.
Wildlife as natural resource, with emphasis on principles of conservation, ecology, and management. (Wildlife Department)
WIS4443C Wetland Wildlife Ecology (4 credits)
Prereq: WIS 3401
Principles and problems associated with the conservation and management of wildlife in wetland environments, with special emphasis on multiple use management strategies of wetland resources.
WIS4945C Wildlife Techniques (2 credits)
Prereq: WIS 3401. (Taught at Ordway Reserve outside of Gainesville) 1st week of summer
Practical training in wildlife research techniques including radiotelemetry, methods of trapping, immobilization and marking of birds, mammals and herps.
WIS3402C Wildlife of Florida (3 credits)
Prereq: WIE major
Natural history, ecology, behavior and identification of vertebrates in Florida.
Environmental Horticulture
HOS4304 Horticultural Physiology (3 credits)
Prereq: BOT 2010C or BSC 2010, BCH 3023.
Basics concepts and processes of physiology as they relate to plant growth and development.
HOS4341 Advanced Horticultural Physiology (3 credits)
Prereq: HOS 4304.
Environmental effects (light, temperature, and water) on physiology, growth and development of plants.
ORH3513C Environmental Plant Identification and Use (3 credits)
Identification, growth characteristics, culture and use of common landscape and greenhouse plants. Materials include trees, shrubs, vines, ground covers, lawn grasses and floriculture crops.
ORH3813C Landscape Design (3 credits)
Prereq: ORH 3513C.
A basic course in the study of residential landscape design including preparation, evaluation and implementation of simple landscape plans. Emphasis will be placed on the use of ornamental plants for functional and aesthetic improvement of home environments. Students enrolling in this class may be expected to attend one or two Saturday field trips. (Maximum enrollment of 15, minimum 10.)
ORH4804 Annual and Perennial Gardening (3 credits)
Prereq: ORH 3513C.
Identification, selection, use and management of annuals, perennials, vines, ornamental grasses and ground covers in the landscape. Hands-on care for plants in the outdoor laboratory will be included. Each student will learn the irrigation, fertilization, pruning, and other cultural needs of these popular plants. Laboratory will complement lecture.
PLS3221 Plant Propagation (2 credits)
Prereq: BOT 2010C or BSC 2010.
Principles, practices, and physiological aspects of the propagation of horticultural and agronomic crops by cottage, graftage, seedage, micropropagation and other methods.
PLS3221L Plant Propagation Lab (1 credit)
ORH4932 Retail Management and Marketing in Horticulture (3 credits)
This introductory, upper division course presents the fundamental principles in managing 3 types of ornamental horticulture retail environments: grower-retailer setting, garden center operation, and retail florist shop. Topics include: retail site selection and design, business establishment and financing, consumer purchasing behavior, merchant-consumer relationships, postharvest handling of flowers, and principles of artistic design. Assignments such as appraising financial plans, analyzing merchandising strategies, and evaluating quality standards and plant maintenance will reflect “real world” scenarios and will help better prepare students for positions in the ornamental horticulture retail industry. The course is also designed to enhance the retail skills of horticultural professionals and educators that are currently working in or with the green industry.
ORH1030 Plants, Gardening and You (1 credit)
A non-majors course that provides an overview of environmental horticulture. Emphasis is placed on the art and science of growing, installing and maintaining plants used to enhance and improve the human environment indoors and outdoors. During the course, students gain familiarity with the science and industries associated with environmental horticulture.
ORH4932 Water Quality and Irrigation in Horticulture (2 credits)
Regulations and restrictions on water use are tightening in the state of Florida . This course is designed to teach students the fundamental principles of water use efficiency with a strong focus on irrigation systems that use less water in nurseries and landscapes. Water Quality and Irrigation in Horticulture is an innovative course presenting current irrigation and management problems in the U.S. Nursery, Greenhouse, Landscape, and Turfgrass Industries. Topics include: water properties, water quality, irrigation efficiency, irrigation systems, and water use policy. Individuals will gain “hands-on” experience by constructing and testing irrigation systems. Activities such as case studies, evaluation of scientific literature, and assignments will reflect “real world” scenarios and will help better prepare students for positions in the green industry. The course is also designed to enhance the skills of horticultural professionals and educators that are currently working in or with the green industry.
ORH4905 Water Quality and Irrigation in Horticulture Lab (1 credit)
ORH4932 Advanced Nursery Management (3 credits)
Advanced Nursery Management is an innovative course presenting current production and management problems in the U.S. Nursery Industry. Topics include: propagation, water quality, container substrates, nutrient management, irrigation efficiency, cost of production, pest management, postproduction handling, and personnel training. The overall goal of the course is to introduce students, educators, and horticultural professionals to the best management practices (BMPs) in ornamental plant production. Individuals will gain “hands-on” experience by growing a select group of ornamental plants plus trips to commercial nurseries and markets. Activities such as case studies, evaluation of scientific literature, and assignments will reflect “real world” scenarios and will help better prepare students for positions in the green industry. The course is also designed to enhance the skills of horticultural professionals and educators that are currently working in or with the ornamental plant industry.
ORH4905 Advanced Nursery Management Lab (1 credit)
ORH4264C Greenhouse and Nursery Crop Culture (4 credits)
Procedures and practices used for commercial production of economically important environmental horticulture crops. Lectures include discussions related to an environmental horticultural firm’s ability to survive and thrive in today’s competitive marketplace as well as plant production guidelines and current production research. The laboratory portion of the course requires students to assume responsibility for all cultural practices necessary to grow and maintain crops. This includes collection, compilation and interpretation of plant growth indices and environmental parameters.
ORH3253C Introductory Nursery Management (4 credits)
An introductory course presenting principles of planning, organizing and managing nursery operations. Interactions between growing medium components, plant nutrition and irrigation will be emphasized. Nursery layout, growing structures, materials requirements and business practices are covered. Weekend field trips may be required.
Golf & Sports Turf Management
ORH4223 Golf and Sports Turf Management 2 credits)
Prereq: ORH 3513C.
Strategies involved in golf course and athletic field operations, including development of management cultural practices, adherence to environment regulations, personnel management and budgeting. Students enrolled may be expected to attend Saturday field trips.
ORH4236C Landscape and Turfgrass Management (3 credits)
Prereq: ORH 3513C.
Principles and practices of landscape installation and management and arboriculture. Students will survey the landscape industry, study landscape contracting procedures and interior plantscape maintenance. Laboratories will provide practical experience in various installation and maintenance practices, and field trips will provide interaction with industry. Students should expect Saturday field trips.
ORH3222C Turfgrass Culture (4 credits)
Prereq: BOT 2010C or BSC 2010, CHM 2040.
Comparisons of turfgrass for their landscape and recreational uses. Growth characteristics, method of propagation, and basic management requirements, including control of important pest problems, are covered.
PLS 4601C Principles of Weed Science (3 credits)
An introduction to basic and applied aspects of weed science. Topics will include weed biology and ecology, herbicide physiology and weed control techniques. The lab will cover weed identification, herbicide application technology and other aspects of weed science. (Agronomy Department)
Distance Education
AEB3133 Principles of Agribusiness Management (3 credits)
Introduction to agribusiness management principles, application of economic principles, budgeting techniques, and principles of strategy in agribusiness from management in the United States, particularly Florida. Emphasis is given to the financial and tax management strategies and the requirements imposed on agribusiness management by local, state and federal government regulatory agencies.
AEB3300 Agricultural and Food Marketing (3 credits)
Prereq: AEB3103 or ECO 2023
Examination of agricultural and food marketing from both a system and individual firm perspective. Explore problems and issues associated with marketing functions and institutions at the industry level and with objectives and strategies of farms and agribusiness firms, which market agricultural commodities and food products.
AEB4424 Human Resources Management (3 credits)
Issues involved in the strategic and effective management of human resources in agribusiness. Human resource management concepts and techniques designed to improve agribusiness organizational teamwork, productivity, performance and enterprise success. It will also deal with some of the unique aspects of labor management. Application through use of case problems, triad and video techniques.
AEB3144 Intro to Agricultural Finance (3 credits)
This course will cover basics financial statements, investment frameworks, and theories of financial intermediation as applied to agricultural firms along with an overview of financial institutions which provide capital to agriculture. This course is intended to serve non-majors and majors not in the agribusiness curriculum.
AEB3341 Selling Strategically (3 credits)
This course serves as an introduction to professional selling techniques for all products with special emphasis given to food and agricultural products, technichal systems and services.
PLP3002C Fundamentals of Plant Pathology (4 credits)
Prereq: BOT 2010C or BSC 2010.
Principles and practices of plant pathology. (Plant Pathology Department)
SOS3022 Introduction to Soils in the Environment (3 credits)
Fundamentals of soil science emphasizing the physical, chemical and biological properties of soils in relation growth of native and agricultural plants and environmental uses. (Soil and Water Science Department)
SOS3022L Introduction to Soils in the Environment Lab (1 credit
Hands-on exposure to soils-related properties and processes. (Soil and Water Science Department)