FAQ's (Frequently asked questions)
Current and Future Course Offerings
Program Costs
Course Application Procedures
Degree Tracks (specializations)
Certificates
- Urban Pest Management
- Landscape Pest Management
- Pest Control Technology
- Certificate in Pest Control Technology: A “Certificate in Pest Control Technology” allows the certificate holder to qualify to take the FDACS exams for commercial pest control certification in the categories of General Household Pests (GHP), Wood-destroying Organisms(WDO), and Lawn and Ornamental (L&O). The certificate was designed to meet the requirements of Chapter 482 of Florida Statutes in order to qualify by way of education.
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Departmental Contacts
Other UF Distance Education Links
Distance Education Courses Offered Spring 2012
Undergraduate Courses
ALS 3203 - PC Use in Agriculture - Dr. Choate (Web )
ALS 4162 – Consequences of Biological Invasion – Dr. Cuda (Web)
ENY 3005 - Principles of Entomology - Dr. Baldwin (Web)
ENY 3005L - Principles of Entomology Lab - Dr. Baldwin (Web)
ENY 3225 - Principles of Urban Pest Management – Dr. Koehler (Web)
ENY 3228 - Urban Vertebrate Pest Management - Dr. Kern (Web)
ENY 3510C – Turf & Ornamental Entomology – Dr. Buss (Web)
ENY 4161 - Insect Classification - Dr. Choate (Web)
ENY 4228 – Urban Pesticide Application – Dr. Koehler (must arrange with Dr. Koehler one semester in advance of registration)
ENY 4573 – Beekeeping – Dr. Ellis (Web)
ENY 4660 - Medical and Veterinary Entomology - Dr. Koehler (Web)
ENY4660L - Medical and Veterinary Entomology Lab - Dr. Koehler (Web)
ENY 4905 - Insect Pest and Vector Management - Dr. Capinera (Web)
Graduate Courses
ALS 6935 – Topics in Biological Invasion – Dr. Cuda (Web)
ENY 5006 - Graduate Survey of Entomology - Dr. Baldwin (Web)
ENY 5006L - Graduate Survey of Entomology Lab - Dr. Baldwin (Web)
ENY 5226 - Principles of Urban Pest Management - Dr. Koehler (Web)
ENY 5236 - Insect Pest and Vector Management - Dr. Capinera (Web)
ENY 5332 - Urban Vertebrate Pest Management - Dr. Kern (CD-ROM)
ENY 5516 - Turf & Ornamental Entomology – Dr. Buss (Web)
ENY 5572 – Apiculture – Dr. Ellis (Web)
ENY 5820 – Insect Molecular Genetics – Dr. Hoy (Web)
ENY 6166 - Insect Classification - Dr. Choate (Web)
ENY 6665 - Medical and Veterinary Entomology - Dr. Koehler (Web)
ENY 6665L - Med/Vet Lab - Dr. Koehler (Web)
ENY 6651 – Insect Toxicology – Dr. Yu (Web)
ENY 6905 - Insect Physiology – Dr. Hahn (Web)
STA 6166 - Statistical Methods in Research I
Distance Education Courses Offered Summer 2012
Undergraduate Courses
ALS 3203 - PC Use in Agriculture - Dr. Choate (Web )
ENY 3005 - Principles of Entomology - Dr. Baldwin (Web)
ENY 3005L - Principles of Entomology Lab - Dr. Baldwin (Web)
ENY 4161 - Insect Classification - Dr. Choate (Web)
ENY 4905 - Insect/Pest/Vector Management - Dr. Capinera (Web)
ENY4573 – Beekeeping – Dr. Ellis (CD-ROM)
Graduate Courses
ENY 5006 - Graduate Survey of Entomology - Dr. Baldwin (Web)
ENY 5006L - Graduate Survey of Entomology Lab - Dr. Baldwin (Web)
ENY 5236 - Insect/Pest/Vector Management - Dr. Capinera (Web & CD)
ENY 6166 - Insect Classification - Dr. Choate (Web)
ENY 5572 – Apiculture – Dr. Ellis (Web & CD-ROM)
Distance Education Courses Offered Fall 2012
Undergraduate Courses
ALS 3203 - PC Use in Agriculture - Dr. Choate ( Web)
ALS 4161 - Exotic Species and Biosecurity Issues - Dr. Hodges
ENY 3005 - Principles of Entomology - Dr. Baldwin (Web)
ENY 3005L - Principles of Entomology Lab - Dr. Baldwin (Web)
ENY 3222 - Biology and Identification of Urban Pests - Dr. Koehler (Web)
ENY3510C – Turf & Ornamental Entomology – Dr. Buss (Web)
ENY 4161 - Insect Classification - Dr. Choate (Web)
ENY 4210 - Insects and Wildlife - Dr. Capinera (Web)
ENY 4660 - Medical and Veterinary Entomology - Dr. Koehler (Web)
ENY4660L - Medical and Veterinary Entomology Lab - Dr. Koehler (Web)
ENY 4905 – Special Topic - Insect/Pest/Vector Mgmt - Dr. Capinera (Web)
Graduate Courses
ALS 6166 - Exotic Species and Biosecurity - Dr. Hodges (Web)
ENY 5006 - Graduate Survey of Entomology - Dr. Baldwin (Web)
ENY 5006L - Graduate Survey of Entomology Lab - Dr. Baldwin (Web)
ENY 5212 - Insects and Wildlife - Dr. Capinera (Web)
ENY 5223 - Biology and ID of Urban Pests - Dr. Koehler (Web)
ENY 5236 - Insect Pest and Vector Management - Dr. Capinera (Web)
ENY 5616 - Turf & Ornamental Entomology - Dr. Buss (Web)
ENY 6166 - Insect Classification - Dr. Choate (Web)
ENY 6203 - Insect Ecology - Dr. McAuslane (Web)
ENY 6203L - Insect Ecology lab - Dr. McAuslane (Web)
ENY 6651 – Insect Toxicology – Dr. Yu – (Web)
ENY 6665 - Medical and Veterinary Entomology - Dr. Koehler (Web)
ENY 6665L - Med/Vet Lab - Dr. Koehler (Web)
STA 6166 - Statistical Methods in Research I (Web)
BCH 5045 - Graduate Survey of Biochemistry - Dr. Guy (Web)
Under certain conditions, other courses may be available by request. Please contact Mrs. Debbie Hall.
Distance Education Program Costs 2011-2012
Off-Book: Out-of-State and In-State Students The Undergraduate course (3000 and 4000 level courses) tuition is $215.08 per credit. The Graduate course (5000 level and higher) course tuition is $496.19 per credit. Note that tuition charges are subject to change. Note: Purchase of books and course materials are the responsibility of the student. Information about the requirements and recommendations of these materials can be obtained from the instructor, and/or course syllabi ( University of Florida Entomology and Nematology Course Syllabi ). Beginning with the Fall 2011 semester students registered in Off-Book course sections MUST pay through UF Financial Services http://fa.ufl.edu/ufs/ . Students should check the semester payment deadlines on the Registrar’s website http://www.registrar.ufl.edu/, immediately after being registered. The University of Florida payment deadline is always the second Friday of each semester, before 3:30 pm (not 5:00 pm).
Application Procedures
Non-Degree Course Application Procedure
- If you are not seeking a graduate degree, or seek only a certificate:
1. Complete the online non-degree application. Be sure to select "THE COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE AND LIFE SCIENCES Entomology Undergraduate Distance Courses" from the College section. Fill in all the boxes, including the course prefix and number (Example: ENY 3005; see course offerings for listings).
2. Enter "send" at the bottom of the form. If you do not get a message that your application has been submitted, you should assume that there is a problem and re-submit. Note that you are required to declare your residency.
3. You will receive an email acceptance from the college once your application has been approved. This email will include your UF ID number. Please make note of this number. There will be instructions in this email on how to obtain a Gatorlink account. A Gatorlink account will grant you access to UF libraries, billing (in-state only) and course systems.
4. You will be registered for courses by the department. Non-Degree students cannot be registered until two weeks before the start of the semester, so please be patient.
5. Once you have been successfully registered, you will be notified by email from the department. Remember, this email should come within two weeks of the start of the semester. If you are concerned about your status, contact the department's academic program office/graduate coordinator by email or phone at (352) 273-3912
6. After you have been accepted by the college, please feel free to contact your course instructor by email or phone regarding purchase and receipt of materials (textbook, CD, etc.), deadlines, etc. If you are uncertain who to contact, or how, contact the department for help.
Degree program application procedures
- If you are seeking a graduate degree:
Applying for Graduate Admission: From the department home page ( http://entnemdept.ifas.ufl.edu/ ) select "Academic Programs" to access the department Graduate Handbook for admission and degree requirements.
Distance Education Entomology Degree Tracks, with Course Requirements
[Printable version - PDF format]
I.
Master of Science
(non-thesis) with specialization in
Entomology (30 credits)*
Title of Program: Master
of Science with specialization in Entomology
Description: The University of Florida's Entomology and Nematology Department offers an off-campus Master of Science degree (normally non-thesis but thesis programs are available by special arrangement) with a concentration in Entomology. Courses are offered via distance education to accommodate place-bound students interested in biological science with emphasis on insects and other arthropods, including extension agents and other educators; state and federal employees in agricultural, environmental and regulatory positions; consultants; pest control industry personnel; and others who want to further their education.
- Degree: M.S. (non-thesis)
Expected time length to complete program: 30 credits, approximately 2-4 years
Delivery technology used: CD-ROM, web
Face-to-face location requirements: written and oral final exam(s) at University of Florida location
Admissions information: Starting dates in January, May and August
Prerequisites: A Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline or at least two semesters of biology, one semester each of chemistry, algebra and trigonometry, and one semester of physics (recommended). Admission criteria include a B average or better for the last 2 years of the baccalaureate program, and satisfactory scores (total of 1000 in verbal and quantitative portions) of the General Test of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE). Up to 9 graduate-level credits taken prior to formal admission may be transferred into the program to meet degree requirements.
Course options
ALS 6166 Exotic Species and Biosecurity Issues (3)
ENY 5006 Graduate Survey of Entomology (2)
ENY 5006L Graduate Survey of Entomology Laboratory (1)
ENY 5212 Insects and Wildlife (3)
ENY 5223 Biology and Identification of Urban Pests (3)
ENY 5226C Principles of Urban Pest Management (3)
ENY 5236 Insect Pest and Vector Management (3)
ENY 5332 Urban Vertebrate Pest Management (2)
ENY 5820 Insect Molecular Genetics (3)
ENY 6166 Insect Classification (3)
ENY 6203 Insect Ecology (3)
ENY 6203L Insect Ecology Laboratory (1)
ENY 6401 Insect Physiology (3)
ENY 6651C Insect Toxicology (3)
ENY 6665 Advanced Medical and Veterinary Entomology (3)
ENY 6665L Advanced Medical and Veterinary Laboratory (1)
BCH 5045 Graduate Survey of Biochemistry (4)
NEM 5004C Principles of Nematology (3)
STA 6166 Statistical Methods in Research (3)
*Degree Requirements are: ENY 5006, 5006L, 6166, and 6401; an applied entomology course; a graduate ecology course; a biochemistry or molecular entomology course; a statistics course; to include at least 18 credits of ENY/NEM.
II. Master of Science (non-thesis) with specialization in Pest Management (30 credits)*
Title of Program: Master of Science with specialization in Pest Management
Description: The University of Florida's Entomology and Nematology Department offers an off-campus Master of Science degree (normally non-thesis but thesis programs are available by special arrangement) with a concentration in Pest Management. Courses are offered via distance education to accommodate place-bound students interested in the principles and practices of interdisciplinary pest management, including extension agents and other educators; state and federal employees in agricultural, environmental and regulatory positions; consultants; pest control industry personnel; and others who want to further their education.
- Degree: M.S. (non-thesis)
Expected time length to complete program: 30 credits, approximately 2-4 years
Delivery technology used: CD-ROM, web
Face-to-face location requirements: written and oral final exam at University of Florida location
Admissions information: Starting dates in January, May and August
Prerequisites: A Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline or at least two semesters of biology, one semester each of chemistry, algebra and trigonometry, and one semester of physics (recommended). Admission criteria include a B average or better for the last 2 years of the baccalaureate program, and satisfactory scores (total of 1000 in verbal and quantitative portions) of the General Test of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE). Up to 9 graduate level credits taken prior to formal admission may be transferred into the program to meet degree requirements.
Course options
ALS 6166 Exotic Species and Biosecurity Issues (3)
ENY 5006 Graduate Survey of Entomology (2)
ENY 5006L Graduate Survey of Entomology Laboratory (1)
ENY 5212 Insects and Wildlife (3)
ENY 5223C Biology and Identification of Urban Pests (3)
ENY 5226C Principles of Urban Pest Management (3)
ENY 5236 Insect Pest and Vector Management (3)
ENY 5332 Urban Vertebrate Pest Management (2)
ENY 5820 Insect Molecular Genetics (3)
ENY 6166 Insect Classification (3)
ENY 6203 Insect Ecology (3)
ENY 6203L Insect Ecology Laboratory (1)
ENY 6651C Insect Toxicology (3)
ENY 6665 Advanced Medical and Veterinary Entomology (3)
ENY 6665L Advanced Medical and Veterinary Laboratory (1)
NEM 5004C Principles of Nematology (3)
PLP 5005C Fundamentals of Plant Pathology (4)
PLS 5632C Integrated Weed Management (3)
AGR 5611 Crop Ecology (3)
Other applicable courses include:
SOS 5050C Soils for Environmental Professionals (4)
SOS 5166 Environmental Nutrient Management (3)
STA 6166 Statistical Methods in Research (3)
SUR 5625 Geographic Information Systems Analysis (3)
*Degree Requirements are: ENY 5006, 5006L, 5332, 5236, 6166, and 6651; NEM 5004C; PLP 5005C; a graduate ecology course; a statistics course; to include at least 18 credits of ENY/NEM.
Distance Education Non-Degree Certificate Programs
Please contact Dr. Phil Koehler (352-392-2484 or pgk@ufl.edu) with all questions about the urban pest management and pest control technology certificate programs[Printable Version - PDF format]
The Department of Entomology and Nematology offers 3 college credit certificate programs. These certificates are designed for employees of the urban/landscape pest control industry, plant production industries, or other industries where pest management is an important issue, or for individuals who desire to work in these areas.
These courses can be taken at either the undergraduate level (courses numbered in the 3000's and 4000's) or graduate level (courses numbered in the 5000's or 6000's). If you anticipate transferring course credits to the distance education MS programs offered by the department (9 graduate level credits are transferable), you should take courses at the graduate level. The graduate level courses, though similar in content to the undergraduate level courses, require additional assignments. Listed below are the recommended courses; others may be substituted with written permission of the department's undergraduate or graduate coordinators. Upon successful completion of the courses with a grade of C or better (undergraduate) or B or better (graduate), you will be issued a certificate attesting to your completion of the program.
Certificate in Urban Pest Management (choose 15 credits from this list of courses)
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ENY 3005 or ENY 5006 Principles of Entomology or Graduate Survey of Entomology (2)
ENY 3005L or 5006L Principles of Entomology or Graduate Survey of Entomology Lab (1)
ENY 3225 or ENY 5226 Principles of Urban Pest Management (3)
ENY 3222 or ENY 5222 Biology and Identification of Urban Pests (3)
ENY 3228 or ENY 5228 Urban Vertebrate Pest Management (2)
ENY 5236 Insect Pest and Vector Management (3)
ENY 4161 or ENY 6166 Insect Classification (3)
ENY 4660 or ENY 6665 Medical and Veterinary Entomology (2) or Advanced Medical and Veterinary Entomology (3)
ENY 4660L or ENY 6665L Medical and Veterinary Entomology Laboratory (1)
Certificate in Landscape Pest Management (choose 15 credits from this list of courses)
ENY 3005 or ENY 5006 Principles of Entomology
or Graduate Survey of
Entomology (2)
ENY 3005L or 5006L Principles of Entomology or Graduate Survey of
Entomology Lab (1)
ENY 3510 or ENY 5616 Turf and Ornamental Entomology (3)
ENY 3541 Tree and Shrub Insects (3)
ENY 4210 Insects and Wildlife (3)
ENY 5236 Insect Pest and Vector Management (3)
IPM 3022 or ENY 6905 Fundamentals of Pest Management (3)
IPM 4254 Landscape IPM: Ornamentals and Turf (3)
NEM 3002/5002C Principles of Nematology (3)
PLP 3002 or PLP 5005 Fundamentals of Plant Pathology (3/4)
Certificate in Pest Control Technology (choose 21 credits of course work selected from the certificates in Urban Pest Management and Landscape Pest Management, plus 3 credits of ENY 4228, Pesticide Application - arrange with Dr. Koehler before registration)
Certificate in Pest Control Technology: A “Certificate in Pest Control Technology” allows the certificate holder to qualify to take the FDACS exams for commercial pest control certification in the categories of General Household Pests (GHP), Wood-destroying Organisms(WDO), and Lawn and Ornamental (L&O). The certificate was designed to meet the requirements of Chapter 482 of Florida Statutes in order to qualify by way of education.
Departmental Contacts
Dr. Heather McAuslane, Graduate
Coordinator
Tel: (352) 273-3913
Email: gradc@ifas.ufl.edu
Debbie Hall, Student
Services Coordinator
Tel: (352) 273-3912
Email: dahall@ufl.edu
Tel: (352) 392-2484
Email: pgk@ufl.edu
Mailing
Address:
University of Florida
Department of Entomology and Nematology
Bldg. 970, Natural Area Drive
P.O. Box 110620
Gainesville, FL 32611-0620
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