UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES
The Department of Soil, Water, and Ecosystem Sciences (DSWES) provides training to undergraduate students interested in managing our land and water resources in a wide range of ecosystems including agricultural, forested, range, urban, and wetland ecosystems through three different degree programs. Specializations within these degree programs are designed to give the student a strong background in Soil, Water, and Ecosystem Sciences with a core of required courses during their Junior and Senior years. Beyond the core courses, students can select from groups of electives to provide flexibility in their program. Electives within each of the options are chosen with the aid of the student's adviser. The student is encouraged to take electives from a range of courses that include but not limited to: biology, botany, building construction, business, chemistry, earth science, economics, environmental science, geology, geography, hydrology, mathematics, physics, plant science, policy, production systems, geographic information systems, urban and regional planning, and statistics.
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Programs of Study
- B.S. Degree in Soil, Water, and Ecosystem Sciences, Soil Science Specialization
- B.S. Degree in Soil, Water, and Ecosystem Sciences, Water Science Specialization
- B.S. Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies: Environmental Management in Agriculture and Natural Resources
- Soil Management and Plant Productivity Specialization, BS in Plant Science
- Environmental Science, BS/BA via the School of Natural Resources and Environment
- Minor in Soil, Water, and Ecosystem Sciences
- Combined BS/MS Degree Program
- Student Resources
Contacts
- James Bonczek, Undergraduate Coordinator for Soil, Water, and Ecosystem Sciences, soils-advising@ifas.ufl.edu
- Heather Enloe, Lecturer and Interdisciplinary Studies: Environmental Management Advisor, soils-advising@ifas.ufl.edu
- Michael Sisk, Academic Advisor III – Undergraduate Programs, 352-294-3152, soils-advising@ifas.ufl.edu
Apply
- Prospective Students: UF Admissions
- Current UF Students: To change your major, contact the appropriate undergraduate coordinator listed above.
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