Undergraduate Studies
The Department of Soil, Water, and Ecosystem Sciences (SWES) 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
- 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
Katya Kasprzak is one of the 2025 College of Agricultural and Life Sciences Top 10 Seniors!
Katya earned a B.S. in Interdisciplinary Studies: Environmental Management in Agriculture and Natural Resources. Accomplishments include competing at the Southeast Regional Collegiate Soils Judging Contest, conducting research at the SWES Experiential Learning Lab, and volunteering at the UF Compost Cooperative and Gardens. After graduation, Katya accepted a job as an environmental scientist at a global engineering planning and consulting company.
Contacts:
James Bonczek, Undergraduate Coordinator for Soil, Water, and Ecosystem Sciences
Heather Enloe, Advisor for Interdisciplinary Studies: Environmental Management
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.
Meet some current and former undergraduate students:
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