College of Agriculture The aim of the College of Agriculture is to provide students with the best education possi- ble for service in agricultural business, technolo- gy, and science. The departments in the college are Agricul- tural Education and Communication, Agricul- tural Engineering, Agricultural Operations Management, Agronomy, Animal Science, Dairy Science, Entomology and Nematology, Food and Resource Economics, Food Science and Human Nutrition, Microbiology and Cell Science, Horticultural Sciences, Plant Pathology, Poultry Science, and Soil and Water Sciences. Degree programs are also available through the College of Agriculture in the botany and statis- tics departments administered by the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. The School of Forest Resources and Conservation is a specialized fac- ulty within the College of Agriculture. HONORARY AND PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS GAMMA SIGMA DELTA The Honor Society of Agriculture Gamma Sigma Delta is an honor society dedicated to recognizing academic achieve- ments and accomplishments of students, faculty and alumni whose work has contributed to agri- culture. Its purpose is to promote and recognize high achievement of individuals who excel. Junior and senior students who scholastically rank in the upper 15 percent of their class and show promise of leadership may be nominated for membership. THE FRATERNITY OF ALPHA ZETA The Fraternity of Alpha Zeta began at Ohio State University on November 4, 1897, as a pro- fessional, service and honorary agricultural fra- ternity. Members are selected from among undergraduate and graduate students of high scholarship and on the basis of character, lead- ership, and personality, and is open to both males and females alike. The objectives of Alpha Zeta are to foster high standards of scholarship, character, leadership, and a spirit of fellowship among its members. The fraternity strives for breadth of vision, unity in action, and accom- plishment of ideals. Alpha Zeta is dedicated to serving the students and the agriculture divi- sions of respective institutions. If you feel that Alpha Zeta is for you, stop by the Academic Programs Office in 2002 McCarty and help us to help you. ALPHA GAMMA RHO Alpha Gamma Rho is a social/professional fraternity composed of men pursuing degrees in agriculture or agriculturally related fields. AGR emphasizes personal development, academics, on-campus involvement and leadership devel- opment. AGR brothers are involved in all aspects of the College of Agriculture, as well as the university, and have an alumni network which spans Florida's diverse agricultural industries. SIGMA PHI ALPHA The purpose of Sigma Phi Alpha is to pro- mote the professional and personal growth of its members through professional, social, and ser- vice activities. Students in the organization work to dispel stereotypes about Florida agri- culture and present a more accurate image. Stu- dents are recruited primarily from the College of Agriculture, but membership is not restricted to those individuals. Requirements For Admission The University of Florida and the College of Agriculture encourage applications from quali- fied students of both sexes from all cultural, racial, religious, and ethnic groups. Listed below are the specific requirements for admis- sion to this college. In the event enrollment quo- tas become necessary because of limited space or teaching resources, selection of those admit- ted will be on the basis of past academic perfor- mance. LOWER DIVISION STUDENTS Any student classified lower division who has finalized his or her decision to study in the College of Agriculture may apply for admission to the college. Applications from freshmen and sophomores are encouraged. UPPER DIVISION STUDENTS UF Students. To be eligible for admission to the College of Agriculture, upper division stu- dents must have demonstrated by selection of preprofessional courses an intent to pursue a program in agriculture. Transfer Students. To be eligible for admis- sion to the College of Agriculture, a transfer stu- dent must satisfy the minimum requirements set forth in the ADMISSIONS section of this cat- alog. Additionally, the applicant should satisfy the following specific requirements for consid- eration by the College of Agriculture: Complete the General Education Require- ments of the University of Florida as described in the Lower Division section of this catalog; or, complete an Associate of Arts degree. Complete the preprofessional requirements of the College of Agriculture for the major field. The following recommendations will serve as a guide in expediting transfer to the College of Agriculture in compliance with the above requirements: Students attending four-year colleges who wish to transfer after two years should fol- low a program of general education and pre- professional courses similar to the suggested outlined lower division course sequence. Junior college students should consult with an adviser and the Transfer Advisement Manual published by the University of Flori- da to develop a program of study that will satisfy the above requirements. In general, they should: Complete the two-year college parallel pro- gram at their community college. Satisfy the General Education Require- ments established for their community college. Complete a program of general chemistry through qualitative analysis and mathematics through college algebra and trigonometry. Complete basic courses in biology or botany and zoology. Complete a course in general physics. Choose elective courses in fulfilling the required total hours in the college-parallel program from the areas of speech, English, and the basic sciences. Avoid specialized professional courses. Preprofessional courses can be taken to much better advantage after the student has acquired the appropriate background in gen- eral education and basic science courses. All applicants must have completed two sequential courses of foreign language in secondary school or 8-10 semester hours at the postsecondary level. SPECIAL POSTBACCALAUREATE STUDENTS A student who has received a baccalaureate degree may be admitted under certain circum- stances as a special postbaccalaureate student (6AG). Students may enroll as 6AG in order to: Receive a second baccalaureate degree; Satisfy requirements for a second major; Take basic requirements for admission to graduate or professional school; or Complete courses for information only. Admission requirements for postbaccalaure- ate students are the same as for transfer stu- dents. In addition, postbaccalaureate students must comply with college and university rules and regulations and meet all deadlines as print- ed in the catalog for undergraduate students. General Regulations STUDENT RESPONSIBILITY: The student must assume full responsibility for registering for the proper courses and for fulfilling all requirements for the degree. Each semester the student must consult with his or her depart- mental adviser to plan a program of studies. The adviser and student will complete a course approval form (Form 1). The form. 1 and course request registration form are signed by the adviser and the white copy of the form 1 and registration form are to be submitted to the Office of the University Registrar. Seniors must file a formal application for a degree in the Office of the University Registrar early in the semester in which they expect to receive the degree. The official calendar shows the latest date on which this can be done. Seniors must request that a graduation check be conducted by the dean's office of the College of Agriculture at the beginning of their senior year. NORMAL LOADS: The suggested average course load in the College of Agriculture is 15 credit hours. A student may be permitted to register for additional hours if, in the opinion of the academic adviser and the dean, the stu-