Graduates understand the interaction of natural systems and society, and they are equipped with advanced education on ecological theory, methods, analysis, and applications. They have mastery of one discipline and the ability to communicate efficiently with specialists in other disciplines. This provides the intellectual capacity to address complex environmental and natural resource issues. EVR 6100: Principles of Natural Resource Management (3) Prereq: One ecology course. Principles and practices for sustainably managing natural resources (soil, water, forests, fisheries, bio- diversity); systems, cases, models, drivers, scenario evaluation, adaptive learning, and collaborative decision-making. EVR 6933: Seminar (1; max: 4) S/U. EVR 6934: Internship (3; max: 6) Intensive workplace experience in business, government, or nongoverment organiza- tion related to specific program of study. S/U. EVR 6979: Nonthesis Master's Project(I-2; max: 2) Technical paper involving analysis and synthesis but not necessarily generation of new data. S/U. PCB 6971: Research for Master's Thesis (1-6) S/U. PCB 7979: Advanced Research (1-12) Research for doctoral students before admission to candidacy. Designed for students with a master's degree in the field of study or for students who have been accepted for doctoral program. Not appropriate for students who have been admitted to candidacy. S/U. PCB 7980: Research for Doctoral Dissertation (1-15) S/U. Hydrologic Sciences Interior Design College of Design, Construction, and Planning Graduate Faculty 2006-2007 Chair: M. B. Portillo. Graduate Coordinator: M. J. Hasell. Professors: M. J. Hasell; S. D. Tate. Assistant Professors: D. D. Harris; C. Carmel-Giliflen. Doctor of Philosophy: The College offers an interdisci- plinary program leading to the Doctor of Philosophy degree in design, construction, and planning. Areas of specialization within this program include architecture, building construction, interior design, landscape architecture, and urban and regional planning. For information, write to the Ph.D. Director, College of Design, Construction, and Planning Doctoral Program, 331 ARCH, P.O. Box 115701. Master of Interior Design: The Master of Interior Design (M.I.D.) provides opportunities for students to direct their attention toward a variety of topics, including historic pres- ervation and restoration of interior spaces; design for special populations, for example the disabled, elderly and children; investigation and application of design technology, materials, and lighting; design education; issues of indoor air quality and sustainability; environment and behavior research, theory, and applications in interior design. Regardless of the study emphasis selected by the student, the M.I.D. program has a central focus with three categories of course work: 1) theories and methods of research, 2) design studio, and 3) seminars in current interior design topics. All M.I.D. students must complete an approved research topic with a written thesis. Complete descriptions of the requirements for the M.I.D. and INTERIOR DESIGN 163 Ph.D. degrees are provided in the General Information section of this catalog. Applications: All applications must include GRE scores, transcripts for all previous academic work, and scores for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) if the applicant's native language is not English. This information must be received in the Office of the Registrar by February 2. In addition to satisfying University requirements for admission, the applicants are required to submit to the Graduate Program Assistant, Department of Interior Design, 336 Architecture, P.O. Box 115705, College of Design, Construction, and Planning, University of Florida 32611-5705, the following: a portfolio of their design work (if applicable), a written essay on the goals and aspirations related to graduate studies, and three letters of rec- ommendation. A personal interview is not required, but many applicants choose to visit the campus and department as a part of the application process. (The portfolio must be accompanied by a self-addressed, stamped envelope.) Students enrolled in the Bachelor of Interior Design program at the University of Florida may apply to the M.I.D. program during their junior year. The Department reserves the right to retain student course work for the purposes of record, exhibition, or instruction. Field trips are required for all students; students should plan to have adequate funds available. Students may be required to purchase a computer for course work. It may be necessary to assess studio fees to defray costs of base maps, plans, and other generally used materials. Admission: Applications are processed through February 2 for the fall semester and all applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Admission decisions are made between February and the end of April. All new students begin their studies in the fall to coincide with curriculum sequencing. Graduate course requirements according to background: After assessment of previous design work, leveling courses may be required to prepare the student for graduate courses. Therefore, each student entering the Master of Interior Design program works with the graduate coordinator to evaluate his/her unique background to determine the specific courses needed to facilitate interest and experience. The estimated credit hours and length of study time vary according to each student's individual baccalaureate degree and experience. There are four options. 1) For students enrolled in the Bachelor of Design program at the University of Florida, 12 hours of graduate-level course work in the senior year can be counted for both undergraduate and the M.I.D. degrees. An additional 2 graduate credit hours are required, expect at least one additional year to complete the M.I.D. 2) For students who graduated from a Foundation for Interior Design Education and Research (FIDER) accredited first profes- sional degree program within an architectural framework, the course of study is 36 graduate credit hours. Expect two to three years to complete the M.I.D. 3) For students who graduated from a design-related (archi- tecture or interior design) baccalaureate degree program, the course of study is estimated to be a maximum of 59 graduate credit hours (includes the 36-hour M.I.D.). Expect three years to complete leveling courses and the master's degree. 4) For students with a bachelor's degree in a field other than design, the course of study is estimated to be 86 undergraduate and graduate credit hours. Expect three to four years to complete leveling courses and the M.I.D. Estimates of the number of credit hours and length of study time may be adjusted based upon the individual student's