Policy on Degree Program Changes (effective Fall 2009 semester)
The curriculum for each of the specializations (i.e., Wildlife Ecology, Conservation, and Preprofessional) within the degree program offered through the Department of Wildlife Ecology & Conservation was carefully formulated by the faculty to prepare students for careers and meet professional, College of Agricultural and Life Sciences, and University of Florida requirements. As such, all courses in the curricula are needed and required to successfully obtain the Wildlife Ecology & Conservation Bachelor of Science degree. In exceptionally rare cases, such as when a regularly taught, required course is cancelled, will petitions to change degree requirements and/or substitute courses be considered. Petitions must be submitted in writing to the Undergraduate Program Coordinator (Dr. Giuliano), and will be considered on a case by case basis. As students plan for and schedule courses, they must consider both the upcoming semester and all future semesters through graduation. Many courses have prerequisites that must be scheduled prior to taking them, and other courses are only offered during certain semesters and years. It is the student’s responsibility to properly plan for and schedule all courses to satisfy degree requirements. The Student Services Office, Undergraduate Program Coordinator, and faculty advisors are available to assist students with planning and scheduling. If a student does not know who their faculty advisor is, they should contact Student Services. Failure to properly plan for and schedule required courses is not an acceptable reason for course substitutions, and many courses have no possible substitute.
