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Center for Viticultural Sciences
The mission of the Center for Viticultural Sciences and Small Fruit Research is to conduct research and provide service and support that will help the viticulture industry in Florida to become a viable industry (Florida Viticulture Policy Act, 1978). 
Veterinary Technology
Advances in both veterinary medicine technology and technique are the fuel firing the increased demand for well-trained individuals to work as veterinary technologists.
Groundwater Pollution
N’guessan hopes to introduce students and educators to the findings on her book to support further scientific research on the topic.
Entomology
Entomology prepares individuals to seek positions in State and Federal agencies or private businesses that concern themselves with various entomological activities...
Center for Biological Control
The Mission of the Center is to…. generate, apply and transfer innovative, ecologically based solutions to pest problems affecting agriculture, natural resources, and human health while developing the human capacity for continued future innovation...
Forestry and Natural Resources Conservation
The 2 2 joint degree program in Forestry and Natural Resources Conservation implemented in 1992 by the Florida A & M University (FAMU) and the University of Florida operates on a two tier basis.
The curriculum of the Associate in Arts degree provides broad training in the humanities, natural sciences and social sciences during the freshman and sophomore years. Approximately 60 hours are devoted to the general and pre-professional education sequence which includes courses in English, mathematics, humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, health and history, as well as other electives.
Students can simultaneously earn a Bachelor of Science degree (B.S.) in the College of Engineering Sciences, Technology and Agriculture from Florida A&M University and a Bachelor of Science (B.S) degree in the College of Agricultural and Life Science, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences from the University of Florida.
Students at UF may major in:
- Forest Resources and Conservation
(Tracks in Forest Resource Management, Urban Forestry, International Forestry, Agroforestry, Forest Science) - Natural Resource Conservation
(Tracks in Ecotourism, Wetlands Ecology, Environmental Education, Computer Information Systems, Environmental Pre-Law, Landscape Ecology, or an Individual Program) - Wildlife Ecology and Conservation
(Tracks in Wildlife Ecology or Wildlife Conservation).
Program of Studies
A student who successfully completes these requirements will earn an Associate of Arts degree from the School of General Studies, Florida A&M University.
The CESTA Course Catalog can be viewed online by accessing the University General Course Catalog on page 137.
Course Descriptions
FOR 3093 Forestry in Rural and Urban Environment (3)
Discussion of forests and forest types in the USA. Urban forestry and conventional forestry. Wood and wood products.
SOS 3022C Nature and Properties of Soils (3)Prereq: CHM 1045. Fundamental principles of soil science: origin, formation composition, and classification of soils and their properties as related to growth of higher plants.
SOS 3022L Nature and Properties of Soils Lab (1)
Prereq: SOS 3022C or concurrent registration. Evaluation of the physical, chemical and mineralogical properties of soil and soil separate.
ORH 4232 Arboricultural (4)
Prereq: BOT 1010C. Advanced training in diagnosis of tree and shrub troubles. Theory and practice in pruning, transplanting, fertilizing and structural enhancement. Upon successful completion, student may receive certification by the National Arborist Association.
Faculty and Staff
Oghenekome U. Onokpise, Ph.D.
Professor and Coordinator, Graduate Programs
Agronomy, Forestry and Natural Resource Conservation
303 South Perry Paige Building
Florida A&M University
Tallahassee, FL 32307
Phone: (850) 561-2217
Email: oghenekome.onokpise@famu.edu
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