University of Florida College of Agricultural and Life Sciences
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| Established: | 1964 |
| Type: | Public |
| Dean: | Dr. R. Kirby Barrick |
| Location: | Gainesville, Florida, USA |
| Website: | Official website |
The University of Florida College of Agricultural and Life Sciences (CALS) is a college of the University of Florida. The college was founded in 1964.
The programs offered specialize in agriculture, natural resources, and life sciences.[1] CALS has two schools with it:
the School of Forest Resources and Conservation (forestry and conservation) and the School of Natural Resources and Environment (natural resources and environmental science).[2]
CALS administers the degree programs of the University of Florida's Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS). IFAS is a federal, state, and local government partnership dedicated to develop knowledge in agriculture, human and natural resources, and the life sciences and to make that knowledge accessible to sustain and enhance the quality of human life. With 24 undergraduate majors, more than 50 areas of specialization and 20 graduate programs, CALS is an educational leader in the areas of food, agriculture, natural resources and life sciences.
[edit] External links
- Official website
- Info about the College
- Website for IFAS
- Overview of the College
- Capital Campaign for the College
- Anniversary Info
- Alligator article about CALS
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