UF Quest
UF Quest invites students to consider why the world is the way it is and what they can do about it. Students examine questions that are difficult to answer and hard to ignore in a world that is swiftly changing and becoming increasingly more complex. In UF Quest 2, students draw upon the biological, physical or social and behavioral sciences to explore pressing questions about human societies and/or the planet.
Students who enter UF in or after Summer B 2021 are required take one UF Quest 2 course to complete the UF Quest 2 requirement and to satisfy 3 credits of the General Education requirement in the Social and Behavioral Sciences, the Biological Sciences, or the Physical Sciences (see the UF Quest Requirement page for more information). Students must first complete the UF Quest 1 requirement before taking a UF Quest 2 course. Some UF Quest 2 courses may also fulfill either the Diversity (D) or the International (N) requirement and/or count toward the Writing requirement.
Click on the links below to learn more about the individual courses and to access course syllabi, which will be posted at least 3 days before the semester begins. Click the Campus or UF Online button to filter by program or type in the search field to look for a particular subject, topic, instructor, etc.
For the day and periods that the classes meet, please consult the Schedule of Courses.
How might we reconnect the world with agriculture and food systems through Agritourism?
New technologies in food and medicine are amazing; why do people oppose them, what information is real and what isn't?
"What can we do to address societal issues?" Namely, "How have filmmakers and educators used the horror genre of filmmaking to protest racism and promote social justice ideals?"
Humans can be created with specific “designer” characteristics, but should we? We will examine the technologies behind how the human genome can be modified and discuss the controversies surrounding these technologies.
How can each of us contribute to the effective deployment of practical technologies to improve the livelihood of people involved in food (cacao) production and that we may never directly interact with?
How can everyday people use effective communication to better understand and engage with civic life?
How do one’s culture and background influence how healthy we are and what health regimens work?
How can we generate more empathy through social media interactions?
Can Europeans sustain traditional food culture, competitive levels of food production, and improve population health while achieving the goals of Agenda 2023 and the European Green Deal?
What insights can genetics provide us about ourselves? How do we navigate the study and analysis of our personal genome data? How can common genetic variations inform decisions related to disease risk, lifestyles, and behaviors?
What is poverty, and how can we eradicate it by synergizing economics, human capital, the environment, and human well-being?
Is animal migration disappearing?
How can different people view the same evidence yet form or retain different conclusions?
What is Linguistic Prejudice and what can we do to mitigate it?”
How can we feed a global population that could exceed 10 billion by 2050? Can we increase food production while still protecting the environment?
Do humans and machines learn in the same way?
What is the nature of time and space?
How do we impact our oceans, and how do they in turn impact us?"
Can big data save the world?
How is climate change affecting the people and places within the diverse geographies of the United States?
Whose interests are served by privacy protection and whose interests are served by surveillance? How does ubiquitous data collection and use create challenges for individuals and for social structures? What kinds of limitations might be needed and why?
What is life, what are the conditions necessary for life, and where can we find those conditions in the universe?
How do the disciplines of art and science converge in astrophotography to help us explore and express our relationship with the cosmos?
How are shifting global economies reshaping the food systems and consumption patterns of today?
What internal and external factors are driving consumers’ food choices in response to global challenges?
In a world where some societies struggle with obesity while others face starvation, how can economic policies address the imbalance of food and nutrition insecurity?
How are emerging technologies poised to revolutionize the food system and promote equitable and sustainable consumption, and how do consumers respond
How can we create more circular (recycle, reuse & repurpose) food systems and evaluate the benefits and costs to society from our decisions to use scarce resources sustainably?”
How can agricultural and environmental policy be used to address emerging food security and environmental threats around the world?
Are plants crying out for help and we can’t hear? Do plants talk? Do plants remember? Do plants see?
In a world where the amount of data available is increasing exponentially, how best can we navigate through the data and what tools can we use to analyze and visualize all this information?
How can diet make identical twins so different, and what about unalike people?
How can we measure and describe climate change based on available empirical data?
"What can we do to address societal issues?" Namely, "How have filmmakers and educators used the horror genre of filmmaking to protest racism and promote social justice ideals?" Sharon
Humans can be created with specific “designer” characteristics, but should we? We will examine the technologies behind how the human genome can be modified and discuss the controversies surrounding these technologies.
What insights can genetics provide us about ourselves? How do we navigate the study and analysis of our personal genome data? How can common genetic variations inform decisions related to disease risk, lifestyles, and behaviors?
What do we eat, and how can we eat for a more sustainable future?
How can diet make identical twins so different, and what about unalike people?
What insights can genetics provide us about ourselves? How do we navigate the study and analysis of our personal genome data? How can common genetic variations inform decisions related to disease risk, lifestyles, and behaviors?
How can we feed a global population that could exceed 10 billion by 2050? Can we increase food production while still protecting the environment?
New technologies in food and medicine are amazing; why do people oppose them, what information is real and what isn't?
Humans can be created with specific “designer” characteristics, but should we? We will examine the technologies behind how the human genome can be modified and discuss the controversies surrounding these technologies.
How do we impact our oceans, and how do they in turn impact us?"
How can each of us contribute to the effective deployment of practical technologies to improve the livelihood of people involved in food (cacao) production and that we may never directly interact with?
Is animal migration disappearing?
How can different people view the same evidence yet form or retain different conclusions?
What is life, what are the conditions necessary for life, and where can we find those conditions in the universe?
How is climate change affecting the people and places within the diverse geographies of the United States?
How do the disciplines of art and science converge in astrophotography to help us explore and express our relationship with the cosmos?
What is the nature of time and space?
How can we measure and describe climate change based on available empirical data?
Whose interests are served by privacy protection and whose interests are served by surveillance? How does ubiquitous data collection and use create challenges for individuals and for social structures? What kinds of limitations might be needed and why?
Can big data save the world?
Do humans and machines learn in the same way?
How are shifting global economies reshaping the food systems and consumption patterns of today?
What internal and external factors are driving consumers’ food choices in response to global challenges?
In a world where some societies struggle with obesity while others face starvation, how can economic policies address the imbalance of food and nutrition insecurity?
How are emerging technologies poised to revolutionize the food system and promote equitable and sustainable consumption, and how do consumers respond
How can we create more circular (recycle, reuse & repurpose) food systems and evaluate the benefits and costs to society from our decisions to use scarce resources sustainably?”
In a world where the amount of data available is increasing exponentially, how best can we navigate through the data and what tools can we use to analyze and visualize all this information?
How can we generate more empathy through social media interactions?
Can Europeans sustain traditional food culture, competitive levels of food production, and improve population health while achieving the goals of Agenda 2023 and the European Green Deal?
How can everyday people use effective communication to better understand and engage with civic life?
How do one’s culture and background influence how healthy we are and what health regimens work?
How might we reconnect the world with agriculture and food systems through Agritourism?
What is Linguistic Prejudice and what can we do to mitigate it?”
What is poverty, and how can we eradicate it by synergizing economics, human capital, the environment, and human well-being?
What insights can genetics provide us about ourselves? How do we navigate the study and analysis of our personal genome data? How can common genetic variations inform decisions related to disease risk, lifestyles, and behaviors?
What do we eat, and how can we eat for a more sustainable future?
Humans can be created with specific “designer” characteristics, but should we? We will examine the technologies behind how the human genome can be modified and discuss the controversies surrounding these technologies.
Are plants crying out for help and we can’t hear? Do plants talk? Do plants remember? Do plants see?
How can agricultural and environmental policy be used to address emerging food security and environmental threats around the world?
"What can we do to address societal issues?" Namely, "How have filmmakers and educators used the horror genre of filmmaking to protest racism and promote social justice ideals?"
"What can we do to address societal issues?" Namely, "How have filmmakers and educators used the horror genre of filmmaking to protest racism and promote social justice ideals?" Sharon
