HORT - HORTICULTURE

HORT 100G. Introductory Plant Science 4 cr. (3+2P)

Introduction to the physical, biological, and chemical principles underlying plant growth and development in managed ecosystems. In the laboratory portion of the class, students perform experiments demonstrating the principles covered in lecture. The course uses economic plants and agriculturally relevant ecosystems to demonstrate basic principles. Appropriate for nonscience majors. Same as AGRO 100.

HORT 110. Athletic Field and Golf Course Management 1 cr. (2P)

Survey of proper management of athletic fields, golf courses and other turfgrass stands. Career opportunities in athletic field and golf course management will be discussed. Course includes field trips to local and regional sports turf facilities.

HORT 115. Introduction to Forestry 3 cr.

Resources, conservation and management, including measurement, protection, silvics, and utilization. Same as RGSC 115.

HORT 200. Special Topics 1-4 cr.

Specific subjects and credits as announced. Maximum of 4 credits per semester and a grand total of 9 credits.

HORT 205. Introduction to Horticulture 3 cr.

Principles and practices of horticulture. Basic chemical, physical, and biological principles that govern plant growth in different environments. Economics of plant science as related to the field of horticulture. Online course entirely. Intended for non-majors.

HORT 206. Genetics in the Media 3 cr.

Colloquial style presentation of genetics in current events: stem cell research, biodiversity and wildlife conservation; human cloning, bioethics, gene therapy, GMOs. Same as AGRO 206.

HORT 210. Ornamental Plants I 4 cr. (3+3P)

Covers identification, botanical characteristics, culture, and landscape uses of woody plants. Emphasis on deciduous trees, native shrubs, and evergreens.

HORT 211. Ornamental Plants II 4 cr. (3+3P)

Identification, botanical characteristics, culture, and landscape uses of woody plants. Emphasis on flowering trees, cacti, and members of the pea and rose families.

HORT 240. Floral Quality Evaluation and Design 2 cr. (1+2P)

Critical hands-on evaluation of the quality of cut and potted floral and tropical foliage crops, their specific merits and faults, and fundamentals of floral design.

HORT 241. Floriculture Field Practicum 1 cr.

Participation as team member in the National Intercollegiate Floral Quality Evaluation and Design Competition. Intensive week-long travel for competition, networking with industry and academia, and floriculture tours. Enrollment limited to those students invited to compete nationally through prior selection process. Prerequisite: HORT 240 or consent of instructor. May be repeated for a maximum of 3 credits.

HORT 250. Plant Propagation 3 cr. (2+2P)

Practical methods of propagating horticultural plants by seed, cuttings, layering, grafting, division and tissue culture. Examination of relevant physiological processes involved with successful plant propagation techniques. Same as AGRO 250.

HORT 300. Special Topics 1-4 cr.

Specific subjects as announced in the Schedule of Classes. Maximum of 4 credits per semester and a grand total of 9 credits.

HORT 301. Introduction to Landscape Horticulture 3 cr.

Overview of landscape horticulture including identification and use of selected ornamental plant material and the principles of landscape design, construction, and maintenance. Credit cannot be received for both HORT 301 and HORT 307 or HORT 308.

HORT 302G. Forestry and Society 3 cr.

Same as RGSC 302G.

HORT 305. Principles of Genetics 3 cr.

Same as AGRO 305, ANSC 305, and BIOL 305.

HORT 307. Landscape Design 3 cr. (1+4P)

Design elements, the design process, and contemporary planting design used in the design of residential and small commercial landscapes. Basic drafting, drawing, and landscape plan presentation techniques. Prerequisites : HORT 210 or HORT 211 or concurrent enrollment or consent of instructor.

HORT 308. Landscape Construction 3 cr. (1+4P)

Site grading, drainage, and construction of residential and small business landscapes. Landscape material use, cost estimating, and the introduction to material specifications.

HORT 310. Medicinal Herbs 3 cr.

Introduction to ethnobotany, including plant cultivation, extraction methods, and analysis of active chemistries.

HORT 310 L. Medicinal Herbs Laboratory 1 cr.

Propagation, harvesting and processing of selected medicinal plants. Corequisite: HORT 310.

HORT 330G. Organic Fall Vegetable Production 3 cr.

Same as AG E 330G.

HORT 331G. Organic Spring Vegetable Production 3 cr.

Same as AG E 331G.

HORT 340. Plant Tissue Culture Methods 3 cr. (2+3P)

Tissue culture methods in plant propagation and crop improvement, including culture of meristem-tips, anthers, embryos, callus, cells, protoplasts and regeneration of plants from cells. Prerequisites: BIOL 111G or BIOL 211G, and CHEM 111 or CHEM 112, or consent of instructor. Same as AGRO 340 and BIOL 340.

HORT 350. Arboriculture 3 cr.

Establishment, culture, and maintenance of trees, shrubs, and vines in the landscape. Prerequisite: HORT 100G.

HORT 365. Principles of Crop Production 4 cr. (3+3P)

Same as AGRO 365.

HORT 377. Introduction to Turfgrass Management 4 cr. (3+3P)

Establishment and maintenance of turfgrass with emphasis on seeding methods, soil and water management, mowing, disease insects and turfgrass varieties.

HORT 378. Turfgrass Science 4 cr. (3+3P)

Introduction to the scientific fundamentals for turfgrass management cultural practices, pest management, rootzone construction and ecology.

HORT 391. Internship 1-3 cr.

Professional work experience under the joint supervision of the employer and a faculty member. A written report is required. No more than 3 credits toward a degree. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. Same as AGRO 391 and SOIL 391. Graded S/U.

HORT 420. Postharvest Biology and Technology 4 cr. (3+3P)

Biological principles of maturation, ripening and senescence of horticultural commodities. Technology related to harvesting, handling, cooling and shipping. Prerequisite: BIOL 314 or EPWS 314, or consent of instructor.

HORT 447. Seminar 1 cr.

Review of current literature. Same as AGRO 447 and SOIL 447.

HORT 449. Special Problems 1-3 cr.

Research problem, experience training, or other special study ap-proved by a faculty adviser. Maximum of 3 credits per semester and a grand total of 6 credits. Same as SOIL 449 and AGRO 449.

HORT 450. Special Topics 1-4 cr.

Specific subjects as announced in the Schedule of Classes. Maximum of 4 credits per semester and a grand total of 9 credits.

HORT 462. Plant Breeding 3 cr.

Same as AGRO 462.

HORT 465. Landscape Case Studies 3 cr. (1+4P)

Application of design principles to case study problems. Introduction to the use of computer-aided landscape design. Prerequisite: HORT 307 or consent of instructor.

HORT 471. Plant Mineral Nutrition 3 cr.

Basic and applied aspects of plant requirements for soil-derived minerals and the processes whereby minerals are acquired, absorbed, translocated, and utilized throughout the plant. Prerequisite: EPWS/BIOL 314, or concurrent enrollment, or consent of instructor. Same as AGRO 471 and EPWS 471.

HORT 475. Woody Plant Physiology 3 cr.

Plant physiological processes as related to growth, development and yield of trees or shrubs. Prerequisite: EPWS/BIOL 314, or concurrent enrollment, or consent of instructor.

HORT 479. Advanced Turfgrass Science 3 cr.

Extensive reviews of turfgrass sciences including ecology, physiology, entomology, pathology, weed science, and soil science. Prerequisite: HORT 378 or consent of instructor.

HORT 484. Ornamental Plant Production and Management 4 cr. (3+3P)

Principles and practices of greenhouse and nursery crop production and management. Greenhouse irrigation and water quality, fertilization, containers and media, lighting, CO2 enrichment, growth control, and crop scheduling. Prerequisite: HORT/AGRO 365 or consent of instructor.

HORT 485. Vegetable Crop Management 4 cr. (3+2P)

Physiological, environmental and cultural aspects of vegetable crop production. Corequisite: AGRO 365 or HORT 365.

HORT 488. Greenhouse Management 4 cr. (3+3P)

Principles and practices involved in greenhouse structures and construction, site considerations, covering materials, heating and cooling systems, greenhouse crop production techniques, and case studies. Prerequisite: HORT/AGRO 365 or consent of instructor.

HORT 492. Diagnosing Plant Disorders 3 cr. (2+3P)

Same as AGRO 492 and EPWS 492.