HORTICULTURE (HORT)

John R. Clark , Interim Head of the Department , 316 Plant Sciences Building , 575-2603

* Distinguished professor Emeritus Moore * University Professor Emeritus Rom (R.) * Professors Klingaman, Morelock, Murphy * Professors Emeriti Bradley, Einert, Huang, McFerran, Martin * Associate Professors Clark, Rom (C.) * Associate Professors Emeriti King, Wheeler * Research Associate Professors Robbins, Striegler * Assistant Professors, Andersen, Cole, Karcher, Lindstrom, Richardson * Assistant Professor Emeritus McDaniel * Extension Specialist II Cooper

The department of horticulture offers two major degree plans: horticulture (HORT) and turf and landscape horticulture (TLHT).

Horticulture involves production, management, marketing, and use of ornamental crops (shrubs, trees, flowers and turf) and edible crops (vegetables and fruits) for the economic, aesthetic and nutritional well being of society. The horticulture major provides education in basic and applied sciences, arts and humanities, communication and leadership, business and economics, to provide an understanding of the underlying principles in plant growth and development, development and use of new technologies, and the actual operation of a horticultural enterprise. This major requires an internship in the industry to gain practical, hands-on experience. Job opportunities for horticulturists include horticulture crop production and management, horticulture merchandising and business, consulting, inspection, research, teaching, communications, allied industries serving horticultural producers, and developing private business. Advanced study may be required for some careers. Students pursuing the horticulture degree may choose to concentrate studies in one of three areas:

1. Horticulture Management and Production (HMAP)

2. Horticulture Science (HSCI) or

3. Horticulture Merchandising (HMER).

The TLHT major blends broad training in turf and ornamental horticulture and training in design with a strong basis in science. This major also requires an internship in the industry to gain practical, hands-on experience. Students interested in careers related to golf course or sports turf management, or to the diverse landscaping industries have two concentration options:

A) Turf Management (TMGM) or

B) Landscape Horticulture (LHRT).

Turf management students will be exposed to the many aspects of the turfgrass industry and receive specific training in horticulture, environmental sciences, pest management, business and communications. Landscape horticulture students will receive instruction in selection, care and use of plant materials as well as the skills of landscape design and maintenance for the residential, commercial or public landscapes.

Job opportunities for turf management graduates include golf course superintendent, sports field manager, turfgrass service companies, seed or sod production, green industry journalism, research, teaching or private consulting. Landscape horticulture graduates will be prepared for careers in the landscape management industry, landscape nurseries, landscape architectural firms, private and public gardens, and public agencies such as parks and recreation.

Requirements for a B.S.A. degree with a major in horticulture (See page 39 for University Core and page 61 for B.S.A. requirements)

35 hours of University Core, requirements to include:

BOTY 1613/1611L

CHEM 1103/1101L

3 hours from ECON 2143, 2013, 2023 or AGEC 1103, 2103

University Advanced Composition Requirement: ENGL 2003 - exemption possible

College Requirements - COMM 1313 and 3 hours Communication Elective selected from:

AGED 3143

AGRN 3023

COMM 2303

ENGL 3053

FLAN - any 3 hour course

JOUR 1023, JOUR 3123, JOUR 3233, JOUR 3723 or JOUR 3743

Electives: 9-19 hours

Departmental Requirements: 53-63 hrs

AGED 1011

Select 3 hours from:

AGED 3143

AGED 4003

COMM 2323, COMM 2351, COMM 3303 or COMM 3703

Select 3-4 hours from:

PHYS 1023/1021L, PHYS 2013/2011L, PHYS 2054, or PHYS 1044

BIOL 3323/3321L or ANSC 3123

Select 3 hours from:

ENSC 1003

BIOL 3863/3861L

GEOL 1113/1111L or GEOL 1133/1131L

Select 3 hours from:

AGEC 2303, AGEC 3303, AGEC 3403, AGEC 3413

MGMT 3563

MKTT 3433, ACCT 2013

BLAW 2013

AGRN 2203/2201L

and 3 hours from

AGRN 2003, ENTO 3013 or PLPA 3004

14 hours of horticulture courses to include:

HORT 100V (1 hour) - orentation

HORT 2003 - Principles of Horticulture

HORT 4403 - Plant Propagation

HORT 463V or 465V - Internship (3 hrs)

HORT 3901 - Horticultural Career Development

Select 3 hours from:

HORT 3103 - Woody Landscape Plants or

HORT 3113 - Herbaceous and Indoor Plant Materials

Additional Requirements for Concentration A: Horticulture Management and Production (HMAP)

CHEM 1123/1121L

CHEM 2613/2611L

BOTY 4304

Select 3 hours from Turf and Landscape

HORT 2303 or HORT 3123 or HORT 4033

Select 3 hours from Edible Crops

HORT 3303, HORT 4103 or HORT 4203

Select 3 hours from Floriculture/Nursery/ Greenhouse Crops

HORT 3203, HORT 4503 or HORT 4703

Select 3 hours from Pest Management

AGRN 2003, ENTO 3013 or PLPA 3004

Select 3 hours from Agri Systems Technology Management

AGME 2153, AGME 3102/3101L, AGME

4963, AGME 4973 or AGME 4983

Additional Requirements for Concentration B: Horticulture Science (HSCI)

CHEM 1123/1121L and 2613/2611L

MATH 2043 or MATH 2554

BOTY 4304

3-4 hours from:

BIOL 3323/3321L or ANSC 3123

PHYS 2013/2011L or PHYS 2054

(a genetics and physics class are required in the HSCI concentration)

9 hours of HORT classes 3000 level or above

Additional Requirements for Concentration C: Horticulture Merchandising (HMER)

Select 12 hours from horticulture management and production -

HORT 2303, HORT 3123, HORT 3203, HORT 3303, HORT 3403, HORT 4033, HORT 4103, HORT 4203, HORT 4503 or HORT 4703

Select 3-4 hours from AGME, ANSC, AGRN, ENTO, PLPA, POSC, FDSC and 3-4 additional hours from these areas or from BIOL, BOTY, CHEM, or PHYS

Select 6 hours of business courses from:

AGEC 2303, AGEC 3403, AGEC 3303,

AGEC 3413

MGMT 3563,

FINN 3043, FINN 3623

BLAW 2013

ACCT 2013

MKTT 3433, MKTT 3533, MKTT 4033,

MKTT 4533, MKTT 4933, MKTT 4943

JOUR 3723, CISQ 2232, CISQ 3603,

TLOG 3613 or TLOG 3623

Select 12 hours from AGEC, ACCT, BLAW, CISQ, ECON, FINN, MGMT or MKTT

Students are encouraged to pursue an agricultural business or business minor.

Requirements for a B.S.A. degree with a major in turf and landscape design

(See page 39 for University Core and page 61 for B.S.A, requirements)

35 hours of University Core requirements to include:

BOTY 1613/1611L

CHEM 1103/1101L

3 hours from:

AGEC 1103, 2103

ECON 2013, 2023, 2143

University Advanced Composition Requirement: ENGL 2003 - exemption possible

College Requirements - COMM 1313 and 3 hours Communication Elective selected from:

AGED 3143, AGED 4003

AGRN 3023

AGME 2903

ENGL 3053

FLAN

JOUR 1023, JOUR 3123, JOUR 3233,

JOUR 3723, JOUR 3743,

COMM 2303, COMM 2323, COMM 2351, COMM 3303, COMM 3703

Electives: 19-20 hours

Departmental Requirements: 60-61 hrs

AGED 1011

AGRN 2203/2201L

Select 3-4 hours from:

PHYS 1023/1021L, PHYS 2013/2011L,

PHYS 2054, PHYS 1044

BIOL 3323/3321L or ANSC 3123

Select 3 hours from the following:

AGEC 3403, AGEC 2303, AGEC 3413

MGMT 3563

ACCT 2013

MKTT 3433

BLAW 2013

11 hours of Horticulture

HORT 100V (1 hour) - Orientation

HORT 2003 - Principles of Horticulture

HORT 3103 - Woody Landscape Plants or

HORT 3113 - Herbaceous and Indoor Plants

HORT 3901 - Horticulture Career Development

HORT 462V or 464V - Internship (3 hrs)

Additional Requirements for Concentration A: Turf Management (TMGM)

20 hours from Turf Management and Soils to include

HORT 2303 or 3403

HORT 3123 or 4033

HORT 4903

AGRN 2003 and 4224

PLPA 3004

6 hours of Agricultural Systems Technology Management to include

AGME 3102/3101L

AGME 4973

Select 12 hours of Horticulture, Agriculture or Sciences from:

HORT (any course)

ENTO 3013, ENTO 4123

BOTY 4304

AGME 2153, AGME 4963, AGME 4983

AGRN 3214, AGRN 4143

CHEM 1123/1121L, CHEM 2613/2611L

ENSC 1003

BIOL 3863/3861L

GEOL1113/1111L or GEOL 1133/1131L

Additional Requirements for Concentration B: Landscape Horticulture (LHRT)

6 hours from Landscape Design:

HORT 4603 and 4613

15 hours from Horticulture and Landscape Management:

HORT 2303 or HORT 3403

HORT 3123

HORT 3103 or 3113 or 3133

HORT 4403

HORT 4033

Select 6 hours from Agricultural Systems Technology Management:

AGME 2153, AGME 3102/3101L, AGME 4963, AGME 4973 or AGME 4983

Select 4 hours of General Science:

CHEM 1123/1121L, CHEM 2613/2611L,
or BOTY 4304

Select 6 hours of Pest Management:

AGRN 2003

ENTO 3013 or PLPA 3004

Requirements for a minor in horticultural production (HMAP): 18 hours to include

HORT 2003, HORT 4403 and AGRN 2203. Select 6 hours from: HORT 3203, HORT 3303, HORT 4103, HORT 4203, HORT 4503, or HORT 4703. Select 3 hours from HORT 3103 or HORT 3113

Requirements for a minor in landscape design and urban horticulture (LDUH): 18 hours to include HORT 2003, HORT 3103, HORT 3113, HORT 3123 or HORT 4033, and HORT 4603. Select 3 additional hours from: HORT 4613, HORT 4033, HORT 400V, HORT 4703, HORT 4503, or HORT 4403

Requirements for a minor in turf management (TMGM): 19 hours to include AGRN 2203/2201L. Select 6 hours from HORT 2303, HORT 3403 or HORT 4903; 6 hours from ENTO 400V or HORT 3103 or HORT 3123; and 3 hours from AGME 4973, AGME 3102/3101L or AGME 4963

COURSES: HORTICULTURE (HORT)

HORT100V Special Topics (1-4) (FA, SP, SU) Topics not covered in other courses or a more intensive study of specific topics in Horticulture. May be repeated.

HORT1103 Plants in the Home Environment (FA) A course describing the aesthetic, nutritional and health value, and other importance of plants to humans. The course will highlight the use and importance of plants and gardening through the ages, study significant gardens to humankind, and introduce students to using plants to their benefit. The use of color, texture, aroma and flavor in the home and landscape will be presented. Basic home gardening, plant care and use will be discussed and practiced.

HORT1203 Introduction to Plant Sciences (FA, SP) An introduction to basics of agricultural crop plant structure, growth, and production. (Same as AGRN 1203)

HORT2003 Principles of Horticulture (FA, SP) A course introducing students to the biological and technologies underlying the propagation, production, handling and use of horticultural crops, turf and landscape plants. Students will be introduced to the various disciplines and commodities of horticulture. The use of plants for the benefit of humankind because of their aesthetic and nutritional value will be explored. Previous instruction in Plant Science, Plant Biology, or general Botany is strongly encouraged. Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 2 hours, drill 1 hour per week. Corequisite: HORT 2000L.

HORT2000L Principles of Horticulture Laboratory (FA, SP) Corequisite: HORT 2003.

HORT2303 Introduction to Turfgrass Management (FA) An introductory course in turfgrass management emphasizing turfgrass growth, adaptation, and management. Methods for establishment, fertilization, mowing, cultivation, irrigation, and pest management are presented, and their impact on culture of lawns, golf courses, athletic fields, and other managed turf areas discussed.

HORT2300L Introduction to Turfgrass Management Laboratory (FA)

HORT3103 Woody Landscape Plants (SP) Identification, climatic adaptation and landscape design values of woody ornamental trees, shrubs and vines. Lecture 2 hours per week. Corequisite: HORT 3100L.

HORT3100L Woody Landscape Plants Laboratory (SP) Corequisite: HORT 3103.

HORT3113 Herbaceous and Indoor Plant Materials (SP, Odd years) Identification, culture, and use of annuals, perennials in landscapes and foliage plants in interiors. Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 2 hours per week. Corequisite: HORT 3110L.

HORT3110L Herbaceous and Indoor Plant Materials Laboratory (SP, Odd years) Corequisite: HORT 3113.

HORT3123 Installation and Maintenance of Landscape Plantings (FA, Odd years) Principles and practical applications of planting methods for trees, shrubs, groundcovers, and turfgrasses; establishment of planting beds; cultural practices of pruning, fertilizing, irrigation, mulching, mowing, and pest control for landscape plantings. Corequisite: HORT 3120L. Prerequisite: HORT 3103.

HORT3120L Installation and Maintenance of Landscape Plantings Laboratory (FA, Odd years) Corequisite: HORT 3123.

HORT3133 Advanced Woody Landscape Plants (FA, Odd years) Study of rare and unusual plant materials for specific landscape uses and examination of cultivars of commonly used landscape plants. Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 2 hours per week. Corequisite: HORT 3130L. Prerequisite: HORT 3103.

HORT3130L Advanced Woody Landscape Plants Laboratory (FA) Corequisite: HORT 3133.

HORT3203 Floriculture (FA, Even years) Basic principles and practices involved in the production of flowers grown in the greenhouse and in the field. Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 2 hours per week. Corequisite: HORT 3200L.

HORT3200L Floriculture Laboratory (FA, Even years) Corequisite: HORT 3203.

HORT3303 Vegetable Crops (SP, Even years) General course in vegetable crops with attention to the principles underlying methods of production and handling related to yields and quality of the products. Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 2 hours per week. Corequisite: HORT 3300L. Prerequisite: HORT 2003 and AGRN 2203.

HORT3300L Vegetable Crops Laboratory (SP, Even years) Corequisite: HORT 3303.

HORT3403 Commercial and Residential Turfgrass Management (FA) Cultural and management practices of commercial and residential lawns. Principles and practices of mowing, fertilizing, irrigating, and control of weed, disease, and insects. Identification of turfgrass; equipment selection. Corequisite: HORT 3400L. Prerequisite: BOTY 1613 and BOTY 1611L (or HORT 1203 or AGRN 1203).

HORT3400L Commercial and Residential Turfgrass Management Laboratory (FA) Corequisite: HORT 3403.

HORT3901 Horticultural Career Development (SP) A course which presents concepts necessary for developing a career and becoming a professional in horticulture industries or businesses. Concepts of goal setting, effective communication and interpersonal skills, behaviors and performance, portfolio and resume, development and job hunting skills will be presented. Prerequisite: 45 hours completed coursework.

HORT400V Special Problems (1-6) (FA, SP, SU) Original investigations on assigned problems in horticulture. Prerequisite: junior standing.

HORT401V Special Topics in Horticulture, Turf or Landscape (1-6) (IR) topics relate to horticulture, turfgrass or landscape science or management not covered in other courses or a more intensive study of a specific topic. May be repeated.

HORT4033 Landscape Contracting and Management (SP, Odd years) Management of established residential, recreational, institutional, and commercial landscapes; development of cultural, pest management, irrigation, and landscape care; preparation of management specifications, bids, and contracts. Corequisite: HORT 4030L. Prerequisite: HORT 3123.

HORT4030L Landscape Contracting and Management Laboratory (SP, Odd years) Corequisite: HORT 4033.

HORT4103 Fruit Production Science and Technology (FA, Even years) The management technologies and cultural practices of fruit crops including (but not limited to) blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, strawberries, grapes, peaches, and apples will be presented. The underlying scientific principles of crop genetics, nutrition, and physiology will be presented as a basis for making management decisions in fruit crop productions. Corequisites: HORT 4100L. Prerequisites: HORT 2003.

HORT4100L Fruit Production Science and Technology Lab (FA, Even years) Corequisite: HORT 4103.

HORT4200L Small Fruit Production Laboratory (FA, Odd years) Corequisite: HORT 4203.

HORT4403 Plant Propagation (SP, Even years) Principles of plant propagation using seeds, cuttings, grafting, budding, layering, and tissue culture. The physiological basis of propagation is described. Knowledge of plant growth and physiology is needed. Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 2 hours per week. Corequisite: HORT 4400L.

HORT4400L Plant Propagation Laboratory (SP, Even years) Corequisite: HORT 4403.

HORT4413 Tissue Culture (FA, Even years) Principles and application of tissue culture techniques with emphasis on micropropagations and genetic manipulation for the improvement of horticultural and agronomic crops. Lecture topics cover aseptic techniques, medium preparation, regeneration through somatic embryogenesis and organogenesis, mutant selection, embryorescue, meristem culture, hapiold, somatic hybridization, and genetic transformation. Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 3 hours per week. Corequisite: HORT 4410L.

HORT4410L Tissue Culture Laboratory (FA, Even years) Corequisite: HORT 4413.

HORT4503 Nursery Management (FA, Odd years) Principles and practices in the production and handling of woody ornamental stock; management of the retail nursery and garden center. Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 2 hours per week. Corequisite: HORT 4500L. Prerequisite: HORT 2003.

HORT4500L Nursery Management Laboratory (FA, Odd years) Corequisite: HORT 4503.

HORT4603 Basic Home Landscape Design Studio (SP, Even years) Fundamental principles of landscape design with practical exercises in planning and preparing master planting plans and cost estimates for the home landscape. Laboratory 6 hours per week. Prerequisite: HORT 3103.

HORT4613 Advanced Home Landscape Design Studio (SP, Even years) Preparation of design installation detail drawing, specifications, cost estimates and competitive bid documents for planting and small scale construction in residential landscapes. Lecture 6 hours per week. Prerequisite: HORT 3103 and HORT 4603.

HORT462V Landscape Horticulture Internship (1-6) (FA, SP, SU) A supervised practical work experience in a nursery or landscape design, maintenance, or contracting business to gain professional competence and insight into employment opportunities. May be repeated for 6 hours. Prerequisite: junior standing.

HORT463V Horticulture Internship (1-6) (FA, SP, SU) A supervised practical work experience in a horticultural business or research program to gain professional experience in horticultural operations and insight into employment opportunities. A maximum of 6 hours credit is permitted for degree credit. May be repeated for 6 hours. Prerequisite: minimum of 60 hours completed coursework.

HORT464V Turf Management Internship (1-9) (FA, SP, SU) Practical experience in golf course management, sports turf management, residential and/or commercial turf management, turf production or related turf industries. May be repeated for 9 hours. Prerequisite: (60 hours completed coursework or junior standing) and HORT 3901 and (HORT 2303 or HORT 3403 or HORT 4903).

HORT465V Horticulture Merchandising Internship (1-9) (FA, SP, SU) Practical work and study experience in companies in Horticultural business management. May be repeated for 9 hours. Prerequisite: (60 hours completed or junior standing) and HORT 3901.

HORT4703 Greenhouse Management (FA, Odd years) Greenhouse management and operation with special emphasis on construction, heating and cooling systems, energy conservation, daylength and temperature control and production cost management. Lecture 3 hours per week. Prerequisite: HORT 2003.

HORT4903 Golf and Sports Turf Management (FA, Odd years) Turf management techniques for golf courses, and athletic fields including species selection, root-zone construction and modification, fertilization, mowing, irrigation and pest control. Corequisite: HORT 4900L. Prerequisite: AGRN 2203 and AGRN 2201L and (HORT 2303 or HORT 3403).

HORT4900L Golf and Sports Turf Management Laboratory (FA, Odd years) Corequisite: HORT 4903.

HORT5001 Seminar (FA, SP) Review of scientific literature and oral reports on current research in horticulture. May be repeated for 4 hours.

HORT503V Special Problems Research (1-6) (FA, SP, SU) Original investigations on assigned problems in horticulture. Prerequisite: graduate standing.

HORT5043 Advanced Plant Breeding (FA, Odd years) Application of genetic principles to the improvement of crop plants. Presentation of conventional plant breeding methods and special techniques such as polyploidy, interspecific hybridization and induced mutation. Lecture 3 hours per week. Prerequisite: BIOL 3323 and BIOL 3321L (or ANSC 3123 and AGRN 4103).

HORT5343 Seed Physiology (SP, Even years) Physiological process and molecular regulation in the development, dormancy, germination, and early growth of seeds. A basic knowledge of plant physiology expected. (Same as PTSC 5343)

HORT600V Master's Thesis (1-6) (FA, SP, SU) Prerequisite: graduate standing.

HORT602V Special Topics in Horticulture (1-3) (IR) Discussion and advanced studies on selected topics in genetics, plant breeding, physiology and culture of horticultural crops. May be repeated. Prerequisite: graduate standing.

HORT6033 Genetic Techniques in Plant Breeding (FA, Even years) Indepth study of genetic improvement and techniques. Covers both current and classical literature. Topics to be discussed: haploidy, genetic control of pairing, somaic instability, tissue culture and protoplast fusion, and male sterility. Lecture discussion 3 hours per week. Prerequisite: BIOL 3323 and BIOL 3321L (or ANSC 3123 and AGRN 4103 or equivalent).

HORT6044 Tissue Culture and Biochemical Methods in Plant Breeding (FA, Even years) Lecture, discussion and laboratory course, covering the latest biological, molecular genetics, biochemical genetics, and other techniques used in applied genetics and breeding of crop plants. Tissue culture, isoenzyme and protein analyses, and genetic engineering techniques are lab topics. Lecture and discussion stresses application of these methods to present and future crop improvement programs in agricultural and forest plants. Lecture-discussion 2 hours, laboratory 4 hours per week. Corequisite: HORT 6040L. Prerequisite: AGRN 4103 and BOTY 4304.

HORT6040L Tissue Culture and Biochemical Methods in Plant Breeding Laboratory (FA, Even years) Corequisite: HORT 6044.

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