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2003-2004 Catalog of Studies

(HORT) HORTICULTURE

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.

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.

HORT3103 Woody Landscape Plants (FA) 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 (FA) 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.

HORT3133 Advanced Woody Landscape Plants (SP, 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 (SP, Odd years) Corequisite: HORT 3133.

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 CSES 2203.

HORT3403 Turfgrass Management (SP) A laboratory-based course for students to gain practical knowledge and experience in turfgrass information gathering, species identification, calculations, calibration of application equipment, equipment maintenance and troubleshooting, and turfgrass establishment and renovation. Corequisite: HORT 3400L. Prerequisite: BOTY 1613 and BOTY 1611L (or HORT 1203 or AGRN 1203).

HORT3400L Turfgrass Management Laboratory (SP) Corequisite: HORT 3403.

HORT3901 Horticultural Career Development (SP) A course that 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.

HORT402V Horticulture Judging and Competition Activity (1-3) (IR) Training for and participation on horticultural identification, judging and competitive teams. Repeatable for up to 4 credits. May be repeated for 4 hours. Prerequisite: HORT 2003.

HORT4033 Professional Landscape Installation and Construction (FA, Even years) Principles and practices involved in landscape installation and construction. Topics covered include sequencing construction activities, protecting existing trees, landscape soils, selecting plants, planting and transplanting plant materials, wood construction, cement and masonry construction, and low-voltage lighting. Lecture 3 hours per week. Preparatory training in agribusiness or business is suggested. Prerequisite: HORT 2003 and HORT 3103.

HORT4043 Professional Landscape Management (FA, Odd years) (Formerly HORT 3123) Principles and practices of landscape management and maintenance. Topics include low maintenance and seasonal color design, pruning and hazard tree management, water and fertilizer management, pesticide use, and other maintenance activities. Basic elements of marketing, specifications and contracts, estimating, personnel management, and equipment selection and acquisition relevant for landscape services will be introduced. Preparatory training in agribusiness or business is suggested. Prerequisite: HORT 2003 and HORT 3103.

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.

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.

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 Practical Landscape Planning (SP, Even years) Ornamental planting design and landscape planning concepts. Preparing planting plans, materials sheets, and cost estimates for residential properties. Prerequisite: HORT 3103.

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 and Controlled Environment Horticulture (FA, Odd years) Operation and management of greenhouses and other controlled environments used in horticultural production. Emphasis on system design and construction, control of light intensity and photoperiod, heating and cooling systems, substrates, mineral nutrition, water quality and irrigation systems. Prerequisite: HORT 2003 and CHEM 1074.

HORT4701L Greenhouse Management and Controlled Environment Horticulture Lab oratory (FA, Odd years) Laboratory involving hands-on experiments designed to demonstrate principles discussed in the lecture section. Includes field trips. Corequisite: HORT 4703.

HORT4803 Floriculture (SP, Even years) Principles and practices of production and marketing of containerized floricultural crops commonly produced in controlled environments including flowering containerized herbaceous species, geophytes and annual and perennial bedding plants. Prerequisite: HORT 4703.

HORT4801L Floriculture Laboratory (SP, Even years) (Formerly HORT 3200L) Laboratory involving hands-on experiments designed to demonstrate principles discussed in the lecture section. Includes field trips. Corequisite: HORT 4803.

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: CSES 2203 and CSES 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 (IR) 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).

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