HORTICULTURE (HORT)
Stephen C. Myers, Head of the Department, 316 Plant Sciences Building, 575-2603
DISTINGUISHED PROFESSOR EMERITUS MOORE; UNIVERSITY PROFESSOR EMERITUS ROM (R.); PROFESSORS EINERT, KLINGAMAN, MORELOCK, MURPHY; PROFESSORS EMERITI BRADLEY, HUANG, McFERRAN, MARTIN; ASSOCIATE PROFESSORS CLARK, ROM (C.), KING, WHEELER; ASSISTANT PROFESSORS ANDERSEN, COOPER, LAMB, RICHARDSON; ASSISTANT PROFESSOR EMERITUS McDANIEL
Majors: Horticulture or Turf and Landscape Horticulture
Horticulture brings together science, art, and business to solve problems of and develop technology for the nation's "green" industries. The Horticulture program blends art, science, business and technology to prepare students for careers in horticulture - considered by a leading national magazine to be "Expanding Careers" on the rise with increasing opportunities into the 21st century. Students enrolled in Horticulture will discover their potential as they find opportunities in horticultural careers. Department advisors provide personal consultation throughout the University experience for program development and career information.
The Department of Horticulture offers two major degree plans: Horticulture (HORT) and Turf and Landscape Horticulture (TLHT). The majors are very flexible with opportunities for students to make many choices in course selection to customize their program to specific interests in order to achieve their career goals. The HORT plan prepares students for careers in management, business and/or science. The TLHT-Turf and Landscape Horticulture plan prepares students for opportunities in golf course/sports field operations, turf management and landscape horticulture.
Major in Horticulture (HORT)
Concentration 1: Management and Production Science
Concentration 2: Merchandising
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. Students enrolled in HORT programs will become familiar with horticultural industries, will gain experience with all horticultural crops, and may develop their individual expertise and interest regarding specific crops or industries. The HORT plan 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. Students may choose to concentrate studies in one of three areas: 1) Horticultural Management and Production, 2) Horticultural Science, or 3) Horticultural Merchandising.
Job opportunities for Horticulturists include horticulture crop production and management, horticulture merchandising and business, consulting, inspection, research, teaching, communications, allied industries serving horticultural producers, or developing private business. Advanced study may be required for some careers.
Requirements for a BSA Degree with a Major in Horticulture. Because of revisions or updating of courses, prospective students are encouraged to consult a departmental advisor for a current list of options for course requirements. All HORT majors are required to have a minimum of 24 hours of HORT courses including a core of HORT 1001, 2003, 4403, 3801, 3103 or 3113 or 3133, and a 3 hour internship (463V Horticulture Internship, or 465V Horticulture Merchandising Internship), AGRN 2203/2201L, AGRN 2003 or ENTO 2013 or PLPA 2004; BOTY 1613/1611, CHEM 1103; ENSW 2003 or 1003 or BIOL 3864 or GEOL 1133/1131; and, 3-4 hours of Physics or Genetics. All students are required to have 18 hours of communications including COMM 1313 and additional 3 hours of oral or written intensive communications course and a 3 hour leadership development course; a minimum of 6 hours of business and economics including AGEC or ECON course (University social sciences core). Students are required to declare a concentration in Management and Production, Horticultural Science, or Merchandising. In the Management and Production concentration students are required to have CHEM 1123/1121, 2613/2611, and BOTY 4304; 15 hours of course work including HORT 2303 or 3403 or 3123 or 4033, 3303 or 4103 or 4103, 3203 or 4503 or 4703, AGRN 2003 or ENTO 2103 or PLPA 2003, AGME 2153 or 2973 or 3103 or 4973 or 4983. The Management and Production concentration has 19 hours of free electives. The Science concentration requires students to have MATH 2043, CHEM 1123/1121 and 2613/2611, BOTY 3323 or ANSC 3123, and BOTY 4304; 3 additional HORT classes, and has 19 hours of free electives. The Merchandising concentration requires 12 hours of HORT courses, 7 hours of agriculture and general science course work, 6 hours of agribusiness or business classes; 21 hours of electives are available for students to select a minor in Agribusiness or Business or to have other course work (including a minimum of 12 hours of agribusiness or business classes) to fit their needs.
Horticulture majors are encouraged to pursue a minors degree program (18-21 hours) such as Turf Management, Landscape Horticulture, Agribusiness, Business, Pest Management, Agricultural Education, Communications, etc. Students may use electives to take additional course work relevant to their concentration or interests.
Major in Turf and Landscape Horticulture (TLHT)
Concentration 1 : Turf Management
Concentration 2 : Landscape Horticulture
The Major in TLHT blends broad training in turf and ornamental horticulture and training in design with a strong basis in science. The Turf and Landscape Horticulture major requires an internship in the industry to gain practical experience. Students interested in careers related to golf course or sports turf management, or the diverse landscaping industries have two concentration options: 1) Turf Management, or 2) Landscape Horticulture.
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. The concentration is designed to meet individual student interests and goals, with the flexibility to pursue specific areas such as sports turf management, landscape maintenance, or turf-related business opportunities. Hands-on training both in and out of the classroom and real-world work experience through a custom-designed internship program will prepare students to be future leaders in the fast-growing turfgrass industry.
Landscape Horticulture students will receive instruction in selections, care and use of plant materials blended with the experience in the skills of landscape design and maintenance or 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 architecture firms, private and public gardens, and public agencies such as parks and recreation.
Requirements for a BSA Degree with a Major in Turf and Landscape Horticulture. Because of revisions or updating of courses, prospective students are encouraged to consult a departmental advisor for a current list of options for course requirements. All students in the TLHT major will take 7 hours of Agricultural Science to include AGRN 2203/2201 and AGRN 2003 or ENTO 2013 or PLPA 2004 (AGRN is required for the Turf Concentration). Students must have a minimum of 12 hour of Horticulture Courses to include HORT 1001, 2003, 3901, and 3103 or 3113 or 3133. Students are required to have 6 hours of business and economics to include an AGEC or ECON (University social sciences core requirement approved) and an additional agribusiness or business course. Students are required to have 6 hours of communication to include COMM 1313 and additional oral or written communication intensive course. All students are required to have a minimum 3 hours of internship (HORT 462V Landscape Horticulture Internship, 464V Turf Management Internship). Students must select to pursue either the Turf Management or Landscape Horticulture Concentration. Students in the Turf Management concentration must take HORT 2303 or 3403, 3123 or 4033, 4903, AGRN 4224, PLPA 2004, AGME 3103 or 4973, plus 12 hours of additional horticulture, agriculture or general sciences from a prescribed list. The Turf Management concentration has 19 hours of free electives. Students are encourage to pursue a minor degree program such as HORT, AGBS, RECR, AGME, ENSW, MGMT, COMM or others; or, students may use electives for additional course work related to turf management. Students in the Landscape Horticulture concentration must take HORT 4603, 4613, 2303 or 3403, 3123, 4033, 3103 or 3113 or 3133, 4403; 6 hours of AGME from AGME 2153, 2973, 3103, 4973; Chem 1123/1121 or 2613/2611 or BOTY 4304; and AGRN 2003, or ENTO 2013 or PLPA 2004. Students in the Landscape Horticulture concentration have 20 hours of electives. Landscape Horticulture students are encouraged to pursue a minor degree program such HORT, AGME, ENSW, MKTT, MGMT, PP/PM, AGBS, COMM, or other minor program; or, students may use electives to pursue additional courses related to Landscape Horticulture.
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, plantcare 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)
HORT2000L Principles of Horticulture Laboratory (SP) Corequisite: HORT 2003.
HORT2002 Floral Design (FA) Basic principles of flower arranging through the creative use of plant materials and non-plant accessories to develop competence in expressive and decorative floral designs. Lecture 1 hour, laboratory 2 hours per week. Prerequisite: Horticulture, Landscape Design and Urban Horticulture, or Interior Design major.
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. Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 2 hours, drill 1 hour per week. Corequisite: HORT 2000L. Prerequisite: BOTY 1013 and BOTY 1011L (or HORT 1203).
HORT2300L Introduction to Turfgrass Management Laboratory (FA)
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.
HORT3100L Woody Landscape Plants Laboratory (SP) Corequisite: HORT 3103.
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.
HORT3110L Herbaceous and Indoor Plant Materials Laboratory (SP, Odd years) Corequisite: HORT 3113.
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.
HORT3120L Installation and Maintenance of Landscape Plantings Laboratory (FA, Odd years) Corequisite: HORT 3123.
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.
HORT3130L Advanced Woody Landscape Plants Laboratory (FA) Corequisite: HORT 3133.
HORT3133 Advanced Woody Landscape Plants (FA) 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.
HORT3200L Floriculture Laboratory (FA, Even years) Corequisite: HORT 3203.
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.
HORT3300L Vegetable Crops Laboratory (SP) Corequisite: HORT 3303.
HORT3303 Vegetable Crops (SP) 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.
HORT3400L Commercial and Residential Turfgrass Management Laboratory (FA) Corequisite: HORT 3403
HORT3403 Commercial and Residential Turfgrass Management Laboratory (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. Co- or Prerequisite: HORT 3400L. Prerequisite: BOTY 1613 and BOTY 1611L (or HORT 1203 or AGRN 1203).
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.
HORT4030L Landscape Contracting and Maintenance Laboratory (SP, Odd years) Corequisite: HORT 4033.
HORT4033 Landscape Contracting and Maintenance (SP, Odd years) Management of established residential, recreational, institutional, and commercial landscapes; development of cultural, pest management, irrigation, and landscape care equipment programs for turf, other plantings, and non-plant areas; preparation of management specifications, bids, and contracts. Corequisite: HORT 4030L. Prerequisite: HORT 3123.
HORT4100L Tree Fruit Science Laboratory (FA, Even years) Corequisite: HORT 4103.
HORT4103 Tree Fruit Science (FA, Even years) Physiology of water relations, mineral nutrition, flower formation, pollination, fruit growth, pruning, dwarfing, dormancy and winter injury, as applied to principles and practices of tree fruit production. Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 2 hours per week. Corequisite: HORT 4100L. Prerequisite: HORT 2003 and AGRN 2203 and AGRN 2201L.
HORT4200L Small Fruit Production Laboratory (FA, Odd years) Corequisite: HORT 4203.
HORT4203 Small Fruit Production (FA, Odd years) Principles and practices involved in the production of grapes, strawberries, brambles, and bush fruits. Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 2 hours per week. Corequisite: HORT 4200L. Prerequisite: HORT 2003 and AGRN 2203 and AGRN 2201L and junior standing.
HORT4400L Plant Propagation Laboratory (SP, Even years) Corequisite: HORT 4403.
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.
HORT4410L Tissue Culture Laboratory (SP, Odd years) Corequisite: HORT 4413.
HORT4413 Tissue Culture (SP, Odd 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.
HORT4500L Nursery Management Laboratory (FA, Odd years) Corequisite: HORT 4503.
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.
HORT4603 Basic Home Landscape Design Studio (FA) Fundamental principles of landscape design with practical exercises in planning and preparing master planting plans and cost estimates for the home grounds. Laboratory 6 hours per week. Prerequisite: HORT 3103.
HORT4613 Advanced Home Landscape Design (SP) 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 Internship for Landscape Design and Urban Horticulture (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 Internship for Horticulture (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 managment, 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.
HORT4900L Golf and Sports Turf Management Laboratory (FA, Odd years) Corequisite: HORT 4903.
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).
HORT5001 Seminar (FA, SP) Review of scientific literature and oral reports on current research in horticulture.
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).
HORT5103 Current Concepts in Temperature Zone Pomology (FA, Odd years) Current theory, research and production concepts in temperate zone pomology, specifically as related to Malus, Prunus, and Pyrus species. Attention is on the tree's physiology and response. Lecture discussion 3 hours per week. Prerequisite: HORT 4103 and BOTY 4304 (or AGRN 5013).
HORT5120D Crop Molecular and Physiological Genetics Drill (SP, Even years) Corequisite: HORT 5124.
HORT5124 Crop Molecular and Physiological Genetics (SP, Even years) Study of genome organization and expression in agronomic and horticultural plants, with emphasis on genes regulating physiological processes. Lecture 3 hours, discussion 1 hour per week. AGRN 5013 and CHEM 5813 and CHEM 5843 are recommended but not required. (Same as AGRN 5124) Corequisite: HORT 5120D. Prerequisite: BOTY 4304 and BIOL 3323 and BIOL 3321L (or ANSC 3123).
HORT5343 Seed Physiology (SP) 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).
HORT6040L Tissue Culture and Biochemical Methods in Plant Breeding Laboratory (FA, Even years) Corequisite: HORT 6044.
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.
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