To meet the educational needs of a student population with interests ranging from the biology of plants to landscape design/installation to fruit and vegetable production to golf course construction and management, considerable flexibility is built into the horticulture curriculum. The diversity of interests and need for flexibility are reflected in the impressive array of horticulture courses.
The Department of Horticulture offers six options within the horticulture major:
- Greenhouse Plant Production
- Horticultural Food Crop Production and Management
- Landscape Design, Installation, and Management
- Public Horticulture
- Horticulture Research
- Turfgrass Management
Graduates possess the technical knowledge and skills to become professional horticulturists. They understand principles of life science, plant growth and development, and are familiar with cultural and management principles for a wide assortment of horticultural crops. They are able to work and communicate effectively with fellow horticultural professionals and other citizens who share an interest in horticulture. Graduates also understand the ethical and environmental dimensions of problems and issues facing horticultural professionals.
A degree in horticulture opens the door to employment opportunities with production nurseries, seed companies, interior landscaping firms, greenhouses, garden centers, conservatories, landscape design/installation firms, public gardens and arboreta, orchards and vineyards, food processing companies, vegetable farms, golf courses, sports fields, sod production companies, and lawn care businesses. Several allied plant-science industries also provide employment opportunities in the areas of sales, management, and communication. Opportunities exist for careers in research, teaching, extension, and business after obtaining advanced training in graduate school.
Minors
The Department of Horticulture offers two minors: 1) Horticulture and 2) Landscape Management. Both minors are earned by taking HORT 221 Principles of Horticulture Science plus 12 additional credits with a maximum of 3 credits at the 200-level and a minimum of 9 credits at the 300-level or above.
The Horticulture minor is a broad-based minor that does not focus within a specific area of horticulture. The 12 additional credits for this minor can be selected from the full list of Horticulture courses.
The Landscape Management minor focuses on landscape management including plant selection, landscape installation and management, and turfgrass management. The 12 additional credits for this minor can be selected from the following courses: HORT 240 Trees, Shrubs, and Woody Vines for Landscaping, HORT 281 Landscape Graphics, HORT 330 Herbaceous Ornamental Plants, HORT 341 Woody Plant Cultivars: Shade Trees, Ornamental Trees and Woody Shrubs, HORT 342 Landscape Plant Installation, Establishment, and Maintenance, HORT 351 Turfgrass Establishment and Management or HORT 444 Landscape Construction Management.
Visit our departmental website at www.hort.iastate.edu .
Curriculum in Horticulture
Students majoring in horticulture will select an option in which to specialize before reaching junior standing and will fulfill the requirements described below under Options.
The Department of Horticulture offers two minors: 1) Horticulture and 2) Landscape Management. The requirements appear under Horticulture, Courses and Programs.
Total Degree Requirement: 129 credits (cr.)
Only 65 cr. from a two-year institution may apply which may include up to 16 technical cr.; 9 P-NP cr. of free electives; 2.00 minimum GPA.
Biological Sciences: 18 cr.
BIOL 211 | Principles of Biology I | 3 |
BIOL 211L | Principles of Biology Laboratory I | 1 |
Select fourteen credit hours from the following: | 14 | |
Weed Identification | ||
Soils and Environmental Quality | ||
Crop Structure-Function Relationships | ||
Principles of Weed Science | ||
Soils and Plant Growth | ||
Soils and Plant Growth Laboratory | ||
Principles of Biology II | ||
Principles of Biology Laboratory II | ||
Ecology | ||
Principles of Genetics and Genetics Laboratory | ||
or GEN 320 | Genetics, Agriculture and Biotechnology | |
Principles of Molecular Cell Biology | ||
Plants and People | ||
Plant Systematics | ||
Principles of Plant Physiology | ||
Plant Anatomy | ||
Plant Ecology | ||
Introduction to Insects | ||
Insects and Society | ||
Insect Biology | ||
Plant Protection Using Natural Enemies | ||
Fundamentals of Entomology and Pest Management | ||
Forest Insects and Diseases | ||
Forest Insects and Diseases Laboratory | ||
Principles of Plant Pathology | ||
Total Credits | 18 |
Communications Proficiency (with a grade of C or better)
6 credits of English composition (see approved courses below) | ||
3 credits of speech fundamentals (see approved courses below) |
Communication/Library: 13 cr.
ENGL 150 | Critical Thinking and Communication | 3 |
ENGL 250 | Written, Oral, Visual, and Electronic Composition | 3 |
ENGL 314 | Technical Communication | 3 |
or ENGL 302 | Business Communication | |
LIB 160 | Information Literacy | 1 |
One of the following: | 3 | |
Fundamentals of Public Speaking | ||
Presentation and Sales Strategies for Agricultural Audiences | ||
Professional Communication | ||
Total Credits | 13 |
Ethics: 3 cr.
3 cr. from approved list | 3 |
Humanities and Social Sciences: 6 cr.
Approved Humanities course | 3 | |
Approved Social Science course | 3 | |
Total Credits | 6 |
International Perspective: 3 cr.
3 cr. from approved list | 3 | |
Total Credits | 3 |
U.S. Diversity: 3 cr.
3 cr. from approved list | 3 | |
Total Credits | 3 |
Life Sciences: 6 cr.
BIOL 211 | Principles of Biology I | 3 |
Approved Life Sciences course | 3 | |
Total Credits | 6 |
Mathematical Sciences: 6 cr.
Select one course from the following: | 3 | |
College Algebra | ||
Discrete Mathematics for Business and Social Sciences | ||
Calculus I | ||
Calculus and Mathematical Modeling for the Life Sciences I | ||
AND select one of the following: | 3 | |
Principles of Statistics | ||
Introduction to Statistics | ||
Introduction to Business Statistics I | ||
Intermediate Statistical Concepts and Methods | ||
Statistical Methods for Research Workers | ||
Total Credits | 6 |
Physical Sciences: 11 cr.
Complete one of the following: | 5 | |
College Chemistry and Laboratory in College Chemistry | ||
General Chemistry I and Laboratory in General Chemistry I | ||
AND complete one course from the following: | 3-4 | |
Organic Compounds in Plants and Soils | ||
Structure and Reactions in Biochemical Processes | ||
General Chemistry II and Laboratory in College Chemistry II | ||
Elementary Organic Chemistry and Laboratory in Elementary Organic Chemistry | ||
Organic Chemistry I and Laboratory in Organic Chemistry I | ||
Physics for the Nonscientist | ||
General Physics | ||
Physics for the Life Sciences | ||
AND complete one course from the following: | 3-5 | |
Structure and Reactions in Biochemical Processes | ||
Elementary Organic Chemistry and Laboratory in Elementary Organic Chemistry | ||
Organic Chemistry I and Laboratory in Organic Chemistry I | ||
Total Credits | 11-14 |
Horticultural Sciences: Minimum of 30 cr.
HORT 110 | Professional and Educational Development in Horticulture. | 1 |
HORT 221 | Principles of Horticulture Science | 3 |
HORT 321 | Horticulture Physiology | 3 |
HORT 445 | Horticulture Management and Administration | 2 |
Select 21 cr. hours from courses within selected option. | 21 | |
Total Credits | Minimum of 30 |
Soil Sciences: 3 cr.
AGRON 154 | Fundamentals of Soil Science | 3 |
or AGRON 155 | Soils for Horticultural Scientists | |
Total Credits | 3 |
Electives
No more than 4 cr. of Hort 490 may count toward graduation.
Options
Greenhouse Plant Production
The following courses are required to meet the Horticulture requirement: | ||
HORT 240 | Trees, Shrubs, and Woody Vines for Landscaping | 3 |
HORT 322 | Plant Propagation | 3 |
HORT 330 | Herbaceous Ornamental Plants | 3 |
HORT 331 | Hydroponic Food Crop Production | 3 |
HORT 332 | Greenhouse Operation and Management | 4 |
HORT 434 | Fall Greenhouse Crop Production | 3 |
HORT 435 | Spring Greenhouse Crop Production | 3 |
Other recommended courses are: | ||
Field Production of Horticultural Crops | ||
Horticultural Management Experience | ||
Sustainable and Environmental Horticulture Systems | ||
Nursery Production and Garden Center Management | ||
Required for option: | ||
ACCT 284 | Financial Accounting | 3 |
And select 9 cr. hours from the following: | 9 | |
Legal Environment of Business | ||
Managerial Accounting | ||
Business Law | ||
Introduction to Weather and Climate | ||
Computer Applications | ||
Principles of Microeconomics | ||
Principles of Macroeconomics | ||
Farm Business Management | ||
Small Business Management | ||
Entrepreneurship in Agriculture | ||
Introduction to GIS | ||
Entrepreneurship and Innovation | ||
Feasibility Analysis and Business Planning | ||
Management of Organizations | ||
Organizational Behavior | ||
Principles of Marketing | ||
Sales Management | ||
Retailing | ||
Consumer Behavior | ||
Principles of Injury Prevention |
Horticultural Food Crop Production and Management
The following courses are required to meet the Horticulture requirement: | ||
HORT 276 | Understanding Grape and Wine Science | 3 |
HORT 376 | Field Production of Horticultural Crops | 3 |
HORT 461 | Fruit Crop Production and Management | 3 |
HORT 471 | Vegetable Production and Management | 2 |
HORT 471L | Vegetable Production and Management Lab | 1 |
Other recommended courses: | ||
Plant Propagation | ||
Hydroponic Food Crop Production | ||
Greenhouse Operation and Management | ||
Seed Science and Technology | ||
Horticultural Management Experience | ||
Organic Agricultural Theory and Practice | ||
Required for option: | ||
ACCT 284 | Financial Accounting | 3 |
And select 9 cr. hours from the following: | 9 | |
Legal Environment of Business | ||
Managerial Accounting | ||
Business Law | ||
Computer Applications | ||
Principles of Microeconomics | ||
Principles of Macroeconomics | ||
Farm Business Management | ||
Small Business Management | ||
Entrepreneurship in Agriculture | ||
Environmental Planning | ||
Energy and the Environment | ||
Environmental Sociology | ||
Environmental Law and Planning | ||
Food Laws, Regulations, and the Regulatory Process | ||
Food Quality Assurance | ||
Food Processing I | ||
Food Processing II | ||
Entrepreneurship and Innovation | ||
Feasibility Analysis and Business Planning | ||
Management of Organizations | ||
Organizational Behavior | ||
Principles of Marketing | ||
Sales Management | ||
Retailing | ||
Consumer Behavior | ||
Principles of Injury Prevention | ||
Soil and Water Conservation Management |
Horticulture Research
The following courses are required for this option: | ||
AGEDS 312 | Science With Practice | 3 |
HORT 322 | Plant Propagation | 3 |
Biological Sciences: | ||
BIOL 430 | Principles of Plant Physiology | 3 |
Other recommended course: | ||
Horticultural Management Experience | ||
Mathematical Sciences Requirement: | 8 | |
Calculus I | ||
or MATH 181 | Calculus and Mathematical Modeling for the Life Sciences I | |
Calculus II | ||
or MATH 182 | Calculus and Mathematical Modeling for the Life Sciences II | |
Physical Sciences Requirement: | ||
Survey of Biochemistry | ||
or BBMB 404 | Biochemistry I | |
General Chemistry I | ||
Laboratory in General Chemistry I | ||
General Chemistry II | ||
Laboratory in College Chemistry II | ||
Organic Chemistry I | ||
Laboratory in Organic Chemistry I | ||
Organic Chemistry II | ||
Laboratory in Organic Chemistry II | ||
General Physics and General Physics | ||
And select 5 cr. hours from the following: | ||
Biochemistry I | ||
Biochemistry II | ||
Techniques in Biochemical Research | ||
Principles of Genetics | ||
Genetics Laboratory | ||
Principles of Molecular Cell Biology | ||
Biological Evolution | ||
Quantitative and Environmental Analysis | ||
Quantitative and Environmental Analysis Laboratory | ||
Instrumental Methods of Chemical Analysis | ||
Instrumental Analysis Laboratory | ||
Laboratory in Physical Chemistry | ||
Laboratory in Physical Chemistry | ||
Introductory Quantum Mechanics | ||
Applied Computer Programming | ||
or COM S 207 | Fundamentals of Computer Programming | |
Molecular Genetics | ||
Analytical Genetics |
Landscape Design, Installation and Management
The following courses are required to meet the Horticulture requirement: | ||
HORT 240 | Trees, Shrubs, and Woody Vines for Landscaping | 3 |
HORT 281 | Landscape Graphics | 2 |
HORT 330 | Herbaceous Ornamental Plants | 3 |
HORT 341 | Woody Plant Cultivars: Shade Trees, Ornamental Trees and Woody Shrubs | 2 |
HORT 342 | Landscape Plant Installation, Establishment, and Maintenance | 3 |
HORT 351 | Turfgrass Establishment and Management | 3 |
HORT 380 | Principles of Garden Composition | 2 |
HORT 381 | Beginning Garden Composition Studio | 2 |
HORT 444 | Landscape Construction Management | 3 |
HORT 481 | Advanced Garden Composition | 2 |
Other recommended courses are: | ||
Plant Propagation | ||
Greenhouse Operation and Management | ||
Horticultural Management Experience | ||
Nursery Production and Garden Center Management | ||
Required for option: | ||
ACCT 284 | Financial Accounting | 3 |
And select 9 cr. hours from the following: | 9 | |
Legal Environment of Business | ||
Managerial Accounting | ||
Business Law | ||
Computer Applications | ||
Small Business Management | ||
Entrepreneurship in Agriculture | ||
Entrepreneurship and Innovation | ||
Feasibility Analysis and Business Planning | ||
Management of Organizations | ||
Organizational Behavior | ||
Principles of Marketing | ||
Personal Sales | ||
Sales Management | ||
Consumer Behavior | ||
Soil and Water Conservation Management |
Public Horticulture
The following courses are required to meet the Horticulture requirement: | ||
HORT 240 | Trees, Shrubs, and Woody Vines for Landscaping | 3 |
HORT 282 | Educating Youth Through Horticulture | 3 |
HORT 322 | Plant Propagation | 3 |
HORT 330 | Herbaceous Ornamental Plants | 3 |
Other recommended courses: | ||
Landscape Graphics | ||
Greenhouse Operation and Management | ||
Woody Plant Cultivars: Shade Trees, Ornamental Trees and Woody Shrubs | ||
Landscape Plant Installation, Establishment, and Maintenance | ||
Turfgrass Establishment and Management | ||
Turfgrass Establishment and Management Laboratory | ||
Field Production of Horticultural Crops | ||
Principles of Garden Composition | ||
Beginning Garden Composition Studio | ||
Horticultural Management Experience | ||
And select 12 credit hours from the following: | 12 | |
Legal Environment of Business | ||
Financial Accounting | ||
Managerial Accounting | ||
Business Law | ||
Foundations of Agricultural Education Programs | ||
Planning Agriculture and Life Sciences Education Programs | ||
Introduction to Interpersonal Communication | ||
Professional Communication | ||
Small Group Communication | ||
Small Business Management | ||
Entrepreneurship in Agriculture | ||
Descriptive English Grammar | ||
Free-Lance Writing for Popular Magazines | ||
Creative Writing: Nonfiction | ||
Proposal and Report Writing | ||
Rhetorical Website Design | ||
Business and Technical Editing | ||
Visual Aspects of Business and Technical Communication | ||
Integrating GPS and GIS for Natural Resource Management | ||
Introduction to GIS | ||
Principles of Finance | ||
Reporting and Writing for the Mass Media | ||
Fundamentals of Photojournalism | ||
Contemporary Magazine Publishing | ||
Management of Organizations | ||
Organizational Behavior | ||
Personnel and Human Resource Management | ||
Principles of Public Relations | ||
Business and Professional Speaking | ||
Communication in Classrooms and Workshops |
Turfgrass Management
The following courses are required to meet the Horticulture requirement: | ||
HORT 240 | Trees, Shrubs, and Woody Vines for Landscaping | 3 |
HORT 351 | Turfgrass Establishment and Management | 3 |
HORT 351L | Turfgrass Establishment and Management Laboratory | 1 |
HORT 451 | Professional Turfgrass Management | 2 |
HORT 452 | Integrated Management of Diseases and Insect Pests of Turfgrasses | 3 |
HORT 453 | Sports Turf Management | 3 |
HORT 454 | Turf & Landscape Irrigation | 3 |
HORT 551 | Growth and Development of Perennial Grasses | 2 |
Other recommended courses: | ||
Herbaceous Ornamental Plants | ||
Horticultural Management Experience | ||
Required for option: | ||
ACCT 284 | Financial Accounting | 3 |
And select 9 cr. hours from the following: | 9 | |
Managerial Accounting | ||
Business Law | ||
Introduction to Weather and Climate | ||
Environmental Soil Science | ||
Environmental Soil and Water Chemistry | ||
Computer Applications | ||
Small Business Management | ||
Entrepreneurship in Agriculture | ||
Introduction to GIS | ||
Introduction to Environmental Issues | ||
Energy and the Environment | ||
Introduction to the Hospitality Industry | ||
Contemporary Club Management | ||
Management of Organizations | ||
Organizational Behavior | ||
Principles of Injury Prevention | ||
Soil and Water Conservation Management |
Horticulture, B.S. - Horticulture Food Crop Production and Management Option
Freshman | |||
---|---|---|---|
Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
CHEM 163 | 4 | ENGL 250 | 3 |
CHEM 163L | 1 | BIOL 211 | 3 |
PSYCH OR SOC OR ECON | 3 | HORT 221 | 3 |
ENGL 150 | 3 | AGRON 155 | 3 |
HORT 110 | 1 | STAT 104 | 3 |
HORT 121 | 2 | BIOL 211L | 1 |
LIB 160 | 1 | ||
15 | 16 | ||
Sophomore | |||
Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
AGRON 260 | 3 | ENT 376 | 3 |
BIOL Elective | 3 | HORT 276 | 3 |
ECON 101 | 3 | HORT 322 | 3 |
International Perspectives | 3 | Humanities | 3 |
HORT 376 | 3 | PHYS 101 or 111 or 115 | 3-5 |
15 | 15-17 | ||
Junior | |||
Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
CHEM 231 | 3 | ACCT 284 | 3 |
CHEM 231L | 1 | ENT 375 | 3 |
Hort Elective | 3 | HORT 424 | 3 |
HORT 391 | 1 | General Elective | 2 |
HORT 445 | 2 | HORT 471 | 2 |
MATH 140 | 3 | HORT 471L | 1 |
US Diversity | 3 | SP CM 212 or AGEDS 311 | 3 |
16 | 17 | ||
Senior | |||
Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
ENGL 302 or 314 | 3 | HORT 354 | 3 |
General Elective | 2 | HORT 461 | 3 |
HORT 321 | 3 | Elective | 1 |
HORT 391 | 1 | Option Class | 3 |
Option Class | 3 | Elective | 3 |
Option Class | 3 | Ethics | 3 |
15 | 16 | ||
Total Credits: 125-127 |
Horticulture, B.S. - Landscape Design, Installation, and Management
Freshman | |||
---|---|---|---|
Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
ENGL 150 | 3 | ENGL 250 | 3 |
CHEM 163 | 4 | BIOL 211 | 3 |
CHEM 163L | 1 | BIOL 211L | 1 |
PSYCH or SOC | 3 | STAT 104 | 3 |
LIB 160 | 1 | AGRON 155 | 3 |
HORT 121 | 2 | HORT 221 | 3 |
HORT 110 | 1 | ||
15 | 16 | ||
Sophomore | |||
Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
AGRON 260 | 3 | ACCT 284 | 3 |
ECON 101 | 3 | Elective | 3 |
ENT 201 | 1 | Select from the following: | 3-4 |
ENT 211 | 2 | ||
HORT 281 | 2 | ||
HORT 330 | 3 | or | |
HORT 444 | 3 | ||
HORT 380 | 2 | ||
HORT 381 | 2 | ||
MATH 140 | 3 | ||
17 | 16-17 | ||
Junior | |||
Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
AGEDS 311 | 3 | Biol Science | 3 |
HORT 240 | 3 | Elective | 2 |
HORT 321 | 3 | ENGL 302 or 314 | 3 |
HORT 342 | 3 | HORT 341 | 2 |
HORT 481 | 2 | PHYS 101 OR 111 OR 115 OR AGRON 259 | 3-5 |
HORT 391 | 1 | International Perspective | 3 |
15 | 16-18 | ||
Senior | |||
Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
Elective | 3 | Ethics Elective | 3 |
HORT 351 | 3 | U.S. Diversity | 3 |
HORT 391 | 1 | Option Elective | 3 |
HORT 445 | 2 | Elective | 1 |
PL P 408 | 3 | ACCT 285 | 3 |
Option Elective | 3 | Humanity Elective | 3 |
15 | 16 | ||
Total Credits: 126-129 |
Horticulture, B.S. - Public Horticulture Option
Freshman | |||
---|---|---|---|
Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
CHEM 163 | 4 | ENGL 250 | 3 |
CHEM 163L | 1 | BIOL 211 | 3 |
ENGL 150 | 3 | HORT 221 | 3 |
HORT 110 | 1 | AGRON 155 | 3 |
SOC OR PSYCH OR ECON | 3 | STAT 104 | 3 |
HORT 121 | 2 | BIOL 211L | 1 |
LIB 160 | 1 | ||
15 | 16 | ||
Sophomore | |||
Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
ACCT 284 | 3 | Biol Science | 3 |
Biological Science | 3 | Elective | 3 |
Select from the following: | 3-4 | ENT 375 | 3 |
PHYS 101 OR 111 OR 115 OR AGRON 259 | 3-5 | ||
HORT 322 | 3 | ||
OR | |||
HORT 240 | 3 | ||
MATH 140 | 3 | ||
15-16 | 15-17 | ||
Junior | |||
Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
AGEDS 311 or SP CM 212 | 3 | ENGL 302 or 314 | 3 |
HORT 321 | 3 | ECON 101 | 3 |
HORT 342 | 3 | Humanity | 3 |
HORT 391 | 1 | HORT 282 | 3 |
PL P 408 | 3 | HORT 283 | 2 |
US Diversity | 3 | P R 220 | 3 |
16 | 17 | ||
Senior | |||
Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
Elective | 3 | AGRON 260 | 3 |
HORT 330 | 3 | Elective | 1 |
HORT 391 | 1 | ENGL 309 | 3 |
HORT 445 | 2 | ENGL 313 | 3 |
International Perspectives | 3 | HORT 424 | 3 |
MGMT 370 | 3 | Ethics | 3 |
15 | 16 | ||
Total Credits: 125-128 |
Horticulture, B.S. - Horticulture Research Option
Freshman | |||
---|---|---|---|
Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
ENGL 150 | 3 | ENGL 250 | 3 |
CHEM 177 | 4 | BIOL 211 | 3 |
CHEM 177L | 1 | AGRON 155 | 3 |
MATH 165 or 181 | 3 | HORT 221 | 3 |
PSYCH or SOC | 3 | STAT 104 | 3 |
LIB 160 | 1 | BIOL 211L | 1 |
HORT 110 | 1 | ||
16 | 16 | ||
Sophomore | |||
Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
BIOL 212 | 3 | BIOL 430 | 3 |
BIOL 212L | 1 | CHEM 331 | 3 |
CHEM 178 | 3 | CHEM 331L | 1 |
CHEM 178L | 1 | HORT Elective | 3 |
HORT Elective | 3 | MATH 166 or 182 | 3 |
PHYS 111 | 5 | Option | 3 |
16 | 16 | ||
Junior | |||
Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
Humanity | 3 | HORT Elective | 3 |
HORT 321 | 3 | HORT 322 | 3 |
HORT 391 | 1 | ENGL 302 or 314 | 3 |
International Perspectives | 3 | CHEM 332 | 3 |
BIOL 313 | 3 | CHEM 332L | 1 |
BIOL 313L | 1 | PHYS 112 | 5 |
BBMB 301 or 404 | 3 | ||
17 | 18 | ||
Senior | |||
Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
HORT Elective | 3 | Ethics Elective | 3 |
BIOL 314 | 3 | General Elective | 1 |
HORT 445 | 2 | HORT Elective | 3 |
Hort Elective | 3 | Option Elective | 3 |
HORT 391 | 1 | PL P 408 | 3 |
Option Class | 3 | US Diversity | 3 |
15 | 16 | ||
Total Credits: 130 |
Horticulture, B.S. - Turfgrass Management Option
Freshman | |||
---|---|---|---|
Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
ENGL 150 | 3 | ENGL 250 | 3 |
CHEM 163 | 4 | BIOL 211 | 3 |
CHEM 163L | 1 | STAT 104 | 3 |
PSYCH or SOC | 3 | AGRON 155 | 3 |
HORT 121 | 2 | HORT 221 | 3 |
LIB 160 | 1 | BIOL 211L | 1 |
HORT 110 | 1 | ||
15 | 16 | ||
Sophomore | |||
Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
ACCT 284 | 3 | AGRON 260 | 3 |
ENT 201 | 1 | ENT 376 | 3 |
ENT 211 | 2 | HORT 322 | 3 |
HORT 240 | 3 | HORT 451 | 2 |
HORT 351 | 3 | PHYS 101 OR 111 OR 115 | 3-5 |
HORT 351L | 1 | AGEDS 311 or SP CM 212 | 3 |
MATH 140 | 3 | ||
16 | 17-19 | ||
Junior | |||
Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
Select from the following: | 3-4 | Elective | 2 |
HORT 354 | 3 | ||
HORT 452 | 3 | ||
OR | HORT 551 | 2 | |
Humanity | 3 | ||
HORT 321 | 3 | International Perspectives | 3 |
HORT 391 | 1 | ||
HORT 454 | 3 | ||
PL P 408 | 3 | ||
US Diversity | 3 | ||
16-17 | 16 | ||
Senior | |||
Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
AGRON 206 | 3 | Elective | 3 |
HORT 391 | 1 | ENGL 302 or 314 | 3 |
HORT 453 | 3 | Ethics Elective | 3 |
HORT 342 | 3 | HORT 424 | 3 |
HORT 445 | 2 | Option Elective | 3 |
Elective | 1 | ||
Option Elective | 3 | ||
16 | 15 | ||
Total Credits: 127-130 |
Horticulture, B.S. Greenhouse Plant Production Option
Freshman | |||
---|---|---|---|
Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
CHEM 163 | 4 | ENGL 250 | 3 |
CHEM 163L | 1 | BIOL 211 | 3 |
ENGL 150 | 3 | HORT 221 | 3 |
PSYCH or SOC or ECON | 3 | STAT 104 | 3 |
HORT 110 | 1 | AGRON 155 | 3 |
HORT 121 | 2 | BIOL 211L | 1 |
LIB 160 | 1 | ||
15 | 16 | ||
Sophomore | |||
Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
ACCT 284 | 3 | AGRON 260 | 3 |
Biological Science | 3 | ENT 376 | 3 |
HORT 240 | 3 | Elective | 3 |
International Perspectives | 3 | US Diversity | 3 |
MATH 140 | 3 | HORT 332 | 4 |
15 | 16 | ||
Junior | |||
Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
Select from the following: | 3-4 | HORT 322 | 3 |
HORT 435 | 3 | ||
SP CM 212 or AGEDS 311 | 3 | ||
OR | ENT 375 | 3 | |
PHYS 101 OR 111 OR 115 | 3-5 | ||
HORT 321 | 3 | ||
HORT 342 | 3 | ||
PL P 391 | 2 | ||
HORT 434 | 3 | ||
14-15 | 15-17 | ||
Senior | |||
Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
Elective | 3 | ACCT 285 | 3 |
HORT 330 | 3 | Elective | 3 |
HORT 331 | 3 | ENGL 302 or 314 | 3 |
HORT 391 | 1 | Ethics | 3 |
HORT 442 | 2 | Humanity | 3 |
HORT 445 | 2 | ||
Option Elective | 3 | ||
17 | 15 | ||
Total Credits: 123-126 |
Graduate Study
The graduate major in horticulture leads to the M.S. (thesis and non-thesis option) and Ph.D. Some faculty members of the department serve as major professors for students in interdepartmental graduate majors in plant biology; genetics and genomics; molecular, cellular, and developmental biology; ecology and evolutionary biology; sustainable agriculture; and environmental science.
Graduates possess a broad understanding of horticulture and the allied plant sciences. They are able to communicate effectively with members of the scientific community, industry groups, and other interested citizens. They are experienced in conducting research and communicating the results from that research. They are capable of addressing and solving complex problems that confront the many horticultural, agricultural, and plant science professions. They also understand the ethical, legal, social, and environmental issues associated with modern agricultural/horticultural practices.
Courses
Courses primarily for undergraduates:
(1-0) Cr. 1. F.
Intended for first-year students and others new to the horticulture curriculum. Introduction to professional and educational development within horticulture. Focus is on university and career acclimation. Assessed service-learning component.
(Cross-listed with AER E, CON E, FS HN, NREM). (2-0) Cr. 2. F.
Introduction to developing intentional learners and worthy team members. Learning as the foundation of human enterprise; intellectual curiosity; ethics as a personal responsibility; everyday leadership; effective team and community interactions including team learning and the effects on individuals; and growth through understanding self, demonstrating ownership of own learning, and internalizing commitment to helping others. Intentional mental processing as a means of enhancing learning. Interconnectedness of the individual, the community, and the world.
(Cross-listed with CON E, FS HN, NREM). (2-0) Cr. 2. S.
Prereq: HORT 112 or NREM 112
Focus on team and community. Application of fundamentals of human learning; evidence of development as a responsible learner; intentional mental processing as a habit of mind; planning and facilitating learning opportunities for others; responsibility of the individual to the community and the world; leading from within; holding self and others accountable for growth and development as learners and leaders.
(2-0) Cr. 2. F.S.
Growing plants in and around the home including requirements for growing house plants; plant propagation; designing and maintaining flower, fruit, and vegetable gardens; lawn, tree, and shrub maintenance.
(1-0) Cr. 1. F.S.
Demonstration and activities that illustrate principles of growing plants for the home garden. Topics include floral and landscape design, plant identification, propagation, selection, and management for indoor and outdoor gardens.
(0-2) Cr. 1. S.
Introduces basic geometric design of fresh arrangements, corsages, and holiday arrangements. Includes use of tools and supplies.
Cr. arr. Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Practical courses in the field of horticulture.
A maximum of 6 credits of Hort 193 may be used toward the total of 128 credits required for graduation.
Cr. arr. Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Practical courses in the field of horticulture.
A maximum of 6 credits of Hort 193 may be used toward the total of 128 credits required for graduation.
Cr. arr. Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Practical courses in the field of horticulture.
A maximum of 6 credits of Hort 193 may be used toward the total of 128 credits required for graduation.
Cr. arr. Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Practical courses in the field of horticulture.
A maximum of 6 credits of Hort 193 may be used toward the total of 128 credits required for graduation.
Cr. arr. Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Practical courses in the field of horticulture.
A maximum of 6 credits of Hort 193 may be used toward the total of 128 credits required for graduation.
Cr. arr. Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Practical courses in the field of horticulture.
A maximum of 6 credits of Hort 193 may be used toward the total of 128 credits required for graduation.
Cr. arr. Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Practical courses in the field of horticulture.
A maximum of 6 credits of Hort 193 may be used toward the total of 128 credits required for graduation.
Cr. arr. Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Practical courses in the field of horticulture.
A maximum of 6 credits of Hort 193 may be used toward the total of 128 credits required for graduation.
(2-2) Cr. 3. F.S.
Prereq: BIOL 211 or concurrent enrollment
Biological principles of growing horticultural crops including anatomy, reproduction, light, temperature, water, nutrition, and growth and development. Laboratory exercises emphasize environmental factors and permit detailed observation of plant growth.
(3-0) Cr. 3. S.
Introduction to basic conversation and communication skills in Spanish, and cross-cultural skills for working with Spanish speakers in the Horticulture industry, emphasizing the use of vocabulary and expressions common in the workplace.
(3-0) Cr. 3. F.
Identification of trees, shrubs, and woody vines. Factors influencing the horticultural use of woody plants. Field trips outside of regular class time may be required.
(3-0) Cr. 3. Alt. S., offered even-numbered years.
Prereq: High school biology and chemistry.
A scientific introduction to viticulture (grape-growing) and enology (wine-making). Topics include grape species and varieties, viticulture practices, fruit quality, geography, history, principles of fermentation and aging, wine classification, appreciation, evaluation, storage and service, regulations, wine as food. No wine tasting.
(0-4) Cr. 2. F.
Introduction to computer and hand rendering techniques of landscape graphics. Students will gain proficiency in plan view and elevation graphics. Intensive studio and computer based instruction.
(2-3) Cr. 3. Alt. S., offered even-numbered years.
Planning, developing, and implementing science-based educational programs in a garden setting. Through hands-on experiences students will learn about horticulture, learning theory, and the application of science principles as they pertain to educating youth. Assessed service-learning component.
(Cross-listed with AGRON, ENT, FOR). (2-0) Cr. 2. S.
Core background and specialty topics in agricultural, and horticultural pesticide applicator certification. Students can select certification categories and have the opportunity to obtain pesticide applicator certification at the completion of the course. Commercial pesticide applicator certification is emphasized.
(3-0) Cr. 3. F.
Prereq: HORT 221 or BIOL 211
Principles of plant physiology relating to growth and development of horticultural plants including plant water relations, membrane transport, photosynthesis, photomorphogenesis, respiration, and phytohormones. Emphasis on plant's responses to environmental factors (temperature, water, and light) including cellular and whole-plant physiology under stressful environments.
(2-2) Cr. 3. F.
Prereq: HORT 221 or by permission of instructor
Identification, botanical characteristics, origins, propagation, uses and general culture of herbaceous annual and perennial plants for Midwestern gardens and landscapes.
(2-2) Cr. 3. Alt. F., offered even-numbered years.
Prereq: HORT 221 or AGRON 114 or 3 credits in biological sciences
Principles and practices of hydroponic systems, crop production and culture, aquaponic systems, and new food crops for hydroponic systems will be discussed. Laboratories will focus on demonstration and participation in practices and procedures used in hydroponic food crop production. Assessed service-learning component.
(3-3) Cr. 4. S.
Prereq: HORT 221
Operation and management of greenhouses and other controlled environment agriculture structures. Methods of monitoring and manipulating environmental, cultural, and management factors such as light, temperature, fertility, substrate, etc., to maximize production efficiency. Emphasis placed on the production of ornamental and food crops. Greenhouse design and specification project required. Field trips outside scheduled class time required.
(Cross-listed with AGRON). (3-0) Cr. 3. F.
Prereq: HORT 221 or AGRON 114 or BIOL 211
Principles and practices of turfgrass propagation, establishment, and management. Specialized practices relative to professional lawn care, golf courses, athletic fields, highway roadsides, and seed and sod production. The biology and control of turfgrass pests.
(Cross-listed with AGRON). (0-3) Cr. 1. F.
Prereq: Credit or enrollment in HORT 351
Those enrolled in the horticulture curriculum are required to take 351L in conjunction with 351 except by permission of the instructor.
(Cross-listed with AGRON). (0-3) Cr. 1. F.S.
Prereq: Agron or Hort major with credit or enrollment in AGRON 354
Laboratory exercises in soil testing that assess a soil's ability to support nutritive requirements for plant growth.
(3-0) Cr. 3. F.
Prereq: HORT 221 or AGRON 114
An introduction to field production of fruit and vegetable crops and the theoretical and practical knowledge required for successfully producing them. Topics will include basic principles and practices of fruit and vegetable production, site selection, soil techniques, irrigation management, equipment and tools, integrated pest management, season extension strategies, postharvest handling and food safety, marketing, and basic business planning for fruit and vegetable enterprises. Additionally, this course will prepare students for HORT 461 and HORT 471, that are advanced level courses focusing on fruit and vegetable production.
(2-0) Cr. 2. S.
Prereq: HORT 240
Functional and aesthetic aspects of landscape planning as a basis for design decisions; emphasis on spatial design and plant selection. Includes site analysis, development process, and design principles.
Cr. 1. Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: HORT 221 or permission of instructor
A structured work experience for the student to gain insight into management operations associated with production and management of horticultural crops. A report of 10 or more pages describing the student's experience is required. One credit is given for each term the student is enrolled in the course.
A maximum of two credits may be used toward the horticultural sciences course requirements, and two additional credits may be used toward the 128 credits required for graduation.
Cr. R. Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of department resource and career center coordinator
Students must register for this course before commencing each work period.
(Dual-listed with HORT 524). (Cross-listed with ENV S). (3-0) Cr. 3. Alt. S., offered odd-numbered years.
Inquiry into ethical issues and environmental consequences of horticultural cropping systems, production practices and managed landscapes. Emphasis on systems that are resource efficient, environmentally sound, socially acceptable, and profitable.
(2-3) Cr. 3. Alt. F., offered odd-numbered years.
Prereq: HORT 332
Principles and practices of greenhouse floriculture production. Emphasis is placed on production of foliage and containerized flowering species produced in greenhouses and other controlled environments. Field trips outside scheduled class time required. Greenhouse scheduling and costs of production projects are required.
(2-3) Cr. 3. Alt. S., offered odd-numbered years.
Prereq: HORT 330 and HORT 332
Principles and practices of greenhouse production of ornamental crops for the spring garden market. Emphasis placed on the production of several ornamental crops, along with the complete palate of spring garden crops. Field trips outside scheduled class time required.
(2-0) Cr. 2. Alt. F., offered odd-numbered years.
Prereq: HORT 221
Nursery layout, design, and cultural practices important for growing and shipping field and container-grown nursery crops. Overview of garden center design and retailing and marketing strategies. Field trip(s) outside scheduled class time may be required.
(2-3) Cr. 3. F.
Principles and practices of residential landscape construction. Encompasses business and project management, landscape estimating and overview of common landscape materials. Laboratory work involves construction project management and installation.
(2-0) Cr. 2. F.
Prereq: HORT 221 and junior or senior classification
In-depth presentation and discussion of skills and strategies needed to manage a horticultural enterprise. Topics include motivating employees, managing meetings, conducting performance appraisals, dealing with conflict, and managing an increasingly diverse work force.
(2-0) Cr. 2. Alt. S., offered odd-numbered years.
Prereq: HORT 351
Turfgrass science including the study of (1) specific information on soil chemistry and soil modification as they relate to the development and maintenance of turfgrass areas, (2) specialized management practices used in athletic field care, professional lawn care, and golf course industries, and (3) construction methods for golf courses and sports fields.
(Dual-listed with HORT 552). (Cross-listed with ENT, PL P). (3-0) Cr. 3. Alt. S., offered even-numbered years.
Prereq: HORT 351
Identification and biology of important diseases and insect pests of turfgrasses. Development of integrated pest management programs in various turfgrass environments.
(3-0) Cr. 3. Alt. F., offered even-numbered years.
Prereq: HORT 351
Management techniques for today's specialized athletic fields. The horticultural and budgetary aspects of football, soccer, baseball, and softball fields will be presented. Field trips and laboratory exercises will develop a practical understanding of actual principles in field development, construction, and management.
(3-0) Cr. 3. Alt. F., offered odd-numbered years.
Irrigation systems and principles for turf and landscape environments. Topics include design, installation, equipment, management, and trouble shooting of irrigation systems for golf, athletic fields, residential lawns and landscapes. Participation in practical exercises and local field trips to irrigation sites is required.
(2-2) Cr. 3. Alt. S., offered odd-numbered years.
Prereq: HORT 221
Principles and practices of small fruit, tree fruit, and nut culture and production. Morphology, physiology of growth and development, plant establishment, pest management, pruning, training, harvesting, storage, and marketing of commercial temperate fruit and nut crops. Emphasis on sustainable practices. Participation in practical exercises and local field trips is required.
(Cross-listed with AGEDS). (1-6) Cr. 3. F.
Prereq: Junior or senior classification.
Participation in the management and operation of fruit and vegetable enterprises for local markets. The class is responsible for the plans, records, and decision for planting, operating, harvesting, and marketing fruit and vegetables.
(Cross-listed with AGEDS). (1-6) Cr. 3. S.
Prereq: Junior or senior classification.
Participation in the management and operation of fruit and vegetable enterprises for local markets. Principles and practices of researching and developing a commercial business plan that will meet industry standards and that will be linked to the operations and production associated with the HORT 465 class. Laboratory work includes development of a horticulture enterprise business plan, high tunnel site preparation and planting, development of summer crop portocols, seedling production for the summer crop (if applicable) and land preparation and planting of a portion of the summer crop.
(Cross-listed with AGEDS). (1-6) Cr. 3. SS.
Prereq: Junior or senior classification.
Participation in the management and operation of fruit and vegetable enterprises for local markets. Principles and practices of harvesting and marketing high tunnel crops and the planting and growing of a variety of summer vegetables in the field. Laboratory work includes all operation and production aspects involved with the day-to-day running of a horticultural enterprise. The class will be responsible for crop selection and crop protocols for the fall high tunnel crop and seedling production for this crop (if applicable). Additionally, the class will be responsible for all crop maintenance decisions and record keeping during the season.
(Cross-listed with AGEDS). (1-6) Cr. 3. F.
Prereq: Junior or senior classification.
Participation in the management and operation of fruit and vegetable enterprises for local markets. Principles and practices of researching and developing a commercial horticulture enterprise market plan that could be used by a startup business and that will be linked directly to the operations and production associated with the HORT 465 class. Laboratory work includes completing the summer crop harvest, development of a horticulture marketing plan, high tunnel site preparation and planting, development of spring high tunnel crop protocols and all crop maintenance decisions and the record keeping for the fall high tunnel crop.
(2-0) Cr. 2. Alt. S., offered even-numbered years.
Prereq: HORT 221
Principles of vegetable production with emphasis on sustainable production practices, market outlets, business aspects, and risk management. Topics will include crop classification and rotation; planting methods; crop climatic conditions, physiological growth & development; soil, water, and pest management; cover cropping; season extension strategies; harvest and postharvest management and marketing. Course involves visits to growers fields to observe/experience their production enterprise.
(0-3) Cr. 1. Alt. S., offered even-numbered years.
Prereq: Junior or Senior status and concurrent enrollment in HORT 471 is required.
Hands-on training in the area of vegetable crop production. Students will have an opportunity to grow a variety of vegetables in a heated greenhouse and also conduct greenhouse and lab experiments. The lab also involves visits to vegetable production sites in Iowa to observe/experience and learn from growers and other agricultural professionals.
(Cross-listed with FOR). (2-3) Cr. 3. F.
Prereq: Junior or senior classification, 3 credits in biology
Discussion of establishment and management of woody perennials in community-owned urban greenspaces, consideration of urban site and soil characteristics, plant physiology, plant culture, urban forest valuation, inventory methods, species selection, and urban forest maintenance (health care and pest management).
(0-4) Cr. 2. F.
Prereq: HORT 240 and HORT 330 and HORT 380 and HORT 381
Limited to Landscape Design Installation and Management option students. Development of residential landscapes using design principles and the design process. Projects encompass site analysis, concept development, preliminary design, final design, and graphic presentation techniques. Techniques will include hand and computer rendering.
(Dual-listed with HORT 584). (Cross-listed with AGRON). (3-0) Cr. 3. Alt. S., offered odd-numbered years.
Prereq: 9 cr. in biological or physical sciences
Understanding of the historical origins and ecological theories underpinning the practices involved in organic agriculture. Interdisciplinary examination of crop and livestock production and socio-economic processes and policies in organic agriculture from researcher and producer perspectives.
Cr. arr. Repeatable.
Prereq: Junior or Senior classification in horticulture or permission of instructor
Investigation of topic holding special interest to the student. Comprehensive report required. Election of course and topic must be approved by department head.
A maximum of 4 credits of Hort 490 and an additional 2 credits of 490 from outside Horticulture may be used toward the total of 128 credits required for graduation.
Cr. arr. Repeatable.
Prereq: Junior or Senior classification in horticulture or permission of instructor
Investigation of topic holding special interest to the student. Comprehensive report required. Election of course and topic must be approved by department head.
A maximum of 4 credits of Hort 490 and an additional 2 credits of 490 from outside Horticulture may be used toward the total of 128 credits required for graduation.
Cr. arr. Repeatable.
Prereq: Junior or Senior classification in horticulture or permission of instructor
Investigation of topic holding special interest to the student. Comprehensive report required. Election of course and topic must be approved by department head.
A maximum of 4 credits of Hort 490 and an additional 2 credits of 490 from outside Horticulture may be used toward the total of 128 credits required for graduation.
Cr. arr. Repeatable.
Prereq: Junior or Senior classification in horticulture or permission of instructor
Investigation of topic holding special interest to the student. Comprehensive report required. Election of course and topic must be approved by department head.
A maximum of 4 credits of Hort 490 and an additional 2 credits of 490 from outside Horticulture may be used toward the total of 128 credits required for graduation.
Cr. arr. Repeatable.
Prereq: Junior or Senior classification in horticulture or permission of instructor
Investigation of topic holding special interest to the student. Comprehensive report required. Election of course and topic must be approved by department head.
A maximum of 4 credits of Hort 490 and an additional 2 credits of 490 from outside Horticulture may be used toward the total of 128 credits required for graduation.
Cr. arr. Repeatable.
Prereq: Junior or Senior classification in horticulture or permission of instructor
Investigation of topic holding special interest to the student. Comprehensive report required. Election of course and topic must be approved by department head.
A maximum of 4 credits of Hort 490 and an additional 2 credits of 490 from outside Horticulture may be used toward the total of 128 credits required for graduation.
Cr. arr. Repeatable.
Prereq: Junior or Senior classification in horticulture or permission of instructor
Investigation of topic holding special interest to the student. Comprehensive report required. Election of course and topic must be approved by department head.
A maximum of 4 credits of Hort 490 and an additional 2 credits of 490 from outside Horticulture may be used toward the total of 128 credits required for graduation.
Cr. arr. Repeatable.
Prereq: Junior or Senior classification in horticulture or permission of instructor
Investigation of topic holding special interest to the student. Comprehensive report required. Election of course and topic must be approved by department head.
A maximum of 4 credits of Hort 490 and an additional 2 credits of 490 from outside Horticulture may be used toward the total of 128 credits required for graduation.
Cr. arr. Repeatable.
Prereq: Junior or Senior classification in horticulture or permission of instructor
Investigation of topic holding special interest to the student. Comprehensive report required. Election of course and topic must be approved by department head.
A maximum of 4 credits of Hort 490 and an additional 2 credits of 490 from outside Horticulture may be used toward the total of 128 credits required for graduation.
Cr. arr. Repeatable.
Prereq: Junior or Senior classification in horticulture or permission of instructor
Investigation of topic holding special interest to the student. Comprehensive report required. Election of course and topic must be approved by department head.
A maximum of 4 credits of Hort 490 and an additional 2 credits of 490 from outside Horticulture may be used toward the total of 128 credits required for graduation.
Cr. arr. Repeatable.
Prereq: Junior or Senior classification in horticulture or permission of instructor
Investigation of topic holding special interest to the student. Comprehensive report required. Election of course and topic must be approved by department head.
A maximum of 4 credits of Hort 490 and an additional 2 credits of 490 from outside Horticulture may be used toward the total of 128 credits required for graduation.
(Cross-listed with AGRON). Cr. 1-2. Repeatable, maximum of 1 times. F.S.SS.
Prereq: AGRON 338, advanced approval and participation of employer and instructor
A professional work experience and creative project for seed science secondary majors. The project requires the prior approval and participation of the employer and instructor. The student must submit a written report.
Cr. arr. Repeatable.
Off campus. Offered as demand warrants. Workshops in horticulture.
Cr. arr. Repeatable, maximum of 12 credits. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Selected projects that result in outcomes benefiting a non-Iowa State University entity while instilling professional ethics and accomplishing student learning goals. Course expenses paid by student. A maximum of 4 credits of 494 may be used toward the Horticulture credits required for graduation. Assessed service-learning component.
Cr. arr. Repeatable, maximum of 12 credits. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Selected projects that result in outcomes benefiting a non-Iowa State University entity while instilling professional ethics and accomplishing student learning goals. Course expenses paid by student. A maximum of 4 credits of 494 may be used toward the Horticulture credits required for graduation. Assessed service-learning component.
Cr. arr. Repeatable, maximum of 12 credits. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Selected projects that result in outcomes benefiting a non-Iowa State University entity while instilling professional ethics and accomplishing student learning goals. Course expenses paid by student. A maximum of 4 credits of 494 may be used toward the Horticulture credits required for graduation. Assessed service-learning component.
Cr. R. Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Limited enrollment. Students enrolled in this course also intend to register for HORT 496 the following term. Topics include preparation for safe international travel, the horticultural/agricultural industries, climate, crops, economics, geography, history, marketing, soils, culture, traditions, and horticultural/agricultural development of the country to be visited. Students enroll in this course the term immediately before travel to the foreign country.
Cr. 1-4. Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Limited enrollment. Study and tour of production methods in major horticultural regions of the world. Influence of climate, economics, geography, soils, landscapes, markets, cultures, and history of horticultural crops. Location and duration of tours will vary. Tour expenses paid by students.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
Courses primarily for graduate students, open to qualified undergraduates:
(Cross-listed with AGRON). Cr. 3. F.
Introduction to genetics of reproductive systems, recombination, segregation and linkage analysis, inbreeding, quantitative inheritance, fertility regulation, and polyploidy to prepare students for subsequent courses in crop improvement. Enrollment is restricted to off-campus MS in Plant Breeding students.
(Cross-listed with ENT, PL P). (3-0) Cr. 3. Alt. S., offered odd-numbered years.
Prereq: PL P 408 or PL P 416 or ENT 370 or ENT 376 or HORT 221
Applications of Integrated Crop Management principles (including plant pathology, entomology, and horticulture) to tropical cropping systems. Familiarization with a variety of tropical agroecosystems and Costa Rican culture is followed by 10-day tour of Costa Rican agriculture during spring break, then writeup of individual projects.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
(Dual-listed with HORT 424). (3-0) Cr. 3. Alt. S., offered odd-numbered years.
Inquiry into ethical issues and environmental consequences of horticultural cropping systems, production practices and managed landscapes. Emphasis on systems that are resource efficient, environmentally sound, socially acceptable, and profitable.
(1-3) Cr. 2. F.
Instruction in scientific methods and communication skills.
(Cross-listed with B M S, EEOB, FS HN, GDCB, NREM, NUTRS, V MPM, VDPAM). Cr. 1. Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Sessions in basic molecular biology techniques and related procedures.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
(Cross-listed with B M S, BBMB, EEOB, FS HN, GDCB, NREM, NUTRS, V MPM, VDPAM). Cr. 1. Repeatable. F.S.
Includes genetic engineering procedures, sequencing, PCR, and genotyping.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
(Cross-listed with B M S, BBMB, EEOB, FS HN, GDCB, NREM, NUTRS, VDPAM). Cr. 1. Repeatable. S.SS.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Techniques. Includes: fermentation, protein isolation, protein purification, SDS-PAGE, Western blotting, NMR, confocal microscopy and laser microdissection, Immunophenotyping, and monoclonal antibody production. Sessions in basic molecular biology techniques and related procedures.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
(Cross-listed with B M S, BBMB, EEOB, FS HN, GDCB, NREM, NUTRS, V MPM, VDPAM). Cr. 1. Repeatable. F.S.
Includes: immunophenotyping, ELISA, flow cytometry, microscopic techniques, image analysis, confocal, multiphoton and laser capture microdissection.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
(Cross-listed with B M S, EEOB, FS HN, GDCB, NREM, NUTRS, V MPM, VDPAM). Cr. 1. Repeatable. S.
Includes: Agrobacterium and particle gun-mediated transformation of tobacco, Arabidopsis, and maize, and analysis of tranformants.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
(Cross-listed with B M S, BBMB, EEOB, FS HN, GDCB, NREM, NUTRS, V MPM, VDPAM). Cr. 1. Repeatable. F.
Includes: two-dimensional electrophoresis, laser scanning, mass spectrometry, and database searching.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
(Cross-listed with B M S, BBMB, EEOB, FS HN, GDCB, NREM, NUTRS, V MPM, VDPAM). Cr. 1. Repeatable. F.
Includes: metabolomics and the techniques involved in metabolite profiling. For non-chemistry majoring students who are seeking analytical aspects into their biological research projects.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
(Cross-listed with B M S, BBMB, EEOB, FS HN, GDCB, NREM, NUTRS, V MPM, VDPAM). Cr. 1. Repeatable. S.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
(Cross-listed with STB). (2-0) Cr. 2. Alt. F., offered even-numbered years.
Prereq: Admission to the Graduate Seed Technology and Business Program or approval of the instructor
Brief introduction to plant physiology. Physiological aspects of seed development, maturation, longevity, dormancy and germination. Links between physiology and seed quality.
(Cross-listed with AGRON, SUSAG). (3-0) Cr. 3. Alt. S., offered odd-numbered years.
Prereq: SUSAG 509
Project-focused engagement in food and farming systems using tools and perspectives drawn from multiple disciplines. Includes a field component.
(Cross-listed with AGRON). (2-0) Cr. 2. Alt. S., offered even-numbered years.
Prereq: Junior or senior or graduate classification or permission of instructor
Selected topics on anatomy, morphology, and physiology relative to growth and development of perennial grasses. Emphasis on growth and development characteristics peculiar to grasses and variations of such characteristics under natural and managed conditions.
(Dual-listed with HORT 452). (Cross-listed with ENT, PL P). (3-0) Cr. 3. Alt. S., offered even-numbered years.
Prereq: HORT 351
Identification and biology of important diseases and insect pests of turfgrasses. Development of integrated pest management programs in various turfgrass environments.
(Dual-listed with HORT 484). (Cross-listed with AGRON, SUSAG). (3-0) Cr. 3. Alt. S., offered odd-numbered years.
Prereq: 9 cr. in biological or physical sciences
Understanding of the historical origins and ecological theories underpinning the practices involved in organic agriculture. Interdisciplinary examination of crop and livestock production and socio-economic processes and policies in organic agriculture from researcher and producer perspectives.
Cr. arr. Repeatable.
Prereq: a major or minor in horticulture
Cr. arr. Repeatable.
Workshops in horticulture, with emphasis on off-campus instruction.
Cr. arr. Repeatable.
Workshops in horticulture, with emphasis on off-campus instruction.
Cr. arr. Repeatable.
Workshops in horticulture, with emphasis on off-campus instruction.
Cr. arr. Repeatable.
Workshops in horticulture, with emphasis on off-campus instruction.
Cr. arr. Repeatable.
Workshops in horticulture, with emphasis on off-campus instruction.
Cr. arr. Repeatable.
Workshops in horticulture, with emphasis on off-campus instruction.
Cr. arr. Repeatable.
Workshops in horticulture, with emphasis on off-campus instruction.
Cr. arr. Repeatable.
Workshops in horticulture, with emphasis on off-campus instruction.
Cr. arr. Repeatable.
Courses for graduate students:
Cr. 1. Repeatable. F.S.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
Cr. arr. Repeatable.
(Cross-listed with AGRON, BBMB, FOR, GDCB, PLBIO). Cr. 1. Repeatable. F.S.
Research seminars by faculty and graduate students.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
(1-0) Cr. 1. S.
Prereq: Graduate student classification
Discussions are intended to foster the development of graduate students as teaching assistants and future horticulture/plant science teachers. Topics include establishing a classroom presence, improving lectures, motivating students, dealing with difficult or disruptive students, and developing a teaching philosophy.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
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