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HORTICULTURE

HRT 100 (3 CR.)

INTRODUCTION TO HORTICULTURE

Introduces commercial horticulture industry with emphasis on career opportunities. Examines equipment, facilities, and physical arrangements of production, wholesale and retail establishments. Surveys individual areas within horticulture industry. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.

HRT 115 (3 CR.)

PLANT PROPAGATION

Teaches principles and practices of plant propagation. Examines commercial and home practices. Provides experience in techniques using seed-spores, cuttings, grafting, budding, layering, and division. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.

HRT 117 (2 CR.)

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT

Introduces tools and equipment used in commercial horticulture. Emphasizes power-operated equipment including spreaders, sprayers, saws, and tractors. Stresses safety, maintenance, minor repair, and appropriate tool selection. Lecture 1 hour. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 3 hours per week.

HRT 118 (2 CR.)

TURF PESTS

Covers identification, morphology, and life cycles of insects and other animals, including disease agents and weeds. Stresses diagnosis and management of specific turf pests. Lecture 1 hour. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 3 hours per week.

HRT 119 (3 CR.)

IRRIGATION SYSTEMS FOR TURF AND ORNAMENTALS

Explains why, when, and how irrigation systems are used by the grounds management industry. Includes component selection, system design, installation, operation, and maintenance. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.

HRT 120 (3 CR.)

HISTORY OF GARDEN DESIGN

Studies the development of gardens as they chronicle the development of civilization. Introduces the periods, in both Europe and North America, beginning with settlement, on through industrial development, land and space utilization, to current environmental concerns. Explores physical and cultural influences on garden design and utilization. Lecture 3 hours per week.

HRT 121 (3 CR.)

GREENHOUSE CROP PRODUCTION I

Examines commercial practices related to production of floricultural crops. Considers production requirements, environmental control and management, and cultural techniques affecting production of seasonal crops. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.

HRT 125 (3 CR.)

CHEMICALS IN HORTICULTURE

Emphasizes basic chemical principles and their application to horticulture. Introduces principles of inorganic and organic chemicals. Studies chemical activities of insecticides, fungicides, herbicides, fertilizers, and growth regulators. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.

HRT 127 (3 CR.)

HORTICULTURAL BOTANY

Studies taxonomy, anatomy, morphology, physiology, and genetics of plants as applied to identification, propagation, and culture. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.

HRT 197 (1-6 CR.)

COOPERATIVE EDUCATION

(See General Usage Courses section.)

HRT 205 (3 CR.)

SOILS

Prerequisite is HRT 125. Teaches theoretical and practical aspects of soils and other growing media. Examines media components, chemical and physical properties, and soil organisms. Discusses management and conservation. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.

HRT 206 (2 CR.)

PESTICIDES IN HORTICULTURE

Discusses pesticide selection, mixing, application, storage, and disposal. Stresses safety, environmental considerations, and legal restrictions. Lecture 1 hour. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 3 hours per week.

HRT 207 (3 CR.)

PLANT PEST MANAGEMENT

Teaches principles of plant pest management. Covers morphology and life cycles of insects and other small animal pests and plant pathogens. Lab stresses diagnosis, chemical and nonchemical control of specific pests, and pesticide safety. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.

HRT 230 (2 CR)

SITE ANALYSIS

Examines basic landscape and site planning techniques, environmental considerations, and construction principles. Lecture 1 hour. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 3 hours per week.

HRT 231 (3 CR.)

PLANTING DESIGN I

Applies landscape theory and principles of drawing to the planning of residential and small-scale commercial projects. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.

HRT 232 (3 CR.)

PLANTING DESIGN II

Prerequisite is HRT 231. Applies landscape theory and principles of drawing to the planning of large-scale landscape designs. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.

HRT 245 (2 CR.)

WOODY PLANTS

Studies identification, culture, and uses of woody plants in landscaping. Includes deciduous and evergreen, native and cultivated shrubs, trees, and vines. Teaches scientific and common names of plants. Lecture 1 hour. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 3 hours per week.

HRT 246 (2 CR.)

HERBACEOUS PLANTS

Studies identification, culture and uses of herbaceous plants in landscaping. Includes perennials, biennials, common bulbs, and annuals. Teaches scientific and common names of plants. Lecture 1 hour. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 3 hours per week.

HRT 247 (2 CR.)

INDOOR PLANTS

Studies identification, culture, and uses of indoor plants in interior landscaping. Includes tropical, subtropical and non-hardy temperate plants. Teaches scientific and common names of plants. Lecture 1 hour. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 3 hours per week.

HRT 250 (2 CR.)

PLANT COMPOSITION

Prerequisites are HRT 245 or HRT 201. Applies basic identification and landscape traits of woody plants to the creation of groupings/combinations for effect in design. Lecture 2 hours per week.

HRT 251 (3 CR.)

SITE ENGINEERING FOR LANDSCAPE DESIGN

Prerequisite is HRT 230. Applies skill sets and knowledge from the prerequisite foundation class in Site Analysis to the principles of site engineering. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.

HRT 252 (3 CR.)

LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION DRAWINGS

Prerequisites are HRT 231, 232 and 251. Applies skill sets and knowledge from the prerequisite foundation classes in Planting Design and Site Engineering to prepare a completed set of drawings and specifications suitable for construction. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.

HRT 260 (3 CR.)

INTRODUCTION TO FLORAL DESIGN

Teaches skills required for the composition of basic table arrangements. Includes the history of design styles, identification of flowers and greens, identification and use of equipment, and conditioning and handling of flowers. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.

HRT 266 (3 CR.)

ADVANCED FLORAL DESIGN

Prerequisite is HRT 260. Teaches skills required for composition of traditional and contemporary floral designs. Includes use of exotic florals to create arrangement styles such as Japanese, European, Williamsburg, etc. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.

HRT 269 (3 CR.)

PROFESSIONAL TURF CARE

Covers turfgrass identification, selection, culture, propagation, and pest control. Surveys commercial turf care operations and use of common equipment. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.

HRT 275 (3 CR.)

LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE

Examines practical applications of commercial landscape construction techniques, and materials used. Covers construction, planting, and maintenance. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.

HRT 290 (1-5 CR.)

COORDINATED INTERNSHIP

HRT 297 (1-6 CR.)

COOPERATIVE EDUCATION

(See General Usage Courses section.)

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