Undergraduate Course Catalog 2012-2013
College of Life Sciences and Agriculture
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Environmental Horticulture
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Professor: J. Brent Loy
Assistant Professor: Kirk D. Broders
Extension Professor: Alan T. Eaton, Catherine A. Neal, Cheryl A. Smith
Extension Associate Professor: Rebecca Grube Sideman
For (PBIO) courses, see Plant Biology.
This program offers a flexible curriculum for students interested in a multifaceted view of plant agriculture that also embraces issues of environmental stewardship, food safety, international development, and other topics of broad public concern. A degree in environmental horticulture will prepare students for careers managing greenhouses, nurseries, farms, and golf courses; in teaching; in consulting and applied research; in practicing journalism; in working for park and highway planning commissions; in working in sales or brokerage aspects of wholesale and retail marketing; and in finding employment in food- and feed-processing firms.
Requirements
Students are required to take the core courses, support courses, and 20 credits of approved elective courses. One capstone experience, supervised and approved within the major, is required of all seniors. The capstone explores areas of interest based on the integration of prior learning. The capstone requirement may be satisfied through a course, created work or product, or some form of experiential learning (e.g., honors theses, mentored research projects, and other special student activities). Departments are responsible for certifying that graduating seniors have met the capstone requirement for their majors. In addition, courses for the Discovery Program and the University Writing Requirement must be completed.
Core Courses
| Abbreviation | Course Number | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| PBIO | 412 | Introductory Botany | 4 |
| PBIO | 421 | Introductory Horticulture | 4 |
| PBIO | 501 | Basic Biochemistry (or equivalent) | 3 |
| NR | 501 | Studio Soils | 4 |
| HT | 404 | Plant Propagation | 4 |
| PBIO | 566 | Systematic Botany | 4 |
| PBIO | 600 | Field Experience (Horticulture Related) | 4 |
| PBIO | 701 | Plant Physiology | 3 |
| PBIO | 612 | Plant Genetics and Reproduction | 4 |
| or GEN | 604 | Principles of Genetics | 4 |
| PBIO | 651 | Plant Pathology | 4 |
| PBIO | 760 | Insect Pest Management | 4 |
| PBIO | 795 | Investigations |
Electives
A minimum of 20 credits (see department for list of electives applicable). Students are offered some flexibility in selection of electives, although these electives should be related to horticulture and selected in consultation with an adviser.
Support Courses Required from Other Programs
| Abbreviation | Course Number | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIOL | 528 | Applied Biostatistics I | 4 |
| CHEM | 403 | General Chemistry I | 4 |
| CHEM | 404 | General Chemistry II | 4 |
| EREC | 411 | Environmental and Resource Economics Perspectives | 4 |
Environmental Horticulture Minor
A minor in Environmental Horticulture is designed to provide a flexible and broad selection of courses to complement any other major area of study. A minimum of 20 credits is required.
Specific Requirements
PBIO 412, Introductory Botany, or
PBIO 421, Introductory Horticulture
Electives
PBIO 405, Organic/Sustainable Food Production
PBIO 565, Turf Management
PBIO 566, Systematic Botany
PBIO 612, Plant Genetics and Reproduction
PBIO 650, Crop Production Technologies
PBIO 651, Plant Pathology
PBIO 652, Culture of Vegetable Crops
PBIO 679, Landscape Management
PBIO 701, Plant Physiology
PBIO 760, Insect Pest Management
PBIO 795, Investigations (Horticulture related topics)
PBIO 796, Special Topics in Plant Biology
Up to two electives may be selected from this list of Thompson School Horticultural Technology classes:
HT 251, Introduction to Design Communication
HT 257, Woody Landscape Plants
HT 258, Herbaceous Ornamental Plants
HT 275, Floricultural Crop Production
HT 276, Bedding Plant Production
HT 272, Landscape Design Studio
HT 404, Plant Propagation
Other electives can count toward the minor based on agreement with advisor or chair. Students are encouraged to discuss their intent to minor with the chair of the department as early as possible, typically no later than the end of the junior year. Not all classes are offered every year.
Certification of Minor
During the student’s final semester an application should be made to the COLSA Dean’s Office to have the minor shown on the academic transcript. The student should fill out a Certification of Completion of Minor form and obtain the signatures of the student’s major advisor, the student's minor advisor, and the Dean of COLSA.
