| Horticultural Technology |
HT 201 - Freshman Seminar
Credits:
1.00
An introduction to the horticulture technology, the
Thompson School, and the University: programs,
expectations, advising, and resources. Survival skills for
college including time management, study skills, and
notetaking. Career preparation including portfolios,
resumes, professional organizations, and continuing
education. Special fee. 1 hr. lec. Cr/F.
HT 204 - Plant Propagation
Credits:
4.00
Reproduction of plants for horticultural purposes by
sexual and asexual methods. Seeds, cuttings, separation,
division, layering, grafting, budding, and in vitro
propagation. Special fee. Prereq: HORT 207 or permission. 2
lec/1 lab.
HT 205 - Plants, People, Place
Credits:
2.00
An introduction to the New England bioregion through
exploration of the interrelationships of plants and plant
communities, humans and human culture, and the landforms
and natural systems of New Hampshire. Includes field
identification of common native and exotic plant species.
Special fee. 1 lec/1 lab.
HT 207 - Plant Structure and Function
Credits:
4.00
Morphology, anatomy, and physiology, with emphasis on the
higher plants. Horticultural implications. Lab stresses
observations and manipulations of the particulars of plant
life. Special fee. 2 rec/1 lab.
HT 215 - Soils and Land Use
Credits:
2.00
Introduction to soils with emphasis on physical,
morphological, chemical, and biological characteristics
and their applications in horticultural land use decisions.
Includes soil genesis and classification and soil survey
use. Special fee. 3 rec/1 lab/7 wks.
HT 217 - Soils and Plant Nutrition
Credits:
2.00
Role of nutrition in plant health care. Macro- and
micro-nutrient needs, nutrition deficiency symptoms, soil
testing, and fertilizer application techniques in both soil
and soil-less media. Special fee. 3 rec/1 lab/7 wks.
HT 219 - Computers in Horticulture
Credits:
1.00
Selection and use of microcomputers in horticulture: word
processing, spreadsheets, database management, Power
Point, and graphics. 1 lec/1 lab.
HT 227A - Horticultural Facilities Management
Credits:
2.00
Layout, construction, management principles, and
horticultural technique used on controlled growth
structures, including greenhouses, cold frames, and lath
houses. Includes practicum in daily operation of Thompson
School horticultural facilities. Special fee. 1 lec/1 lab.
HT 227B - Horticultural Facilities Management
Credits:
2.00
Layout, construction, management principles, and
horticultural technique used on controlled growth
structures, including greenhouses, cold frames, and lath
houses. Includes practicum in daily operation of Thompson
School horticultural facilities. Special fee. 1 lec/1 lab.
HT 227C - Horticultural Facilities Management
Credits:
1.00
Layout, systems, construction, management principles, and
horticultural techniques used in controlled growth
structures, including greenhouses, propagation houses and
beds, cold frames, hoop houses, and lath houses. Includes
practicum in daily operation of Thompson School
horticultural facilities, with second-year focus on
scheduling and supervision. 2 lab.
HT 227D - Horticultural Facilities Management
Credits:
1.00
Layout, systems, construction, management principles, and
horticultural techniques used in controlled growth
structures, including greenhouses, propagation houses and
beds, cold frames, hoop houses, and lath houses. Includes
practicum in daily operation of Thompson School
horticultural facilities, with second-year focus on
scheduling and supervision. 2 lab.
HT 234 - Pest Management
Credits:
4.00
Introduction to pests of horticultural plants, including
diseases, insects, and weeds. Symptoms, morphology,
identification, life cycles, impacts, and management
measures. Emphasis on integrated pest management. Special
fee. 3 lec./1 lab.
HT 240 - Introduction to Floral Design
Credits:
2.00
Basic arrangements, including symmetrical and
asymmetrical, circular, triangular, and line pieces; and
the basic corsage designs used by florists. Application of
principles to designs during laboratory sessions. Special
fee. 1 lec/1 lab.
HT 244 - Advanced Floral Design
Credits:
2.00
Color and its use; planning both wedding and sympathy
floral pieces; comparing traditional and contemporary
design techniques and materials; construction of bridal
bouquets and other essential bridal designs, sympathy
pieces and tropical/dried floral pieces during lab
sessions. Prereq: HT 240 or permission. Special fee. 1
lec/1 lab.
HT 250 - Flower Show Design and Construction
Credits:
1.00
Design, construction, and maintenance of the Thompson
School horticultural exhibit at a public flower show. May
be repeated. Special fee. 1 rec.
HT 251 - Introduction to Design Communication
Credits:
2.00
Introduction to methods of communicating garden and
landscape design. Lab work covers selected 2-D and 3-D
tools and techniques, including instrumental drawing,
modeling, and computer-aided drafting and design (CADD).
Special fee. Prereq: HT 219. 1 lec/1 lab.
HT 254 - Irrigation Design
Credits:
3.00
Design, installation, and operation of irrigation systems
in the greenhouse, nursery, field crops, and landscape.
Special fee. 1 lec/1 lab.
HT 256 - Horticultural Pruning
Credits:
2.00
Basic pruning techniques for fruits and ornamentals:
apples, peaches, raspberries, blueberries, grapes;
deciduous and evergreen shrubs and trees; herbaceous
materials. Prereq: HT 205 or equivalent. Special fee. 1
lec/1 lab.
HT 257 - Woody Landscape Plants
Credits:
3.00
Identification, morphology and classification of Woody
Plant Materials of importance in ornamental horticulture
in the Northeast including deciduous and evergreen trees,
shrubs, vines and groundcovers. Woody plant selection for
landscape situations. Special fee. Prereq: HT 205. 2 lec/1
lab.
HT 258 - Herbaceous Ornamental Plants
Credits:
2.00
A comprehensive study of herbaceous ornamental plants
including morphology, classification, identification, and
usage of common perennials, annuals, ferns, ornamental
grasses, herbs, and bulbs used in the Northeast.
Production, installation, and maintenance of herbaceous
ornamentals is also included. Prereq: HT 205 or permission.
Special fee. 1 lec/1 lab.
HT 260 - Grounds Maintenance
Credits:
1.00
Introduction to the principles and practices of
maintaining public and private grounds--residential,
commercial, institutional, recreational. Field work
emphasized. Special fee. 4 hour lab/7 wks. May be repeated
for a maximum of two (2) credits.
HT #261 - Interior Plants and Plantscaping
Credits:
2.00
Establishment and maintenance of interior foliage plants
in residential and commercial buildings. Identification
and cultural requirements of common foliage plants and
houseplants. Special fee. 1 lec/1 lab.
HT 263 - Landscape Construction
Credits:
4.00
Materials and methods of landscape construction: grading
and drainage, site preparation, tranplanting, turf
installation, pavements, walls, and retaining walls, wood
structures. Introduction to construction drawings,
specifications, estimating, and bidding. Special fee.
Prereq: HT 205, 215. 4 lec.
HT 266 - Garden Design and Culture
Credits:
2.00
Design, installation, and maintenance of flower gardens in
New England. Includes perennial, annual, herb, bulb, and
combination gardens. Also covers business aspects of
gardening, including estimating. Field trips. Coreq: HT
258. Special fee. 3 lec/1 lab/7 wks.
Co-requisites:
HT 258
HT 270 - Grounds Management
Credits:
2.00
Grounds management with emphasis on field organization and
project supervision. Special fee. Prereq: HT 260. 1
lec/4-hr. Lab/7 wks. May be repeated for a maximum of four
(4) credits.
HT 272 - Landscape Design Studio
Credits:
4.00
Principles of residential and commercial landscape design:
site analysis, spatial organization, graphics and
drafting, use of landscape fixtures and plant materials,
final plans and specifications, cost estimates. Special
fee. Prereq: HT 257 and 263. 2 lec/4-hr lab.
HT 275 - Floricultural Crop Production
Credits:
2.00
Leading cut-flower crops, potted plants, and bulbous
crops, including cultural requirements, crop timing,
harvesting procedures, distribution systems, and marketing
principles. Special fee. Prereq: permission. 2 lec/1 lab.
HT 276 - Bedding Plant Production
Credits:
2.00
Bedding plant production, cultural requirements, crop
timing, marketing principles. Includes common annuals,
perennials, vegetables, and herbs of the Northeast. Field
trips. Special fee. Prereq: permission. 3 lec/1 lab/7 wks.
HT 286 - Fruit and Vegetable Production
Credits:
3.00
Tree fruits (apple, pears, and peaches) small fruits
(strawberries, raspberries, grapes and blueberries) and
vegetables grown in New England will be covered.
Information will emphasize the growing, maintenance and the
marketing of fruits and vegetables from the garden center
perspective. Special fee. 2 lec/1 lab.
HT 288 - Horticultural Business Management
Credits:
4.00
Business principles and practices in the formation,
operation, and growth of horticultural enterprises. An
introduction to marketing, accounting, personnel, and
operation management. HT majors only. Special fee. 4 lec.
HT 291 - Studies
Credits:
1.00 to 3.00
Students who have the ability and adequate preparation to
work independently may propose a contract to design a
course or research project on a new topic not available
through existing course offerings. The purpose of this
research is to explore new areas in the student's field of
study or to pursue course material in greater depth. Work
is supervised by an appropriate faculty/staff member and
credit varies depending on the proposed project/research.
Areas may include floriculture, floral design, nursery,
landscape, and horticultural therapy. Permission required.
Course may be repeated up to a maximum of 6 credits.
HT 292 - Studies
Credits:
1.00 to 3.00
See description for HT 291.
HT 293 - Field Operations
Credits:
1.00 to 3.00
Seven-week or fourteen-week modules of field experience in
selected areas of horticulture under the supervision of an
appropriate member of the faculty/staff. A student may
enroll in two modules per term. A) Floriculture; B) Floral
Design; C) Nursery and Garden; D) Landscape; E)
Horticultural Therapy. Special fee. Prereq: permission of
instructor and student's adviser.
HT 294 - Field Operations
Credits:
1.00 to 3.00
Seven-week or fourteen-week modules of field experience in
selected areas of horticulture under the supervision of an
appropriate member of the faculty/staff. A student may
enroll in two modules per term. A) Floriculture; B) Floral
Design; C) Nursery and Garden; D) Landscape; E)
Horticultural Therapy. Special fee. Prereq: permission of
instructor and student's adviser.
HT 297 - Horticultural Work Experience
Credits:
2.00
A guided work experience in a student-selected area of
horticulture, providing both a broad overview and a
detailed understanding of work in the field. Contracting
with an employer for 480 hours of career-oriented work, the
student is assigned a wide variety of duties and
responsibilities typical of that business or organization.
Students maintain a detailed reflective journal of the
experience, a portfolio-based summary report, and thorough
self-evaluations. Cr/F.