Undergraduate Course Catalog 2011-2012
Thompson School of Applied Science
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Agricultural Mechanization (AM)
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Professor: Thomas A. March
Description
Courses offered under the agricultural mechanization (AM) heading include welding and fabrication, internal combustion engines, computer literacy and construction-related courses. These courses appeal to a wide variety of UNH students (both two and four-year); several are required courses in civil technology specializations.
Applied Animal Science (AAS)
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Professor: Andrew B. Conroy
Associate Professor: Laurie Chapman-Bosco
Lecturer: Sarah Proctor
Applied animal science (AAS) provides students with hands-on practical skills combined with knowledge and understanding of the latest technology. The core program provides a solid background in anatomy, physiology, nutrition, health, and animal breeding. In addition, students choose a concentration in equine management, dairy management, or small animal care. Each concentration also allows for choices of elective courses in other areas.
Practical learning experience is provided at the UNH equine facilities and the Thomas P. Fairchild Dairy Teaching and Research Center and the UNH Organic Dairy Farm. The Thompson School also operates its own grooming shop and biology laboratories. The curriculum has a number of animal-related educational partnerships, including one with the New Hampshire SPCA in Stratham, NH, the Cocheco Valley Humane Society, and field trips to many animal-related businesses.
Admissions Requirements
Applicants to the applied animal science program area must present college preparatory English and at least two years of satisfactory work in both college preparatory mathematics and science (one of the sciences being biology, with a lab). One year of high school chemistry is also highly recommended.
Curriculum Fee
Applied animal science, all specializations: $605*
*This one-time, nonrefundable curriculum fee is required to cover lab materials, specialized equipment maintenance, and transportation that is unique to the applied nature of the concentration. The curriculum fee covers the entire two-year course of study for one concentration. There may be additional course fees for specific, high-cost courses. Any non-TSAS student may be assessed specific course fees, details of which are included in each semester's Time and Room Schedule. All fees are subject to change.
Applied Animal Science Curriculum Standards
Applied animal science students must maintain a minimum 2.0 cumulative grade-point average in AAS classes after two semesters (minimum 26 credits) to take additional AAS classes. Students with AAS averages lower than 2.0 must repeat classes with lower grades and raise their average to the required 2.0 before taking additional AAS classes. Students must have a minimum cumulative 2.0 grade-point average in AAS classes to qualify for graduation from the program.
Dairy Management
To work in the highly technical, rapidly changing field of dairy management, students must become well versed in the many aspects of dairy farm operation and management. In the dairy management specialization, students put into practice immediately many of the skills learned in the classroom. Students learn to balance rations, identify and treat diseases, read a bull proof, and gain many other skills. They work at the University’s dairy farm, a modern and well-equipped teaching and research center, where they collaborate to manage the CREAM (Cooperative for Real Education in Agriculture) herd. Students are also involved with the new organic dairy facility.
Students learn the business of farming through field exercises in land management, forage production, financial management, and computer use on a dairy farm as well as through continued practical experience with cattle. The program prepares students to work both on the farm and in related businesses.
Thompson School Dairy Management has a unique arrangement with the baccalaureate dairy management major. Students may start with the Thompson School program, obtain their associate in applied science (A.A.S.) degree then transfer to the four-year dairy management major and obtain a B.S. in two additional years with a full-time course of study. This allows students to receive two degrees in as little as four years or obtain their A.A.S. degree and work in the field to later return for a B.S. Students wishing to follow this course of action need to work closely with their advisers and maintain a grade of C or better in key applied animal science courses.
Career Opportunities:
Herd manager, agricultural sales and/or service employee, farm manager, artificial insemination (AI) technician, crop manager, farm or farm-business owner.
Dairy Management Program of Study
First Year, Fall Semester
| Abbreviation | Course Number | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| AAS | 228 | Anatomy and Physiology of Domestic Animals | 4 |
| AAS | 231 | Introduction to Animal Science | 4 |
| AAS | 244 | Introduction to Dairy Herd Management | 4 |
| COM | 209 | Expository Writing and Reading | 4 |
| TSAS | 205 | Computers in the Workplace | 2 |
First year, Spring Semester
| Abbreviation | Course Number | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| AAS | 242 | Introduction to Business in Applied Animal Science | 2 |
| AAS | 423 | Dairy Selection | 2 |
| AAS | 434 | Equipment and Facilities Management | 3 |
| AAS | 439 | Fundamentals of Animal Health | 3 |
| COM | 212 | Technical Writing | 2 |
| MTH | 202 | Math II | 3 |
Second Year, Fall Semester
| Abbreviation | Course Number | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| AAS | 235 | Animal Nutrition | 3 |
| AAS | 275 | CREAM (Cooperative for Real Education in Agricultural Management) | 4 |
| AAS | 297 | Work Experience (summer) | 0 |
| AAS | 432 | Introduction to Forage and Grassland Management | 3 |
| AAS | 546 | Animal Business Applications | 4 |
| SSCI | 20__ | Social Science Course | 4 |
Second Year, Spring Semester
| Abbreviation | Course Number | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| AAS | 240 | Animal Breeding | 3 |
| AAS | 275 | CREAM (see above) | 4 |
| AAS | 574 | Dairy Cattle Disease Seminar | 2 |
| SSCI | 2__ | Social Science Course | 2 - 4 |
| Elective(s) | 4 |
Recommended electives include
| Abbreviation | Course Number | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| AAS | 221 | Large Animal Behavior and Handling | 2 |
| AM | Agricultural Mechanization courses | 4 |
Total: 67 - 70 credits
Equine Management
The equine industry in New England encompasses many different facilities and disciplines. Students in the equine management concentration combine courses in the most recent technical information with related practical experience. They gain hands-on experience in bandaging, selection, ration-balancing by computer, fitting and care of equipment, and farm and barn analysis. They also acquire decision making and managerial skills. Graduates have a solid foundation to pursue either employment or additional educational opportunities upon completion of the program.
The riding focus at UNH is balance seat with schooling in dressage, cross country, and stadium jumping. Thompson School students in horsemanship classes ride in the UNH program and have the opportunity to compete in intercollegiate shows.
Thompson School equine management has an articulation agreement for students wishing to pursue a B.S. in the four-year equine studies major following graduation from the Thompson School. This B.S. could be obtained either in equine industry and management (Track I) with four additional semesters, or in therapeutic horseback riding (Track II) in five additional semesters. With this articulation, students may obtain both an associate degree in applied science (A.A.S.) and a B.S. in as little as four years with full-time coursework, or obtain their A.A.S., work in the field, and return for their B.S. at a later date. Students wishing to take advantage of these articulation agreements need to work closely with their advisers. An additional financial benefit may be realized by students following this articulation as the equine management concentration is part of the New England Regional Student Program. [please put in link to catalog for this]
Career Opportunities:
Barn manager, breeding farm manager, sales (tack shops, grain stores), horse show manager, veterinary assistant/equine practice, riding instructor (with additional studies).
Equine Management Program of Study
First Year, Fall Semester
| Abbreviation | Course Number | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| AAS | 228 | Anatomy and Physiology of Domestic Animals | 4 |
| AAS | 231 | Introduction to Animal Science | 4 |
| AAS | 437 | Equine Handling and Care Techniques | 4 |
| ANSC | 411 | ANSC Introduction to Equine Science | 1 |
| COM | 209 | Expository Writing and Reading | 4 |
| TSAS | 205 | Computers in the Workplace | 2 |
First Year, Spring Semester
| Abbreviation | Course Number | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| AAS | 236 | Equine Show Preparation and Competition | 1 |
| AAS | 242 | Introduction to Business in Applied Animal Science | 2 |
| AAS | 426 | Equine Conformation and Lameness | 4 |
| AAS | 434 | Equipment and Facilities Management | 3 |
| AAS | 439 | Fundamentals of Animal Health | 3 |
| COM | 212 | Technical Writing | 2 |
| MTH | 202 | Math II | 3 |
Second Year, Fall Semester
| Abbreviation | Course Number | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| AAS | 235 | Animal Nutrition | 3 |
| AAS | 292 | Light Horse handline (Half Semester II) | 1 |
| AAS | 297 | Work Experience (summer) | 0 |
| AAS | 432 | Introduction to Forage and Grassland Management | 3 |
| AAS | 546 | Animal Business Applications | 4 |
| AAS | 547 | Applied Equine Management | 3 |
| SSCI | 201 | Human Relations | 4 |
Second Year, Spring Semester
| Abbreviation | Course Number | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| AAS | 240 | Animal Breeding | 3 |
| AAS | 252 | Equine Health Management | 4 |
| AAS | 253 | Equine Competition Management | 2 |
| ANSC | 402 | ANSC: Horsemanship | 3 |
| SSCI | 20__ | Elective(s) | 2 - 4 |
| Elective(s) | 2 - 5 |
Recommended electives (when offered)
| Abbreviation | Course Number | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| AAS | 272 | Comparative Equine Operations | 1 |
| AAS | 293 | Equine Field Operations | 1 - 3 |
| ANSC | 411 | Introduction to Equine Science | 1 |
Total: 65 - 75 credits
Small Animal Care
Animal companionship provides millions of people with an oasis in a hectic, impersonal world, and pet owners consistently seek additional advice on the care of their animals. The small animal care concentration prepares students to work in companion animal care positions of all types.
In their first year, students gain experience in breed types, behavior, genetics, restraint, and training of dogs and cats. Students also master laboratory procedures such as fecal examination and heartworm testing. In addition, the students learn the basics of grooming, nutrition, first aid, disease prevention, medication administration, and toxicology. During their second year, students spend four hours a week at the New Hampshire SPCA or Cocheco Valley Humane Society performing all aspects of animal care while they continue with their academic coursework.
Small animal care is very flexible with recommended elective courses. Second-year students choose classes based on their career goals. Career tracks include veterinary hospital employment, employment in the humane/animal control fields, employment or ownership within the boarding/grooming/daycare industry, or positions in laboratory animal care.
Career Opportunities:
Veterinary assistant, laboratory animal caregiver, pet store manager, pet groomer, kennel manager, animal care and control technician, animal-assisted activities/therapy volunteer and/or coordinator.
Small Animal Care Program of Study
First Year, Fall Semester
| Abbreviation | Course Number | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| AAS | 228 | Anatomy and Physiology of Domestic Animals | 4 |
| AAS | 230 | Small Animal Breeds and Behavior | 4 |
| AAS | 231 | Introduction to Animal Science | 4 |
| COM | 209 | Expository Writing and Reading | 4 |
| TSAS | 205 | Computers in the Workplace | 2 |
First Year, Spring Semester
| Abbreviation | Course Number | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| AAS | 218 | Careers in Small Animal Care | 1 |
| AAS | 222 | Small Animal Grooming | 2 |
| AAS | 242 | Introduction to Business in Applied Animal Science | 2 |
| AAS | 249 | Small Animal Care Techniques | 3 |
| AAS | 439 | Fundamentals of Animal Health | 3 |
| COM | 212 | Technical Writing | 2 |
| MTH | 202 | Math II | 3 |
Second Year, Fall Semester
| Abbreviation | Course Number | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| AAS | 235 | Animal Nutrition | 3 |
| AAS | 279 | Small Animal Care Practicum | 2 |
| AAS | 297 | Summer Work Experience | 0 |
| AAS | 546 | Animal Business Applications | 4 |
| SSCI | 201 | Human Relations | 4 |
| AAS | 2___ | AAS Elective | 2-4 |
Second Year, Spring Semester
| Abbreviation | Course Number | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| AAS | 224 | Small Animal Management | 4 |
| AAS | 240 | Animal Breeding | 3 |
| AAS | 2__ | Applied Animal Science Elective | 2 - 4 |
| AAS | 2___ | Applied Animal Science Elective | 2 - 4 |
| SSCI | 2___ | Social Science Course | 2 - 4 |
| Elective | 2 - 4 |
Recommended AAS Electives (when offered)
| Abbreviation | Course Number | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| AAS | 219 | Animal Cruelty: NH Laws, Investigations and Prosecution | 1 |
| AAS | 221 | Large Animal Behavior and Handling | 2 |
| AAS | 227 | Small Animal Diseases | 2 |
| AAS | 236 | Equine Show Preparation and Competition | 1 |
| AAS | 237 | Equine Management Techniques | 4 |
| AAS | 251 | Human/Animal Bond | 2 |
| AAS | 254 | Animal Assisted Activities and Therapy | 2 |
| ABM Courses (permission required) | Var | ||
| CSL Courses (for students interested in working with non-profit organizations) | Var |
Total: 64 - 70 credits
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Applied Business Management (ABM)
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Professor: William H. Scott, David E. Tooch
Associate Professor: Benjamin P. Fowler, Steven D. Tuttle
Lecturer: John MacMillan
The applied business management (ABM) program combines class work and practical experience to give students a thorough understanding of the business field. The core curriculum includes financial and managerial accounting, marketing and sales, human resource management, computer applications, business communications, business law, and strategic management for small business. Students may select from a variety of UNH electives.
Practical experience is gained through projects with local industries, municipalities, and state agencies, as well as student-run businesses. Students also may elect to develop internships with area businesses.
Admissions Requirements
Students entering the business management program must present college preparatory English and have a minimum of two years of college preparatory mathematics. Several ABM courses require a strong background in basic mathematics and algebra.
Curriculum Fee
Applied Business Management $133*
*This one-time, nonrefundable curriculum fee is required to cover lab materials, specialized equipment maintenance, and transportation that is unique to the applied nature of the specialization. The curriculum fee covers the entire two-year course of study for one specialization. Any non-TSAS student may be assessed specific course fees, details of which are included in each semester's Time and Room Schedule. All fees are subject to change.
Business Management
Privately owned small-to-medium-sized businesses represent the largest and fastest-growing segment of the state and regional economy. The applied business management program offers students courses in many aspects of business management and prepares students for management of a family-owned business, or to start a new business or entry-level positions in existing firms. Business management students gain practical exposure to essential topics in business management that prepares them to seek further specialization in a business area or to prepare for transfer to a baccalaureate program.
Career Opportunities:
Office manager, entrepreneur, management trainee, assistant manager, purchasing and inventory controller, bookkeeper, domestic and international sales professional, business owner.
Business Management Program of Study
First Year, Fall Semester
| Abbreviation | Course Number | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABM | 204 | Principles of Management | 4 |
| ABM | 205 | Applied Financial Accounting | 4 |
| COM | 209 | Expository Writing and Reading | 4 |
| SSCI | 201 | Human Relations | 4 |
First Year, Spring Semester
| Abbreviation | Course Number | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABM | 207 | Applied Marketing | 4 |
| ABM | 208 | Managerial Accounting | 4 |
| ABM | 226 | Business Computer Applications | 4 |
| COM | 210 | Public Speaking | 2 |
| Elective | 4 |
Second Year, Fall Semester
| Abbreviation | Course Number | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABM | 202 | Professional Writing | 3 |
| ABM | 206 | Human Resource Management | 4 |
| ABM | 214 | Applied Sales | 4 |
| MTH | 2__ | Math I or II (determined by assessment) | 3 |
| Elective(s) | 2 - 4 |
Second Year, Spring Semester
| Abbreviation | Course Number | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABM | 211 | Business Policy | 4 |
| ABM | 232 | Business Law | 4 |
| Social Science Elective | 2 - 4 | ||
| Elective(s) | 2 - 4 |
Elective Course Options (when offered)
| Abbreviation | Course Number | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABM | 210 | Operations Management | 4 |
| ABM | 215 | Business and the Community | 4 |
| ABM | 217 | Web Page Programming and Design | 4 |
| ABM | 240 | Ethics in Business and Society | 4 |
| ABM | 242 | International Trade Applications | 4 |
Total: 64 - 66 credits
Restaurant Management
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In the restaurant management concentration, students experience a carefully developed combination of classroom and laboratory work. They engage in practical, hands-on experiences, using modern commercial equipment to help them refine the necessary skills to be successful in the field. Students participate in the operation of 180 Blue, an on-campus restaurant located at the Thompson School. A required summer work experience rounds out the program’s hands-on experiential learning. Students can also work at venues operated by University Hospitality Services, all located on the UNH campus. Extracurricular learning and earning opportunities are available in the many restaurants located in the Seacoast area. Students who want to continue their education in a baccalaureate degree program are strongly encouraged to take electives from the University's other schools and colleges to earn credits that may be applied to both degree programs.
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Civil Technology (CT)
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Professor: Robert G. Moynihan, Guy E. Petty
Associate Professor: Kenneth L. Flesher
Assistant Professor: Anthony Richard Vannozzi
Civil technology is a dynamic educational opportunity offering skill-based learning through class instruction, extensive laboratory experience, and fieldwork, as well as portfolio opportunities. Students choose from one of the following concentrations: architectural technology, construction management, or surveying and mapping.
The cornerstone of the educational experience is instruction in computer-aided design (CAD) and parametric modeling using the Thompson School’s state-of-the-art CAD/BIM (building information management) labs. Students in surveying use the latest GPS and surveying equipment and students studying geographical information systems (GIS) use the new GIS Instructional Lab. Additional coursework covers building science, construction contracting, materials, soils, and methodologies of professional practice in the concentration specialties.
Admissions Requirement
Applicants to the architectural technology, construction management, and surveying and mapping specializations must present college preparatory English and at least two years of satisfactory work in college preparatory mathematics.
Curriculum Fee
Civil technology: all specializations: $87*
*This one-time, nonrefundable curriculum fee is required to cover lab materials, specialized equipment maintenance, and transportation that is unique to the applied nature of the specialization. The curriculum fee covers the entire two-year course of study for one specialization. Any non-TSAS student may be assessed specific course fees, details of which are included in each semester's Time and Room Schedule. All fees are subject to change.
Architectural Technology
In the architectural technology concentration, students expand on the broad construction-related base of the civil technology curriculum. Faculty who are experienced, registered architects and engineers introduce students to the technical skills used in the architectural profession, including computer-aided design (CAD), parametric modeling, and building science-related technologies. Course content includes engineering-based as well as design-based disciplines. The courses, when coupled with recommended electives, provide students with a substantial knowledge base for architecture-related careers. While some graduates continue their studies in accredited baccalaureate programs and become registered architects, most find work in technical support positions within the design and construction industries in either private companies or public/government entities.
Career Opportunities:
Architectural technician, CAD designer, public works operations, land development planner, facilities management, engineering aide, or construction supervisor.
Architectural Technology Program of Study
First Year, Fall Semester
| Abbreviation | Course Number | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| CT | 220 | Professional Practice | 1 |
| CT | 222 | Computer Aided Design Level I | 4 |
| CT | 223 | introduction to Surveying and Mapping | 3 |
| CT | 224 | Surveying and Mapping Lab | 2 |
| AM | 280 | Technical Computer Literacy/Internet Applications | 4 |
| MTH | 203 | Algebra and Trigonometry | 3 |
First Year, Spring Semester
| Abbreviation | Course Number | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| CT | 231 | Design I | 4 |
| AM | 275 | Building Science/Residential Construction | 4 |
| COM | 212 | Technical Writing | 2 |
| SSCI | 204 | Leadership Effectiveness and Group Performance | 2 |
| Elective | 4 |
Second Year, Fall Semester
| Abbreviation | Course Number | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| CT | 227 | Mechanical & Electrical Systems | 4 |
| CT | 230 | Statics and Materials | 4 |
| CT | 247 | Construction Contracting | 4 |
| CT | 281 | Architecture I History and Design | 4 |
| CT | 297 | Work Experience | 0 |
Second Year, Spring Semester
| Abbreviation | Course Number | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| CT | 282 | Architecture II | 4 |
| COM | 209 | Expository Writing and Reading | 4 |
| SSCI | 202 | Social Issues | 4 |
| Technical Elective | 4 |
Technical Elective Course Options (when offered)
| Abbreviation | Course Number | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| AM | 251 | Welding and Fabrication Technology | 4 |
| AM | 252 | Internal Combustion Engines II (Prereq. AM 261 - Engines I) | 4 |
| CEP | 672 | Fundamentals of Real Estate | 4 |
| NR | 435 | Contemporary Conservation Issues and Environmental Awareness | 4 |
| NR | 621 | Field Descriptions of Soils | 3 |
| THDA | 459 | Stagecraft | 4 |
| Other courses by approval | VAR |
Total: Min 65 credits
Construction Management
In the construction management concentration, students prepare for careers in land development, construction contracting and management, and land-use planning. Students learn not only how to build well but how to build wisely. They study construction and its related technologies, dealing with material selection and design, and design of foundation and drainage systems. They also examine environmental and land development issues by studying residential and commercial septic and waste disposal systems, recycling, and effective energy management. Some graduates elect to continue their education in bachelor of science programs in civil engineering or community development.
Graduates of the construction management concentration find employment in a variety of building industry-related positions.
Career Opportunities:
Construction supervisor, project manager, cost estimator, public works employee, contractor, code enforcement officer, construction material tester, land-development planning employee, site evaluator for building components, construction product manufacturer, product representative, DOT engineering technician.
Construction Management Program of Study
First Year, Fall Semester
| Abbreviation | Course Number | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| CT | 220 | Professional Practice | 1 |
| CT | 222 | Computer Aided Design Level I | 4 |
| CT | 223 | Introduction to Surveying and Mapping | 3 |
| CT | 224 | Surveying and Mapping Lab | 2 |
| AM | 280 | Technical Computer Literacy/Internet Applications | 4 |
| MTH | 203 | Algebra and Trigonometry | 3 |
First Year, Spring Semester
| Abbreviation | Course Number | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| CT | 231 | Design I | 4 |
| CT | 233 | Construction Surveying | 4 |
| CT | 237 | Land Design and Regulations | 4 |
| COM | 212 | Technical Writing | 2 |
| SSCI | 204 | Leadership Effectiveness and Group Performance | 2 |
Second Year, Fall Semester
| Abbreviation | Course Number | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| CT | 227 | Mechanical and Electrical Systems | 4 |
| CT | 230 | Statics and Materials | 4 |
| CT | 247 | Construction Contracting | 4 |
| CT | 297 | Work Experience | 0 |
| COM | 209 | Expository Writing and Reading | 4 |
Second Year, Spring Semester
| Abbreviation | Course Number | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| CT | 234 | Soils and Foundations | 4 |
| AM | 275 | Building Science/Residential Construction | 4 |
| SSCI | 202 | Social Issues | 4 |
| Technical Elective | 4 |
Technical Elective Course Options (when offered)
| Abbreviation | Course Number | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| AM | 251 | Welding and Fabrication Technology | 4 |
| AM | 262 | Internal Combustion Engines II (Prereq. AM 261 - Engines I) | 4 |
| CEP | 672 | Fundamentals of Real Estate | 3 |
| NR | 435 | Contemporary Conservation Issues and Enviromental Awareness | 4 |
| NR | 621 | Field Descriptions of Soils | 3 |
| THDA | 459 | Stagecraft | 4 |
| Other courses by approval | VAR |
Total: Min. 65 credits
Surveying and Mapping
As land values increase and the need to use our natural resources efficiently while protecting our environment becomes more critical, the role of surveyors is expanding. The surveying and mapping concentration contains a core sequence of six courses (from Introductory Surveying to the Legal Aspects of Surveying) that continuously challenge students to improve their technical knowledge, computer skills, and field competency. Using electronic field measuring equipment, computers to create and plot maps, and satellite positioning technology, the surveyors and mappers of today are at the forefront of acquiring, analyzing, and managing land information.
Career Opportunities:
Licensed land surveyor, DOT engineering technician, GIS technician, land development planner, construction surveyor, GPS technician.
Surveying and Mapping Program of Study
First Year, Fall Semester
| Abbreviation | Course Number | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| CT | 220 | Professional Practice | 1 |
| CT | 222 | Computer Aided Design Level I | 4 |
| CT | 223 | Introduction to Surveying and Mapping | 3 |
| CT | 224 | Surveying and Mapping Lab | 2 |
| AM | 280 | Technical Computer Literacy/Internet Applications | 4 |
| MTH | 203 | Algebra and Trigonometry | 3 |
First Year, Spring Semester
| Abbreviation | Course Number | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| CT | 231 | Design I | 4 |
| CT | 233 | Construction Surveying | 4 |
| CT | 237 | Land Design and Regulations | 4 |
| COM | 212 | Technical Writing | 2 |
| SSCI | 204 | Leadership Effectiveness and Group Performance | 2 |
Second Year, Fall Semester
| Abbreviation | Course Number | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| CT | 240 | Legal Aspects of Surveying | 4 |
| CT | 243 | Advanced Surveying and Mapping | 4 |
| CT | 247 | Construction Contracting | 4 |
| CT | 297 | Work Experience | 0 |
| COM | 209 | Expository Writing and Reading | 4 |
Second Year, Spring Semester
| Abbreviation | Course Number | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| CT | 244 | Advanced Surveying Computations | 4 |
| ssci | 202 | Social Issues | 4 |
| Technical Elective | 4 | ||
| Elective | 4 |
Technical Elective Course Options (when offered)
| Abbreviation | Course Number | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| AM | 251 | Welding and Fabrication Technology | 4 |
| AM | 262 | Internal Combustion Engines II (Prereq. AM 261 - Engines I) | 4 |
| CEP | 672 | Fundamentals of Real Estate | 4 |
| NR | 435 | Contemporary Conservation Issues and Environmental Awareness | 4 |
| NR | 621 | Field Descriptions of Soils | 3 |
| THDA | 459 | Stagecraft | 4 |
| Other courses by approval | VAR |
Total: 67 credits
Civil Technology Elective Course Options (when offered)
| Abbreviation | Course Number | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| AM | 261 | Internal Combustion Engines I | 4 |
| AM | 275 | Building Science/Residential Construction | 4 |
| CT | 227 | Mechanical and Electrical Systems | 4 |
| CT | 230 | Statics and Materials | 4 |
| CT | 233 | Construction Surveying | 4 |
| CT | 234 | Soils and Foundations | 4 |
| CT | 237 | Land Design and Regulations | 4 |
| CT | 240 | Legal Aspects of Surveying | 4 |
| CT | 243 | Advanced Surveying and Mapping | 4 |
| CT | 244 | Advanced Surveying Computations | 4 |
| CT | 281 | Architecture I History & Design | 4 |
| CT | 282 | Architecture II (Prereq. Architecture I) | 4 |
| NR | 621 | Field Description of Soils | 3 |
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Community Leadership (CSL)
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Professor: Timothy E. Barretto, M. Katharine Hanson
The award-winning community leadership program (CSL) prepares students for influential roles within community organizations by combining hands-on community outreach with an academic study of communities, leadership, citizen influence, nonprofit organization management, and general education. The community leadership program was the recipient of the 2007 Spirit of New Hampshire Champion Award for Higher Education.
Students participate in faculty-supervised community outreach in a wide variety of locations, including schools and other learning-focused agencies, crisis shelters, environmental organizations, animal care facilities, nursing homes, advocacy programs, town offices, citizen groups, and other community-related organizations.
Through their coursework, community placements, and individualized plans of study, students learn how to supervise volunteers, facilitate effective meetings, speak comfortably and knowledgeably to groups of various sizes, analyze community issues and their causes, manage financial information, organize projects and events, research and prepare grant proposals, create effective newsletters, influence public opinion, and organize people to work toward positive solutions for shared problems.
The community leadership program is designed to flexibly and effectively meet the needs of a diverse group of students including recent high school graduates as well as experienced community service workers.
Admissions Requirements
Applicants to the community leadership program area must present college preparatory English and at least two years of satisfactory work in college preparatory mathematics and demonstrate community service or leadership experience plus strong verbal and written communication skills.
Curriculum Fee
Community Leadership: $64*
*This one-time, nonrefundable curriculum fee is required to cover lab materials, specialized equipment maintenance, and transportation that is unique to the applied nature of the specialization. The curriculum fee covers the entire two-year course of study for one specialization. Any non-TSAS student may be assessed specific course fees, details of which are included in each semester's Time and Room Schedule. All fees are subject to change.
Community Leadership Curriculum Standards
Community leadership students must maintain a minimum 2.0 cumulative grade-point average in required major classes after two semesters (minimum 26 credits) to take additional required CSL classes. Students with cumulative major course averages less than 2.0 must repeat classes with lower grades and raise their average to the required 2.0 before taking additional major classes. Students must have a minimum cumulative 2.0 grade-point average in required major classes to qualify for graduation from the program.
Career Opportunities:
Volunteer manager, grant writer, lobbyist, public relations and marketing assistant, event planner, outreach coordinator, fundraiser/development specialist, publications media assistant, community organizer, staff supervisor.
Community Leadership Program of Study
First Year, Fall Semester
| Abbreviation | Course Number | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| CSL | 200 | Technology for Community Service & Leadership | 2 |
| CSL | 401 | Introduction to Community Service & Leadership | 4 |
| CSL | 405 | Communication within Communities | 4 |
| COM | 209 | Expository Writing and Reading | 4 |
| MTH | 2___ | Math I or II (determined by assessment) | 3 |
First Year, Spring Semester
| Abbreviation | Course Number | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| CSL | 402 | Introduction to Non-Profit Organizations | 4 |
| CSL | 403 | Organizing & Supervising Volunteers | 4 |
| COM | 210 | Public Speaking | 2 |
| SSCI | 201 | Human Relations or similar elective (determined with advisor) | 4 |
| SSCI | 202 | Social Issues or equivalent | 4 |
| Participation in UNH Leadership Program |
Second Year, Fall Semester
| Abbreviation | Course Number | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| CSL | 407 | Non-profit Budgeting and Accounting (or elective) | 3 |
| CSL | 490 | Civic and Community Internship | 4 |
| CSL | 508 | Essentials of Fundraising for Community-based Organizations | 2 |
| CEP | 415 | Community Development Perspectives (or equivalent) | 4 |
| COM | 211 | Critical Reading | 2 |
Second Year, Spring Semester
| Abbreviation | Course Number | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| CSL | 210 | Capstone Seminar | 4 |
| CSL | 404 | Managing Change & Conflict in Communities | 4 |
| CSL | 406 | Literature of Family & Community | 4 |
| CSL | 509 | Essential of Grant Writing for Community-based Organizations | 2 |
| Elective | 4 |
Total: 64 - 68 credits
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Culinary Arts and Nutrition (CAN)
» http://www.thompsonschool.unh.edu/can/
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Professor: Charles A. Caramihalis
Associate Professor: Nancy M. Johnson
The Culinary Arts and Nutrition (CAN) program has two distinct concentrations: culinary arts and dietetic technician.
Admissions Requirements
Applicants to Dietetic Technology must present college preparatory English and a minimum of two years of satisfactory work in college preparatory mathematics and sciences (one science being biology, with a lab). College preparatory chemistry is highly recommended.
Applicants to Culinary Arts must present college preparatory English and a minimum of two years of satisfactory work in college preparatory mathematics.
Curriculum Fee
Culinary Arts and Nutrition
Culinary Arts: $507*
Dietetic Technician: $507*
*This one-time, nonrefundable curriculum fee is required to cover lab materials, specialized equipment maintenance, and transportation that is unique to the applied nature of the concentration. The curriculum fee covers the entire two-year course of study for one concentration. Any non-TSAS student may be assessed specific course fees, details of which are included in each semester's Time and Room Schedule. All fees are subject to change.
Culinary Arts
www.thompsonschool.unh.edu/can/culinary.html
Students who complete the requirements for the culinary arts concentration are prepared for a variety of positions as entry-level chefs in the hospitality industry. In a program that combines classroom work with practical experience, students learn and explore career opportunities, menu development, cost control, food safety, baking, nutrition, management skills, and general education. Through a unique partnership with University Hospitality Services, students complete rotations in state-of-the-art production kitchens on campus at Holloway Commons. These rotations provide opportunities to develop proficiency in contemporary and classical culinary techniques and cooking methods related to a la carte, banquet, and quantity food production and service. The culinary arts concentration is annually reviewed by its own advisory committee of industry professionals, program faculty, and chef-instructors who revise the curriculum to meet changing industry needs.
Career Opportunities:
Chef - restaurants, hotels, private clubs, theme parks, catering and banquets, destination resorts, cruise ships, corporate chains, and healthcare facilities.
Culinary Arts Program of Study
First Year, Fall Semester
| Abbreviation | Course Number | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| CAN | 201 | Food Preparation Fundamentals | 2 |
| CAN | 203 | Introduction to Culinary Arts | 3 |
| CAN | 207 | Hospitality Sanitation and Safety | 2 |
| CAN | 242 | Culinary Skill Development | 4 |
| MTH | 2__ | Math I or II (determined by assessment) | 3 |
First Year, Spring Semester
| Abbreviation | Course Number | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| CAN | 204 | Baking and Pastry Products | 4 |
| CAN | 226 | Dining Room Practicum | 3 |
| CAN | 243 | Quantity Food Production and Display Cooking | 4 |
| COM | 210 | Public Speaking | 2 |
| SSCI | 202 | Social Issues | 4 |
Second Year, Fall Semester
| Abbreviation | Course Number | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| CAN | 206 | Food and Beverage Cost Control | 4 |
| CAN | 228 | Culinary Nutrition | 2 |
| CAN | 244 | Catering Operations: Buffets and Banquets | 4 |
| CAN | 245 | American Regional Cuisine | 4 |
| CAN | 298 | Work Experience | 0 |
| TSAS | 205 | Computers in the Workplace | 2 |
Second Year, Spring Semester
| Abbreviation | Course Number | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| CAN | 211 | Food and Beverage Facilities Planning | 3 |
| CAN | 212 | Hospitality Personnel Management | 3 |
| CAN | 235 | International Cuisine | 5 |
| COM | 209 | Expository Writing and Reading | 4 |
| SSCI | 203 | Environment and Society | 2 |
Total: 64 credits
Dietetic Technology
www.thompsonschool.unh.edu/can/dietetic.html
This concentration is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of the American Dietetic Association (CADE). The program underwent a successful review for reaccreditation in 2010. Graduates are prepared for a variety of positions in health care: helping to treat and prevent disease, managing employees, developing menus, teaching nutrition classes for the public, and educating clients about the relationships among food, fitness, and health. In a program that combines classroom work and practical experience, students learn the nutrition care process and develop skills in food production and delivery.
Career Opportunities:
Dietetic technicians, registered (DTRs) work in a variety of settings, including hospitals, nursing homes, research facilities, schools, day-care centers, correctional facilities, restaurants, health-care facilities, food service operations, WIC programs, public health agencies, Meals on Wheels, community health programs, health clubs, weight management clinics, community wellness centers, food companies, contract food management companies, and food vending and distributing operations.
Dietetic Technology Program of Study
First Year, Fall Semester
| Abbreviation | Course Number | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| CAN | 201 | Food Preparation Fundamentals | 3 |
| CAN | 207 | Hospitality Sanitation and Safety | 2 |
| CAN | 210 | Introduction to the Dietetic Technology Profession | 1 |
| MTH | 20__ | Math I or II (determined by assessment) | 3 |
| NUTR | 400 | Nutrition in Health and Well Being | 4 |
| TSAS | 205 | Computers in the Workplace | 2 |
First Year, Spring Semester
| Abbreviation | Course Number | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| CAN | 200 | Introductory Chemistry | 3 |
| CAN | 202 | Quantity Foods Practicum | 3 |
| COM | 209 | Expository Writing and Reading | 4 |
| NUTR | 476 | Nutritional Assessment | 4 |
| ZOOL | 401 | Human Biology | 4 |
Second Year, Fall Semester
| Abbreviation | Course Number | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| CAN | 206 | Food and Beverage Cost Control | 4 |
| CAN | 260 | Dietetics Practice in the Community | 3 |
| CAN | 275 | Diet Therapy and Counseling | 4 |
| COM | 210 | Public Speaking | 2 |
| SSCI | 201 | Human Relations | 4 |
*Second Year, Spring Semester Registration Pathway
| Abbreviation | Course Number | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| CAN | 212 | Hospitality Personnel Management | 3 |
| CAN | 265 | Community Nutrition for Dietetic Technicians | 2 |
| CAN | 276 | Dietetics Practice in Long Term Care | 1 |
| CAN | 290 | Dietetics Practice in Acute Care | 5 |
| CAN | 295 | Professional Issues for Dietetic Technicians | 1 |
| SSCI | 204 | Leadership Effectiveness and Group Performance OR | 2 |
| SSCI | 203 | Environment and Society | 2 |
Total: 65 credits
*Students in the registration pathway must complete a minimum of 450 hours of supervised practice in Culinary Arts and Nutrition, community nutrition and clinical nutrition in on-campus facilities, local hospitals and long term care facilities. Upon successful completion of the program, these students will be eligible to sit for the registration exam to be credentialed as a dietetic technician, registered (DTR). A dietetic technician, registered (DTR) is eligible for membership in the American Dietetic Association, an organization of food and nutrition professionals. Students may choose the non-registration pathway. Students who wish to be eligible to sit for the dietetic technician, registered exam must complete all major classes with a grade of C or better to gain placement in CAN 276 and CAN 290. Students not meeting this academic standard are encouraged to repeat classes or complete the non-registration pathway.
**Second Year, Spring Semester Non-Registration Pathway
| Abbreviation | Course Number | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| CAN | 212 | Hospitality Personnel Management | 3 |
| CAN | 222 | Local Food for Local Tables | 4 |
| CAN | 265 | Community Nutrition for Dietetic Technicians | 2 |
| SSCI | 204 | Leadership Effectiveness and Group Performance OR | 2 |
| SSCI | 203 | Environment and Society | 2 |
| Elective | 4 |
Total: 66 credits
**Students in the non-registration pathway gain experience in Culinary Arts and Nutrition and community nutrition supervised practice rotations and round out their program of study with a course on local foods and an elective of their choice.
Career Opportunities:
Restaurant owner/manager, caterer, food and beverage sales, food buyer, food and beverage manager, food services director.
Restaurant Management Program of Study
First Year, Fall Semester
| Abbreviation | Course Number | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| CAN | 201 | Food Preparation Fundamentals | 3 |
| CAN | 203 | Introduction to Culinary Arts | 3 |
| CAN | 206 | Food and Bev Cost Controls | 4 |
| CAN | 207 | Hospitality Sanitation and Safety | 2 |
| CAN | 226 | Dining Room Practicum | 3 |
| TSAS | 205 | Computers in the Workplace | 2 |
First Year, Spring Semester
| Abbreviation | Course Number | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABM | 208 | Managerial Accounting | 4 |
| CAN | 202 | Quantity Food Practicum | 3 |
| COM | 209 | Expository Writing and Reading | 4 |
| MTH | 20__ | Math I or II (determined by assessment) | 3 |
Second Year, Fall Semester
| Abbreviation | Course Number | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| CAN | 228 | Culinary Nutrition | 2 |
| CAN | 241 | Applied Buffet and Catering Management | 4 |
| CAN | 298 | Work Experience | 0 |
| COM | 210 | Public Speaking | 2 |
| SSCI | 201 | Human Relations | 4 |
| Elective | 2 - 4 |
Second Year, Spring Semester
| Abbreviation | Course Number | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABM | 207 | Applied Marketing | 4 |
| ABM | 232 | Business Law | 4 |
| CAN | 211 | Food and Beverage Facilities Planning | 3 |
| CAN | 212 | Hospitality Personnel Management | 3 |
| CAN | 222 | Local Food for Local Tables | 4 |
Total: 64 - 66 credits
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Forest Technology (FORT)
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Professor: Matthew C. Chagnon, Donald W. Quigley
Students in the forest technology (FORT) program are uniquely prepared for careers in the forest industries and natural resource management in New Hampshire and New England. Classroom lecture is backed up by practical field work in each of the subject areas. The curriculum is accredited by the Society of American Foresters (the first two-year program in the U.S. to earn this designation) and reviewed by an advisory committee representing the full spectrum of forestry organizations in the region. There is strong emphasis on leadership, safety, communication skills, accuracy of field work, data collection, and professional presentation. Unique facilities for teaching and learning include centrally located classroom and shop facilities; 3,000+ acres of University-owned forest land; a new sawmill and Forest Industries Training Center (FITC); logging equipment; technologically advanced navigation, data collection and analysis equipment; and a faculty with vast field experience in the subject areas dedicated to teaching.
Admissions Requirement
Applicants to the forest technology program area must present college preparatory English and at least two years of satisfactory work in both college preparatory mathematics and science (one science being biology, with a lab).
Curriculum Fee
Forest Technology, specialization, $623*
*This one-time, nonrefundable curriculum fee is required to cover lab materials, specialized equipment maintenance, and transportation that is unique to the applied nature of the specialization. The curriculum fee covers the entire two-year course of study for one specialization. Any non-TSAS student may be assessed specific course fees, details of which are included in each semester's Time and Room Schedule. All fees are subject to change.
Forest Technician
Forest technicians help plan, direct, and operate forestry enterprises. Students in the forest technician specialization experience a breadth and depth of instruction. They are exposed to the theory and practice of planting, thinning, and other silvicultural operations, including harvesting supervision. They learn how to design, lay out, and construct roads and trails; how to map and survey property; how to manage woodlands to improve timber quality and wildlife habitat and conserve soil, water, and other natural resources. Graduates work in the wood products-related industries, in public forestland management agencies, with forestry consulting firms or urban tree care companies, and with a range of conservation organizations. Graduates can become licensed in New Hampshire to practice forestry on private lands.
Career Opportunities:
Forestry consultant, forest fire control and use technician, mapping technician, geographic information systems/global positioning systems (GIS/GPS) technician, timber and log buyer, log scaler, lumber grader, sawmill technician, arborist, urban tree care specialist, timber cruiser/forest inventory technician, forestry equipment/products sales representative.
Forest Technician Program of Study
First year, Fall Semester
| Abbreviation | Course Number | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| FORT | 261 | Dendrology | 3 |
| FORT | 263 | Forest Ecology | 2 |
| FORT | 263A | Forest Ecology Lab | 1 |
| FORT | 265 | Forest Orientation Seminar | 1 |
| COM | 209 | Expository Writing and Reading | 4 |
| MTH | 203 | Algebra and Trigonometry | 3 |
| TSAS | 205 | Computers in the Workplace | 2 |
First Year, Spring Semester
| Abbreviation | Course Number | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| FORT | 260 | Forest Mapping | 2 |
| FORT | 266 | Forest Surveying | 4 |
| FORT | 270 | Applied Silviculture | 4 |
| FORT | 275 | Forestry Field Practices | 1 |
| FORT | 280 | Aerial Photography Interpretation | 2 |
| SSCI | 202 | Social Issues | 4 |
Second Year, Fall Semester
| Abbreviation | Course Number | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| FORT | 269 | Wildlife Ecology and Conservation | 3 |
| FORT | 272 | Mensuration | 4 |
| FORT | 277 | Logging | 4 |
| FORT | 281 | GIS for Foresters | 2 |
| FORT | 297 | Forestry Work Experience | 0 |
| COM | 210 | Public Speaking | 2 |
| Elective(s) | 2 - 3 |
Second Year, Spring Semester
| Abbreviation | Course Number | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| FORT | 267 | Leadership, Supervision and Safety | 2 |
| FORT | 273 | Managerment Operations and Analysis | 3 |
| FORT | 274 | Industrial Forest Management Tour | 1 |
| FORT | 276 | Forest Products | 4 |
| FORT | 278 | Forest Insects and Diseases | 2 |
| FORT | 479 | Forest Fire Control and Use | 2 |
| Elective(s) | 2 - 4 |
Total: 65 - 69 credits
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Horticultural Technology (HT)
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Professor: John L. Hart
Associate Professor: Rene J. Gingras, Dana M. Sansom
Horticultural technology (HT) students study applied plant science, preparing for environmentally attuned careers in "the green industry." Rigorous first-year foundation courses in plant materials, plant growth and development, and soils support second-yearconcentrations in landscape operations or ornamental horticulture. Employment opportunities in these areas continue to be excellent. Graduates enter a rapidly expanding job market in ornamental plant production, floral design, nursery and garden center management, fruit and vegetable production, parks and grounds management, and landscape design, construction, and maintenance. Many recent graduates have established their own horticulture enterprises, and others continue their education toward a four-year degree in areas such as environmental horticulture, floriculture/greenhouse management, business management, or landscape architecture. Another option that is available to Thompson School students is to continue for a third year to complete the requirements for the business management concentration offered through the applied business management program.
Admissions Requirements
Applicants to the horticultural technology specialization must present college preparatory English and at least two years of satisfactory work in both college preparatory mathematics and science (one science being biology, with a lab).
Curriculum Fee
Horticultural technology: both specializations, $718*
*This one-time, nonrefundable curriculum fee is required to cover lab materials, specialized equipment maintenance, and transportation that is unique to the applied nature of the specialization. The curriculum fee covers the entire two-year course of study for one specialization. Any non-TSAS student may be assessed specific course fees, details of which are included in each semester's Time and Room Schedule. All fees are subject to change.
Landscape Operations
Landscape horticulture has been projected to be one of the fastest growing service industries of the coming decade. It is a field that also offers unparalleled aesthetic satisfaction and meaningful reward. To succeed in the landscape industry increasingly requires a degree of technical and scientific expertise, as well as creativity, artistry, and problem-solving skills. Students in the landscape operation concentration gain a solid foundation by completing core requirements in the fundamentals of plant growth and development, soils, plant identification, pruning, and plant health care. They then complete a series of landscape maintenance, construction, design, and business courses. This combination prepares them to become successful members of the landscape industry. In their classes, students meld theory and practice, then apply what they learn in weekly lab periods and on-site visits to area operations.
Career Opportunities:
Landscape designer; landscape construction specialist; garden center/ nursery sales; maintenance/management for golf courses, schools and parks, private and public grounds.
Landscape Operations Program of Study
First Year, Fall Semester
| Abbreviation | Course Number | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| HT | 201 | Freshman Seminar | 1 |
| HT | 205 | Plants, People and Place | 2 |
| HT | 207 | Plant Structure and Function | 4 |
| HT | 415 | Soils and Land Use (Half-term I) | 2 |
| COM | 209 | Expository Writing and Reading | 4 |
| SSCI | 203 | Environment and Society | 2 |
| TSAS | 205 | Computers in the Workplace | 2 |
First Year, Spring Semester
| Abbreviation | Course Number | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| HT | 234 | Pest Management | 4 |
| HT | 256 | Horticultural Pruning | 2 |
| HT | 417 | Soils and Plant Nutrition (1/2 term) | 2 |
| MTH | 20__ | Math I or II (determined by assessment) | 3 |
| SSCI | 201 | Human Relations OR | 4 |
| SSCI | 202 | Social Issues | 4 |
| Approved Elective Courses | 1 - 5 |
Second Year, Fall Semester
| Abbreviation | Course Number | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| HT | 251 | Introduction to Design Communication | 2 |
| HT | 257 | Woody Landscape Plants | 3 |
| HT | 260 | Grounds Maintenance | 2 |
| HT | 263 | Landscape Construction | 4 |
| HT | 297 | Horticultural Work Experience | 2 |
| COM | 2__ | Public Speaking OR Critical Reading | 2 |
| Approved Elective Credits | 1 - 5 |
Second Year, Spring Semester
| Abbreviation | Course Number | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| HT | 258 | Herbaceous Ornamental Plants | 2 |
| HT | 270 | Grounds Management | 2 |
| HT | 272 | Landscape Design Studio | 4 |
| HT | 288 | Horticultural Business Management | 4 |
| Approved elective credits | 4 - 8 |
Total: 66 - 72 credits
Ornamental Horticulture
Students who prefer to be generalists in horticultural technology may opt for the ornamental horticulture concentration. Students gain the broadest possible background in horticultural technology, which is attractive to employers in all specialty areas. To succeed in ornamental horticulture, students require a degree of technical and scientific expertise as well as creativity and problem-solving skills. They first complete core requirements in the fundamentals of plant growth and development, soils, plant propagation, plant identification, and plant health care. Then students work closely with a faculty adviser to choose approved elective coursework to round out their program of study. In their classes, students meld theory and practice then apply what they learn in weekly lab periods and on-site visits to area operations.
Career Opportunities:
Owner/manager of a garden center, nursery, flower shop, or fruit and vegetable business; wholesale/retail plant producer; research/botanical garden technician; floral designer.
Ornamental Horticulture Program of Study
First Year, Fall Semester
| Abbreviation | Course Number | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| HT | 201 | Freshman Seminar | 1 |
| HT | 205 | Plants, People and Place | 2 |
| HT | 207 | Plant Structure and Function | 4 |
| HT | 227A | Horticulture Facilities Management | 2 |
| HT | 415 | Soils and Land Use (1/2 term) | 2 |
| COM | 209 | Expository Writing and Reading | 4 |
| TSAS | 205 | Computers in the Workplace | 2 |
First Year, Spring Semester
| Abbreviation | Course Number | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| HT | 227B | Horticulture Facilities Management | 2 |
| HT | 234 | Pest Management | 4 |
| HT | 404 | Plant Propagation | 4 |
| HT | 417 | Soils and Plant Nutrition (1/2 semester) | 2 |
| MTH | 20__ | Math I or II (determined by assessment) | 3 |
| SSCI | 203 | Environment and Society | 2 |
Second Year, Fall Semester
| Abbreviation | Course Number | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| HT | 227C | Horticulture Facilities Management | 1 |
| HT | 240 | Introduction to Floral Design | 2 |
| HT | 275 | Floral Crop Production | 2 |
| HT | 286 | Fruit and Vegetable Production | 3 |
| HT | 297 | Horticultural Work Experience | 2 |
| COM | 2__ | Public Speaking OR Critical Reading | 2 |
| Approved Elective Credits | 4 - 8 |
Second Year, Spring Semester
| Abbreviation | Course Number | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| HT | 227D | Horticulture Facilities Management | 1 |
| HT | 258 | Herbaceous Ornamental Plants | 2 |
| HT | 276 | Bedding Plant Production | 2 |
| HT | 288 | Horticulture Business Management | 4 |
| SSCI | 2__ | Human Relations OR Social Issues | 4 |
| Approved Elective Credits | 3 - 7 |
Total: 66 - 72 credits
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TSAS Communication (COM)
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Thompson School students are required, as part of their general education requirements, to complete a minimum of six credits in the area of communication. All students take COM 209, Expository Writing and Reading. An additional two credits must be taken in either critical reading, public speaking or technical writing or another pre-approved course. Some concentrations require a specific two-credit course which is listed under their respective program of study.
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TSAS Courses (TSAS)
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The TSAS departmental course designation is used for courses required by multiple program areas. TSAS 205, Computers in the Workplace meets the computer literacy requirement for applied animal science, food service management, forest technology and horticultural technology program areas.
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TSAS Mathematics (MTH)
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Mathematics is another required area of study. Incoming students are administered a math assessment during their student orientation. Several program areas require a specific math course, i.e., civil technology and forest technology students are required to complete MTH 203, Algebra and Trigonometry. Check program of study listings for requirements/options for the various program areas.
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TSAS Social Science (SSCI)
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Associate Professor: Regina A. Smick-Attisano
Thompson School students are required to complete a minimum of six credits in the social sciences. Some program areas require specific SSCI courses. See the programs of study listings for specific course information or a list of course options.
