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Ornamental Horticulture
Concentration
This
program of study focuses on the identification, production, marketing,
and use of herbaceous and woody ornamental plants. Course work includes
classes in plant identification, greenhouse management, woody plant production,
floricultural crop production, plant propagation, and integrated pest
management. Cultural practices and environmental effects on plant growth
and health are covered in detail. The curriculum provides up-to-date information
on relevant topics such as optimizing plant yield and quality, reducing
groundwater pollution, conserving energy, and using environmentally safe
and economically feasible methods of pest control. The Ornamental Horticulture
concentration prepares students for rewarding careers in private industry,
state and federal agencies, public gardens, and conservatories.
In addition to the foundation
course work required of all Plant, Soil & Insect Sciences students, the
following courses are required:
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PLSOILIN
Required Courses
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PLSOILIN |
200
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Plant
Propagation
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(3
cr.)
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PLSOILIN |
315
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Greenhouse
Management
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(4
cr.)
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PLSOILIN |
321
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Greenhouse
Crop Production
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(3
cr.)
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PLSOILIN |
360
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Nursery
Management
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(3
cr.)
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Select at least one of the following:
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PLSOILIN |
225
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Herbaceous
Perennials
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(3
cr.)
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ENVIRDES |
335
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Plant
Materials I
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(4
cr.)
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Select at least one of the following:
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PLSOILIN |
310
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Weed
Management
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(3
cr.)
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PLSOILIN |
335
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Greenhouse
Crop Production II
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(3
cr.)
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Select two 500-level PLNTSOIL courses for a total of at least six
credits:
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PLNTSOIL |
530
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Plant
Nutrition
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(4 cr.) |
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PLNTSOIL |
540
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Plant
Breeding
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(3
cr.)
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PLNTSOIL |
545
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Post
Harvest Physiology
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(4
cr.)
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PLNTSOIL |
550
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Plant
Growth Regulators
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(3
cr.)
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PLNTSOIL |
560
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Advanced
Weed Science
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(3
cr.)
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PLNTSOIL |
580
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Soil
Fertility
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(3
cr.)
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Other Required Courses
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PLNTSOIL |
505
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General
Plant Pathology
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(4
cr.)
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Entomology |
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One
PLSOILIN Insect course at the 100 level
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(2
cr.) minimum
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Recommended Supplemental Courses:
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PLSOILIN |
230
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Intro.
Turf Management
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(3
cr.)
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PLSOILIN |
280
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Herbs,
Spices, and Medicinal Plants
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(3
cr.)
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FOREST |
332
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Intro.
Arboriculture
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(3
cr.)
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ENVIRDES |
336
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Plant
Materials II
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(4
cr.)
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PLSOILIN |
326
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Insect
Biology
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(4
cr.)
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