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Stockbridge Courses
(All courses carry 3 credits unless otherwise noted.) Animal Science 102 Equine Skills (1st sem) 4 cr Hands-on participation in stable management skills, including stall cleaning, feeding, barn maintenance, fence building and repair, grooming, and equipment use. 121 Anatomy, Physiology and Biology Presentation of the gross anatomy and its relationship to structural and organ physiology. 141 Handling Horses (2nd sem) 2 cr Fundamental principles of horse training; halter breaking; loading and trailering; and equipment use. 196 Independent Study (both sem) 1-4 cr Independent work related to some area of the equine industry. Prerequisite: consent of program coordinator and instructor. 198 Cooperative Work Training (June-August) 2 cr Practical farm or related business experience in animal agriculture. Minimum of eight weeks of a working/learning experience as approved in advance by a faculty member. Written report required. 244 Business of Horses (1st sem) Taxes as related to the horse business, depreciating facility cost, breeding contracts, syndications, record-keeping, computer records. 247 Horse Breeds, Types, and Selection (2nd sem) The history and development of breeds and their present type, conformation, and use. Emphasis on the importance of anatomy and conformation to the relation of form to function. 280 Topics in the Horse Industry (2nd sem) Seminar on current topics in the horse industry; class project of managing an equine event such as field day, clinic, or horse show. 359 Horse Management (2nd sem) 4 cr Theoretical and practical aspects of the breeding, nutrition, health, anatomy, physiology, and management of the horse. 442 Practice Teaching of Equitation Students plan, direct, and teach Beginning Equitation under staff supervision. 497A Equine Diseases and Health Management (2nd sem) Practical course for students interested in pursuing a career in horse farm management. Emphasis on topics such as wound care, vaccination, dental care, feed programs, lameness detection, parasite control, and breeding programs. Prerequisite: ANSCI 359. English 120 English Composition (both sem) Emphasis on tools and techniques of the writing process: prewriting, revising, and editing. Entomology 104 Insects and Related Forms (2nd sem) 2 cr With lab. Introduction to insect recognition, development, damage, and control. Eight-week course. 105 Insects of Ornamentals (1st sem) With lab. The recognition, biology, and control of major insect and mite pests attacking shade trees and woody ornamentals in the northeastern U.S. Emphasis on techniques and knowledge useful to the professional in tree care. Prerequisite: ENT 104, senior standing, or consent of instructor. 107 Turfgrass Insects (2nd sem; 2nd 8 wks) 2 cr Principles and practical methods of controlling turf insect pests. Prerequisite: ENT 104. Environmental Design 193C Microcomputer Applications (2nd sem) 2 cr Basic microcomputer applications in the management and operation of resource and service firms. Spreadsheets, database, word processing, and graphics. Forestry 102 Aerial Techniques (both sem) 1 cr Principles of rigging, advanced rope techniques, and chainsaw applications for tree pruning and removal. 110 Introduction to Forestry (2nd sem) With lab. Principles of multi-use management of forest land for wood, water, wildlife, and outdoor recreation. Emphasis on forest ecology, silviculture, mensuration, and the business aspects of growing wood crops. 191 Seminar in Arboriculture and Park Management (2nd sem) 2 cr Broad introduction to the various job opportunities in arboriculture, urban forestry, and parks. Eight-week course. 198 Cooperative Work Training (April-August) 4 cr Required of all students majoring in Arboriculture and Park Management. Five months cooperative work training experience in the field. Submission of reports and collections required. 210 Principles of Arboriculture II (2nd sem) 2 cr With lab. Continuation of FOREST 332. Eight-week course. 305 Private Tree Business (1st sem) With lab. Programs and surveys dealing with trees; private tree work. For students interested primarily in arboriculture. 310 Urban Forestry (2nd sem) Lecture. Management principles of municipal and utility tree care, land use problems, tree laws, and ordinances. 332 Principles of Arboriculture I (1st sem) The use and maintenance of trees in the urban environment from a private as well as governmental perspective. 396 Independent Study (both sem) 1-3 cr Independent work related to some area of Arboriculture and Park Management. By consent of program coordinator and instructor. Landscape Architecture 297M Business Concepts of Landscape Contracting (2nd sem) The varied aspects of running a small landscape contracting business. Landscape Contracting 104 Planting Design (2nd sem) In preparation for cooperative work training, the programming for such horticultural practices as pruning, planting, winter protection, and pest control in gardens and nurseries. Eight-week course. 105 Landscape Drafting (2nd sem) 2 cr Drafting techniques necessary in landscape work, including lettering, line work, freehand sketching, scale drawings, plans, elevations, sections, profiles, composition, and rendering. Eight-week course. 107 Land Form (1st sem) 4 cr With lab. Practice in use of simple surveying instruments such as tapes, compasses, and levels for measurement of land surfaces. Methods of grading and graphic representations of landform (contours and profiles) explored. 112 Introduction to Landscape Design (1st sem) 4 cr The landscape media of plants, landforms, structures, and water. Graphic techniques, including modeling, drafting, and plan and cross-section drawings initiated. Examination of built landscape designs in the field and on paper. 196S Independent Study (both sem) 1-3 cr Independent work related to landscape contracting. By consent of program coordinator and instructor. 198 Cooperative Work Training (April-August) 4 cr Required of majors in Landscape Contracting. Five months cooperative work training in the field of nursery and landscape work; reports and collections required. 213 Small Property Design (2nd sem) 4 cr With lab. Using models, students employ the landscape media of land, plants, structures, and water to create landscape space. Real situations with local clients designed. Techniques of interviewing, photographing, site analysis, and design explored. Mathematics 012 Elementary Algebra (both sem) Beginning and intermediate algebra essential for the study of college mathematics; some emphasis on developing problem solving skills. Prerequisite: knowledge of elementary computational arithmetic. Microbiology 103 Introduction to Plant Diseases Biology, diagnosis, and management of plant diseases of turf and ornamental plants. Preparation for disease observations during summer internship and turf disease lab (MICBIO 105). Restricted to Stockbridge Turfgrass Management majors. Prerequisites: PLSOIL 102 and PLSOIL 230. 104 Horticultural Plant Pathology (1st sem) Applied introduction to plant pathology in horticultural crops. Identification, description, and management of diseases in modern horticultural production. Chemical, biological, cultural, and genetic controls and their integration. Prerequisite: PLSOIL 102. 105 Turf Disease Lab (1st sem) 1 cr Diagnosis and management of turfgrass diseases. Diagnosis techniques and appropriate cultural, chemical, genetic, and biological management strategies. Restricted to Stockbridge Turfgrass Management students. Prerequisite: MICBIO 103. 106 Microorganisms on Woody Plants Lab (1st sem) 1 cr A field laboratory on the diagnosis and management of the health problems of woody plants. Students learn to recognize the major plant diseases of trees and shrubs using plant materials on campus. Disease management options presented on an individual basis in a clinical context. Restricted to students in Stockbridge majors. Prere-quisite: MICBIO 104 (may be taken concurrently). 107 Plant Pathology Lab (1st sem) 1 cr Students learn to use a microscope, and culture for fungi and bacteria from diseased plants. Emphasis on important diseases of floriculture and vegetable crops in the northeast. Restricted to Stockbridge Horticulture and Fruit and Vegetable Crops majors. Prerequisite: MICBIO 104 (may be taken concurrently). 150 Special Problems (both sem) 1-3 cr Individual projects supervised by appropriate faculty; Dr. Gail Schumann, coordinator. Plant and Soil Sciences 102 Introductory Botany (1st sem) 4 cr With lab; discussion. Structure, function, and reproduction of plants; emphasis on the flowering plants. 103 Plant Science (2nd sem; 1st 8 wks) 2 cr The ways in which water, light, and temperature influence plants, and the ways in which plants respond to changes in the environment. Emphasis on physical nature of these environmental factors. 104 Plant Nutrients (2nd sem; 1st 8 wks) 2 cr With lab. Functions of mineral nutrients in plants, effects of mineral deficiencies, and sources of these nutrients to prevent or alleviate deficiencies in crop production. Eight-week course. Prerequisite: PLSOIL 105. 105 Soils (1st sem) 4 cr Physical and chemical properties of soil for agricultural purposes and their management to enhance crop production. With lab and discussion. 196 Independent Study (both sem) 1-4 cr Independent work related to some area dealing with plant and soil sciences. By consent of program coordinator and instructor. 210 Retail Floral Design (1st sem) Principles involved in creating and constructing marketable floral arrangements, including wedding and funeral flowers. 231 Introductory Turfgrass Management (1st sem) 2 cr Lecture only. Basic principles of selecting and managing turfgrass for home lawns, parks, golf courses, and other turf areas. Topics include: climatic adaptation, grass identification, establishment practices, pest control, fertility, and environmental stresses. Same as PLSOIL 230 without lab. 232 Turf Machinery (1st sem) With lab. Principles of engines and machinery operation, maintenance, selection, and minor repair. Turf equipment emphasized. 234 Irrigation and Drainage (2nd sem) Principles of hydraulics and system design for golf courses. Irrigation planning and layout of irrigation systems; equipment performance and selection; installation practices and operating procedures. Limited to Turfgrass Management majors. 297F Commercial Floral Design II (1st sem) Advanced techniques used in high-style floral arrangements. Students design with fresh, dried, and silk flowers. Floral shop management including marketing, pricing, purchasing, personnel management, and promotional programs. 297M Pruning and Maintenance of Woody Plants II (2nd sem; 2nd 8 wks) 2 cr Hands-on experience in planting, pruning, and landscape maintenance of woody ornamentals. 390F Integrated Pest Management of Greenhouse Crops
With lab. An introduction to the procedures used in commercial greenhouses for managing diseases, insects, mites, and weeds. Emphasis on the biology of the major pests of greenhouse crops, and cultural, biological, chemical, and ingrated pest management (IPM) methods for controlling these pests. Lab exercises on insect identification, disease diagnosis, and pest scouting. Prerequisites: PLSOIL 315 and PLSOIL 321. Resource Economics 140 Managing Your Own Business (2nd sem) Procuring, pricing, and presenting goods and services to the consumer; hiring, training, supervising employees; profit analysis, evaluating business operations; comprehensive plan for starting and managing a small agricultural business. 142 People in Organizations (2nd sem) Basic principles of organizational operation and personnel management with emphasis on human behavior. Stockbridge 101 Independent Study in Leadership 170 Special Problems: Pesticide Certification (2nd sem) 1 cr Preparation for pesticide certification exam. 185 Cooperative Work Training - Horticulture (April-August) 4 cr Required of all students majoring in Floriculture. Five months cooperative work training in the specific field of study; reports required. 186 Cooperative Work Training - Required of all students majoring in Fruit and Vegetable Crops. Five months cooperative work training in the specific field of study; reports required. 187 Cooperative Work Training - Turfgrass Management (June-August) Required of all students majoring in Turfgrass Management. Three months cooperative work training in the specific field of study; reports required. 191A Marketing Agricultural Crops and Services (2nd sem); (1st 8 wks) 2 cr Theoretical and practical marketing for agricultural crops and services including overviews of research, plan development and creative positioning; preparation of radio spots, print ads, and press releases.
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