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Robert W. Baker-Chair, William A. Anderson, Kelly D. Cain, Steven K. Carlson, William S. Cordua, Dennis R. Cosgrove, Michael Crotser, Terry L. Ferriss, Michael C. Kaltenberg, Kerry L. Keen, Michael D. Middleton, Lanny Neel, Eric M. Sanden, Brian R. Smith, Roger A. Swanson, Donavon H. Taylor, Laine Vignona, Ian S. Williams
As listed on pages 18-19.
Foundation Courses in Agriculture 12 cr. hrs.
CROP 161 Introduction to Plant Science 3 cr.
or HORT 161 Introduction to Plant Science
AGEN 150 Agricultural and Environmental Engineering Technology 3 cr.
SOIL 210 Introductory Soil Science 3 cr.
AGEC230 Agricultural Economics I 3 cr.
or FDSC 112 Introduction to Food Science
Horticulture Major: 62-68 Total Credits
Required Core HORT Courses: 16 cr. hrs.
HORT 169 Introduction to Horticulture 3 cr.
HORT 200 Plant Propagation 3 cr.
HORT 310 Greenhouse Management 3 cr.
HORT 352 Ornamental Plants 3 cr.
HORT 455 Turfgrass Science and Management 3 cr.
HORT 485 Senior Seminar in Horticulture 1 cr.
Required Related Courses: 20 cr. hrs.
SOIL 311 Soil Fertility 4 cr.
BIOL 314 Plant Pathology 3 cr.
CHEM 230 General Organic Chemistry 3 cr.
AGBI 251 Agricultural Biochemistry 3 cr.
CROP 435 Crop Physiology 4 cr.
CROP 257 Genetics 3 cr.
or ANSC 257 Genetics
Horticulture Options (Choose one)
Professional Horticulture Option 26-31 cr. hrs.
BIOL 333 Entomology 3 cr.
HORT 327 Vegetable Science and Production (writing intensive) 4 cr.
HORT 347 Fruit Science and Production (writing intensive) 4 cr.
HORT 420 Floriculture (writing intensive) 4 cr.
HORT 270/370 Horticulture Internship 4 cr.
Select one design-related course from the following:
HORT 245 Interior Plantscapes 3 cr.
or HORT 250 Principles of Landscape Design
or HORT 268 Herbaceous Perennials
Select one plant production-related course from the following:
HORT 369 Plant Tissue Culture: Theory and Practice 3 cr.
or HORT 452 Aboriculture/Nursery Management (writing intensive)
or AGEC 361 Horticulture Business Management
General Electives: 1-6 cr. hrs.
Landscape Design and Contracting Option 29-32 cr. hrs.
AGEN 333 Landscape Construction 3 cr.
ESM 151 Introduction to Land Use Theory and Practice 3 cr.
HORT 250 Principles of Landscape Design 3 cr.
HORT 268 Herbaceous Perennials 3 cr.
HORT 270/370 Horticulture Internship 4 cr.
HORT 452 Aboriculture/Nursery Management (writing intensive) 3 cr.
AGEC 361 Horticulture Business Management 3 cr.
or AGEC 368 Professional Selling
GENG 368 CAD Applications 3 cr.
HORT 327 Vegetable Science and Production (writing intensive) 4 cr.
or HORT 347 Fruit Science and Production (writing intensive)
General Electives: 0-3 cr. hrs.
The Business Emphasis is a suggested series of courses that fit together well
and complement the horticulture major. It is not necessary to take all of the
courses. The courses are taken in addition to either of the two options. The
emphasis designation is not printed on the student’s transcript.
AGEC 361 Horticulture Business Management 3 cr.
Select one from:
ACCT231 Principles of Accounting I 3 cr.
AGEC305 Agricultural BusinessAccounting 3 cr.
Select one from:
BLAW 265 Business Law l 3 cr.
AGEC 345 Agricultural Law 3 cr.
Select two from:
AGEC 355 Agricultural Markets and Prices 3 cr.
AGEC 368 Professional Selling 3 cr.
AGEC 468 Agribusiness Firm Management 3 cr.
CSIS 215 Information Systems for Management 3 cr.
MNGT 330 Diversity in the Workplace 3 cr.
FINC 345 Managerial Finance 3 cr.
Horticulture Minor: 22-23 Total Credits
Required Courses: 19 cr. hrs.
HORT 169 Introduction to Horticulture 3 cr.
HORT 200 Plant Propagation 3 cr.
HORT 310 Greenhouse Management 3 cr.
HORT 352 Ornamental Plants 3 cr.
BIOL 314 Plant Pathology 3 cr.
Select one from:
HORT 327 Vegetable Science and Production 4 cr.
HORT 347 Fruit Science and Production 4 cr.
Directed electives: 3-4 cr. hrs.
(any HORT course, consult with horticulture faculty)
