HORT 3760 - Urban Horticulture

Institution:

University of Connecticut-Avery Point

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Description:

(276) First semester. Three credits. Two class periods and one 2-hour laboratory. Recommended preparation: HORT 2750. Field trips may be required. Kuzovkina Opportunities for the use of plants to enhance urban- suburban environments. Environmental stresses and challenges to successful establishment of plants. Principles of sustainable landscapes and ecological enhancement. Selection and effective use of plants in different situations. Special management situations and novel horticultural practices including green roofs, rain gardens, phytoremediation, and brownfield reclamation.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.uconn.edu

Phone Number:

(860) 486-2000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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