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3.00 Credits
(22) First semester. Three credits. Two class periods and one 2-hour laboratory exercise or field trip. Henderson Physical and chemical properties of soils; nature and use of fertilizer and lime materials; management of soils for crop production including soil testing, tillage and fertilization practices, and conservation practices.
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3.00 Credits
(52) Second semester. Three credits. Prerequisites: SAPL 300. Taught jointly with SOIL 3520. Physical and engineering properties of soils and root zone mixes utilized for landscapes, horticulture production, golf course putting greens and athletic fields. Areas of emphasis will include: preparation and evaluation of project specifications, root zone constituent selection, design and installation of drainage systems, evaluating soils and root zone mixes prior to construction by conducting and assessing laboratory performance testing, examining construction techniques and maintaining quality control during construction.
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3.00 Credits
First semester. Three credits. Two class periods and one 2-hour outdoor laboratory. Taught jointly with HORT 3410. Prerequisite SAPL 120. Brand Taxonomy, identification, ornamental characteristics, cultural requirements and landscape use of deciduous and evergreen woody plants most often utilized in landscapes of the northeastern United States and similar environs.
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3.00 Credits
(16) Second semester. Three credits. Two class periods and one 2-hour outdoor laboratory. Prerequisite: SAPL 410. Taught jointly with HORT 3420. Brand Taxonomy, identification, ornamental characteristics, cultural requirements and landscape use of uncommon, unusual and rare deciduous and evergreen woody plants utilized in landscapes of the northeastern United States and similar environs.
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3.00 Credits
(31) Second semester. Three credits. Taught jointly with HORT 2430. Kuzovkina Identification, nomenclature and culture of over 160 Herbaceous perennials, biennials, annuals and bulbous plants. Live plants and visual presentation are used to highlight plant characteristics and morphology. Lectures include discussions of organic growing, composting, plant morphology, trough and container gardens, and underground storage structure. Field trips to retail and wholesale businesses are a part of this class.
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3.00 Credits
(74) Second semester. Credits and hours by arrangement. Prerequisite: SAPL 660. Consent of instructor. Students taking this course will be assigned a final grade of S (satisfactory) or U (unsatisfactory). Students will be responsible for planning, producing, and marketing a nursery crop. Students may use private facilities or the Ratcliffe Hicks C.R. Burr Teaching Nursery.
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2.00 Credits
(30) Either semester. Two credits. One class period and one 2-hour studio period. Taught concurrently with HORT 2520. The study of flower arrangement as an art form with emphasis on historical background, artistic principles, color harmony, and care of perishable media. Individual expression is encouraged in the creation of floral composition.
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2.00 Credits
(35) Second semester. Two credits. One class period and one 2-hour studio period. Prerequisite SAPL 520. Taught concurrently with HORT 3530. In-depth study of post-harvest requirements for specialized floral crops. Exposure to novel floral materials and abstract, tribute, high-style, and wedding designs. Retail price structuring, wire services, and mass-production concepts.
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3.00 Credits
(71) First semester. Three credits. Taught concurrently with HORT 3540. Bonelli A discussion of the principles of retailing as applied to the sale of horticultural crops. Emphasis is given to planning, customer preference, competition, merchandising, pricing and inventory as they apply to landscaping, flower shop and garden center management.
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1.00 Credits
(59) First semester. One credit. Hours by arrangement. Open only with consent of instructor. This course may be repeated once for credit. Brand Organization and staging of horticultural exhibits and contests suitable for fairs, garden clubs, and community projects.
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