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4.00 Credits
Techniques used in reproducing plants, both from seed and vegetative parts; propagating units, factors affecting rooting, growth substances, rooting media and seed treatment; principles of heredity, structure of genetic material and mechanics of transmission, and importance of genetics in hybridization. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. 200 minutes per week. 4 credit hours.
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3.00 Credits
This course focuses on identification of herbaceous used in the landscape. Study the ornamental value, use and culture of annuals, biennials and perennials. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: Admission into the Horticulture program/plan 241. 3 lecture and 2 lab hours per week. 4 credit hours.
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3.00 Credits
This course focuses on the identification, ornamental value and culture of wood landscape plants. Emphasis on deciduous trees and coniferous evergreen trees and shrubs. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: Admission into the Horticulture program/plan 241. 2 lecture and 2 lab hours per week. 3 credit hours.
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3.00 Credits
Study of soils, the formation of soils, physical and biological properties of soil, the relationship of water in soils. Units to include soil fertility, fertilizers and fertilizers applications, damage to soil, and soilless media. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: Admission to the Horticulture program/plan 241. 2 lecture and 2 lab hours per week. 3 credit hours.
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3.00 Credits
This course focuses on placing students with a horticulture company during seasonal semesters. A focus on practical experiences as performed in the horticulture industry. Regular supervisory visits by the instructor. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: Admission to the Horticulture program/plan 241. 250 minutes per week. 5 credit hours.
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4.00 Credits
Aesthetic and economic importance of grounds improvement, residential and commercial; site analysis, requirements of landscape plans, scale drawings and landscape symbols; nursery classification, selection of plant materials and landscape construction. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. 200 minutes per week. 4 credit hours.
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4.00 Credits
Continuation of Horticulture 202, with emphasis on commercial landscaping; blueprint reading planning and construction of decorative gardens, athletic fields, and public parks. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. 200 minutes per week. 4 credit hours.
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3.00 Credits
This course focuses on landscape construction including site preparation; drainage, irrigation, and lighting systems; installing edging, walls, fences, paving decks, water features, and plantings. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: Admission to the Horticulture program/plan 241. 2 lecture and 2 lab hours per week. 3 credit hours.
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3.00 Credits
Continuation of plants identification, covering use and culture of deciduous and evergreen trees and shrubs. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. 150 minutes per week. 3 credit hours.
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3.00 Credits
This course focuses on a continuation of woody landscape plant identification with emphasis on deciduous shrubs, broadleaf evergreens, vines and ground covers. Ornamental value and plant culture are also covered. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: Admission to the Horticulture program/plan 241. 3 lecture and 2 lab hours per week. 4 credit hours.
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