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3.00 Credits
A study of the life processes of plants with laboratory experiments designed to illustrate the physiochemical principles controlling plant growth. Prerequisite: Botany of Vascular Plants. 2 hours Lecture and 3 hours Laboratory - 3 credits
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3.00 Credits
A survey of the Plant Kingdom with emphasis on vascular plants. Principles of seed plant structure and function are presented with stress on the plant's relationship to its environment. Prerequisites: Biological Science I. 2 hours Lecture and 3 hours Laboratory - 3 credits
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3.00 Credits
A study of the commercial production and handling of the deciduous tree fruit crops. Production and marketing of fruits are studied in reference to the selection of sites, soils, choice of varieties, plants, pruning, cultivation, fertilization, pests, spraying and dusting, harvesting, grading, packing, storing, and marketing. Non-majors must have permission of the Department Chairperson. 2 hours Lecture and 3 hours Laboratory - 3 credits
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3.00 Credits
A study of the culture of the principal vegetable crops, emphasizing production of vegetable plants in hotbeds, coldframes, greenhouses and fields, variety choice, soil adaptation, planting, fertilization, cultivation, pest control, harvesting, storage and marketing. Non-majors must have permission of the Department Chairperson. 2 hours Lecture and 3 hours Laboratory 3 credits
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2.00 Credits
The course in sustainable agriculture embraces several variants of non-conventional agriculture (alternative, regenerative, ecological, low-input) and pulls together these practices into systems that are profitable and environmentally sound. It addresses the serious problems of high energy costs, groundwater contamination, soil erosion and risks to human health and wildlife from pesticides. Offered Spring Semester. 2 hours Lecture and Discussion - 2 credits
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3.00 Credits
This course provides the student with practical experience in the organic production of fruits, vegetables, herbs, ornamentals, field crops and turf. Environmental, social, and political issues concerning organic crop production will be addressed. Comparisons to conventional production will be made. 2 hours lecture and 3 hours Laboratory - 3 credits
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4.00 Credits
Each student in Horticulture is required to spend 500 hours in approved jobs related to the student's major. Registration for each Employment Program must occur prior to the beginning of a relevant experience. Registration materials are available from the Office of Career and Life Education, located in Segal Hall. - 4 credits
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3.00 Credits
Special projects designed to meet individual needs of students in the specialized fields of agriculture. Projects will be arranged on a one-to-one basis with a department faculty member and with the approval of the Department Chairperson. Total Selected Topics credit accepted toward graduation is limited to 2 credits.3 hours student/faculty instruction per week - 1 credit each
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3.00 Credits
This course studies both applied and fundamental aspects of in vitro culture of plant cells, tissues, organs and plants. Information about equipment, procedures, and training in the techniques of establishing and maintaining plant cell and tissue cultures will be covered. Prerequisite: Plant Physiology or Microbiology. Offered in Spring Semester of even numbered years. 1 hour Lecture and 3 hours Laboratory - 2 credits
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2.00 Credits
Scientific investigations and techniques relative to horticultural crop production and management are thoroughly reviewed and tested, using the extensive laboratory, greenhouse and field facilities available. Particular emphasis is placed on techniques used in plant acquisition, selection, and field and orchard layout, and in the management, harvesting, and storage of horticultural crops. Required for Horticulture juniors. 1 hour Lecture and 3 hours Laboratory - 2 credits
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