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3.00 Credits
Introduces commercial horticulture industry with emphasis on career opportunities. Examines equipment, facilities, and physical arrangements of production, wholesale and retail establishments. Surveys individual areas within horticulture industry. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.
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3.00 Credits
Teaches principles and practices of sexual and asexual methods. Examines commercial and home practices. Provides experience in techniques using seed-spores, cuttings, grafting, budding, layering and division. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.
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3.00 Credits
Introduces basic plant science. Covers soils and fertilizers, plant selection, and plant pests. Also covers installation, maintenance, and basic gardening techniques. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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3.00 Credits
Covers commercial practices related to production of floriculture crops. Considers production requirements, environmental control and management, and cultural techniques. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.
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3.00 Credits
Studies current approaches to improving home landscapes. Emphasizes planning, proper implementation, and methods of caring for the landscape. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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3.00 Credits
Studies taxonomy, anatomy, morphology, physiology, and genetics of plants as applied to identification, propagation and culture. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.
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3.00 - 4.00 Credits
May be taken out of sequence. Studies in detail landscape use of various plant materials. Considers ornamental value, growth habit, identification, and limitations. Lecture 2-3 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4-5 hours per week.
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3.00 Credits
Teaches principles of plant pest management. Covers morphology and life cycles of insects and other small animal pests and plant pathogens. Lab stresses diagnosis, chemical and non-chemical control of specific pests, and pesticide safety. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.
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3.00 Credits
Discusses the theoretical and applied practices of managing a greenhouse facility. Emphasizes greenhouse construction and design, environmental control, energy conservation, and related topics. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.
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2.00 - 3.00 Credits
Studies identification, culture and uses of herbaceous plants in landscaping. Includes perennials, biennials, common bulbs and annuals. Teaches scientific and common names of plants. Lecture 1-2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 3-4 hours per week.
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