Horticulture

HRT 100 (3 CR)
Introduction to Horticulture

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.

HRT 115 (3 CR)
Plant Propagation

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.

HRT 116 (3 CR)
Home Horticulture

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.

HRT 121 (3 CR)
Greenhouse Crop Production

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.

HRT 126 (3 CR)
Home Landscaping

Studies current approaches to improving home landscapes. Emphasizes planning, proper implementation, and methods of caring for the landscape. Lecture 3 hours per week.

HRT 127 (3 CR)
Horticultural Botany

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.

HRT 201-202 (3-4 CR) (3-4 CR)
Landscape Plant Materials I-II

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.

HRT 207 (3 CR)
Plant Pest Management

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.

HRT 226 (3 CR)
Greenhouse Management

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.

HRT 246 (2-3 CR)
Herbaceous Plants

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.

HRT 247 (2 CR)
Indoor Plants

Studies identification, culture, and uses of indoor plants in interior landscaping. Includes tropical, subtropical and non-hardy temperate plants. Teaches scientific and common names of plants. Lecture 1-2 hours per week. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 3-4 hours per week.

HRT 249 (2-3 CR)
Perennial Plants

Considers the perennial plants used in the landscape. Includes site selection and evaluation for perennial culture, perennial plant selection, perennial culture under various environmental conditions, taxonomic identification, and control of insects and diseases. Lecture 1-2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 3-4 hours per week.

HRT 259 (3 CR)
Arboriculture

Studies the techniques of tree care. Covers surgery, pruning, insect and disease recognition and control, fertilization, cabling, and lightning rod installation. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.

HRT 260 (3 CR)
Introduction to Floral Design

Serves as a practical introduction to floral designs. Teaches basic methods of design and floral arrangement. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.