XII. Course Descriptions
Horticultural Science
Department of Plant Agriculture
| HORT*1120 Grape and Wine Science W (3-0) [0.50] |
| This course will examine whole plant physiology as illustrated by the perennial system of a grapevine. Students will investigate
all the primary functions of a green plant, with each function then related to a grapevine and how it functions in nature.
Each function of the vine will be connected to the ultimate effects on fruit quality and by extension, wine quality throughout
the course. (Offered through Distance Education format only.)
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| Restriction(s): |
HORT*3430, Not acceptable for students in the BSC, BSC(Agr) or BSC(Env) programs.
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| HORT*1130 Science of Gardening F (3-0) [0.50] |
| This course examines the growth, development and physiology of horticultural species used for food and ornamental aesthetic
purposes. The interaction between plants and impact of environmental factors as such as light, temperature, CO2 and humidity
[on plant processes] will be emphasized.
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| Restriction(s): |
Not acceptable for students in the BSC, BSC(Agr) or BSC(Env) programs. |
| HORT*2450 Introduction to Turfgrass Science F (3-2) [0.50] |
| The biology, ecology, adaptation, and uses of cool-season and warm-season turfgrass species and cultivars will be introduced.
Topics will include the identification and life strategies of different turfgrass species, principles of reproduction and
techniques for establishment of turfgrass by seeding, sprigging and sodding. The ecology of management including mowing, irrigation,
cultivation, mineral nutrition, repair and renovation, and management of stresses (thatch, weeds, insects, disease) will be
covered. The turfgrass industry will be introduced, including application of ecological principles to athletic field management,
sod production, golf course management, and professional lawn care.
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| Prerequisite(s): |
BIOL*1040 or [BIOL*1090, (1 of BIOL*1050, BIOL*1070, BIOL*1080)]
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| Restriction(s): |
HORT*3220 |
| HORT*3010 Annual, Perennial and Indoor Plants - Identification and Use F (2-2) [0.50] |
| This course focuses on the identification and adaptation of annual, biennial, perennial herbaceous and indoor plants. Lectures
will be integrated with outdoor laboratory activities to emphasize utilization of plant groups in park, perennial border,
general landscape botanic garden and interiorscape settings. (Offered in odd-numbered years.)
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| Prerequisite(s): |
0.50 credits in botany |
| HORT*3050 Management of Turfgrass Insect Pests and Weeds F (3-2) [0.50] |
| Biology, behavior and impact of insect pests of turfgrass and recognition of symptoms will be emphasized. Identification and
management of weed species commonly found in turfgrass will be discussed. Environmental impacts of cultural and chemical control
techniques will be discussed for each group of pests and advances in chemical and biological control methods will be developed.
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| Prerequisite(s): |
HORT*2450 |
| Restriction(s): |
DTM*3300 |
| HORT*3150 Principles and Applications of Plant Propagation F (2-2) [0.50] |
| Plant propagation is the art and science of multiplication of plant material involving the application of the principles of
plant growth and development and the techniques of mass production. This course will explore biological, commercial, environmental,
and social dimensions of plant propagation systems with emphasis on global trends in the plant production industry.
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| Prerequisite(s): |
AGR*2470 or BOT*2100 |
| Restriction(s): |
HORT*3230, HORT*3350
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| HORT*3430 Wine-Grape Culture W (3-0) [0.50] |
| The history and impact of grape-growing in the New World will be presented and studied. Grape (Vitis) taxonomy (ampelography)
and physiology will be studied as it relates to the Old World/New World wine growing. The physiology of fruiting and vegetative
balance for managing wine quality in the vineyard will be integrated with basic wine-making practices and general oenological
techniques. (Offered through Distance Education only.)
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| Prerequisite(s): |
AGR*2470 or BOT*2100 |
| HORT*4200 Turf, the Environment and Society W (3-0) [0.50] |
| The course will explore the environmental impact of turfgrass management in urban and rural landscapes and society's perception
of the how those areas should be used. Emphasis will be placed on the ecology of turfgrass systems and issues surrounding
society's perception of management practices. The impact of public perception about the management and environmental impact
of turfgrass areas in urban and rural landscapes will be discussed, including the issues surrounding the use and maintenance
of turfgrass ecosystems.
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| Prerequisite(s): |
AGR*2050, CROP*2110, HORT*2450, HORT*4450, (1 of BIOL*2060, BOT*3050, BOT*2050)
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| HORT*4300 Postharvest Physiology W (3-3) [0.50] |
| An examination and discussion of physiological and biochemical processes unique to postharvest development and deterioration.
Principles and practices of storing fruits, vegetables, and florists' and nursery stocks as well as marketing pathways for
horticultural crops will be considered.
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| Prerequisite(s): |
BOT*3310 or PBIO*3110 |
| HORT*4420 Fruit Crops F (3-3) [0.50] |
| Growth patterns, fruiting characteristics and adaptation to environmental conditions of fruit crops in temperate regions.
Classification, cultural practices including propagation and the physiological principles underlying these practices will
be emphasized.
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| Prerequisite(s): |
BOT*2100 |
| HORT*4450 Advanced Turfgrass Science W (3-2) [0.50] |
| This course builds on basic principles learned in Introduction to Turfgrass Science with an emphasis on plant stressors and
physiological responses of plants to stress. Interactions between the soil system, the plant and the environment are considered,
with focus on how soil physical, chemical and biological properties as well as environmental factors affect turfgrass plant
health and physiology. Principles and strategies of biological control, cultural practices that affect plant health, pest
life cycles and pest population levels are addressed in order to develop integrated management plans for turf aimed at reducing
pest levels in an environmentally benign manner.
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| Prerequisite(s): |
HORT*2450 |
