Horticultural Science is a year long course designed to give students a background in the field of horticulture. It addresses the biology and technology involved in the production, processing, and marketing of horticultural plants and products. Topics covered include: reproduction and propagation of plants, plant growth, growth media, management practices for field and greenhouse production, marketing concepts, production of herbaceous, woody and nursery stock, fruit, nut, and vegetable production, and pest management. This course may fulfill up to two credits of the state's minimum life science requirement for graduation. Prerequisite: Intro. to Agriculture, Food and Natural Resource or permission of teacher