COURSES

HORT 201/202: Horticulture Sciences and Practices/Lab

Basic functions, structure, growth, and development of plant materials and their interactions with the environment. Concurrent lab applied these principles in scientific experiments.

HORT 306: Woody Ornamental Plants

Identification of woody ornamental trees and shrubs and their use in landscape environments.

HORT 308: Landscape Plant Materials

Identification of a wide range of native and introduced landscape plants and their use, cultural requirements, ornamental characteristics, and adaptability in the landscape.

HORT 309: Interior Plants

Identification, selection, and maintenance of common interior plant materials for use with commercial and private clients. Part of the class included a group project to manage an installed interior plant design.

HORT 315: Component Analysis of Horticultural Systems

Analysis of several factors affecting the horticultural industry including economics, politics, and environmental issues and the management decisions that can be taken to compete within the face of these factors.

HORT 332: Horticulture Landscape Graphics

Graphic representation of landscape design using accurate hand drawing techniques, lettering, plant and hardscape symbols, rendering, and elevation drawings to effectively communicate design intent.

HORT 425: Landscape Maintenance and Construction

Principles and practices of grading, drainage and construction of residential and small commercial landscapes; cost and bid estimation; soil preparation; transplanting operations; control of landscape diseases and pests; maintenance of landscape areas.

HORT 432: Horticulture Landscape Design

Application of the principles and elements of design and the design process to develop residential landscapes. Class includes several projects using existing landscapes that must be transformed into professional designs.

HORT 442: Horticulture Landscape Design II

The introduction of computer-aided drafting to produce base maps, planting plans, and construction details for residential and small-scale commercial landscape design.

HORT 481: Senior Seminar

Review of current research literature in field of horticulture presented by senior students; transition from college to work environment, including professional development and career advancement.

HORT 484: Internship

Professional internship with a landscaping company and a concurrent class that analyzes the work experience.

MGMT 309: Survey of Management

Survey of the basic responsibilities of managers, planning and decision making, organization, leading and managing people and the global, ethical, quality, and diversity issues that affect managerial decisions.

MKTG 409: Principles of Marketing

Survey of basic marketing decisions associated with product, promotion, distribution, and pricing. The focus of this class is developing marketing strategies that achieve organizational success and creating long term customer relationships.