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Minors - Horticultural Science

Hours: 15 credits

This minor is open to any student who wants to explore an interest with fruits and vegetables. Some background courses in botany or plant science are recommended.

For more information, e-mail Dr. Rebecca Darnell at rld@ufl.edu or phone 352-392-4711, ext. 224.

Required Course

HOS 3020 Principles of Horticulture Crop Production3

Take nine credits

FRC 3212 Introduction to Citrus Culture and Production3
FRC 3213L Citrus Culture and Production Laboratory1
FRC 3252 Tropical and Subtropical Fruits2
FRC 3274 Tree and Small Fruit Production3
HOS 3222C Greenhouse and Protected Agriculture3
HOS 3430C Nutrition of Horticultural Crops3
HOS 3281C Organic and Sustainable Crop Production3
VEC 3221C Vegetable Production4

Elective

FRC, HOS or VEC course at the 3000-/4000-level3