Students majoring in horticultural science may choose one of four specializations: general horticultural science, fruit and vegetable crops, nursery man-agement and landscape horticulture, and public garden management. An academic adviser will help to de-velop a program of course work.
Critical Tracking Criteria:
Critical tracking courses are bolded. Complete the bolded courses in the semester indicated to stay on track for this major.
All Specializations
| FRESHMAN YEAR | |
| Semester 1 - Fall | Credits |
| Composition (GE) | 3 |
| Humanities (GE)* | 3 |
| Social and Behavioral Sciences (GE)* | 3 |
| CHM 2040 Intro to Gen Chemistry (GE-P). | 3 |
| Elective | 3 |
|
|
15 |
| Semester 2 - Spring | Credits |
| Humanities Or Social and Behavioral Sciences (GE)* | 3 |
| CHM 2041 (or 2045) Gen Chemistry (GE-P) | 3 |
| CHM 2045L General Chemistry Lab. | 1 |
| ECO 2023 Or AEB 3103 Economics (GE-S). | 3-4 |
| MAC 1147 Pre-calculus (GE-M) | 4 |
|
|
14-15 |
| SOPHOMORE YEAR | |
| Semester 3 - Fall | Credits |
| Humanities (GE)* . | 3 |
| BOT 2010C Intro Botany (GE-B) | 3 |
| AEE 3033 Writing for Ag & Nat. Resources. | 3 |
| Electives | 6 |
|
|
15 |
| Semester 4 - Spring | Credits |
| BOT 2011C Plant Diversity (GE-B). | 4 |
| PHY 2004 Applied Physics (GE-P)
Or PHY 2020 Intro to Physics (GE-P). |
3 |
| AEE 3030C Effective Oral Communication. | 3 |
| MAC or STA course (GE-M) | 3 |
| Elective | 2-3 |
|
|
15-16 |
| * 6 hours must have an international or diversity focus |
GENERAL HORTICULTURAL SCIENCE SPECIALIZATION
This is a more generalized
program in the broader field of horticulture. This specialization offers
maximum flexibility in course work for employment in any phase of the horticulture
industry.
| JUNIOR YEAR | |
| Semester 5 - Fall | Credits |
| HOS 3013C General Horticulture | 4 |
| PLS 3221C Plant Propagation | 3 |
| PLP 3002C Fundamentals of Plant Pathology | 4 |
| Approved Elective*. | 4 |
|
|
15 |
| Semester 6 - Spring | Credits |
| AGR 3303 Genetics. | 3 |
| ENY 3005C Principles of Entomology | 3 |
| Commodity Elective**. | 3 |
| Elective* | 6 |
|
|
15 |
| SENIOR YEAR | |
| Semester 7 - Fall | Credits |
| BCH 3023 Organic & Biological Chemistry. | 3 |
| ORH 3513C Environmental Plant ID & Use. | 3 |
| Commodity Elective**. | 6 |
| Approved Elective*. | 3 |
|
|
15 |
| Semester 8 - Spring | Credits |
| HOS 4304 Horticultural Physiology | 5 |
| SOS 3022 & SOS 3022L General Soils and Lab. | 4 |
| Approved Elective*. | 6 |
|
|
15 |
** Electives must be approved by an adviser.
** Select at least one course from each of the following commodities:
environmental horticulture, fruit crops and vegetable
crops.
NURSERY MANAGEMENT AND LANDSCAPE HORTICULTURE SPECIALIZATION
This specialization studies
the improvement of the human environment through proper selection, propagation,
production and placement of plants in the exterior and interior landscapes.
The environmental plant industry is the fastest growing segment in agriculture
and has enormous potential for continued expansion.
| JUNIOR YEAR | |
| Semester 5 - Fall | Credits |
| BCH 3023 Organic & Bio Chemistry. | 3 |
| ORH 3513C Environmental Plant ID & Use | 3 |
| ORH 3254 Introductory Nursery Mgmt* | 4 |
| PLP 3002C Fund of Plant Pathology | 4 |
|
|
14 |
| Semester 6 - Spring | Credits |
| HOS 4304 Horticultural Physiology | 5 |
| ENY 3005C Principles of Entomology | 3 |
| SOS 3022 & 3022L General Soil & Lab. | 4 |
| ORH 4236 Landscape and Turfgrass Mgmt. | 3 |
|
|
15 |
| SENIOR YEAR | |
| Summer | Credits |
| ORH 4941 Practical Work Experience | 2(min) |
| Semester 7 - Fall | Credits |
| PLS 3221C Plant Propagation | 3 |
| Management/Sales/Leadership Elective* | 2-4 |
| Production Technology Elective**. | 3 |
| Professional Electives. | 3-5 |
| ORH 4933 Professional Seminar in Environmental
Horticulture |
1 |
|
|
12-16 |
| Semester 8 - Spring | Credits |
| AGR 3303 Genetics. | 3 |
| Professional Electives. | 11 |
|
|
14 |
| * Select one of the following management/sales/
leadership courses: |
|
| AEB 3133 Principles of Agribusiness Management | 3 |
| AEB 3341 Strategic Selling. | 3 |
| AEB 4424 Human Resources Management in Agribusiness | 2 |
| AEE 3414 Leadership Development in Agriculture &
Natural Resources . |
3 |
| MAN 3025 Principles of Management | 4 |
| **Select one of the following production technology
courses: |
|
| AOM 3333 Pesticide Application. | 3 |
| AOM 3734 Irrigation Principles and Practices. | 3 |
| PMA 3010 Fundamentals of Pest Management . | 3 |
| PLS 4601C Weed Science. | 3 |
PUBLIC GARDEN MANAGEMENT SPECIALIZATION
This specialization requires
10-12 credits from four of five subject areas: communications, biodiversity,
plant sciences, ecotourism and behavioral sciences. An adviser’s approval
is necessary for specific courses.
| JUNIOR YEAR | |
| Semester 5 - Fall | Credits |
| BCH 3023 Elem Organic Biochemistry
Or CHM 2200 Organic Chemistry |
3 |
| ORH 3513C Environmental Plant ID and Use. | 3 |
| PLP 3002C Fund of Plant Pathology | 4 |
| Subject Area Requirements* | 4 |
|
|
14 |
| Semester 6 - Spring | Credits |
| LAA 4935 Gardens of the World. | 3 |
| ORH 4236 Landscape and Turfgrass Mgmt. | 3 |
| ORH 3773 Public Gardens. | 2 |
| HOS 4304 Horticultural Physiology | 5 |
|
|
13 |
| Summer | Credits |
| ORH 4941 Or AGG 4941 Practical Work Experience | 2(min) |
| Semester 7 - Fall | Credits |
| SOS 3022 General Soils | 3 |
| SOS 3022L General Soils Lab. | 1 |
| PLS 3221C Plant Propagation | 3 |
| ENY 3005C Principles of Entomology | 3 |
| Subject Area Requirements* | 6 |
|
|
16 |
| Semester 8 - Spring | Credits |
| AGR 3303 Or PCB 3063 Genetics | 3 |
| Subject Area Requirements* | 6 |
| Professional Electives. | 6 |
|
|
15 |
FRUIT AND VEGETABLE CROPS SPECIALIZATION
This is a comprehensive program
for careers in the fruit and vegetable industries in any phase of the industry
such as production management, agricultural sales and technical representation.
| JUNIOR YEAR | |
| Semester 5 - Fall | Credits |
| HOS 3013C General Horticulture. | 4 |
| PLP 3002C Fund of Plant Pathology | 4 |
| FRC 3252 Tropical & Subtropical Fruits | 2 |
| Approved Elective* | 5 |
|
|
15 |
| Semester 6 - Spring | Credits |
| FRC 3212 Intro to Citrus Culture | 4 |
| AGR 3303 Genetics | 3 |
| ENY 3005C Principles of Entomology. | 3 |
| FRC 3274 Deciduous Fruit Production. | 3 |
| Approved Elective* | 2 |
|
|
15 |
| SENIOR YEAR | |
| Semester 7 - Fall | Credits |
| BCH 3023 Organic & Biolog Chemistry. | 3 |
| ORH 3513C Environmental Plant ID & Use | 3 |
| VEC 3221 Production of Warm Season Vegetables | 4 |
| Approved Electives*. | 5 |
|
|
15 |
| Semester 8 - Spring | Credits |
| HOS 4304 Horticultural Physiology | 5 |
| VEC 3222 Production of Cool Season Vegetables | 3 |
| SOS 3022 and 3022L General Soil & Lab. | 4 |
| HOS 4933 Horticultural Production Mgmt | 1 |
| Approved Elective* | 2 |
|
|
15 |
HORTICULTURAL SCIENCE MINOR
Students in all disciplines
at the university are allowed to minor in horticulture science. Some background
courses in botany or plant sciences are assumed and recommended. Students
are required to take a minimum of 15 credit hours.
| HOS 3013C General Horticulture | 4 |
| ORH 3513C Environmental Plant Identification I | 3 |
Required electives to be selected with adviser guidance
based on commodity interest within the three specializations of horticultural
science:
| (HOS, ORH, FRC, VEC or PLS courses) | 8 |