Fall 08 Course Offerings

Hort 110. Orientation in Horticulture. (1-0) Cr. 1. F. Introduction to the field of horticulture.

Hort 112. Orientation to Learning and Productive Team Membership. (Cross-listed with Aer E, FS HN, TSM, NREM). (2-0) Cr. 2. F. Introduction to developing intentional learners and worthy team members. Learning as the foundation of human enterprise; intellectual curiosity; ethics as a personal responsibility; everyday leadership; effective team and community interactions including team learning and the effects on individuals; and growth through understanding self, demonstrating ownership of own learning, and internalizing commitment to helping others. Intentional mental processing as a means of enhancing learning. Interconnectedness of the individual, the community, and the world.

Hort 114X. Developing Responsible Learners and Effective Leaders. (Same as NREM 114X, FS HN 114X, TSM 114X.) (2-0) Cr. 2. Prereq: 112. Focus on team and community. Application of fundamentals of human learning; evidence of development as a responsibility of the individual to the community and the world; leading from within; holding self and others accountable for growth and development as learners and leaders.

Hort 121. Home Horticulture. (2-0) Cr. 2. F.S. Growing plants in and around the home including requirements for growing house plants; plant propagation; designing and maintaining flower, fruit, and vegetable gardens; lawn, tree, and shrub maintenance.

Hort 122X. Hands-on Home Horticulture. Cr. 3. Demonstration and activities that illustrate principles of growing plants for the home garden. Topics include plant identification, propagation, selection, and management for indoor and outdoor gardens.

Hort 193. Topics in Horticulture. Cr. arr. Repeatable. F.S.SS. Off Campus. Offered as demand warrants. Includes practical courses in the field of horticulture. A maximum of 6 credits of Hort 193 may be used toward the total of 128 credits required for graduation.

A. Greenhouse Crops

B. Nursery Crops

C. Turfgrass

D. Fruit Crops

E. Vegetable Crops

F. Cross-Commodity

G. Landscape Horticulture

Hort 221. Principles of Horticulture. (2-2) Cr. 3. F.S. Prereq: Biol 211. Biological principles of growing horticultural crops including anatomy, reproduction, light, temperature, water, nutrition, and growth and development. Laboratory exercises emphasize environmental factors and permit detailed observation of plant growth.

Hort 233X. Foliage Plants for Interiorscapes. Cr. 3. Prereq: 221. Identification, nomenclature, selection and culture of foliage plants for interior landscapes. Planning, cost-estimating, installation, and maintenance of foliage plants and flowering potted plants in homes, offices, and public buildings.

Hort 240. Trees, Shrubs, and Woody Vines for Landscaping. (3-0) Cr. 3. F. Students will learn to identify trees, shrubs, and woody vines. Factors influencing the horticultural use of woody plants also will be taught. Field trips, including some on weekends and/or overnight may be required.

Hort 321. Horticulture Physiology. (3-0) Cr. 3. F. Prereq: 221 or Biol 211. Principles of plant physiology relating to growth and development of horticultural plants including plant water relations, membrane transport, photosynthesis, photomorphogenesis, respiration, and phytohormones. Emphasis on plant's responses to environmental factors (temperature, water and light) including cellular and whole-plant physiology under stressful environments.

Hort 330. Herbaceous Ornamental Plants. (2-2) Cr. 3. F. Prereq: 221 or by permission of instructor. Identification, botanical characteristics, origins, propagation, uses and general culture of herbaceous annual and perennial plants for Midwestern gardens and landscapes.

Hort 338. Seed Science and Technology. (Cross-listed with Agron). (2-2) Cr. 3. S. Prereq: Agron 114 or Hort 221, Biol 211. Knapp. Seed production, maturation, dormancy, vigor, deterioration, and related aspects of enhancement, conditioning, storage, and quality evaluation. Aspects of the seed industry and regulation of seed marketing.

Hort 342. Landscape Installation and Establishment. (2-3) Cr. 3. F. Prereq : 240 or L A 321. Principles and practices involved with establishment and maintenance of woody ornamental plants in the landscape. Laboratory work involves site evaluation, installation techniques, postplant care, and maintenance of established landscape plants.

Hort 351. Turfgrass Establishment and Management. (Same as Agron 351.) (3-0) Cr. 3. F. Prereq: 221 or Agron 114 or Biol 211. Principles and practices of turfgrass propagation, establishment, and management. Specialized practices relative to professional lawn care, golf courses, athletic fields, highway roadsides, and seed and sod production. The biology and control of turfgrass pests. Nonmajor graduate credit.

Hort 351L. Turfgrass Establishment and Management Laboratory. (Same as Agron 351L.) (0-3) Cr. 1. F. Prereq: Credit or enrollment in 351. Those enrolled in the horticulture curriculum are required to take 351L in conjunction with 351 except by permission of the instructor. Nonmajor graduate credit.

Hort/Agron 354. Soils and Plant Growth. (3-0) Cr. 3. F.S. Prereq: 154 and Biol 101 or 202. Killorn or Loynachan. Effects of chemical, physical, and biological properties of soils on plant growth, with emphasis on nutritive elements, pH, organic matter maintenance, and rooting development. Nonmajor graduate credit.

Hort/Agron 354L. Soils and Plant Growth Laboratory. (0-3) Cr. 1. F. S. Prereq: Credit or enrollment in 354. Henning. Laboratory exercises in soil testing that assess a soil's ability to support nutritive requirements for plant growth.

Hort 391. Horticultural Management Experience. Cr. 1. Repeatable. F.S.SS. Prereq: 221, permission of instructor. A structured work experience for the student to gain insight into management operations associated with production and management of horticultural crops. A report of 10 or more pages describing the student's experience is required. One credit is given for each term the student is enrolled in the course. A maximum of two credits may be used toward the horticultural sciences course requirements, and two additional credits may be used toward the 128 credits required for graduation.

Hort 398. Cooperative Education. Cr. R. Repeatable. F.S.SS. Prereq: Permission of department resource and career center coordinator. Students must register for this course before commencing each work period.

Hort 421. Introduction to Plant Breeding. (Cross-listed with Agron). (3-0) Cr. 3. F. Prereq : Gen 320 or Biol 313. Breeding methods used in the genetic improvement of self pollinated, cross-pollinated and asexually reproducing agronomic crops. Applications of biotechnology techniques in the development of improved cultivars. Nonmajor graduate credit.

Hort 424. Sustainable and Environmental Horticulture Systems. (Dual-listed with 524; same as Env S 424.) (2-0) Cr. 2. F. Inquiry into ethical issues and environmental consequences of horticultural cropping systems and production practices. Emphasis on production systems that are resource efficient, environmentally sound, socially acceptable, and profitable.

Hort 445. Horticulture Management and Administration. (2-0) Cr. 2. F. Prereq : 221, junior or senior classif cation. In-depth presentation and discussion of skills and strategies needed to manage a horticultural enterprise. Topics include motivating employees, managing meetings, conducting performance appraisals, dealing with conflict, and managing an increasingly diverse work force.

Hort 446. Landscape Contracting and Estimating. (2-0) Cr. 2. F. Prereq: 240 and credit or enrollment in 342, junior or senior classification. Overview and implementation of landscape estimating and contracting. Includes estimating procedures (material, labor, equipment) and landscape business issues (contracts, insurance, personnel).

Hort 453. Sports Turf Management. (3-0) Cr. 3. Alt. F., offered 2008. Prereq: 351. Management techniques for today's specialized athletic fields. The horticultural and budgetary aspects of football, soccer, baseball, and softball fields will be presented. Field trips and laboratory exercises will develop a practical understanding of actual principles in field development, construction, and management. Nonmajor graduate credit.

Hort 475. Urban Forestry. (Cross-listed with For). (2- 3) Cr. 3. F. Prereq : Junior or senior classification, 3 credits in biology. Discussion of establishment and management of woody perennials in community-owned urban greenspaces, consideration of urban site and soil characteristics, plant physiology, plant culture, urban forest valuation, inventory methods, species selection, and urban forest maintenance (health care and pest management). Nonmajor graduate credit.

Hort 490. Independent Study. Cr. arr. Repeatable. Prereq : Senior classification in horticulture, permission of instructor. Investigation of topic holding special interest to the student. Comprehensive report required. Election of course and topic must be approved by department head. A maximum of 4 credits of Hort 490 and an additional 2 credits of 490 from outside Horticulture may be used toward the total of 128 credits required for graduation.

A. Greenhouse Crops

B. Nursery Crops

C. Turfgrass

D. Fruit Crops

E. Vegetable Crops

F. Cross-Commodity

G. Landscape Horticulture

H. Honors

I. International Study

Hort 491. Seed Science Internship Experience. (Same as Agron 491, TSM 491.) Cr. 1-2. Repeatable for maximum of 1 credit. F.S.SS. Prereq: 338, advanced approval and participation of employer and instructor. A professional work experience and creative project for seed science secondary majors. The project requires prior approval and participation of the employer and instructor. The student must submit a written report.

Hort 493. Workshop in Horticulture. Cr. arr. Off campus. Repeatable. Offered as demand warrants. Workshops in horticulture. Nonmajor graduate credit.

Hort 524. Sustainable and Environmental Horticulture Systems. (Dual-listed with 424.) (2-0) Cr. 2. F. Inquiry into ethical issues and environmental consequences of horticultural cropping systems and production practices. Emphasis on production systems that are resource efficient, environmentally sound, socially acceptable, and profitable.

Hort 530. Research Orientation. (1-3) Cr. 2. F. Instruction in scientific methods and communication skills.

Hort 542. Introduction to Molecular Biology Techniques. (Cross-listed with GDCB, BCB, FS HN, NutrS, VDPAM, BBMB, B M S, EEOB). Cr. 1. Repeatable. F.S.SS. Prereq: Graduate classification. Workshops in basic molecular biology techniques and related procedures. Satisfactory-fail only.

A. DNA Techniques. Includes genetic engineering procedures, sequencing, PCR, and genotyping. (F.S.SS.)

C. Cell Techniques. Includes immunophenotyping, ELISA, fl ow cytometry, microscopic techniques, and image analysis. (F.S.)

E. Proteomics. Includes two-dimensional electrophoresis, laser scanning, mass spectrometry, and database searching.

Hort 543X. Seed Physiology. (Same as STB 543X) (2-0) Cr. 2. Alt. F., offered 2008. Prereq: Admission to the Graduate STB Program or approval of the instructor. Brief introduction to plant physiology. Physiological aspects of seed development, maturation, longevity, dormancy and germination. Links between physiology and seed quality.

Hort 590. Special Topics. Cr. arr. Prereq: A major or minor in horticulture.

Hort 593. Workshop in Horticulture. Cr. arr. Repeatable. Workshops in horticulture, with emphasis on off-campus instruction.
A. Greenhouse Crops
B. Nursery Crops
C. Turfgrass
D. Fruit Crops
E. Vegetable Crops
F. Cross-Commodity
G. Landscape Horticulture

Hort 599. Creative Component. Cr. arr.

Courses for Graduate students

Hort 610. Graduate Seminar. Cr. 1. Repeatable. F.S. Satisfactory-fail grading basis only.

Hort 690. Advanced Topics. Cr. var. Repeatable.

Hort 696P. Research Seminar. (Cross-listed with GDCB, Agron, BBMB, P Phy, For). Cr. 1. Repeatable. Research seminars by faculty and graduate students. Satisfactory-fail only.

P. Plant Physiology and Molecular Biology

Hort 699. Thesis and Dissertation Research. Cr. var.
A. Greenhouse Crops
B. Nursery Crops
C. Turfgrass
D. Fruit Crops
E. Vegetable Crops
F. Cross-Commodity
G. Landscape Horticulture
I. Biotechnology