Horticulture, Minor
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Program Description
Horticulture is the science of growing and cultivating plants. This program gives students a foundation in the horticultural sciences to understand important practical aspects of botany while developing skills that are pertinent to a wide range of areas for employment and further studies of botany.Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Total Credit Hours | 23 | |
| Discipline Core Requirements | 23 Credits | |
| Complete the following with a grade of C- or better: | ||
| BIOL 1610 & BIOL 1615 | College Biology I and College Biology I Laboratory | 5 |
| BOT 1800 | Introduction to Horticulture | 3 |
| BOT 4650 | Greenhouse Management | 3 |
| Complete 12 credits from the following courses with a grade of C- or higher in each. 1 | 12 | |
| College Biology II (3) | ||
| College Biology II Laboratory (1) | ||
| Plant Kingdom (4) | ||
| Integrated Pest Management (undefined) | ||
| Controlled Environment Experiments in Horticulture (3) | ||
| Plant Propagation (3) | ||
| Plant Anatomy (4) | ||
| Plant Pathology (3) | ||
| Plant Tissue Culture (4) | ||
| Applied Virological Methods (undefined) | ||
| Arthropod-Borne Pathogens (3) | ||
| Entomology (3) | ||
| Entomology Laboratory (1) | ||
- 1
At least 9 credits must be upper division courses.
Graduation Requirements
Complete all required courses and electives for the minor with a grade of C- or higher in each.
Graduation Plan
This graduation plan is a sample plan and is intended to be a guide. Your specific plan may differ based on your Math and English placement and/or transfer credits applied. You are encouraged to meet with an advisor and set up an individualized graduation plan in Wolverine Track.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Credit Hours | |
| BIOL 1610 | College Biology I | 4 |
| BIOL 1615 | College Biology I Laboratory | 1 |
| BOT 1800 | Introduction to Horticulture | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 8 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| Elective | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 3 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Semester 3 | ||
| Electives | 6 | |
| Credit Hours | 6 | |
| Semester 4 | ||
| BOT 4650 | Greenhouse Management | 3 |
| Electives | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 6 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 23 | |
Program Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate ability to select, propagate, and manage plants for ornamental, agriculture, or landscape use
- Effectively manage horticultural systems including greenhouse, interiorscapes, and gardens
- Quantitatively analyze data in order to efficiently manage horticultural systems
- Apply botanical and biological knowledge to horticultural problems like plant productivity and pest management
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