Undergraduate Courses

The following is a listing of courses taught in the Horticultural Science undergraduate curriculum.
<Note: F=Fall, S=Spring, SS=Summer>

FRC 1010 - Growing Fruit for Fun and Profit . S
1 credit. Instructor: Dr. Rebecca Darnell
For first and second year students, especially non-majors, desiring a concise mini-course in fruit growing and marketing. Fruit crops include citrus, pecan, blueberry, strawberry, peach, grape, apple, mango and avocado.

HOS 3222C-Greenhouse and Protected Agriculture. S even years
3 credits. Instructor: Dr. Daniel Cantliffe
The principles and practices of crop production in protected structures. Structure type, media, fertilization and pest control practices emphasized.

HOS 4283C-Advanced Organic & Sustainable Crop Production. S
3 credits. Instructor: Dr. Xin Zhao
An intensive examination of the methods & techniques necessary for organic and sustainable production of marketing of horticultural products.

HOS 4341 - Advanced Horticultural Physiology. S
3 credits. Instructor: Dr. Rebecca Darnell
Environmental effects (light, temperature and water) on physiology, growth and development of plants.

HOS 4905 - Organic Weed Management. S
3 credits. Instructor: Dr. Carlene Chase
Ecological principles can be applied in agroecosystems to manage weeds in more sustainable manner. Alternative weed management approaches that are less dependent on herbicides and utilize ecological processes detrimental to weed and weed seed survival will be emphasized. Students will learn actively by servicing as moderators, critically analyzing pertinent literature and participating in discussions of supplemental reading.

HOS 4933 - Professional Development in Horticulture. S
1 credit. Instructor: TBA
This course will focus on professional skills development, such as resume writing, interview skills and salary negotiations. In addition, guest speakers from many facets of the horticultural industry will give students and opportunity to learn more about their career options in horticulture.

HOS 4941 - Practical Work Experience. F, S, SS
1-3 Credits
Practical work that must be a new experience and related to the field of study.

Courses in Landscape and Nursery Horticulture are offered by the Environmental Horticulture Department.

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