HORTICULTURE (HO)
HO 130. Introduction to Horticulture.
The identification, nomenclature, classification, cultural requirements and landscape uses of ornamental trees, shrubs, vines, and herbaceous plants. Two lectures; one two-hour lab. (3)
HO 230. Advanced Horticulture.
The identification, nomenclature, classification, cultural requirements and landscape uses of ornamental trees, shrubs, vines, and herbaceous plants. An extension of HO 130. Two lectures; one two-hour lab. Prerequisite: HO 130. (3)
HO 330. Landscape Design and Maintenance.
Theory of landscape design. The selection and placement of plants and other structural objects in the design of landscapes for human use and enjoyment. Emphasis on the home, small industry and public sites. One lecture; two 2-hour labs. Prerequisite: HO 130. (3)
HO 342. Fruit and Vegetable Production.
Fundamental principles involved in the production of fruit and vegetable crops for wholesale or retail markets. Vegetable and fruit production in home gardens also studied. Establishment, maintenance and marketing of commercial fruit crops adapted to this area. Home garden fruit production. Two lectures; two-hour lab. Prerequisite: HO 130. (3)
HO 350. Greenhouse Management.
Location, types, covering, environmental controls, costs, maintenance, and cultural practices. Three lectures; two-hour lab. (4)
HO 355. Interior Plantscaping.
Identification, selection, installation, maintenance and management of plants used in interior design. Two lectures; two-hour lab. (3)
HO 430. Turfgrass Management.
Establishing and maintaining plantings on athletic fields, golf courses, parks, residential and commercial grounds. Two lectures; two-hour lab. Prerequisite: AO 120/020 or BO 200. (3)
HO 431. Urban Forestry.
Introduction to management of tree populations in cities. Including ownership patterns, property rights, tree species composition, economic and social benefits. Prerequisite: HO 130. (3)
HO 464. Gold and Athletic Field Management.
Provides students with an understanding of the cultural management of turfgrasses that are utilized on golf courses and athletic fields. Two lectures and two-hour lab. Prerequisite: HO 230. (3)
HO 530. Home Horticulture.
Horticulture as related to modern living. Designing and planting the home landscape including the fundamentals of establishing vegetable gardens, fruit orchards and vineyards. Plant identification, establishment and maintenance of ornamental trees, shrubs, vines, turf grasses, ground covers and flowering plants. One lecture; two-hour lab. (2)
See University Studies (UI) listings for description of:
UI 344. Plants and Humanity.
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