RELEVANT COURSE WORK
HORTICULTURE
HORT 101: Concepts of Horticultural Science.
Introduction to the many facets of horticulture in Texas and the United States including organization, history and nature of the industry; discussion of professional development and identification of career opportunities.
HORT 201 & 202: Horticultural Science and Practices.
Structure, growth and development of horticultural plants from a practical and scientific approach; environmental effects, basic principles of propagation, greenhouse and outdoor production, nutrition, pruning and chemical control of growth, pest control and branches of horticulture.
HORT 225: Horticulture Learning Community.
Understanding the personal and professional competencies that should develop during college career; determine learning stlye; develop oral and written communication skills, teamwork and leadership characteristics, analytical and critical thinking, research and problem solving skills; exposure to current critical issues in horticulture and science.
HORT 306: Woody Ornamental Plants.
Better known woody ornamental trees and shrubs; identification, morphology, classification, nomenclature and adaptability in urban and suburban environments.
HORT 308
Identification and use of indigenous and introduced landscape plants; plants for special uses in urban environments; emphasis on plants' ornamental attributes, cultural requirements, and adaptability in urban and suburban environments.
HORT 319: Component Analysis of Horticultural Systems.
Examination of the components of modern horticultural systems, from the effects of plant genetics to the application of computer technology, and their impact on crop production and utilization; introduction to all horticultural production/utilization courses discussing elements and techniques common to all without regard to commodity.
HORT 326: Plant Propagation.
Principles, practices and techniques followed in the sexual and asexual propagation of horticultural plants: seed technology and seed propagation, rooting and propagation of cuttings, graftage and budding systems, layering and propagation by specialized plant structures, Biotechnology and tissue culture systems for Micropropagation.
HORT 431: Nursery Production and Management.
Container, field, and protected culture production of ornamental nursery plants (shrubs, trees, ground covers, bedding plants, and herbaceous perennials); retail and wholesale nursery-site selection and development, financing, niche-marketing, personnel and labor management; wholesale nursery production cycles and systems, storage and shipping.
HORT 453: Floral Art.
Advanced study of floral design as an art form in contrast to a commercial florist operation; interpretive expression of desigh principles and color stressed along with international design styles.
HORT 481: Seminar.
Review of current research literature in field of horticulture presented by senior students; transition from college to work environment, including professional development and career advancement; required of all senior students in horticulture.
HORT 485: Directed Studies.
Review of research literature in field of horticulture regarding the breeding and development in Hemerocallis under Dr. David Byrne.
OTHER RELATED COURSES
CHEM 227 & 228.
Chemistry of compounds of carbon; general principles and their application to various industrial and biological processes.
GENE 310: Principles of Heredity.
Basic principles of classical genetics, molecular genetics, mutation theory, and genetic engineering; emphasis on humans and society.
MEPS 313: Introduction to Plant Physiology.
General course dealing with principal life processes of higher plants; influence of environmental factors on these processes. Agricultural and ecological significance of life processes of plants.
SCSC 304: Plant Breeding and Genetics.
Genetic improvement of crops by hybridization and selection; special breeding methods and techniques applicable to naturally self-pollinated, cross-pollinated and asexually reproduced plants..