ornamental horticulture course descriptions
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First Year, Fall
HT 201 - Freshman Seminar
Credits: 1.00
An introduction to the horticulture technology, the Thompson School, and the University: programs, expectations, advising, and resources. Survival skills for college including time management, study skills, and notetaking. Career preparation including portfolios, resumes, professional organizations, and continuing education. Special fee. 1 hr. lec. Cr/F.
HT 205 - Plants, People, Place
Credits: 2.00
An introduction to the New England bioregion through exploration of the interrelationships of plants and plant communities, humans and human culture, and the landforms and natural systems of New Hampshire. Includes field identification of common native and exotic plant species. Special fee. 1 lec/1 lab.
HT 207 - Plant Structure and Function
Credits: 4.00
Morphology, anatomy, and physiology, with emphasis on the higher plants. Horticultural implications. Lab stresses observations and manipulations of the particulars of plant life. Special fee. 2 rec/1 lab.
HT 215 - Soils and Land Use
Credits: 2.00
Introduction to soils with emphasis on physical, morphological, chemical, and biological characteristics and their applications in horticultural land use decisions. Includes soil genesis and classification and soil survey use. Special fee. 3 rec/1 lab/7 wks.
HT 219 - Computers in Horticulture
Credits: 1.00
Selection and use of microcomputers in horticulture: word processing, spreadsheets, database management, Power Point, and graphics. 1 lec/1 lab.
HT 227A - Horticultural Facilities Management
Credits: 2.00
Layout, construction, management principles, and horticultural technique used on controlled growth structures, including greenhouses, cold frames, and lath houses. Includes practicum in daily operation of Thompson School horticultural facilities. Special fee. 1 lec/1 lab.
COM 209 - Expository Writing and Reading
Credits: 4.00
Weekly writing and individual conferences. Frequent reading assignments related to the writing. 3 lec/1 tutorial.
First Year, Spring
HT 204 - Plant Propagation
Credits: 4.00
Reproduction of plants for horticultural purposes by sexual and asexual methods. Seeds, cuttings, separation, division, layering, grafting, budding, and in vitro propagation. Special fee. Prereq: HORT 207 or permission. 2 lec/1 lab.
HT 217 - Soils and Plant Nutrition
Credits: 2.00
Role of nutrition in plant health care. Macro- and micro-nutrient needs, nutrition deficiency symptoms, soil testing, and fertilizer application techniques in both soil and soil-less media. Special fee. 3 rec/1 lab/7 wks.
HT 227B - Horticultural Facilities Management
Credits: 2.00
Layout, construction, management principles, and horticultural technique used on controlled growth structures, including greenhouses, cold frames, and lath houses. Includes practicum in daily operation of Thompson School horticultural facilities. Special fee. 1 lec/1 lab.
HT 234 - Pest Management
Credits: 4.00
Introduction to pests of horticultural plants, including diseases, insects, and weeds. Symptoms, morphology, identification, life cycles, impacts, and management measures. Emphasis on integrated pest management. Special fee. 3 lec./1 lab.
MTH 201 - Math I
Credits: 3.00
Arithmetic of whole numbers, integers, decimals, percents, and fractions. Applications of mathematics, measurement and the metric system. Probability, problem solving and business graphing. 3 lec.
MTH 202 - Math II
Credits: 3.00
Creative reasoning and problem solving. Algebraic topics, powers, roots, equations, ratios, and proportions. Geometry topics, triangles, similar figures, polygons, measurement (English and Metric), linear functions, business functions and graphing. Prereq: pass a pretest. 3 lec.
SSCI 203 - Environmental Issues and Society
Credits: 2.00
Course focuses on contemporary environmental problems and their relationship to society. Students examine the nature and extent of specific problems, such as pollution or global warming, and review current thinking about causes, possible interrelationships, and proposed solutions. 2 lec.
Second Year, Fall
HT 227C - Horticultural Facilities Management
Credits: 1.00
Layout, systems, construction, management principles, and horticultural techniques used in controlled growth structures, including greenhouses, propagation houses and beds, cold frames, hoop houses, and lath houses. Includes practicum in daily operation of Thompson School horticultural facilities, with second-year focus on scheduling and supervision. 2 lab.
HT 240 - Introduction to Floral Design
Credits: 2.00
Basic arrangements, including symmetrical and asymmetrical, circular, triangular, and line pieces; and the basic corsage designs used by florists. Application of principles to designs during laboratory sessions. Special fee. 1 lec/1 lab.
HT 275 - Floricultural Crop Production
Credits: 2.00
Leading cut-flower crops, potted plants, and bulbous crops, including cultural requirements, crop timing, harvesting procedures, distribution systems, and marketing principles. Special fee. Prereq: permission. 2 lec/1 lab.
HT 286 - Fruit and Vegetable Production
Credits: 3.00
Tree fruits (apple, pears, and peaches) small fruits (strawberries, raspberries, grapes and blueberries) and vegetables grown in New England will be covered. Information will emphasize the growing, maintenance and the marketing of fruits and vegetables from the garden center perspective. Special fee. 2 lec/1 lab.
HT 297 - Horticultural Work Experience
Credits: 2.00
A guided work experience in a student-selected area of horticulture, providing both a broad overview and a detailed understanding of work in the field. Contracting with an employer for 480 hours of career-oriented work, the student is assigned a wide variety of duties and responsibilities typical of that business or organization. Students maintain a detailed reflective journal of the experience, a portfolio-based summary report, and thorough self-evaluations. Cr/F.
COM 210 - Public Speaking
Credits: 2.00
Frequent speaking exercises to develop the skill and confidence to speak in a variety of public situations. 2 lec.
COM 211 - Critical Reading
Credits: 2.00
Frequent readings of short nonfiction and fiction. Class discussions and writing assignments designed to develop skill in reading with critical discernment. 2 lec.
COM 212 - Technical Writing
Credits: 2.00
Practice in various forms of technical writing: technical instructions and descriptions, reports, proposals, business letters, and more, with particular emphasis on the importance of layout and design. 2 lec.
Second Year, Spring
HT 227D - Horticultural Facilities Management
Credits: 1.00
Layout, systems, construction, management principles, and horticultural techniques used in controlled growth structures, including greenhouses, propagation houses and beds, cold frames, hoop houses, and lath houses. Includes practicum in daily operation of Thompson School horticultural facilities, with second-year focus on scheduling and supervision. 2 lab.
HT 258 - Herbaceous Ornamental Plants
Credits: 2.00
A comprehensive study of herbaceous ornamental plants including morphology, classification, identification, and usage of common perennials, annuals, ferns, ornamental grasses, herbs, and bulbs used in the Northeast. Production, installation, and maintenance of herbaceous ornamentals is also included. Prereq: HT 205 or permission. Special fee. 1 lec/1 lab.
HT 276 - Bedding Plant Production
Credits: 2.00
Bedding plant production, cultural requirements, crop timing, marketing principles. Includes common annuals, perennials, vegetables, and herbs of the Northeast. Field trips. Special fee. Prereq: permission. 3 lec/1 lab/7 wks.
HT 286 - Fruit and Vegetable Production
Credits: 3.00
Tree fruits (apple, pears, and peaches) small fruits (strawberries, raspberries, grapes and blueberries) and vegetables grown in New England will be covered. Information will emphasize the growing, maintenance and the marketing of fruits and vegetables from the garden center perspective. Special fee. 2 lec/1 lab.
SSCI 201 - Human Relations
Credits: 4.00
Learn theories of human behavior and develop skills for applying these concepts in the creation of more effective interpersonal and professional relationships.
SSCI 202 - Social Issues
Credits: 4.00
Study of social problems in today's world. Particular emphasis on various viewpoints of their causes and solutions. Issues covered range from individual to worldwide
*Course Descriptions subject to change at any time.
