Undergraduate Courses
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HRT 109: Introduction to Plant Science
Fall of every year
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HRT 203: Principles of Horticulture
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HRT 204: Plant Propagation and Use
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HRT 206: Training and Pruning Plants
Spring semester of even years at select off-campus IAT partnership locations.
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HRT 207: Horticulture Career Development
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HRT 211: Landscape Plants I
Fall semester of every year
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HRT 212: Landscape Plants II
Identification, and evaluation of narrow-leaved evergreens trees and shrubs, broad-leaved evergreens, flowering trees and shrubs, ground covers and bulbs.
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HRT 213: Landscape Maintenance
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HRT 213L: Landscape Maintenance Field Lab
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HRT 218: Irrigation Systems for Horticulture
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HRT 221: Greenhouse Structures and Management
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HRT 222 - Houseplants and Interiorscapes
This course will cover the concepts and practices of greenhouse houseplant production and the maintenance and management of interiorscapes. Students will explore many categories of houseplants, including: ferns, bromeliads and other epiphytes, succulents, cacti, foliage plants, and orchids. Interiorscape management is a niche, but growing field of horticulture involving the design, installation, and maintenance of houseplants in residential and commercial settings. Students will learn about the challenges specific to interiorscape management, as well as explore the many business models used by interiorscape companies.
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HRT 222L - Houseplants and Interiorscapes Lab
This lab with the concurrent (HRT 222) will provide hands-on experience in greenhouse houseplant production and interiorscape design, maintenance, and management. Students will learn propagation techniques, crop scheduling, and the production and maintenance considerations for many major categories of houseplants, including: ferns, bromeliads and other epiphytes, succulents, cacti, foliage plants, and orchids. Identification of common houseplant species will also be required. Students will also explore interiorscape management, which is the design, installation, and maintenance of houseplants in residential and commercial settings.
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HRT 243: Organic Transplant Production
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HRT 253: Compost Production and Use
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HRT 290: Independent Study
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HRT 310: Nursery Management
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HRT 311: Landscape Design and Management Specifications
HRT 311/LA 311 will introduce students to landscape Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CADD) to explore Landscape design techniques; spatial organization; plant selection; plant/site interaction; relationships between design, construction, and maintenance in project development; preparation of planting; and maintenance specifications.
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HRT 323: Floriculture Production
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HRT 332: Tree Fruit Production and Management
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HRT 336: Viticulture and Berry Production
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HRT 341: Vegetable Production and Management
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HRT 351: Hydroponic Food Production
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HRT 351L: Hydroponic Food Production Lab
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HRT 361: Applied Plant Physiology
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HRT 362: Applied Crop Improvement
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HRT 401: Advanced Horticultural Crop Physiology
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HRT 404: Horticultural Management
Effectively managing a horticultural business requires individuals to allocate limited resources (time, money, people and materials) to accomplish well-defined, written goals. The mission of this course is to provide information and strategies for students to enhance their business management skills in the context of the horticulture industry. The goal is to provide students with fundamental knowledge and skills to better prepare them for careers in which they work with people and plants for profit. This class uses a variety of teaching approaches, including in class discussion, lecture, and oral presentations.
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HRT 407: Horticulture Marketing
Horticulture companies face the ongoing challenge of effectively marketing their products, services, and experiences in a way that generates value for both consumers and the business. This involves understanding consumer behavior, emphasizing product features and benefits, and creating effective communication strategies that resonate with their target market. Additionally, pricing and promotion strategies play a crucial role in ensuring products reach the right audience and generate consistent demand. In this course, students will develop key marketing skills and apply concepts specifically to the horticulture industry. Through a variety of learning methods, including case studies, article and book discussions, students will enhance their ability to identify and communicate product features and benefits and effectively use marketing principles to succeed in their future careers within the horticulture sector.
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HRT 411: Landscape Contract Management
Become familiar with landscape construction materials and techniques. Develop an understanding of project estimating and bidding procedures. Develop an understanding of the legal aspects of contracts, construction bonds, insurance, and ways of structuring a business.
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HRT 430: Exploring Wines and Vines
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HRT 451: Biotechnology Applications for Plant Breeding and Genetics
Interdepartmental-enroll in CSS 451. Principles, concepts, and techniques of agricultural plant biotechnology. Recombinant DNA technology, plant molecular biology and transformation in relation to plant improvement.
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HRT 475: International Studies in Horticulture
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HRT 490: Independent Study
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HRT 491: Selected Topics in Horticulture
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HRT 492: Undergraduate Research
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HRT 493: Professional Internship in Horticulture
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HRT 494: Horticulture Career Development II
Development of professional aptitudes, including critical communication skills (writing/oral), resume/curriculum vitae, letters of application, presentation, interpersonal, and other valuable ‘soft’ skills
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