Horticulture Sciences (PLHRT)Agriculture and Life Sciences

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Course descriptions provided by the Courses of Study 2023-2024.

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PLHRT 2010
The Art of Horticulture

Discover the ways in which plants can be used in or as art (e.g., living sculpture, woven branch, and more) and as a subject of art (e.g., botanical illustration, painting, and more). Explore the relationship ... view course details

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Syllabi:

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 2 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  2019 PLHRT 2010   STU 501

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  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Students who do not attend the first class or provide prior notice to instructor of their absence from first class will be dropped from the instructor's roster.

PLHRT 3025
Hydroponic Food Crop Production and Management

Covers principles and practices of commercial hydroponic vegetable and herb production in controlled environment agriculture (CEA). Topics include: growing environments (high tunnels, greenhouses, and ... view course details

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Syllabi:

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one laboratory. Combined with: PLHRT 5025

  • 4 Credits Graded

  •  2268 PLHRT 3025   LEC 001

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  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Graduate students should enroll in PLHRT 5025.

  •  2269 PLHRT 3025   LAB 401

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  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  2387 PLHRT 3025   LAB 402

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  • Instruction Mode: In Person

PLHRT 4020
Plant Propagation

Plant propagation, the multiplication of plants, is both a science and an art. This class will introduce the principles, practices and techniques of sexual and asexual propagation of horticultural plants. ... view course details

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Syllabi:

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one laboratory. Combined with: PLHRT 6020

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 19085 PLHRT 4020   LEC 001

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Class will include 2 two-hour lab sessions scheduled at students' convenience during the micropropagation section of course. Enrollment preference is given to SIPS MPS and Plant Sciences undergraduate students.

    Instructor Consent Required (Add)

  • 19086 PLHRT 4020   LAB 401

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Instructor Consent Required (Add)

PLHRT 4730
Ecology of Agricultural Systems

Analysis of the ecological processes operating in agricultural systems, with an emphasis on understanding relationships between agroecosystem structure and function and interactions among organisms. Examines ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: PLHRT 6730

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  1865 PLHRT 4730   LEC 001

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    • TR Stocking Hall 201
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023

    • Drinkwater, L

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Prerequisite: BIOEE 1610. During first six weeks of class, Thursday meetings may run as late as 5:30 p.m. because of field trips.

  •  1866 PLHRT 4730   DIS 201

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  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    During first six weeks of class, Thursday meetings may run as late as 5:30 p.m. because of field trips.

PLHRT 5025
Hydroponic Food Crop Production and Management

Covers principles and practices of commercial hydroponic vegetable and herb production in controlled environment agriculture (CEA). Topics include: growing environments (high tunnels, greenhouses, and ... view course details

View Enrollment Information

Syllabi:

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one laboratory. Combined with: PLHRT 3025

  • 4 Credits Graded

  •  2307 PLHRT 5025   LEC 001

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  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Enrollment preference given to MPS students in the CEA specialization.

  •  2308 PLHRT 5025   LAB 401

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  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  2388 PLHRT 5025   LAB 402

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  • Instruction Mode: In Person

PLHRT 6020
Plant Propagation

Plant propagation, the multiplication of plants, is both a science and an art. This class will introduce the principles, practices and techniques of sexual and asexual propagation of horticultural plants. ... view course details

View Enrollment Information

Syllabi:

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one laboratory. Combined with: PLHRT 4020

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 19087 PLHRT 6020   LEC 001

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Class will include 2 two-hour lab sessions scheduled at students' convenience during the micropropagation section of course.

    Instructor Consent Required (Add)

  • 19088 PLHRT 6020   LAB 401

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Enrollment preference is given to SIPS MPS and Plant Sciences undergraduate students.

    Instructor Consent Required (Add)

PLHRT 6730
Ecology of Agricultural Systems

Analysis of the ecological processes operating in agricultural systems, with an emphasis on understanding relationships between agroecosystem structure and function and interactions among organisms. Examines ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: PLHRT 4730

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  2530 PLHRT 6730   LEC 001

  •  
    • TR Stocking Hall 201
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023

    • Drinkwater, L

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    During first six weeks of class, Thursday meetings may run as late as 5:30 p.m. because of field trips.

  •  2531 PLHRT 6730   DIS 201

  •  

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    During first six weeks of class, Thursday meetings may run as late as 5:30 p.m. because of field trips.