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PS 3204 - Small Fruit Culture
This course is concerned with the theory and practice of commercial production of small fruits, such as grapes, strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, currants, gooseberries, cranberries, and blueberries.
Prerequisite(s): PS 2112 - Commercial Fruit Production or Permission of Department Chairperson.
2 hours Lecture and 3 hours Laboratory
3 credits
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PS 3208 - Floral Crop Production II
Winter and spring major and minor crops including bedding plants are studied to indicate specific application of the fundamental factors and cultural practices required. May be taken before PS 3106 - Floral Crop Production I .
Prerequisite(s): PS 2014 - Floriculture Techniques or Permission of instructor.
1 hour Lecture and 3 hours Laboratory
2 credits
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PS 3210 - Global Crop Ecology
Why do farmers grow what they grow where they grow it? How might a good growing season in a country like Brazil be a cause of concern for a soybean producer in the United States? If rice is so important to the Asian diet, why is China the greatest producer of wheat? Students investigate how different soils, climates, economic conditions, and cultures determine the dominant crop species of various regions of the world. Discussion of modern land-use policy and international trade agreements are included.
Prerequisite(s): PS 2202 - Field Crops I or LAES 2004 - Soils .
3 hours Lecture
3 credits
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PS 3229 - Horticulture Techniques II
This course introduces advanced horticultural techniques through the study and use of modern equipment and instruments. Qualitative and quantitative determinations as well as statistical analyses are made by the student on a generally independent basis. Development of food products is studied in conjunction with field trips to industry plants. Required for Horticulture students in the junior year.
Prerequisite(s): IT 1011 - Information Technology Concepts and IT 1012 - Computer Applications .
1 hour Lecture and 3 hours Laboratory
2 credits
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PS 3230 - Turf Cultural Systems
This course covers the primary and supplementary turfgrass maintenance practices and their interrelationships. Turfgrass establishment, fertility, soil modification, mowing, top dressing, irrigation and their interrelationships will be discussed. Highlights include field trips, guest speakers, and the development of a cultural management plan by each student.
Prerequisite(s): LAES 2004 - Soils and PS 3114 - Introduction to Turf Management .
2 hours Lecture and 3 hours Laboratory
3 credits
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PS 3231 - Hydroponics
This course is designed to acquaint the student with the general principles of hydroponic crop production. Topics covered include the essential elements required for plant growth, currently employed hydroponic systems and techniques, and cultural practices employed in hydroponic greenhouse production of such crops as tomatoes, cucumbers and lettuce.
Prerequisite(s): CH 1103 - General Chemistry I and CH 1203 - General Chemistry II .
2 hours Lecture and 3 hours Laboratory
3 credits
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PS 3238 - Taxonomy of Horticultural Food Products
This course covers identification, classification (botanical, horticultural and commercial), morphology and importance of fresh and processed fruits, vegetables and nuts. Specific product characteristics are examined in relation to quality, condition, storage, availability and grade standards. Product terminology and techniques used by scientists, growers, business managers and government specialists are emphasized.
2 hours Lecture and 3 hours Laboratory
3 credits
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PS 3240 - Integrated Pest Management
An introduction to the principles and techniques applied in an integrated pest management program. The objective of the course is to enable the student to become knowledgeable about the natural and supplemental control measures that can be employed to control insects, diseases, and weeds in an integrated pest management program.
Prerequisite(s): BY 3007 - Entomology .
3 hours Lecture
3 credits
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PS 4000 - Selected Topics II
Special projects designed to meet individual needs of students in the specialized fields of agriculture. Projects will be arranged on a one-to-one basis with a department faculty member and with the approval of the department chairperson. Total Selected Topics credit accepted toward graduation limited to 2 credits.
3 hours student/faculty instruction per week
1 credit
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PS 4005 - Plant Pathology
This course covers the history, distribution, disease symptoms, etiology, epiphytology, and control of the more common plant pathogens. Laboratory techniques include isolation, culture, and identification of plant pathogenic bacteria, fungi, and nematodes. Appropriate pathogens are emphasized each semester.
Prerequisite(s): PS 2101 - Botany of Vascular Plants and PS 2005 - Plant Physiology .
2 hours Lecture and 3 hours Laboratory
3 credits
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PS 4041 - Senior Research
Selected seniors engage in supervised investigations involving library work and laboratory or field experiments related to horticulture.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of the Department Chairperson.
1-3 credits
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PS 4106 - Marketing Horticultural Products
An advanced study of modern techniques in the marketing of fruits, vegetables, and ornamentals. Illustrated lectures, discussion periods and research reports are supplemented by laboratory field trips to various types of retail and wholesale facilities for marketing of processed and fresh market products as well as floral and landscaping operations.
1 hour Lecture and 3 hours Laboratory
2 credits
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PS 4113 - Advanced Vegetable Production
An advanced study designed to acquaint the student with the application of scientific facts and principles as well as commercial trends and applications involved in the successful production, utilization and marketing of the important vegetable crops.
Prerequisite(s): PS 2211 - Commercial Vegetable Production .
2 hours Lecture and 3 hours Laboratory
3 credits
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PS 4116 - Weed Science
In this course, emphasis is given to the biology of weed plants and weedy species, with a strong emphasis on weed identification. Students study the interactions between desired plants and weed plants as well as the reactions of weed plants to various environmental conditions and management practices. Much of the course outlines the many methods used, including non-chemical methods, to reduce the harmful effects of weed plants. With a goal toward minimal environmental impact and maximum economic benefit, students will learn how to properly mix, apply, and discard herbicides.
Prerequisite(s): PS 2101 - Botany of Vascular Plants ,BY 1116 - Biological Science I and BY 1217 - Biological Science II .
2 hours Lecture and 3 hours Laboratory
3 credits
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PS 4126 - Applied Production in Horticulture
This course is designed to provide the horticulture production intern with a background in the applied techniques for fruit and vegetable production. The student will focus on one aspect of production and develop an innovative idea for the possible improvement of current college practices. An oral presentation and written report will be given. Applied courses in horticulture may be taken one time only.
Prerequisite(s): Student must be currently enrolled in the Horticulture Production Internship. Work experience during the Fall Semester cannot be used for the Experiential Learning Program. Scheduled by arrangement.
1 credit
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PS 4127 - Applied Marketing in Horticulture
This course is designed to provide the horticulture Marketing intern with a background in the applied techniques for marketing fruit and vegetables. The student will focus on one aspect of marketing and develop an innovative idea for the possible improvement of current college practices. An oral presentation and written report will be given. Applied courses in Horticulture may be taken one time only.
Prerequisite(s): Student must be currently enrolled in the Horticulture Marketing Internship. Work experience during the Fall Semester cannot be used for the Experiential Learning Program. Scheduled by arrangement.
1 credit
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PS 4132 - Principles of Plant Protection
This course is designed to develop a basic understanding of methods of control of insect pests, plant diseases, and weeds. Emphasis is placed on the identification of common pest insects, plant diseases and weeds and the selection of appropriate control agents. Safe handling and disposal of pesticides are important components of the course. The course is also designed to prepare students for pesticide applicator certification. Not open to Horticulture majors.
2 hours Lecture and 2 hours Laboratory
3 credits
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PS 4202 - Advanced Pomology
This course presents an advanced study of the preharvest and post-harvest physiology, breeding and nutrition of deciduous fruit plants. Illustrated lectures are based on the latest research findings supplemented by laboratory periods in which research projects and advanced field techniques are studied and undertaken.
Prerequisite(s): PS 2112 - Commercial Fruit Production .
2 hours Lecture and 3 hours Laboratory
3 credits
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PS 4204 - Plant Pest Management
This course is concerned with the recognition and methods of control of insects, fungi and weeds which adversely affect agriculture and the health and welfare of man.
Prerequisite(s): BY 3007 - Entomology and CH 2003 - Principles of Organic Chemistry .
2 hours Lecture and 3 hours Laboratory
3 credits
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PS 4209 - Greenhouse Management
This is a study of the principles involved in the construction, maintenance, and utilization of greenhouse facilities, including the management of the greenhouse environment.
2 hours Lecture and 3 hours Laboratory
3 credits
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PS 4211 - Seminar (Agronomy)
In this course all students majoring in Crop Science, Turf Management, and Environmental Science meet to hear oral presentations developed and delivered by senior students in those majors. Students must take this one-credit course three times; twice as an audience member and once as a presenter during the senior year. The student receives credit for each instance totaling three credits.
1 hour lecture and discussion
1 credit
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PS 4218 - Seed Science
This course investigates how seeds are produced, harvested, cleaned, stored, and marketed. Several case studies will be investigated. Discussions about the role of biotechnology, state and federal regulations, international trade agreements, and environmental protection will be included.
Prerequisite(s): PS 2202 - Field Crops I or LAES 2004 - Soils .
3 hours Lecture and Discussion
3 credits
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PS 4222 - Golf Course Design and Construction
This course covers the basic principles, practices, and procedures of golf course design and construction. Highlights include a field trip to local golf courses and a design project.
3 hours Lecture and Discussion
3 credits
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PS 4225 - Plant Disease Diagnosis
This course provides the student with intensive laboratory experience in: the identification of plant pathogens, plant disease diagnosis, and plant disease control as well as, a focus on the physiology of the host-parasite interaction, plant disease resistance, and disease appraisal.
Prerequisite(s): PS 4005 - Plant Pathology .
2 hours Lecture and 3 hours Laboratory
3 credits
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PS 4230 - Case Studies in Turf Management
In this advanced course students will improve their competence and confidence in solving problems in turf management. Students will be presented with actual turf management problems from a wide array of turfgrass systems and they will develop, describe, and defend their solutions both orally and in writing.
Prerequisite(s): PS 3114 - Introduction to Turf Management , PS 3230 - Turf Cultural Systems , and PS 3115 - Turf Pest Management , or permission of instructor.
3 hours Lecture and Discussion
3 credits
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