| source University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (X) |
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department Horticulture (X) |
Basic principles of plant growth and development as they apply to the production, marketing, and utilization of fruits, vegetables, and ornamental plants.
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The science and art of growing vegetables and the connection between gardening and food. Topics include nutrient and pest management, history, folklore, growing requirements, and quality characteristics of vegetables. Lecture and laboratory. Credit is not given to horticulture majors. All other students receive credit for
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Fundamentals of home gardening and the effective use of ornamentals as a part of the home environment. Subjects include the selection, culture, and use of garden annuals, biennials, perennials, bulbs, and house plants; garden tools and equipment; soil preparation; plant propagation; principles of design and planting methods; garden maintenance; use of fertilizers; pest control; training and pruning; lawn care; hybridizing; growing structures; and care of cut flowers. Not open to students in the Horticulture curriculum.
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Introduces the art of arranging flowers, foliages, and accessories according to the principles of design. Lecture and lab.
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The use of cultivated and wild plants in medicines and health products according to Eastern and Western medical traditions. Consideration of herbal medicine use from ancient times to the present, important medicinal chemicals produced by plants, and the evaluation of plant chemical products as potential human medicines. Same as
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Experimental course on a special topic in horticulture. Topic may not be repeated except in accordance with the Code. May be repeated in the same or subsequent terms. No more than 12 hours may be counted toward graduation.
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Examines the principles and practical knowledge necessary for the establishment and maintenance of high-quality turfgrass stands for use as home lawns, golf courses, athletic fields, parks, and other commercial uses. Presents an integrated approach to management that considers conservation of resources and environmental impacts in relationship to turfgrass quality. Prerequisite:
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Examines theoriesy and methods employed in propagation of plants, emphasizing anatomical, physiological, and ecological principles involved in sexual propagation (seeds) and asexual propagation (division, cuttings, budding, grafting, tissue culture, etc.) Prerequisite:
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Applies principles of design to the composition and decorative use of flowers, foliages, and accessories. Prerequisite: Enrollment in Horticulture, Human and Community Development, or Hospitality Management.
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Teaches students industry standards for acceptable potted flowers, potted foliage, and cut flower crops. Students activiely participate in staging plant classes for judging, judge plant material, and justify class placement. The top four students are invited to represent the University of Illinois in the National Intercollegiate Floral Quality Evaluation and Design Competition. May be repeated to a maximum of 2 hours if topics vary.
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Off-campus experience in a field directly pertaining to a subject matter in horticulture. May be repeated to a maximum of 4 hours. Approved for both letter and S/U grading. Prerequisite: Consent of academic advisor or Department Internship Coordinator.
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Supervised, on-campus, learning experience with faculty engaged in research. Approved for both letter and S/U grading. May be repeated to a maximum of 4 hours. Prerequisite: Consent of academic advisor or Department Internship Coordinator.
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Individual research, special problems, thesis, development and/or design work under the supervision of an appropriate member of the faculty. May be repeated in the same or subsequent terms. No more than 12 hours of special problems, research, thesis and/or individual studies may be counted toward degree. Prerequisite: Junior standing, cumulative GPA of 2.5 or above at the time the activity is arranged, and consent of instructor.
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Group discussion on a special topic in a field of study directly pertaining to subject matter in horticulture. May be repeated to a maximum of 12 hours. Prerequisite: Junior standing.
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Systematic approach to the identification, ornamental characters, culture, and use of woody landscape deciduous trees and shrubs with special emphasis on cultivated varieties. Prerequisite:
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Systematic approach to the identification, ornamental characters, culture, and use of woody landscape conifers, broadleaf evergreens, vines, ground covers, and woody ornamental deciduous trees and shrubs with special emphasis on cultivated varieties. Required field trip. Prerequisite:
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Survey of topics relating to commercial greenhouse operations, management, and production. Examines design, location, and glazing of greenhouse structures; greenhouse operations such as heating, cooling, environmental control, and irrigation systems; production factors including light, temperature, root media, fertilization, watering, and integrated pest management; and management concepts such as industry trends and cost analysis. Production of fall potted crops will be emphasized. Prerequisite:
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Course includes identification, culture, and landscape use of herbaceous, frost-tender ornamental plants. Emphasis on flowering annuals, tropical foliage plants used for outdoor displays, and foliage plants used for interiorscaping. Elements of design will be addressed; design projects will integrate concepts. Prerequisite:
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Course includes identification, cultural requirements, and landscape uses of herbaceous perennials and hardy bulbs. The design of perennial borders for continuous flowering will be emphasized. Prerequisite:
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Examines flower shop management including establishment, financing and creation of a business plan. Covers pricing, buying, delivery display, and advanced floral design skills. Prerequisite:
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Emphasizes woody landscape plant production, nursery operation, and nursery business management techniques; includes both traditional and computer-aided management tools; examines industry scope and diversity through nursery visits, presentations by nursery operators, and field trips. Offered in alternate years. Prerequisite:
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Technological application of biological principles to the culture of strawberry, grape, blueberry, raspberry, blackberry, currant, gooseberry, and miscellaneous small fruits. Prerequisite:
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Examines biological principles and cultural practices involved in the growth and production of apple, pear, peach, cherry, plum, apricot, almond, and miscellaneous citrus and nut crops. Offered in alternate years. Prerequisite:
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