COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

Descriptors Key

• F = Fall TermSS = Summer Term
• S = Spring Term* = see course details

 

• NUMBERTITLETERM / CREDITS
• HOS 4304Horticultural Physiology(F) (3)
• Basic concepts of plant physiology, vegetative and reproductive biology and environmental effects on growth and development of horticultural crops.
• Prereq: BOT 2010 or BSC 2010, BCH 3023
• HOS 4341Adv. Horticultural Physiology(S) (3)
• Environmental effects (light, temperature, and water) on physiology, growth and development of plants.
• Prereq: HOS 4304
• ORH 1030Plants, Gardening, and You(F, S, SS) (1)
• A non-majors course that provides an overview of environmental horticulture. Emphasis is placed on the art and science of growing, installing and maintaining plants used to enhance and improve the human environment indoors and outdoors. During the course, the students gain familiarity with the science and the industries associated with environmental horticulture.
• Gainesville Only
• ORH 3000Introduction to Ecosystem Restoration(S) (3)
• Introduction to habitat restoration with a focus on Florida and the Southeastern coastal plain. Students will develop an applicable understanding of restoration theory and planning, disturbed land reclamation, wetland and river restoration, invasive species control, community development in the restoration process, and related topics. Students become familiar with the latest research on native plant selection, establishment, and maintenance for restoration purposes.
• Course Website: http://hort.ifas.ufl.edu/teach/orh4932/index.shtm
• ORH 3053CPrinciples of Floral Art(F) (3)
• An introduction into the concepts and practices of floral design includes an in-depth study of the principles and elements of design as well as the design process. These concepts are implemented through the medium of floral materials. Students practice the art of floral design in a hands-on laboratory.
• Course Website: http://hort.ifas.ufl.edu/teach/orh3053c/index.shtm
• Gainesville Only
• ORH 3222CTurfgrass Culture(F) (4)
• Comparisons of turfgrasses for their landscape and recreational uses. Growth characteristics, methods of propagation, and basic management requirements, including control of important pest problems, are covered.
• Prereq: BOT 2011 or BSC 2011, CHM 2040
• ORH 3253CIntroductory Nursery Management(F) (4)
• An introductory course presenting principles involved in managing nurseries. Emphasis is placed on principles of managing the interaction between media components, irrigation and nutrition. Nursery layout and plant growing structures are discussed. Saturday field trips may be required.
• ORH 3513C (3513/3513L)Environmental Plant Identification & Use(F, SS) (3)
  
  
• Identification, growth characteristics, culture and use of common landscape and greenhouse plants. Materials include trees, shrubs, vines, ground covers, lawn grasses, and floriculture crops. Emphasis is placed on temperate plants. (B)
• ORH 3773Public Gardens Management(S) (2)
• Operations and management of public gardens, including schools and community parks, botanical gardens and arboreta, and horticultural therapy facilities. Students will explore issues relevant to psychological, physical and sociological benefits of horticulture and gardening. Students are expected to attend weekend field trips.
• Prereq: ORH 3513C
• Gainesville Only
• ORH 3773LPublic Gardens Management Lab(S) (2)
• This course focuses on first hand observation and evaluation of public gardens and parks to illustrate the actual management situation based on what is discussed in the lecture course (ORH 3773). Students are expected to attend field trips.
• Coreq: ORH 3773
• ORH 3813CResidential Design(S) (3)
• A basic course in the study of residential landscape design including preparation, evaluation, and implementation of simple landscape plans. Emphasis will be placed on the use of ornamental plants for functional and aesthetic improvement of home environments.
• Prereq: ORH 3513C
• ORH 4223Golf and Sports Turf Management(S) (2)
• Strategies involved in golf course and athletic field operations, including development of management cultural practices, adherence to environment regulations, personnel management and budgeting. Students enrolled may be expected to attend Saturday field trips.
• Prereq: ORH 3222C
• ORH 4236CLandscape and Turfgrass Management(S) (3)
• Principles and practices of landscape installation and management with emphasis on arboriculture. Students will survey the landscape industry, study landscape contracting procedures, and interior plantscape maintenance. Laboratories will provide practical experience in various installation and maintenance practices and field trips will provide interaction with industry.
• Prereq: ORH 3513C
• ORH 4242CArboriculture(S) (4)
• Introduction to urban trees including their biology, management requirements, design of urban spaces for trees, site modifications and construction techniques, establishing trees in adverse sites, tree pruning practices and issues related to tree management practices. A written tree management plan is required of every student.
• Prereq: ORH 3513C
• ORH 4256Nutritional Management of Nursery Crops(3)
  
  
• A basic course in roles of the essential plant nutrients. Emphasis will be placed on nutrient absorption and nutritional monitoring of media and foliage to aid in diagnosis of nutrition problems.
• Ft. Lauderdale Only
• ORH 4264CGreenhouse and Nursery Crop Culture(S) (4)
• This course will focus on vegetative and reproductive morphology, identification, germination and container, field and liner production of palms. Palm use in landscapes, interiorscapes and their maintenance, transplanting nutrition, and harmful diseases and pests will be discussed.
• Prereq: HOS 4304 & ORH 3254
• ORH 4280Orchidology(S) (3)
• The principles and practices involved in the production of orchid plants and flowers, including nomenclature, breeding, seed culture, harvesting, and handling.
• Prereq: BOT 2011 or BSC 2011
• Ft. Lauderdale / Homestead Only
• ORH 4321CPalm Production and Culture(3)
• Vegetative and reproductive morphology; ID; seed germination; container, field and liner production of palms. Palm use in landscapes, interiorscapes and their maintenance, transplanting nutrition as well as harmful insects, diseases and pests will be discussed.
• Prereq: BSC 2010 or BOT 2010
• Ft. Lauderdale / Homestead Only
• ORH 4804/4804LAnnual and Perennial Gardening(S-odd years) (3)
  
  
• Identification, selection, use, and management of annuals, perennials, vines, ornamental grasses and ground covers in the landscape. Hands-on care for plants in the outdoor laboratory will be included. Each student will learn the irrigation, fertilization, pruning, and other cultural needs of these popular plants. Laboratory will complement lecture.
• Prereq: ORH 3513C
• ORH 4848Landscape Plant Establishment(F) (2)
• This upper level capstone course is web-based and examines the establishment of ornamental plants in the landscape. The course focuses on the soil-plant-water relationship specific to transplanting ornamental plants from common production methods but also addresses other variables important to establishment such as plant selection, fertility, microclimate, etc. The genetic, physiological, and anatomical aspects of plant growth are emphasized in relation to their importance during and after landscape establishment.
• Prereq: SOS 3022/3022L and HOS 4304
• ORH 4874 CInterior Landscape Practices(SS-distance education) (3)
• An in-depth course covering the principles and practices of using plants indoors. Emphasis will be placed on the interaction between environmental factors and installation, maintenance and management of plants in large interior settings such as airport terminals, hotel lobbies, office complexes and shopping malls. Installation and maintenance contracts, as well as cultural practices essential to plant survival and utilization will be treated in detail.
• Prereq: ORH 3513C
• ORH 4905Independent Study of Environmental Horticulture(1-4)
  
  
• Three sections of topics for independent study are offered:
  1. Research investigation which may include review of literature, drafting of proposal, conduct of an experiment, collection of data, summation and interpretation of results and preparation of a report.
  2. Library or Studio Assignment, including analysis of several sources of information on a specific topic with a written evaluation and list of conclusions prepared.
  3. Assist in teaching laboratory portion of selected courses in environmental horticulture.
• Prereq: Permission of the instructor
• ORH 4932Special Topics in Environmental Horticulture(1-4)
  
  
• Topics of current interest concerning environmental plants.
• ORH 4933Professional Seminar in Environmental Horticulture(F) (1)
  
  
• A senior level course for students seeking career opportunities in environmental horticulture. Special emphasis is placed on the expectations of and the relevant issues facing the landscape plant production, landscape management and turfgrass industries. Field trips and attendance at selected commercial trade shows are mandatory.
• Prereq: AEE 3030, AEE 3033, and ORH 3513C
• ORH 4941Practical Work Experience(F, S, SS) (1-3)
  (grading on S-U basis only)
• Practical work must be a new experience and related to student's field of study. A written report is required.
• Prereq: Prior arrangement with advisor, approval of Dept. Chair and Dean
• PLS 3221/3221LPlant Propagation(F) (3)
  
  
• Principles, practices, and physiological aspects of the propagation of horticultural and agronomic crops by cuttage, graftage, seedage, micropropagation, and other methods.
• Prereq: BOT 2010 or BSC 2010
• PLS 4242CMicropropagation of Horticultural Crops(S) (4)
• Lectures and laboratory exercises emphasizing the practical application of plant tissue culture for the clonal propagation of horticultural crops. Emphasis on aseptic technique, culture methodology, and micropropagation systems development.
• Prereq: BOT 2010 or BSC 2010
• Gainesville Only
• PLS 4343CIdentification and Ecology of Aquatic Plants(3)
  
  
• Ecology and identification of aquatic plants, with emphasis on use of taxonomic keys for identification. Factors influencing aquatic plant communities will be related to plants identified.
• Prereq: BOT 2010, HOS 4304 and PCB 3043
• Ft. Lauderdale Only
• PLS 4353CCulture and Production of Aquatic Plants(3)
• Culture and production of aquatic plants, including environmental, physical, nutritional and ecological factors influencing aquatic plant growth. Commercial production techniques will be emphasized. Aquatic plants will be evaluated for use in ecosystems and wetland restoration.
• Prereq: BOT 2010, HOS 4304, and PCB 3043
• Ft. Lauderdale Only
• PLS 4404CPrinciples of Composting Technology(3)
• An in-depth examination of principles that influence the humification of organic matter under controlled conditions, emphasizing factors related to successful utilization of compost in horticultural production, analytical methods of compost quality determinators and regulatory aspects of compost product use.
• Ft. Lauderdale Only