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2013 Horticultural Sciences Academic Program Review Section 2 Page 5 Specializations within the BA degree are predominantly in floral design/event planning or landscape design. The number of students in floral design/event planning has more than doubled since 2007; the number of students tracking in landscape design have likewise increased dramatically, and the overall enrollment in the BA program now outnumbers the BS program. A concomitant decrease in the enrollment in the BS landscape management program accompanied the dramatic increase in students electing the BA landscape design specialization (Table 2.2). Table 2.2 Number of students declared in the Bachelors of Horticulture programs by semester and by the various emphasis areas (8 March 12). A, C refers to the spring and fall semester, respectively. Bachelor of Arts Floral design Land design Urban Hort therapy TOTAL BA 2007C 21 8 2 1 32 2008A 20 16 3 0 39 2008C 35 27 9 0 71 2009A 32 31 9 1 73 2009C 26 27 7 1 61 2010A 29 25 7 1 62 2010C 30 23 8 1 62 2011A 40 21 10 2 73 2011C 55 26 9 1 91 2012A 54 22 5 1 82 Bachelor of Science Nursery/floral Landscape TOTAL Fruit/Veg Science/biotech Mgmt BS Undecided *Total 2007C 17 32 7 6 62 59 153 2008A 16 19 5 5 45 80 164 2008C 22 25 9 13 69 24 164 2009A 17 13 12 13 55 37 165 2009C 17 17 10 9 53 49 163 2010A 14 15 14 9 52 51 165 2010C 20 13 14 7 54 67 183 2011A 22 18 21 9 70 49 192 2011C 21 17 23 12 73 26 190 2012A 19 15 21 14 69 40 191 *Total derived from departmental records; slightly higher that the official university number from DARS, as our total includes students who are double majors or are pursuing two degrees. Undergraduate Course Offerings Faculty in Horticultural Sciences offer a diverse and comprehensive array of basic and advanced courses in horticulture including such specialties as floral design, ornamental plant identification, viticulture and enology, fruit and vegetable production, plant breeding, and nut culture. Several of our courses meet the requirements of the various university core areas including HORT 201 (science core), HORT 203 (humanities and performing arts cores), HORT 225 and 315 (writing intensive courses), and HORT 481 (communication intensive course).
2013 Horticultural Sciences Academic Program Review Section 2 Page 6 101. Concepts of Horticultural Science. (1-0). Credit 1. Introduction to the many facets of horticulture in Texas and the United States including organization, history and nature of the industry; discussion of professional development and identification of career opportunities. 201. Horticultural Science and Practices. (3-0). Credit 3. Structure, growth and development of horticultural plants from a practical and scientific approach; environmental effects, basic principles of propagation, greenhouse and outdoor production, nutrition, pruning and chemical control of growth, pest control and branches of horticulture. (Transfer equivalents AGRI 1315, 1415, 1301, 1401) 202. Horticultural Science and Practices Laboratory. (0-3). Credit 1. Methods and practices related to production of horticultural crops; practical exercises in greenhouse and field. Prerequisite: HORT 201 or registration therein. 203. Floral Design. (2-2). Credit 3. Principles of design illustrated with the use of floral materials; floral design elements and techniques including color, form, line and texture; history and utilization of floral art in society. 223. Flower Quality Standards. (0-2). Credit 1. Judging quality standards for flowers and potted plants for retail flower shops. Intercollegiate flower judging team chosen from this class.*Course Descriptions/Horticultural Sciences 699 225. Horticulture Learning Community. (1-0). Credit 1. Understanding the personal and professional competencies that should develop during college career; determine learning style; develop oral and written communication skills, teamwork and leadership characteristics, analytical and critical thinking, research and problem solving skills; exposure to current critical issues in horticulture and science. Prerequisite: Horticulture or floriculture major.* 291. Research. Credit 1 to 3. Research conducted under the direction of faculty member in horticulture. May be repeated 2 times for credit. Prerequisites: Freshman or sophomore classification and approval of instructor. 301. Garden Science. (3-0). Credit 3. Identification, propagation, soil management, fertilization, growth control and protection of common garden plants: indoor ornamentals, landscape ornamentals, fruits and vegetables; special topics include home landscaping, container gardens, bonsai, herbs and medicinal plants and hobby greenhouse management. The effects of organic and non-organic practices on the garden ecosystem. 302. Garden Science Lab. (0-3). Credit 1. Practical activities in identification, propagation, fertilization, media preparation, soil management, irrigation and protection of indoor ornamentals, landscape ornamentals, fruits and vegetables common in gardens in Texas. Organic and non-organic methods. 306. Woody Ornamental Plants. (2-2). Credit 3. Better known woody ornamental trees and shrubs; identification, morphology, classification, nomenclature and adaptability for use in landscape environments. Prerequisite: BIOL 101 or HORT 201 or approval of instructor. 308. Landscape Plant Materials. (2-2). Credit 3. Identification and use of indigenous and introduced landscape plants; plants for special uses in urban environments; emphasis on plants’ ornamental attributes, cultural requirements, and adaptability in urban and suburban environments. Prerequisite: HORT 201 or HORT 306 or BIOL 101 or approval of instructor. 309. Interior Plants. (2-2). Credit 3. Identification, selection and maintenance of interior foliage plants; emphasis on design solutions for commercial and private facilities. Prerequisites: HORT 201; junior or senior classification. 311. Principles of Food Processing. (2-3). Credit 3. Principles and practices of canning, freezing, dehydration, pickling and specialty food manufacture; fundamental concepts of various techniques of preparation, processing, packaging and use of additives; processing plants visited. Cross-listed with FSTC 311. 315. Issues in Horticulture. (3-0). Credit 3. Analysis of contemporary economic, technological, environmental, human resource, and regulatory issues that impact the way global horticultural firms compete; emphasis on problem recognition and analysis of managerial decisions by firms throughout the entire horticultural supply chain. Prerequisites: HORT 201 and HORT 202. 319. Fruit and Nut Production. (2-3). Credit 3. Rootstocks, cultivars, identification, site selection, pollination,
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