Department of Horticulture


	Department of Horticulture
	Department Chair: Ben Romney Department Secretary: Janet Ruud (208) 496-2018 Department Faculty: Daniel Dewey, Byron John, Reese Nelson, Ben Romney, Jerry Toll

Graduation Requirements

Majors

	B.S. in Horticulture
	A.A.S. in Floral Design Management
	A.A.S. in Horticulture Management

Course Descriptions

The Department of Horticulture prepares students for expanding career opportunities with nurseries, garden centers, florist shops, floral wholesalers, plant and flower brokers, landscape contractors, lawn service companies, interiorscape companies, greenhouses, golf courses, parks and horticulture supply companies. Demand for graduates is strong and most students can choose from several job offers.

Students who seek advanced degrees find opportunities in horticulture teaching, research, extension education, corporations, and government service.

The ulimate goal of students entering Horticulture programs should be management and/or business ownership.

The Department is a recognized leader in horticulture education having an excellent faculty and facilities, including greenhouses, laboratories, arboretum, and demonstration gardens. Courses which develop skills in home gardening and landscape beautification are available to the general student body.

Program Description

B.S. in Horticulture (695)
This program advances the student beyond the two year curriculum into further study and preparation for private and corporate horticulture industries. Four areas of major emphasis are offered, including:
Design Build (695-14)
Production (695-15)
Floral Design (695-16)
Landscape Management (695-34)

Minor or 2 Clusters Required

University Requirements

Religion Requirements

(Book of Mormon Courses)
Take these Courses
REL 121, 122

       OR
          Take these Courses
          REL 121H, 122H

                 OR
                    Take this Course
                    REL 221

AND
(Scripture Based Courses)
Take 6 Credits
REL 211, 212, 301, 302, 324

       OR
          Take 6 Credits
          REL 211H, 212H, 301H, 302H, 324H

AND
(Other Religion Courses)
Take 4 Credits
REL 100, 130, 215, 234, 235, 260, 261, 264, 333, 341, 341H, 342, 342H, 351, 352, 370, 431, 471, 475

Online Learning

Each student is required to take at least one online course. For more information about the online requirement please visit the Online Learning section found in the Graduation & Transfer section of the catalog or visit http://web.byui.edu/Catalog/2005-2006/generalEducation.htm.

Agron 220 and 220L will be allowed to fill the Physical Science requirement for General Education.

I. Reading and Writing

   Take 1 Course
   ENG 111, 111C, 111H

AND
   Take 1 Course
   ENG 311, 311C, 311H, 315, 315C, 316, 316C

II. Mathematics

Math 101 may be used as meeting the Math General Education requirement if all of the following criteria are met: 1)Student was enrolled and completed Math 101 prior to Fall 2001; 2)The student's major does not require a higher math class; 3)There is no break in enrollment.

Students initiating their studies at BYU-Idaho Fall Semester 2001 or later are not eligible for the ACT math waiver and must take one of the following courses to fill the math requirement.

   Take 1 Course
   MATH 108, 108H, 110, 110H, 111, 112, 113, 214, 221, 306

III. Basic Skills

   Take 1 Course
   IS 140

IV. Arts

   Take 1 Course
   HORT 230

AND
   Take this Course
   FA 100

V. Letters
Generally the Letters requirement is filled by taking one of the courses listed below. However, HUM 201 and 202, taken together, can be used to fill both the Arts and Letters requirement.

   Take 1 Course
   CHIN 347
   ENG 250, 250H, 251, 331, 332, 333, 334, 335, 351, 352, 353, 354, 362, 373, 373H
   FR 202
   GER 202
   HON 200, 220, 221H, 222
   LANG 202
   PH 314
   PHIL 110, 110H, 201, 201H, 202, 202H, 313, 313H, 314, 315, 315H
   RUSS 340, 340H
   SPAN 202, 302

VI. Biological Science

   Take 4 Credits
   AGRON 122
   BIO 208

VII. Physical Science

   Take 4 Credits
   AGRON 220, 220L

VIII. American Institutions

   Take 1 Course
   ECON 111, 111H

IX. Social Science
This course must be in a different discipline from the course taken to fill the American Institutions requirement.

   Take 1 Course
   ANTH 101, 101H
   CHILD 210, 210H
   ECON 111, 111H, 112, 112H
   ED 270
   GEOG 120
   HIST 201, 202
   HON 201
   PHIL 203, 203H, 204, 204H
   POLSC 110, 170
   PSYCH 111, 111H, 201, 201H
   SOC 111, 111H, 112, 112H, 210

Major Requirements

(Hort 412L must be taken with 412)
   (Hort 095 must be taken every semester)
   Take these Courses
   HORT 201, 288, 297, 298R, 320, 335, 412

AND
   Repeat 5 times
   HORT 299

Emphasis in Design Build (14)
(Hort 321L must be taken with 321. Hort 322L must be taken with 322)
Take these Courses
AGSYS 240
HORT 252, 321, 322, 329, 330, 351, 440, 453

AND
(If Hort 325 is taken, you must also take 325L)
Take 5 Credits
AGSYS 220, 240
HORT 290, 319, 324, 325, 334, 336, 337, 350R, 410, 420, 460, 461, 470

Emphasis in Production (15)
(Hort 321L must be taken with 321. Hort 322L must be taken with 322)
Take these Courses
HORT 321, 322, 324, 325, 334, 420, 460, 461, 470

AND
Take 8 Credits
AGSYS 220, 240
HORT 252, 290, 319, 329, 330, 336, 337, 338, 338A, 350R, 351, 410, 440, 453

Emphasis in Floral Design (16)
(Hort 325L must be taken with 325)
Take these Courses
HORT 287R, 324, 325, 336, 337, 338A, 338B, 338C, 339R, 435, 436, 437

AND
Repeat 3 times
HORT 338

AND
(If Hort 321 is taken, you must also take 321L. If Hort 322 is taken, you must also take 322L)
Take 6 Credits
AGSYS 220, 240
HORT 252, 287R, 290, 319, 321, 322, 329, 330, 334, 339R, 351, 410, 420, 440, 453, 460, 461, 470

Emphasis in Landscape Management (34)
(Hort 321L must be taken with 321. Hort 322L must be taken with 322)
Take these Courses
AGSYS 220
HORT 252, 319, 321, 322, 324, 329, 351, 410

AND
(If Hort 325 is taken, you must also take 325L)
Take 4 Credits
AGSYS 240
HORT 290, 325, 330, 334, 336, 337, 350R, 420, 436, 437, 440, 453, 460, 461, 470

A.A.S. in Floral Design Management (353)

University Requirements

Religion Requirements

(Book of Mormon Courses)
Take 1 Course
REL 121, 121H

       OR
          Take 1 Course
          REL 122, 122H

                 OR
                    Take this Course
                    REL 221

AND
Take 3 Credits
REL 100, 130, 211, 211H, 215, 234, 235, 261, 264, 301, 301H, 302, 302H, 324, 324H, 333, 341, 341H, 342, 342H, 351, 352, 370, 431, 471, 475

Online Learning

Other online course information is available at http://www.byui.edu/insttech/online.htm. A list of online courses is available at http://www.byui.edu/insttech/OnlineCourses/onlinecalendar.htm (select a semester or term).

BE Requirements

I. Communication
   Take 1 Course
   ENG 111, 111C, 111H

II. Computation
   Take 1 Course
   MATH 108, 108H, 110, 110H, 112, 221

III. Human Relations
   Take 1 Course
   B 370

IV. Related Skills
   Take 1 Course
   IS 140

Major Requirements

No Double Counting of Major Courses

   (Hort 325L must be taken with Hort 325)
   (Hort 338 must be taken twice)
   (Hort 095 must be taken each semester)
   Take these Courses
   ACCTG 180
   HORT 287R, 288, 297, 298R, 320, 324, 325, 335, 336, 337, 338, 338A, 338B, 435

AND
   Take 1 Course
   ART 101
   HFED 140
   HORT 230

AND
   Repeat 4 times
   HORT 299

AND

(If Hort 220 is taken, you must also take 220L. If Hort 412 is taken, you must also take 412L)
   Take 10 Credits
   AGBUS 232
   AGRON 220, 220L
   ART 101, 102, 103, 110, 160, 220, 280
   AUTO 100
   B 247, 275
   CA 131, 132
   HFED 110, 140
   HORT 201, 230, 287R, 290, 297, 334, 412
   ID 102, 404
   SIGN 101
   SPAN 101

A.A.S. in Horticulture Management (354)

University Requirements

Online Learning

Other online course information is available at http://www.byui.edu/insttech/online.htm. A list of online courses is available at http://www.byui.edu/insttech/OnlineCourses/onlinecalendar.htm (select a semester or term).

BE Requirements

I. Communication
   Take 1 Course
   ENG 111, 111C, 111H

II. Computation
   Take 1 Course
   MATH 108, 108H, 110, 110H, 112, 221

III. Human Relations
   Take 1 Course
   B 370

IV. Related Skills
   Take 1 Course
   IS 140

Major Requirements

No Double Counting of Major Courses

   (Hort 321L must be taken with 321. Hort 322L must be taken wtih 322. Hort 412L must be taken with 412. Hort 095 must be taken each semester)
   Take these Courses
   ACCTG 180
   AGRON 220, 220L
   HORT 230, 288, 298R, 321, 322, 324, 351, 412

AND
   Take 1 Course
   AGRON 122
   BIO 208

AND
   Repeat 4 times
   HORT 299

AND

(If Hort 325 is taken, you must also take 325L)
   Take 17 Credits
   AGBUS 232
   AGSYS 220, 240
   B 247
   HORT 201, 252, 290, 297, 319, 320, 325, 329, 330, 334, 335, 351

Course Descriptions

HORT 095 Lab (0:1:0)

This is a fee only course. No credit or class time is assigned. All Horticulture majors are required to enroll in Hort 95 each semester
(Fall, Winter, Summer)

HORT 103 Home Gardening (3:2:2)

Fee:  $10.00

Learn basic principles, culture and production of vegetables, fruits, flowers, trees, shrubs, and turf, as it relates to the home garden and self-reliance. (For non-Hort majors only)

(Winter)

HORT 103L Home Gardening Lab (0:2:0)

Prerequisite: Concurrent registration with Hort 103

Application of principles taught in Hort 103
(Winter)

HORT 115 Orientation (0.5:1:0)

A survey of career opportunities and skills needed in the horticulture industry. Emphasis is placed on gaining familiarity with the BYU-Idaho campus and systems of learning at the university level.
(Fall)

HORT 201 Plant Culture (3:2:2)

Planting and establishment of horticultural plants in the landscape including lawns, trees, shrubs, vegetables, fruits and flowers.
(Winter)

HORT 230 Introduction to Architecture/Landscape Design (3:3:1)

Fulfills GE Arts requirement.

Fee:  $10.00

Enhances the student's understanding of the outdoor environment and how they can contribute to the quality of that environment through design and planning. Also a study of the history of landscape architecture and its effect on man.
(Winter, Fall, Summer)

HORT 252 Landscape Construction (4:0:6)

Prerequisite: Hort 130, LHM major or consent of instructor.

A practical course of layout and construction techniques for landscape projects. Considered are masonry, wood structures, irrigation and plant installations.
(Summer, Fall)

HORT 287R Flower Center (1:0:2)

This course provides training and experience in presentation of flowers in: display windows and coolers, large banquet halls, auditoriums, custom design in residential and commercial settings. Florals skills, shop management techniques, and floral nomenclature are all emphasized. The class is provided as an opportunity to reinforce principles learned in the various floral classes, and to prepare students for internship and retail employment.
(Fall, Winter, Summer)

HORT 288 Occupational Internship Preparation (0.5:0:0)

Prerequisite: Horticulture major or consent of instructor.

Class preparation for work experience in the florist, landscape or nursery industry.
(Winter)

HORT 290 Special Problems (1-3:0:0)

The student may pursue a subject of interest through independent study under personal direction of a faculty specialist.
(Winter, Fall, Summer)

HORT 297 Practicum in Horticulture (1:1:2)

Prerequisite: (repeatable up to four credit hours)

Horticulture Majors. Supervised practical experience for the development and improvement of horticultural skills.
(Winter, Fall)

HORT 298R Occupational Internship (1-5:0:0)

Work experience in the florist, landscape or nursery industry.
(Summer, Fall, Winter)

HORT 299 Seminar (0.5:0:0)

Guest lectures from industry leaders.
(Fall, Winter, Summer)

HORT 319 Landscape Management (3:2:3)

Prerequisite: Agron 122 or Biology 208 or permission of instructor

Maintenance of trees, shrubs and turf in landscape, park, golf and athletic areas.
(Fall, Summer)

HORT 320 Plant Propagation (3:2:0)

Principles and practices used in commercial propagation of plants with emphasis on landscape nursery stock. Includes tissue culture, seed germination, grafting, layering, budding, cuttings and other specialized techniques.
(Fall, Winter)

HORT 320L Plant Propagation (0:0:3)

Application of principles taught in Hort 320
(Fall, Winter)

HORT 321 Landcape Plant Materials I (2:1:0)

Identification, landscape value and cultural requirements of deciduous trees, shrubs, and ground covers.
(Fall)

HORT 321L Landcape Plant Materials I (0:0:2)

Prerequisite: Concurrent registration with Hort 321

Application of principles taught in Hort 321
(Fall, Summer)

HORT 322 Landscape Plant Materials II (2:1:0)

Identification, landscape value, and speical cultural requirements of evergreen trees, shrubs and ground covers.
(Winter)

HORT 322L Landcape Plant Materials II (0:0:2)

Prerequisite: Concurrent registration with Hort 322

Application of principles taught in Hort 322
(Winter)

HORT 324 Flower identification (2:0:3)

Identification, landscape value, and special cultural requirements of annual and perennial flowers.
(Summer, Fall)

HORT 325 Interiorscaping (2:1:0)

Identification of indoor plants and their culture. Principles of design as applied to the placement and use of plants.
(Fall, Winter)

HORT 325L Interiorscaping Lab (0:0:2)

Prerequisite: Concurrent registration with Hort 325

Application of principles taught in Hort 325
(Fall)

HORT 329 Irrigation (3:2:2)

Prerequisite: Hort 230

Irrigation of turf and landscape plants. Design of irrigation and landscape lighting systems, with selection and assembly of components.

(Winter)

HORT 330 Intermediate Landscape Design (3:3:1)

Prerequisite: Hort 230, Hort 321 or 322 or 324, Hort 440, 453

Artistic and functional design of landscapes.
(Winter)

HORT 334 Greenhouse Operations (3:2:3)

Prerequisite: Hort 320 or consent of instructor

Greenhouse construction, environmental control, pest control and plant culture including production of greenhouse floral crops.
(Fall)

HORT 335 Flower Arranging (3:3:1)

Fee:  $45.00

Instruction and care in handling of flowers, historical and current application, identification and use.
(Fall , Winter, Summer)

HORT 336 Asian Design Influence (1:1:1)

Prerequisite: Hort 335

This course helps students understand the theories of Asian design influence, with particular emphasis on the use of line. Principles of Asian design and their influence on modern American floral design.
(Winter)

HORT 337 European Design Influence (1:1:1)

Prerequisite: Hort 335

This course establishes a historical understanding of floral design primarily from the influences of Europe.

(Winter)

HORT 338 Wedding Flowers (1-2:1:0)

Prerequisite: Hort 335, FDM major or consent of instructor

Theories, methods and materials involved in wedding and special occasion arrangements in preparation for the Spring Flower and Bridal Open House.

To prepare floral majors for opportunities to plan and design floral products for weddings.

Repeatable to a maximum of six credit hours
(Winter)

HORT 338A Wedding Flowers Lab A (2:1:1)

Prerequisite: Hort 335, FDM major, or consent of instructor.

Provides the first year student with an understanding of the requirements for wedding and event designing. Basic bouquet construction, consultation.
(Winter)

HORT 338B Wedding Flowers Lab B (2:1:1)

Prerequisite: Hort 335, FDM major or consent of instructor.

Provides the second year student with training in advanced bouquet construction, leadership, teambuilding, and management of event planning.
(Winter)

HORT 338C Wedding Flowers Lab C (2:2:0)

Prerequisite: Hort 335, FDM major or consent of instructor.

Provides the third year student with training in freestyle bouquet design, group designing for events, supervisory leadership.
(Winter)

HORT 350R ALCA Career Days (1:1:0)

This is a course for students selected to participate in the yearly ALCA Career Days field excursion with the Horticulture Department. The course is designed to assist students with their preparations to communicate with potential employers during the career day events. Students also are given special attention in perfecting practical skills that they have been taught throughout their tenure at the University.
(Winter)

HORT 351 Landscape Contracting (2:1:2)

Estimating, bidding, and contracting procedures for landscape construction, and maintenance projects.

A hands-on approach to bidding and estimating jobs for the Green Industry.
(Winter)

HORT 410 Turfgrass Management and Arboriculture (3:2:2)

Prerequisite: Horticulture 319

Establishment, culture, and maintenance of turfgrass and trees in the landscape.
(Winter)

HORT 412 Landscape Pest Control (3:2:3)

Prerequisite: Horticulture majors or consent of instructor

Identification and control of insects, weeds and diseases of ornamental plants. The use, limitation and methods of applying pesticides including laws concerning their use.
(Fall, Summer)

HORT 412L Landscape Pest Control (0:0:3)

Prerequisite: Horticulture majors or consent of instructor. Concurrent enrollment with Hort 412

Application of principles taught in Hort 412
(Fall, Summer)

HORT 420 Advanced Propagation (3:2:3)

Prerequisite: Hort 320, Bio 208

Advanced study of the principles, techniques, and applications of plant propagation with emphasis on tissue culture and micropropagation.
(Winter)

HORT 435 Advanced Floral Design (3:2:2)

Prerequisite: Hort 335, 298B or consent of instructor. Students may be required to purchase additional design materials

Professional floral design with emphasis on retail flower shop operation, products, and materials. Particular attention is given to developing speed, proficiency, and quality after students have completed a floral internship experience.
(Fall, Summer)

HORT 436 Competition Design and Commentation (1:1:1)

Fee:  $20.00

Prerequisite: Hort 335, 336, 338, 337, 435, FDM major or consent of instructor.

Developing freestyle and structured designs from various materials for competitive designing and judging.
(Winter)

HORT 437 Interpretive Design (1:1:1)

Fee:  $20.00

Prerequisite: Hort 335, 338, 435, 436, FDM major or consent of instructor

Final evaluation of the student's ability to assess proper design interpretations, artistic dimensions of the student's preparation and training, fluency with the language of flowers, and product knowledge
(Winter)

HORT 440 Landscape Computer Operations (2:1:2)

Prerequisite: IS 140, Hort 230, 252, 321, 322, 329, 430

Application of specific computer software programs that are commonly used in the horticulture industry; including sprinkler design, landscape design, bidding and estimating, GPS, and the internet.
(Winter)

HORT 453 Landscape Construction Materials (2:1:2)

Prerequisite: Hort. 230, 252

A study of the construction and design use of typical landscape construction materials; including pavers, concrete, wood, and rock.
(Fall, Summer)

HORT 455 Nursery Management (2:1:2)

This course will focus on the development, organization, infrastructure, and operation of a production nursery. This will cover production principles and practices and strategies for wholesale and retail marketing of nursery crops. The laboratory will concentrate on the development of skills associated with the production and marketing of nursery crops.
(Winter)

HORT 460 Cut Flower Crops (2:1:2)

Prerequisite: Hort 320, Hort 297, BIO 208 or consent of instructor.

Commercial production, harvesting, marketing and scheduling of cut flower and crops.
(Fall, Summer)

HORT 461 Potted Plant Crops (2:1:2)

Prerequisite: Hort 297, Hort 320, BIO 208 or consent of instructor.

Commercial production, harvesting, marketing, and scheduling of bedding plants and potted commercial crops
(Winter)

HORT 470 Vegetable and Fruit Production (2:1:2)

Prerequisite: Hort 297

Principles and practical applications for fruit and vegetable establishment, culture, production, storage, and economics.
(Fall, Summer)