Horticultural Science

The horticultural science major prepares students for a career in plant science, including management, production, research, marketing and sales. Students will gain knowledge ranging from commodity production and cropping systems to basic plant science and molecular biology. They will develop skills to describe how plant physiology and genetics relate to plant growth and development as well as developing knowledge of plant diseases and other factors that affect horticultural crops.

Before Graduating Students Must

• Pass the horticultural sciences competency test, given in three parts. One part will be given in each of these required courses:
  • HOS 3020 Principles of Horticultural Crop Production
  • HOS 4304 Horticultural Physiology
  • HOS 4341 Advanced Horticultural Physiology
• Achieve minimum grades of C in AEC 3030C and AEC 3033C. These courses are graded using rubrics developed by a faculty team.
• Complete requirements for the baccalaureate degree, as determined by faculty.

Skills Students will Acquire in the Major (SLOs)

1. Describe fundamental concepts, skills and processes in horticultural science.
2. Apply fundamental concepts, skills and processes in horticultural science.
3. Critically analyze and interpret data in horticultural science.
4. Solve problems in horticultural science.
5. Communicate effectively in written form in a manner appropriate in the field of horticultural science.
6. Communicate effectively orally in a manner appropriate in the field of horticultural science.

Curriculum Map

I = Introduced; R = Reinforced; A = Assessed

Assessment Types

• Class project
• Writing assignments
• Exams
• Final grades