Horticulture Course Descriptions

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HORT Undergraduate Level/Lower-Division Courses

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Courses marked with an asterisk (*) are those that have required class trips. Students will pay individual lodging or meal expenses where necessary.

HORT 101 Fundamentals of Horticulture*

Sem. 1 and 2. Class 2, lab. 2, cr. 3.

Biology and technology involved in the production, storage, processing, and marketing of horticultural plants and products. Laboratories include experiments demonstrating both the theoretical and practical aspects of horticultural plant growth and development.
Professors Edward Ashworth, Michael Dana, and Peter Goldsbrough.

HORT 102 Fundamentals of Horticulture

Class 3, cr. 3.

Study of the biology and technology involved in the production, storage, processing, and marketing of horticultural plants and products. Not offered in regular curriculum, offered annually at Vincennes University
Staff.

HORT 110 Survey of Horticulture

Sem. 2. Class 1, cr. 1.

A survey of the field of horticulture, with emphasis on horticultural information and career opportunities. This course will utilize a lecture format with a combination of specialized areas of horticulture.
Staff.

HORT 201 Plant Propagation

Sem. 2. Class 2, lab.2, cr. 3. Prerequisites: HORT 101 or course in plant biology.

Theoretical and applied aspects of controlled plant reproduction by sexual and asexual techniques, including seeds, grafting and budding, layering, cuttings, micropropagation ( in vitro culture), and specialized structures. Lectures emphasize morphological changes and physiological processes involved in plant propagation. Laboratory exercises illustrate the practical applications of propagation techniques.
Professor Bruno Moser.

HORT 217 Woody Landscape Plants

Sem. 1. Class 2,lab. 4, cr. 4.

Recognition and identification of woody landscape plants; plant characteristics in terms of landscape function.
Professor Matthew Jenks.

HORT 218 Herbaceous Landscape Plants*

Sem. 1. Class 2, lab. 2, cr. 3.

Covers important herbaceous ornamentals, with emphasis on annuals, perennials, bulbs, and ground covers; recognition; cultural requirements; and use in landscape plantings.
Professor Michael Dana.

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Undergraduate Level/Upper-Division Courses

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HORT 301 Plant Physiology

Sem. 1. Class 3, lab. 2, cr. 4. Prerequisite: BIOL 110 or BIOL 131-132 or BTNY 210;prerequisite or corequisite: CHM 257 or equivalent.

Basic physiological processes of higher plants, particularly as related to the influence of environmental factors on growth, metabolism and reproduction. Laboratory experiments involve hands-on experience with numerous aspects of plant physiology, including water relations, photosynthesis, growth, dormancy, hormones and flowering.
Professors Robert Joly and Natalia Dudareva.

HORT 306 History of Horticulture

Sem. 2. Class 3, cr. 3. Course meets weeks 6-10.

The origins and development of horticulture in relation to modern civilization.
Professor Jules Janick.

HORT 315 Landscape Design & Construction I

Sem. 1. Class 2, studio 4, cr. 4. Prerequisite: HORT 217 & LA 116.

An introduction to landscape design and implementation techniques. Key elements include planting design, landform configurations, unit paving, retaining wall systems, low-voltage lighting, and ornamental water features. Current construction practices and installation methods will be investigated. Graphic skills will focus on quick techniques for drawing site plans, elevations, and sections.
Professor Paul Siciliano.

HORT 316 Landscape Design & Construction II

Sem. 2. Class 2, lab. 4, cr. 4. Prerequisite: HORT 218 & LA 315.

An advanced study of landscape design and implementation techniques. Studio exercises will include a variety of project types and sizes with an emphasis on planting design. Construction methods, installation techniques, and site observation will be reviewed and documented. Professor Gregory Pierceall.

HORT 317 Landscape Contracting and Maintenance*

Sem. 1. Class 2, lab. 2, cr. 3. Prerequisite: HORT 217.

A professional course for majors in landscape management, landscape architecture, turf management, and urban forestry. Course covers site development, including cost estimating and planting and site maintenance.
Professor Michael Dana.

HORT 350 Biotechnology in Agriculture

Sem. 1. Class 3, cr. 3. Prerequisite: an introductory course in biology, or consent of instructor.

A study of the methods used to produce organisms that are modified by genetic engineering and the applications of these organisms in agriculture. The use of microbes, plants and animals in biotechnology are examined. Social, economic and ethical issues related to biotechnology are discussed.
Professor Peter Goldsbrough.

HORT 360 Flower Arrangement and Indoor Plant Management

Sem. 1 and 2. Class 2, lab. 2, cr. 3. (For general student body. Not open to students receiving credit for HORT 220 or Professional Floral Design School.)

Principles of flower arrangements and displays. Identification, culture, propagation, and use of plants for indoor plantings. Laboratory materials fee required.
Ms. Mary Hayden.

HORT 370 Professional Floral Design

Sem. 1. Class 2, lab. 3, cr. 3. Prerequisite: HORT 360.

Principles and techniques of commercial-scale floral design for weddings, funerals, hospitals, personal, and parties. Design construction for fresh, dried, and silk materials. Survey of retail florist management. Ms. Mary Hayden.

HORT 390 Cooperative Program in Horticulture

Sem. 1 and 2. SS. Cr. 0. Consent of departmental cooperative program coordinator required.

Supervised work experience in horticultural industry. Programs must be preplanned and conducted under the direction of the departmental coordinator with the cooperation of an employer. Students must submit a summary report.
Professors Michael Dana and Matthew Jenks.

HORT 400 Horticulture Study Abroad

Sem. 1 and 2. SS. Credit 0-8. May be repeated for credit.

Utilized to record credits earned through participation in Purdue study abroad programs with cooperating foreign universities. Staff.

HORT 401 Horticultural Production Technologies*

Sem. 2. Class 2, lab. 2, cr. 3. Prerequisite: HORT 201 and HORT 301.

This course will discuss the theory and practice of technologies used in the production of horticultural crops. Topics include: crop establishment, cultural management, environmental regulation, crop protection, harvesting, and post harvest handling.
Professor Stephen Weller.

HORT 403 Tropical Horticulture

Sem. 1. Class 3,cr. 3. (Offered in even-numbered years.)

An introduction to the agriculture of the tropics and subtropics emphasizing horticultural crops.
Professor Jules Janick.

HORT 410 Vegetable Crops*

Sem. 1. Class 3, cr. 1. Course meets weeks 1-5. Prerequisite: HORT 401.

An intensive study of specific production technologies for vegetable crop management.
Professor David Rhodes.

HORT 411 Nursery Crops*

Sem. 1. Class 3, cr. 1. Course meets weeks 6-10. Prerequisite: HORT 401.

An intensive study of specific production technologies for woody and herbaceous landscape nursery management.
Professor Bruno Moser.

HORT 413 Tree Fruit Production*

Sem. 2. Class 3, cr. 1. Course meets weeks 11-15. Prerequisite: HORT 401.

Principles of tree fruit production. Topics include orchard establishment, cultural management, harvesting, and storage of temperate fruit crops.
Professor Edward Ashworth.

HORT 414 Small Fruits*

Sem. 2. Class 3, cr. 1. Course meets weeks 6-10. Prerequisite: HORT 401.

An intensive study of small fruit production, emphasizing the special requirements for these crops based on their biology and adaptation. The economics and marketing of small fruit crops is considered.
Professor Bruce Bordelon.

HORT 415 Floriculture Crops*

Sem. 2. Class 3, cr. 1. Course meets weeks 1-5. Prerequisite: HORT 401.

An intensive study of specific production technologies for floricultural crop management. Emphasis on growth regulation and crop developmental control for the major cut flower and ot crops.
Professor P. Allen Hammer.

HORT 425 Landscape Horticulture Capstone Project

Sem. 1 & 2. Class 1, studio 4, cr. 3. Prerequisite: HORT 316 & graduation candidate status or consent of instructor.

Individuals or teams of students will work with local governments, community service agencies or not-for-profit organizations on projects in which students address problems of landscape planting design, landscape installation, and/or land. Professor Michael Dana.

HORT 435 Principles of Marketing and Management for Horticultural Businesses.

Sem. 1. Class 3, lab. 2, cr. 4. Prerequisite: AGEC 217, plus AGEC 330 or MGMT 200.

Principles of marketing and business management in the horticultural industries; market organization, performance, and planning; financial planning, pricing, promotion, cost control, and legal aspects of retailing. Case studies in direct farm, floral, and garden center management.
Professor Maria Marshall.

HORT 440 Management Strategies in Public Horticulture

Sem. 1 and 2. Class 1, cr. 1. Prerequisite: HORT 217 and an approved internship.

Based on an approved internship at a public garden, arboretum, or other public horticulture related institution, students will explore management strategies used by the host institution and then submit a comprehensive report. A computer-aided oral presentation based on specific aspects of the internship program will also be required. Professor Matthew Jenks

HORT 445 Strategic Analysis of Horticultural Production and Marketing

Sem. 2. Class 1, cr. 1. Prerequisite: An approved work experience. Corerequisite: HORT 435 or consent of instructor.

ased on an approved work experience at a commercial horticultural enterprise, students will explore the management, operational, and horticultural setting and strategies used by that enterprise and then submit a comprehensive Enterprise Analysis. A computer –aided oral presentation based on specific aspects of the enterprise and the student’s work experience is also required. Staff.

HORT 450 In the English Landscape

SS1. cr. 3. Prerequisite: Consent of Instructor.

Intensive 4-week residence in Corsham, UK with visits to significant sites to examine the intersections between human culture and the natural environment that results in the developed landscape. Professors Dana, Siciliano, & Larson (HIST).

HORT 491 Special Assignments in Horticulture

Sem. 1 and 2. SS. Cr. 1-3. Open to limited number of students approved by instructor. May be repeated for credit.

Training in research techniques, statistical methods, and record procedures. Assigned research problems. A written report of work accomplished is required.
Staff.

HORT 492 Horticultural Science Capstone

Seminar Sem. 1, Class 1, cr. 1. Prerequisite: HORT 491 (3 credits) and graduation candidate status or consent of instructor.

A seminar class combining career development activities with analysis and presentations centered around relevant problems in horticulture science. Students will draw on a variety of their experiences such as undergraduate research (HORT 491) internships, study abroad programs and other pre-professional activities. Staff.

HORT 499H Honors Thesis Research

Sem. 1 and 2. SS. Cr. 1-6. Prerequisite: admission to the honors program. May be repeated for credit.

For honors students doing individualized research on horticultural problems; report required. Arrange with academic advisor and honors research advisor before registering.
Professor Robert Joly.

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Dual Level/Undergraduate-Graduate

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HORT 513 Mineral Nutrition of Horticultural Crops

Sem.2. Class 3, cr. 1 Course meets during weeks 1-5. Prerequisite: HORT 301 and AGRY 255, or equivalent.

Application of nutrition principles in the production of horticultural crops, including individual greenhouse studies.
Professor K. G. Raghothama.

HORT 515 Plant Cell, Tissue, and Organ Culture

Sem. 2, Class 3, cr. 1. Course meets during weeks 6-10. Prerequisite: HORT 301 or equivalent course in plant physiology.

Theoretical and applied aspects of regenerating plants through cell and tissue culture. Topics will include hormonal regulation of organogenesis, somatic embryogenesis, and transformation biology and technology.
Professor P. M. Hasegawa.

HORT 541 Postharvest Technology of Fruits and Vegetables (FS 541)

Sem. 2. Class 3, cr. 1. Course meets during weeks 11-15. Prerequisite or corequisite: an introductory course in biochemistry or consent of instructor.

Theoretical and applied aspects of methods being used for enhancing the quality and shelf life of harvested fruits and vegetables. Factors that affect the longevity of produce and technology used to control these factors and reduce deterioration of produce between harvest and consumption will be emphasized.
Professor Avtar Handa.

HORT 551 Biophysical Plant Physiology (BIOL 551)

Sem. 1. Class 3, cr. 3. Prerequisite: an introductory course in plant physiology. Prerequisite or corequisite: BCHM 561.

Topics include plant water relations, membrane transport, translocation, and mineral nutrition. This course is the first in a series of team-taught courses in the core curriculum of the Purdue University Plant Biology program.
Professors Richard Dilley, K. G. Raghothama, and Robert Joly (course coordinator).

HORT 553 Plant Growth and Development (BTNY 553)

Sem. 2. Class 3, cr. 3. Prerequisites: BIOL or HORT 551, BCHM 561. Corequisite: BCHM 562.

Topics include seed dormancy, cell expansion and plant growth, pattern formation, phase transition, flowering, pollination and fertilization, seed development, fruit development, and senescence. This course is the second in a series of team-taught courses in the core curriculum of the Purdue University Plant Biology program.
Professors Jo Ann Banks and Clint Chapple (course coordinator).

HORT 590 Special Studies in Horticulture

Sem. 1 and 2. SS. Cr. 1-3. May be repeated for a total of nine credits.

Special studies in horticulture not covered in regular course work. The field in which work is offered will be indicated in the student's record.
Staff.

HORT 601 Planning & Presenting Hort. Res.

Sem. 1 Cr. 1.

Students will be familiarized with planning and presenting horticulture research. Written and oral presentations based on the students' proposed thesis topic will be evaluated.
Professor Weller.

HORT 602 Experimental Approaches to Plant Science Research

Sem. 2 Cr. 2.

Theory and Practical Application of a variety of experimental techniques used in plant science research.
Professor Handa.

HORT 603 Grants and Grantsmanship

Sem. 2 Cr. 1.

Focuses on funding opportunities in agricultural research and techniques of writing successful scientific grant proposals. Students will write a proposal on a research topic of their choice during the course, and they will gain experience in the peer review process by preparing written reviews of proposals and participating in a panel meeting in which proposals are discussed and ranked.
Professor Rhodes.

HORT 640 Metabolic Plant Physiology

Sem. 1 Cr. 3.

Topics include photosynthesis, respiration, carbohydrate and lipid metabolism, and nitrogen, sulfur, and secondary metabolism.
Professors Chapple, Dilley, & Rhodes.

HORT 650 Advanced Topics in Plant Physiology

Sem. 1 and 2. Cr. 1-3.

12 1-credit topics. Three will be offered each semester with the cycle repeating every two years. Topics include: translocation, photosynthesis, stress physiology, cell & tissue culture, phenolics, plant cell enlargement, gene expression, seed and bud dormancy, nitrogen fixation, and nitrogen metabolism.
Various Professors.

HORT 652 Advanced Topics in Horticulture

Sem. 1 and 2. Cr. 1.

A series of 1-credit topics. At least one will be offered each semester, with the cycle repeating every two years. Topics include weed biology, nutrition in soilless culture, nontraditional plant breeding methods, somatic cell genetics, postharvest physiology and senescence, utilizing genetic variablility of cultivated plants, and methods of planning and analysis of horticultural research.
Various Professors.

HORT 690 Topical Research in Horticulture

Sem. 1 and 2. Cr. 1-6.

Special topics for research of interest to the graduate student.

HORT 694 Current Topics in Hort. Science

Sem. 1 and 2. Cr. 1.

A critical examination of current topics in hort. science. Subject areas will be announced in advance and will reflect faculty research specialties. Oral presentaion required.
Staff.

HORT 694B Plant Biology Program Seminar

Sem. 2. Cr. 1.

Description Unavailable
Professor Bressan.

HORT 695 Horticulture Seminar

Sem. 1 and 2. Cr. 0.

Topics of interest to staff & students.
Staff.

HORT 696 Seminar in Weed Science

Sem. 1 or 2. Cr. 1.

Advanced study of contemporary topics in weed science. Enrolled graduate students will receive training and experience in preparing and presenting seminars.
Staff.

HORT 698 Research

M.S. Thesis

HORT 699 Research

Ph.D. Thesis.