Plant Science 776

11:776:170 Plants and People (3) The influence of plants on the economic, social, and cultural history of man, especially as sources of food, shelter, clothing, drugs, and industrial raw materials. Current problems of agriculture, plant industry, medicine, and conservation. (Formerly 01:119:170)

11:776:200 Modern Crop Production (3) Introduction to agronomic crops and their relationship to the environment; importance, classification, production practices and problems, and utilization.

11:776:202 Applied Physiology of Horticultural Crops (3) The physiology of plants and regulation of their growth. Emphasis on the environmental and developmental aspects of plant physiology that allow plants to survive, grow, and reproduce despite transient and seasonal periods of environmental stress. Prerequisite: 01:119:101 or permission of instructor.

11:776:205 Introduction to Ethnobotany (3) Broad overview of the science of ethnobotany (how people use plants), with emphasis on current research and issues. Pre- or corequisite: 01:119:102 or 103.

11:776:210 Principles of Botany (4) Structure, function, diversity, reproduction, and evolution in the plant kingdom. (Formerly 01:119:210) Lec. 3 hrs., lab. 3 hrs. Prerequisites: 01:119:101-102. Credit not given for both this course and 11:776:242.

11:776:211 Introduction to Horticulture (3) The art and science of horticulture: its historical impact, biology, technology, and industry. Laboratory exercises applying horticultural techniques to growing plants. Lab fee. Lec. 2 hrs., lab. 3 hrs. Pre- or corequisite: 01:119:101.

11:776:221 Principles of Organic Crop Production (3) Cultural management practices that form the basis for organic crop production: soil stewardship, plant health, and avoiding competition without synthetic chemicals. Implementation of cropping techniques and emerging technologies. Prerequisites: 01:119:101-102.

11:776:225 Introduction to Horticulture Therapy (3) Brief history of the practice of horticulture therapy and the special needs populations it benefits. Adaptations and modifications enabling individuals to participate. Professional requirements.

11:776:231 Commercial Floral Design (3) Fundamentals of commercial floral design theory, applied in laboratory sessions. Demonstrations and practice in the development of proper handling techniques and design skills for a variety of occasions, with emphasis on creativity, salability, and vase life.

11:776:232 Retail Flower Shop Management (3) Operation and management of the retail florist business. Application of principles of postharvest physiology. Experience in merchandising and the operation of the college florist shop. Lec. and lab. Prerequisite: 11:776:231.

11:776:242 Plant Science (3) Fundamentals of structure, taxonomy, growth and development, metabolism, reproduction, and ecology of plants. Dynamics, manipulation, biotechnology, and the development of new characteristics in plants. Lec. 2 hrs., lab. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: 01:119:101. Credit not given for both this course and 11:776:210.

11:776:304 Turfgrass Management (4) Growth, development, adaptation, and selection of the major turfgrass species. Principles of establishment, mowing, nutrition, irrigation, and pest control of home lawn, athletic field, golf, and utility turfs. Two 80-min. lecs., lab. 3 hrs.

11:776:305 Plant Genetics (4) Heritable variation, strategies, and consequences of sexual/asexual reproduction, inbreeding and outbreeding. Chromosome structure, behavior, and mapping. Uses of tissue culture and recombinant DNA techniques in plant genetic manipulation. Two 80-min. lecs., lab. 3 hrs. Prerequisites: 01:119:101-102.

11:776:310 Plant Propagation (3) Theory and practice of multiplying plants by seeds and vegetative means such as cuttings, grafts, buds, and layers. Lec./rec. 2 hrs., lab. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: 11:776:210 or 211 or 242 or permission of instructor.

11:776:312 Medicinal Plants (3) Use of plants for medicinal and other purposes; poisonous plants; cross-cultural aspects; chemistry and biological significance of natural products; natural products from higher plants in modern medicine.

11:776:321 Greenhouse Management and Crop Production (3) The greenhouse environment, its manipulation and control in the production of florist plants. Principles of production of major cut-flower and plant crops. Lec. 2 hrs., lab. 3 hrs.

11:776:325 Horticulture Therapy Techniques and Programming (3) Use of adaptive devices and enabling tools. Methodologies for program evaluation and for documentation of program effectiveness. Prerequisite: 11:776:225.

11:776:330 Conservation Vegetation (3) History and theory of vegetative covers and their use in various climates. Environmental significance of defoliation, pollution involvement, and techniques of establishment and maintenance. Prerequisite: 11:776:200 or permission of instructor.

11:776:340 Principles and Practices of Fruit Production (4) The culture of tree fruits, including orchard establishment, nutrition, pest control, pruning, fruit development, variety and rootstock selection, and growth regulators. Field trip fee. Lec. 2 hrs., rec. 3 hrs., lab. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: 11:776:211.

11:776:341 Fruit Production (3) The growing of small fruits and grapes. Varieties, fruit-growing systems, and harvesting methods involved in grapes, strawberries, blueberries, brambles, and cranberries. Prerequisite: 11:776:210 or 211 or permission of instructor.

11:776:382 Plant Physiology (4) Water relations, photosynthesis, inorganic nutrition, metabolism of organic materials, and plant growth regulation. Emphasis on environmental factors in the physiology of plants. Lec./rec. 3 hrs., lab. 3 hrs. Prerequisites: 01:119:101-102, 11:776:210 or 242. Recommended: Organic chemistry.

11:776:401 Postharvest Physiology of Horticultural Crops (3) A study of metabolic processes including aging and stress phenomena in harvested horticultural crops. Postharvest preservation concepts and technologies, food crops, distribution, and marketing. Prerequisite: A course in plant physiology or plant physiology background or permission of instructor.

11:776:402 Weeds: Impact and Management in Rural and Urban Landscapes (3) Weed identification and the fundamentals of weed ecology and biology as they relate to management strategies.  Emphasis on nonchemical methods as well as herbicide chemistry.  Topics include invasive weed species and the impact of plant biotechnology on weed control.

11:776:404 Soil Management for Sports and Landscape Applications (3) Principles of turf soil science and management. Managing soils for plant nutrition, manipulation for water supply and drainage, efficient irrigation, and use of poor quality water. Lecture, field experience, field trips. Prerequisite: 11:375:102 or 360.

11:776:405 Soil Fertility (3) Soil-plant relationships in the field and methods of diagnosing deficiencies in soils and plants. Prerequisite: 11:375:266 or permission of instructor.

11:776:406 Plant Breeding (3) History, theory, and practice of plant breeding. Prerequisite: 01:447:380 or 11:776:305.

11:776:408 Turfgrass Pest Science (4) Biology, etiology, and management of major turfgrass pests, including fungal, bacterial, and viral pathogens; insects, nematodes, vertebrates, and weeds. Includes a laboratory in diagnostics. Prerequisites: 01:119:101-102 or 103; 11:776:238 or 304 or permission.

11:776:425 Special Topics in Horticulture Therapy (2) Independent research in the area of people-plant relationships. Several formal class meetings at the beginning and conclusion of the project. Prerequisite: 11:776:325 or permission of instructor.

11:776:439 Nursery Crop Production (3) Principles, practices, and production of temperate-zone woody ornamental plants. Both field and container growing considered. Prerequisites: 11:776:211 or equivalent and a course in plant materials.

11:776:450 Horticultural Topics (2) Conferences with growers, marketers, and other business representatives to learn opinions, insights, and experiences related to their specific fields of horticulture. Prerequisite: 11:776:211. Open only to juniors and seniors.

11:776:451 Fine and Sports Turf (3) Grass identification and selection, the diagnosis and treatment of disease and pests, fertilizer and weed control programs, irrigation, drainage, thatch control, and maintenance. Prerequisites: 11:375:266; 11:776:200, 304, 402, and 452, or permission of instructor.

11:776:495,496 Special Problems in Plant Science (BA,BA) Projects in plant science with assigned reading, laboratory work, and conferences. Prerequisites: Permission of instructor and special problems adviser.