HRT-110 Introduction to Horticulture

This is a hands-on course that emphasizes the numerous specialties in the horticulture field. It includes a study of plants as living organisms, the fundamentals of integrated pest management and plant growth requirements. An introduction to a variety of plant care techniques is included. This is a required beginning course in both Horticulture and Viticulture and Wine Technology degree programs.

Credits

3

Corequisite

HRT-102

Lecture Contact Hours

3

Lab Contact Hours

0

Other Contact Hours

0

Department

• Environmental Conservation and Horticulture

Grading Scheme

• Letter

SUNY Gen Ed Credit

• No

Course Learning Outcomes

1. Identify professional career opportunities incorporating the basics of resume creation and recognize the characteristics of a strong work ethic.
2. Demonstrate practical resource exploration gleaning information from proper sources (i.e. research universities and professional organizations), apply scientific citation format, and exercise use of college support resources for written assignments.
3. Identify the fundamentals of integrated pest management.
4. Describe proper maintenance, propagation, and installation practices for a variety of plant materials.
5. Describe the fundamentals of plant growth requirements and subsequent contributing factors.