Nov 23, 2024

2013-2014 General Catalog (Summer, Fall 2013)

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Ornamental Horticulture - AAS

College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences

Department of Plants, Soils and Climate

This program provides practical training in greenhouse and nursery management, turf production, and landscape management. Coursework encompasses pest control, plant identification, construction of landscapes, small business management, and the operation and maintenance of equipment, including small engines. As an integral part of their training, students are required to complete an internship in the industry. Students may work toward a one-year certificate or an Associate of Applied Science Degree.

Ornamental Horticulture Program Associate of Applied Science Degree (63 credits)

The 63 credits are distributed as follows. Some courses require biology prerequisite courses.

General Education Requirements (15-16 credits)

Breadth General Education Requirements

Two courses with a USU prefix are suggested for students who are going on to a Bachelor of Science degree.

Select two of the following courses:

Select one of the following courses:

Required Courses (15-17 credits)

Choose remaining credits from the following courses: (30-33 credits)

Elective Credits: A maximum of 11 credits can be taken

BIOL 1010 - Biology and the Citizen (BLS) 3 or
BIOL 1610 - Biology I 4
CHEM 1110 - General Chemistry I (BPS) 4
LAEP 1030 - Introduction to Landscape Architecture (BCA) 3 (if not used as BCA)
MATH 1050 - College Algebra (QL) 4
WILD 2200 - Ecology of Our Changing World (BLS) 3