Horticulture

3 class and 2 lab hrs/wk, 4 cr.

Provides a broad view of the horticulture industry, with emphasis on greenhouse and nursery production. Introduces the basic requirements for plant growth. Explores environmental and social aspects of horticulture.

F

2 class hrs/wk, 2 cr.

Focuses on safe use and handling of pesticides. Covers laws and regulations pertaining to pesticide use. Considers eff ects of pesticides on air, water, and wildlife. Emphasizes toxicity, safety equipment, and emergencies. Examines pesticide formulations and application equipment. Introduces mixing, loading and transporting pesticides and calibration of equipment.

Sp

2 class hrs/wk, 2 cr.

Uses application-based mathematics to solve problems in production horticulture. Focuses on algebraic and geometric concepts used to determine field layout and area, spray calibration, irrigation planning, and crop scheduling. Covers financial analysis, and other common horticultural calculations. Includes use of fractions, ratios, percentages, decimals, exponents, roots, and unit conversions.

Prerequisite: MTH060 or equivalent.

Sp

2 class hrs/wk, 2 cr.

Examines employment opportunities in the nursery and greenhouse industry. Covers organizational structure of typical nursery or greenhouse business. Emphasizes unique attributes of the nursery and greenhouse workplace. Analyzes attributes of successful employees. Stresses communications with potential employers.

Prerequisite: HOR111 and PSY104.

Sp

3 class hrs/wk, 3 cr.

Introduces equipment commonly used in nursery and greenhouse production, including operation, basic maintenance, and safety. Covers self-propelled equipment, mechanical attachments, pesticide application equipment, irrigation equipment, and tools. Emphasizes safety practices and regulations in use of all equipment.

F

2 class and 2 lab hrs/wk, 3 cr.

Presents theory and methodology for reproducing plants by seed and by a variety of cloning methods. Covers anatomy, physiology, and genetics related to plant reproduction.

W

1 class and 2 lab hrs/wk, 2 cr.

Presents advanced principles and practices of plant propagation with emphasis on seed propagation and tissue culture. Emphasizes plant propagation techniques employed early in the growing season. Identifies equipment, tools, and structures required for advanced propagation techniques.

Prerequisite: HOR211 or consent of instructor.

Sp

3 class hrs/wk, 3 cr.

Focuses on production systems and management practices in container and field nurseries. Emphasizes irrigation, fertilization, pruning, and other cultural practices that result in high quality plant material and healthy root systems. Covers harvesting, storing, and shipping. Examines diff erences between container and field production. Explores current issues and trends in nursery production in Oregon.

Sp

2 class hrs/wk, 2 cr.

Covers structural and mechanical aspects of the greenhouse environment. Considers diff erent styles of greenhouses. Compares greenhouse systems with regard to frames, covers, benches, mechanical controls, and general level of technology. Examines temperature control, lighting, irrigation, and fertilization systems in the greenhouse.

F

3 class hrs/wk, 3 cr.

Focuses on management practices in production greenhouses. Covers irrigation and fertilization practices that result in high quality plant material. Considers regulation of light and temperature to achieve desired plant growth. Emphasizes growth regulation, production scheduling, and shipping and handling. Examines the wholesale and retail nursery industry in Oregon.

Prerequisite: HOR222 or consent of instructor.

W

6 lab hrs/wk, 3 cr.

Applies nursery and greenhouse production techniques in the greenhouse and nursery. Focuses on practical skills used in greenhouses and container and field production nurseries. Includes plant propagation, transplanting, water, fertilizer and pest management, and growth regulation. Provides skills and experience in retail nursery management.

Prerequisite: HOR111 and HOR211 or consent of instructor.

Offered as needed.

1 class and 4 lab hrs/wk, 3 cr.

Identifies species and varieties of woody landscape plants that exhibit seasonal highlights of fruit and fall color. Stresses scientific naming of plants. Presents plant identification techniques that rely on recognition of form, structure and visual details of leaves, fruit, and bark. Considers cultural requirements for individual species and varieties.

F

1 class and 4 lab hrs/wk, 3 cr.

Identifies species and varieties of woody landscape plants, focusing on conifers and broadleaf evergreens with ornamental value. Stresses scientific naming of plants. Presents plant identification techniques that rely on recognition of form, structure and visual details of leaves, needles, cones, fruit, and bark. Considers cultural requirements for individual species and varieties.

W

1 class and 4 lab hrs/wk, 3 cr.

Identifies species and varieties of woody landscape plants that exhibit seasonal highlights in spring. Stresses scientific naming of plants. Presents plant identification techniques that rely on recognition of form, structure and visual details of leaves and flowers. Considers cultural requirements for individual species and varieties.

Sp

3 class hrs/wk, 3 cr.

Presents an integrated approach to insect and mite management in the nursery and greenhouse. Covers identification of common insect and mite pests and their natural enemies, insect monitoring, and assessment. Focuses on cultural practices and biological control techniques to manage insect and mite problems. Includes use of insecticides and miticides to manage pest populations. Considers management of slugs and snails.

F

3 class hrs/wk, 3 cr.

Presents an integrated approach to disease management in the nursery and greenhouse. Covers identification of common fungal, bacterial, and viral diseases in the nursery and greenhouse. Discusses monitoring and diagnosing diseases of greenhouse and nursery plants. Focuses on cultural, biological, physical and chemical methods of disease management.

W

2 class hrs/wk, 2 cr.

Presents an integrated approach to weed management in the nursery and greenhouse. Reviews weed biology. Emphasizes identification, monitoring, and assessment of common weeds. Focuses on prevention, sanitation, and cultural practices to manage weed problems. Covers pre-emergent and post-emergent application of herbicides.

Sp

1 class and 4 lab hrs/wk, 3 cr.

Identifies species and varieties of annuals, perennials, groundcovers, ornamental grasses, and bulbs grown in Oregon, focusing on spring flowering and greenhouse-produced plants. Stresses scientific naming of plants. Presents plant identification techniques that rely on recognition of visual details of form, texture, size, leaves, flowers, and fruit. Considers production and cultural requirements for individual species and varieties.

Sp

1 class and 2 lab hrs/wk, 2 cr.

Identifies species and varieties of annuals, tender and hardy perennials, groundcovers, ornamental grasses, bulbs, and herbs grown in Oregon, focusing on plants with seasonal interest in the summer. Stresses scientific naming of plants. Presents plant identification techniques that rely on recognition of visual details of form, texture, size, leaves, flowers, and fruit. Considers production and cultural requirements for individual species and varieties.

Su

3 class hrs/wk, 3 cr.

Covers the fundamentals of marketing ornamental plants, including market analysis and market strategies. Explores a variety of marketing communication tools and techniques and examines advantages and disadvantages of each. Examines current situations and future trends in national and international marketing. Focuses on development of a marketing plan for a nursery and greenhouse business.

W

3 class hrs/wk, 3 cr.

Emphasizes the importance of business management to the financial success of a nursery business. Focuses on developing skills in business planning, goal setting, financial record keeping, financial analysis, and budgeting. Covers regulatory issues including, but not limited to, environment, taxes, and employment.

Prerequisite: consent of instructor.

Sp

3 class and 2 lab hrs/wk, 4 cr.

Introduces physical, chemical, and biological properties of soils and soilless media. Covers essential plant nutrients, fertilizers, and fertilization practices. Discusses soil/water relationships and soil conservation and improvement. Assesses Willamette Valley soils for nursery crop production.

W

2 class hrs/wk, 2 cr.

Explores uses of native plants for landscaping, habitat restoration and development, and environmental services. Examines native plant use in both natural and constructed environments. Presents a variety of propagation techniques commonly used with native plants. Analyzes current and future markets for Oregon native plants.

Offered as needed.

2 class hrs/wk, 2 cr.

Explores plant applications for specific functions in urban landscapes, including green roofs, bioswales, rain gardens, and ecoscaping. Focuses on the environmental services plants provide, such as stormwater management, water filtration, carbon sequestration, and habitat. Examines propagation, growth, and management requirements for shortterm and long-term plant success under harsh urban conditions. Compares native and non-native plant adaptations and plant selection for urban environments. Reviews the role of plants and horticulture in urban sustainability.

Offered as needed.

2 class hrs/wk, 2 cr.

Presents information about the history, impacts and management of invasive plant species in western Oregon ecosystems. Focuses on management strategies relevant to the horticulture industry. Includes basic knowledge of introduction, identification and natural history of invasive plants. Covers legally and culturally-defined terminology. Identifies impacts and threats invasive plants pose to native or planned plant communities, including nursery market areas.

Offered as needed.

2 class hrs/wk, 2 cr.

Introduces economic, ecological, social, and technical aspects of urban forest management. Focuses on current practices related to the planting, care, and management of trees and vegetation in urban areas. Covers the relationship between plants and people in the urban forest.

Offered as needed.

2 class hrs/wk, 2 cr.

Describes wetland types and compares native and constructed wetlands. Explores wetland functions and benefits to the environment and economy. Introduces the wetland construction permitting process. Evaluates design criteria for newly constructed wetlands, including plant propagation and selection. Reviews landscape management challenges with wetlands and strategies for achieving multiple goals. Presents wetland case studies.

Offered as needed.

2 class hrs/wk, 2 cr.

Explores conventional and innovative water management systems that provide adequate quantity and quality of irrigation while protecting the environment and other local resources. Evaluates the benefits and challenges of using either recirculated water or reclaimed wastewater to grow plants. Examines phytotechnologies that can be applied on a nursery/greenhouse scale, such as vegetated filter strips, 'living machines,' hydroponic tanks, floating islands, or wetland ponds.

Offered as needed.

See CWE—Cooperative Work Experience.