Horticulture
HOR111 Introduction to Horticulture
4 credit hours, 5 Lecture/Lab hours
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. Class fee $25. F
HOR112 Pesticides and Safety
2 credit hours, 2 Lecture hours
Focuses on safe use and handling of pesticides. Covers laws and regulations pertaining to pesticide use. Considers effects 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
HOR113 Math Applications in Horticulture
2 credit hours, 2 Lecture hours
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
HOR114 Success in the Nursery and Greenhouse Workplace
2 credit hours, 2 Lecture hours
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
HOR115 Nursery and Greenhouse Equipment and Safety
3 credit hours, 3 Lecture hours
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. W
HOR211 Plant Propagation
3 credit hours, 4 Lecture/Lab hours
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. Class fee $25. W
HOR212 Advanced Plant Propagation
2 credit hours, 3 Lecture/Lab hours
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
HOR221 Nursery Production and Managemt
3 credit hours, 3 Lecture hours
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 differences between container and field production. Explores current issues and trends in nursery production in Oregon. Sp
HOR222 Greenhouse Structures and Equipment
2 credit hours, 2 Lecture hours
Covers structural and mechanical aspects of the greenhouse environment. Considers different 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
HOR223 Greenhouse Production and Managemt
3 credit hours, 3 Lecture hours
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
HOR226 Identification of Woody Plants 1
3 credit hours, 5 Lecture/Lab hours
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
HOR227 Identification of Woody Plants 2
3 credit hours, 5 Lecture/Lab hours
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
HOR228 Identification of Woody Plants 3
3 credit hours, 5 Lecture/Lab hours
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
HOR234 Integrated Pest Managetment: Insects
3 credit hours, 3 Lecture hours
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
HOR235 Integrated Pest Managetment: Diseases
3 credit hours, 3 Lecture hours
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
HOR236 Integrated Pest Managetment: Weeds
2 credit hours, 2 Lecture hours
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 preemergent and postemergent application of herbicides. Sp
HOR255 Identification of Herbaceous Plants 1
3 credit hours, 5 Lecture/Lab hours
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
HOR256 Identification of Herbaceous Plants 2
2 credit hours, 3 Lecture/Lab hours
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
HOR257 Horticultural Marketing
3 credit hours, 3 Lecture hours
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
HOR258 Nursery and Greenhouse Business Management
3 credit hours, 3 Lecture hours
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
HOR260 Soils, Media and Nutrition
4 credit hours, 5 Lecture/Lab hours
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
HOR270 Native Plant Propagation and Use
2 credit hours, 2 Lecture hours
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.
HOR271 Urban Applications in Ecological Horticulture
2 credit hours, 2 Lecture hours
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 short-term 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.
HOR272 Invasive Plant Species Management
2 credit hours, 2 Lecture hours
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.
HOR273 Urban and Community Forestry
2 credit hours, 2 Lecture hours
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.
HOR274 Wetlands Design and Management
2 credit hours, 2 Lecture hours
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.
HOR275 Innovative Strategyies for Water Management
2 credit hours, 2 Lecture hours
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.
HOR280A-L Cooperative Work Experience
1-12 credit hours, 0-34 CWE hours
Places students in a business, industry or agency for on-the-job training and experience related to instruction. Field experience supervised by college instructors and work experience coordinators. See program advisors. Offered as needed.
Updated October 28, 2007 by Marketing and Student Recruitment.