2004-05 Undergraduate Catalog
Students majoring in horticultural science may choose one of two specializations: general horticultural sciences or fruit and vegetable crops. An academic adviser will help to develop the course work.
Students at the Ft. Pierce Research and Education Center can major in general horticulture or fruit and vegetable crops.
Horticultural Sciences
To remain on track for this major, a student must meet the following critical-tracking criteria. Critical-tracking courses appear in bold.
Semester 1:
- 2.0 UF GPA required semesters 1-5
- Complete 1 of 7 critical courses excluding labs CHM 2045, CHM 2045L, AEB 3103 or ECO 2023, MAC 1147, BOT 2010C, BOT 2011C, PHY 2004 or PHY 2020
Semester 2:
- Complete 2 additional critical courses excluding labs
Semester 3:
- Complete 1 additional critical course excluding labs
Semester 4:
- Complete 2 additional critical courses excluding labs
Semester 5:
- Complete all critical-tracking courses including labs
All Specializations
|
Semester 1 |
Credits |
|
CHM 2045 & 2045L Chemistry 1 & Lab (GE-P) |
4 |
|
Composition (GE-C) |
3 |
|
Humanities (GE-H) |
3 |
|
Social and Behavioral Sciences (GE-S)* |
3 |
|
Elective |
2 |
|
Total |
15 |
|
Semester 2 |
Credits |
|
ECO 2023 Microeconomics (3) OR AEB 3103 Principles of FRE (4) (GE-S) |
3-4 |
|
MAC 1147 Precalc: Algebra/Trig (GE-M) |
4 |
|
Humanities or Social/Behav Sciences (GE) |
3 |
|
Elective |
4 |
|
Total |
14-15 |
|
Semester 3 |
Credits |
|
BOT 2010C Introductory Botany (GE-B) |
3 |
|
Humanities (GE-H)* |
3 |
|
AEE 3033C Writing for Ag and Natural Resources |
3 |
|
Electives |
6 |
|
Total |
15 |
|
Semester 4 |
Credits |
|
BOT 2011C Plant Diversity (GE-B) |
4 |
|
PHY 2004 Applied Physics (GE-P) OR PHY 2020 Intro to Physics (GE-P) |
3 |
|
AEE 3030C Effective Oral Communication. |
3 |
|
MAC or STA course (GE-M) |
3 |
|
Elective |
3 |
|
Total |
16 |
General Horticultural Science
This general program offers maximum course flexibility to prepare students for employment anywhere in the horticulture industry.
|
Semester 5 |
Credits |
|
HOS 3020C General Horticulture |
4 |
|
BCH 3023 Organic and Biological Chemistry |
3 |
|
PLP 3002C Fundamentals of Plant Pathology |
4 |
|
Approved elective* |
4 |
|
Total |
15 |
|
Semester 6 |
Credits |
|
AGR 3303 Genetics |
3 |
|
ENY 3005C Principles of Entomology |
3 |
|
Commodity elective** |
3 |
|
Approved elective* |
6 |
|
Total |
15 |
|
Semester 7 |
Credits |
|
PLS 3221 and 3221L Plant Propagation (2) and Lab (1) |
3 |
|
ORH 3513C Environmental Plant ID and Use |
3 |
|
HOS 4304 Horticultural Physiology |
3 |
|
Commodity elective** |
3 |
|
Approved elective* |
3 |
|
Total |
15 |
|
Semester 8 |
Credits |
|
HOS 4341 Adv Horticultural Physiology |
3 |
|
SOS 3022 and 3022L Introduction to Soils in the Environment (3) and Lab (1) |
4 |
|
Commodity elective** |
3 |
|
Approved elective* |
5 |
|
Total |
15 |
|
Total Required for Degree |
120 |
* Electives must be approved.
** Select at least one three- or four-credit course from each commodity: environmental horticulture, fruit crops and vegetable crops.
Fruit and Vegetable Crops
This is a comprehensive program for careers in any phase of the fruit and vegetable industries such as production management, agricultural sales, marketing, and technical representation.
|
Semester 6 |
Credits |
|
FRC 3212 Citrus Culture and Production |
3 |
|
FRC 3213L Citrus Culture Production Lab |
1 |
|
AGR 3303 Genetics |
3 |
|
ENY 3005C Principles of Entomology |
3 |
|
Approved electives* |
6 |
|
Total |
16 |
|
Semester 7 |
Credits |
|
HOS 4304 Horticultural Physiology |
3 |
|
ORH 3513C Environmental Plant ID and Use |
3 |
|
VEC 3221 Prod of Warm Season Vegetables |
4 |
|
FRC 3252 Tropical and Subtropical Fruits |
2 |
|
Approved electives* |
3 |
|
Total |
15 |
|
Semester 8 |
Credits |
|
HOS 4341 Adv Horticultural Physiology |
3 |
|
VEC 3222 Prod of Cool Season Vegetables |
3 |
|
SOS 3022 and 3022L Intro to Soils in the Environment (3) and Lab (1) |
4 |
|
HOS 4933 Horticultural Production Mgmt |
1 |
|
Approved elective* |
4 |
|
Total |
15 |
|
Total Required for Degree |
120 |
* Electives must be approved.
Horticultural Science Minor
Any student can minor in horticultural science. Some background courses in botany or plant sciences are assumed and recommended. Students are required to complete a minimum of 15 credit hours.
|
Courses |
15 Credits |
|
HOS 3020C General Horticulture |
4 |
|
Select a minimum of three courses: |
|
|
FRC 3212 Citrus Culture and Production |
3 |
|
FRC 3212L Citrus Culture and Production lab |
1 |
|
FRC 3252 Tropical and Subtropical Fruits |
2 |
|
FRC 3274 Tree and Small Fruit Production |
3 |
|
VEC 3221 Commercial Production of Warm Season Vegetables |
4 |
|
VEC 3222 Commercial Production of Cool Season Vegetables |
3 |
Balance of credits (15 required for the minor) should be electives from any 3000-/4000-level FRC, HOS, ORH or VEC course.