Department of Horticulture
Department Chair: Ben Romney
Department Secretary: Janet Ruud (208) 496-2018
Department Faculty: Byron JohnReese NelsonBen RomneyJerry Toll

 
Horticulture
The  Department  of  Horticulture  prepares  students  for  expanding  career  opportunities.    Graduates  find  immediate  employment  with  nurseries,  garden  centers,  florist  shops,  landscape  contractors,  lawn  service  companies,  interiorscape  companies,  greenhouses,  golf  courses,  parks  and  horticulture  supply  companies.    Demand  for  graduates  is  strong  and  most  students  can  choose  from  several  job  offers.

Students  who  continue  on  for  Bachelor's  and  more  advanced  degrees  find  opportunities  in  horticulture  teaching,  research,  extension  education,  corporations,  and  government  service.

The  ulimate  goal  of  students  entering  Horticulture  Management  programs  should  be  management  and/or  business  ownership.

The  Department  is  a  recognized  leader  in  horticulture  education  having  an  excellent  faculty  and  facilities,  including  five  greenhouses,  laboratories,  arboretum,  and  demonstration  gardens.    Courses  which  develop  skills  in  home  gardening  and  landscape  beautification  are  available  to  the  general  student  body.
 
Program Description
 


S.A.  in Landscape Horticulture Management (151)
This program offers two options of emphasis: Landscape Design or Production. These emphases prepare students for careers in retail nursery sales, greenhouse operations, production, landscape design, landscape installation, landscape maintenance and golf course and park maintenance.

10 Elective Credits Required

General Education Requirements

In addition to the classes listed below, fulfill the University requirements listed on the General Education page.

Social Science GE Requirement
 Take 1 Course
 ECON 111*
 ECON 112


AND
Biological Sciences
 Take all of these courses 

 BIO 100
 BIO 102


AND
Basic Skills GE Requirement
 Take all of these courses 

 ENG 111
 IS 140
 MATH 108

AND
      Take 1 Course      

      ENG 315
      ENG 315C

     OR
      Take 1 Course      

      ENG 316
      ENG 316C


Major Requirements

 Take all of these courses 

 ACCTG 180
 AGRON 120
 B 283
 HORT 230
 HORT 298A
 HORT 298B
 HORT 299
 HORT 321
 HORT 322
 HORT 324
 HORT 351
 HORT 412
 IS 140


AND
Choose from the following options:
 Take all of these courses 
Landscape Design & Maint.
 AGSYS 123
 AGSYS 220
 HORT 252
 HORT 319
 HORT 324
 HORT 329
 HORT 351

OR
      Take all of these courses      
Production
      AGBUS 232
      HORT 201
      HORT 297
      HORT 320
      HORT 324
      HORT 334

Sample Sequence of Courses

Consult with your advisor as you plan each semester.
 
S.A.  in Landscape Horticulture Management
First Semester
AGRON 1203
HORT 0950
HORT 1150.5
HORT 2303
HORT 2990.5
HORT 3212
IS 1403
Religion2
Total Credits13
Second Semester
BIO 1003
BIO 1021
HORT 0950
HORT 2524
HORT 298A0.5
HORT 298B5
HORT 2990.5
HORT 3222
HORT 3242
HORT 3292
HORT 3512
MATH 1083
Religion2
Total Credits26
Third Semester
AGBUS 2323
AGSYS 1232
HORT 0950
HORT 2990.5
HORT 3193
HORT 4123
Religion2
Reading and Writing (English)3
Major Courses2
Total Credits18
Fourth Semester
ACCTG 1803
AGSYS 2202
B 2833
ECON 1113
ENG 3163
HORT 0950
HORT 2990.5
Religion2
Major Courses2
Total Credits18
 


S.A.  in Floral Design Management (217)
The Floral Design Management program prepares students for employment in the retail florist, interior landscape and retail greenhouse industry. Upon graduation students are qualified floral designers and have training leading to flower shop management. Classes transfer for university credit, but may not fulfill all General Education requirements.

General Education Requirements

In addition to the classes listed below, fulfill the University requirements listed on the General Education page.

Social Science GE Requirement Block
 Take 1 Course
 ECON 111**
 ECON 112


AND
Basic Skills GE Requirement Block
 Take all of these courses 

 BIO 100
 BIO 102
 ENG 111
 IS 140
 MATH 108

AND
      Take 1 Course      

      ENG 315
      ENG 315C
      ENG 316
      ENG 316C


Major Requirements

 Take all of these courses 

 ACCTG 180
 AGBUS 232
 B 283
 HORT 095
 HORT 115
 HORT 230
 HORT 297
 HORT 298A
 HORT 298B
 HORT 299
 HORT 320
 HORT 324
 HORT 325
 HORT 335
 HORT 336
 HORT 337
 HORT 338A
 HORT 338B
 HORT 435
 IS 140

Sample Sequence of Courses

Consult with your advisor as you plan each semester.
 
S.A.  in Floral Design Management
First Semester
HORT 0950
HORT 1150.5
HORT 2990.5
HORT 3252
HORT 3353
IS 1403
Religion2
Biological Science4
Total Credits14
Second Semester
HORT 0950
HORT 2303
HORT 298A0.5
HORT 2990.5
HORT 3203
HORT 338A0
Religion2
Reading and Writing (English)3
Elective3
Total Credits14
Third Semester
AGBUS 2323
ECON 1113
HORT 0950
HORT 2990.5
HORT 3361
Religion2
Mathematics3
Elective4
Total Credits16
Fourth Semester
ACCTG 1803
B 2833
HORT 0950
HORT 2990.5
HORT 3371
HORT 338B0
Religion2
Reading and Writing (English)3
Total Credits12
 


B.S.  in Horticulture (695)
This program carries the student beyond the two year curriculum into advanced study and preparation for private and corporate horticulture industries. Three areas of major emphasis are offered, including:
Landscape Design (695-14)
Production (695-15)
Floral Design (695-16)
A Minor emphasis is required for the completion of the degree. A minor in Business is highly recommended.

Students must complete 45 semester hours specializing in horticulture and related subjects, 50 credits of general education requirements, and 25 semester credits in an area of minor study unrelated to horticulture to further enhance the degree, for a total of 120 credits, including 40 credits of upper division courses (300 or higher).


Minor Required

13 Elective Credits Required

General Education Requirements

As you fill the General Education and University Requirements take the classes listed below and then go to General Education for a complete listing of the requirements

Basic Skills GE Requirement Block
 Take all of these courses 

 BIO 100
 ECON 111
 ECON 112
 ENG 111
 HORT 230
 IS 140
 MATH 108
 REL 121
 REL 122

AND
      Take 1 Course      

      ENG 315
      ENG 316


Major Requirements

Take the following courses as indicated. The area of emphasis is determined by your choice of 18 credits in addition to the major core (including the 13 elective credits)
 Take all of these courses 
Major Core
 HORT 095
 HORT 115
 HORT 201
 HORT 230
 HORT 297
 HORT 298A
 HORT 298B
 HORT 299
 HORT 320
 HORT 324
 HORT 335
 HORT 412

AND
      Take 1 Course      

      HORT 321
      HORT 322
      HORT 325

     AND
      Take 1 Course      

      HORT 420
      HORT 430
      HORT 435

B.S.  in Horticulture with an emphasis in Landscape Design  (14)

 Take 13 Credits
 AGSYS 123
 AGSYS 220
 HORT 252
 HORT 321
 HORT 322
 HORT 329
 HORT 351
 HORT 410
 HORT 440
 HORT 453

B.S.  in Horticulture with an emphasis in Production  (15)

 Take 13 Credits
 HORT 321
 HORT 322
 HORT 334
 HORT 412
 HORT 460
 HORT 461

B.S.  in Horticulture with an emphasis in Floral Design  (16)

 Take all of these courses
 HORT 325
 HORT 336
 HORT 337
 HORT 338A
 HORT 338B
 HORT 338C
 HORT 339
 HORT 435
 HORT 436
 HORT 437

AND
      Take 1 Course
      HORT 460
      HORT 461

Sample Sequence of Courses

Consult with your advisor as you plan each semester.
 
B.S.  in Horticulture
First Semester
HORT 0950
HORT 1150.5
HORT 2303
HORT 2990.5
HORT 3353
General Education7
Plant Materials/Interiorscaping2
Total Credits15
Second Semester
HORT 0950
HORT 298A0.5
HORT 2990.5
General Education7
Major Courses6
Emphasis Courses2
Total Credits15
Third Semester
HORT 0950
HORT 2990.5
General Education7
Major Courses3
Emphasis Courses5
Total Credits15
Fourth Semester
HORT 0950
HORT 2990.5
General Education7
Major Courses3
Minor Courses3
Emphasis Courses2
Total Credits15
Fifth Semester
HORT 0950
HORT 2990.5
General Education7
Minor Courses4
Emphasis Courses3
Total Credits14
Sixth Semester
HORT 0950
HORT 2990.5
General Education5
Major Courses3
Minor Courses6
Emphasis Courses1
Total Credits15
Seventh Semester
HORT 0950
HORT 2990.5
General Education5
Major Courses1
Minor Courses6
Emphasis Courses2
Total Credits14
Eighth Semester
HORT 0950
HORT 2990.5
General Education5
Minor Courses6
Emphasis Courses1
Total Credits12
*Recommended
**Recommended
 
Course Descriptions

HORT 095 Lab (0:1:0)
This is a fee only course. No credit or class time is assigned. All Horticulture majors are required to enroll in Hort 95 each semester
 
HORT 103 Home Gardening (3:2:2)
Fee:  $10.00
Learn basic principles, culture and production of vegetables, fruits, flowers, trees, shrubs, and turf, as it relates to the home garden and self-reliance. (For non-Hort majors only)
 
HORT 103L Home Gardening Lab (0:2:0)
Prerequisite: Concurrent registration with Hort 103
Application of principles taught in Hort 103
 
HORT 115 Orientation (0.5:1:0)
A survey of career opportunities and skills needed in the horticulture industry. Emphasis is placed on gaining familiarity with the BYU-Idaho campus and systems of learning at the university level.
 
HORT 201 Plant Culture (3:2:2)
Planting and establishment of horticultural plants in the landscape including lawns, trees, shrubs, vegetables, fruits and flowers.
 
HORT 230 Introduction to Architecture/Landscape Design (3:3:1)
Fullfills GE Arts requirement.
Fee:  $10.00
Enhances the student's understanding of the outdoor environment and how they can contribute to the quality of that environment through design and planning. Also a study of the history of landscape architecture and its effect on man.
 
HORT 252 Landscape Construction (4:0:6)
Prerequisite: Hort 130, LHM major or consent of instructor.
A practical course of layout and construction techniques for landscape projects. Considered are masonry, wood structures, irrigation and plant installations.
 
HORT 287R Flower Center (1:0:2)
This course provides training and experience in presentation of flowers in: display windows and coolers, large banquet halls, auditoriums, custom design in residential and commercial settings. Florals skills, shop management techniques, and floral nomenclature are all emphasized. The class is provided as an opportunity to reinforce principles learned in the various floral classes, and to prepare students for internship and retail employment.
 
HORT 288 Occupational Internship Preparation (0.5:0:0)
Prerequisite: Horticulture major or consent of instructor.
Class preparation for work experience in the florist, landscape or nursery industry.
 
HORT 290 Special Problems (1-3:0:0)
The student may pursue a subject of interest through independent study under personal direction of a faculty specialist.
 
HORT 297 Practicum in Horticulture (1:1:2)
Prerequisite: (repeatable up to four credit hours)
Horticulture Majors. Supervised practical experience for the development and improvement of horticultural skills.
 
HORT 298R Occupational Internship (1-5:0:0)
Work experience in the florist, landscape or nursery industry.
 
HORT 299 Seminar (0.5:0:0)
Guest lectures from industry leaders.
 
HORT 319 Landscape Management (3:2:3)
Prerequisite: Agron 122 or Biology 208 or permission of instructor
Maintenance of trees, shrubs and turf in landscape, park, golf and athletic areas.
 
HORT 320 Plant Propagation (3:2:0)
Principles and practices used in commercial propagation of plants with emphasis on landscape nursery stock. Includes tissue culture, seed germination, grafting, layering, budding, cuttings and other specialized techniques.
 
HORT 320L Plant Propagation (0:0:3)
Application of principles taught in Hort 320
 
HORT 321 Landcape Plant Materials I (2:1:0)
Identification, landscape value and cultural requirements of deciduous trees, shrubs, and ground covers.
 
HORT 321L Landcape Plant Materials I (0:0:2)
Prerequisite: Concurrent registration with Hort 321
Application of principles taught in Hort 321
 
HORT 322 Landscape Plant Materials II (2:1:0)
Identification, landscape value, and speical cultural requirements of evergreen trees, shrubs and ground covers.
 
HORT 322L Landcape Plant Materials II (0:0:2)
Prerequisite: Concurrent registration with Hort 322
Application of principles taught in Hort 322
 
HORT 324 Flower identification (2:0:3)
Identification, landscape value, and special cultural requirements of annual and perennial flowers.
 
HORT 325 Interiorscaping (2:1:0)
Identification of indoor plants and their culture. Principles of design as applied to the placement and use of plants.
 
HORT 325L Interiorscaping Lab (0:0:2)
Prerequisite: Concurrent registration with Hort 325
Application of principles taught in Hort 325
 
HORT 329 Irrigation (3:2:2)
Prerequisite: Hort 230
Irrigation of turf and landscape plants. Design of irrigation and landscape lighting systems, with selection and assembly of components.
 
HORT 330 Intermediate Landscape Design (3:3:1)
Prerequisite: Hort 230, Hort 321 or 322 or 324, Hort 440, 453
Artistic and functional design of landscapes.
 
HORT 334 Greenhouse Operations (3:2:3)
Prerequisite: Hort 320 or consent of instructor
Greenhouse construction, environmental control, pest control and plant culture including production of greenhouse floral crops.
 
HORT 335 Flower Arranging (3:3:1)
Fee:  $45.00
Instruction and care in handling of flowers, historical and current application, identification and use.
 
HORT 336 Asian Design Influence (1:1:1)
Prerequisite: Hort 335
This course helps students understand the theories of Asian design influence, with particular emphasis on the use of line. Principles of Asian design and their influence on modern American floral design.
 
HORT 337 European Design Influence (1:1:1)
Prerequisite: Hort 335
This course establishes a historical understanding of floral design primarily from the influences of Europe.
 
HORT 338 Wedding Flowers (1-2:1:0)
Prerequisite: Hort 335, FDM major or consent of instructor
Theories, methods and materials involved in wedding and special occasion arrangements in preparation for the Spring Flower and Bridal Open House. To prepare floral majors for opportunities to plan and design floral products for weddings. Repeatable to a maximum of six credit hours
 
HORT 338A Wedding Flowers Lab A (2:1:1)
Prerequisite: Hort 335, FDM major, or consent of instructor.
Provides the first year student with an understanding of the requirements for wedding and event designing. Basic bouquet construction, consultation.
 
HORT 338B Wedding Flowers Lab B (2:1:1)
Prerequisite: Hort 335, FDM major or consent of instructor.
Provides the second year student with training in advanced bouquet construction, leadership, teambuilding, and management of event planning.
 
HORT 338C Wedding Flowers Lab C (2:2:0)
Prerequisite: Hort 335, FDM major or consent of instructor.
Provides the third year student with training in freestyle bouquet design, group designing for events, supervisory leadership.
 
HORT 339R  (1:1:1)
Prerequisite: Hort 335, 435, 388, FDM or consent of instructor.
 
HORT 350R ALCA Career Days (1:1:0)
This is a course for students selected to participate in the yearly ALCA Career Days field excursion with the Horticulture Department. The course is designed to assist students with their preparations to communicate with potential employers during the career day events. Students also are given special attention in perfecting practical skills that they have been taught throughout their tenure at the University.
 
HORT 351 Landscape Contracting (2:1:2)
Estimating, bidding, and contracting procedures for landscape construction, and maintenance projects. A hands-on approach to bidding and estimating jobs for the Green Industry.
 
HORT 410 Turfgrass Management and Arboriculture (3:2:2)
Prerequisite: Horticulture 319
Establishment, culture, and maintenance of turfgrass and trees in the landscape.
 
HORT 412 Landscape Pest Control (3:2:3)
Prerequisite: Horticulture majors or consent of instructor
Identification and control of insects, weeds and diseases of ornamental plants. The use, limitation and methods of applying pesticides including laws concerning their use.
 
HORT 412L Landscape Pest Control (0:0:3)
Prerequisite: Horticulture majors or consent of instructor. Concurrent enrollment with Hort 412
Application of principles taught in Hort 412
 
HORT 420 Advanced Propagation (3:2:3)
Prerequisite: Hort 320, Bio 208
Advanced study of the principles, techniques, and applications of plant propagation with emphasis on tissue culture and micropropagation.
 
HORT 435 Advanced Floral Design (3:2:2)
Prerequisite: Hort 335, 298B or consent of instructor. Students may be required to purchase additional design materials
Professional floral design with emphasis on retail flower shop operation, products, and materials. Particular attention is given to developing speed, proficiency, and quality after students have completed a floral internship experience.
 
HORT 436 Competition Design and Commentation (1:1:1)
Fee:  $20.00
Prerequisite: Hort 335, 336, 338, 337, 435, FDM major or consent of instructor.
Developing freestyle and structured designs from various materials for competitive designing and judging.
 
HORT 437 Interpretive Design (1:1:1)
Fee:  $20.00
Prerequisite: Hort 335, 338, 435, 436, FDM major or consent of instructor
Final evaluation of the student's ability to assess proper design interpretations, artistic dimensions of the student's preparation and training, fluency with the language of flowers, and product knowledge
 
HORT 440 Landscape Computer Operations (2:1:2)
Prerequisite: IS 140, Hort 230, 252, 321, 322, 329, 430
Application of specific computer software programs that are commonly used in the horticulture industry; including sprinkler design, landscape design, bidding and estimating, GPS, and the internet.
 
HORT 453 Landscape Construction Materials (2:1:2)
Prerequisite: Hort. 230, 252
A study of the construction and design use of typical landscape construction materials; including pavers, concrete, wood, and rock.
 
HORT 455 Nursery Management (2:1:2)
This course will focus on the development, organization, infrastructure, and operation of a production nursery. This will cover production principles and practices and strategies for wholesale and retail marketing of nursery crops. The laboratory will concentrate on the development of skills associated with the production and marketing of nursery crops.
 
HORT 460 Cut Flower Crops (2:1:2)
Prerequisite: Hort 320, Hort 297, BIO 208 or consent of instructor.
Commercial production, harvesting, marketing and scheduling of cut flower and crops.
 
HORT 461 Potted Plant Crops (2:1:2)
Prerequisite: Hort 297, Hort 320, BIO 208 or consent of instructor.
Commercial production, harvesting, marketing, and scheduling of bedding plants and potted commercial crops
 
HORT 470 Vegetable and Fruit Production (2:1:2)
Prerequisite: Hort 297
Principles and practical applications for fruit and vegetable establishment, culture, production, storage, and economics.