Horticulture, Forestry, and Recreation Resources
Thomas D. Warner, Head
Raymond Aslin, State Forester
Charles Marr, Horticulture Extension Program Leader
Keith Lynch, Undergraduate Program Coordinator
Professors Cable, Fry, Geyer, Marr, Mattson, Rajashekar, Warner, and Williams; Associate Professors Barden, Carey, Davis, Janke, Keeley, Khatamian, Kimmins, Lynch, Reid, Shoemaker, Stevens, and Stevenson; Assistant Professors Bremer, Griffin, Lavis, and St. John; Emeriti Professors Clayberg, Leuthold, Morrison, and van der Hoeven.
E-mail: creyer@k-state.edu
www.oznet.ksu.edu/dp_hfrr/
The Department of Horticulture, Forestry, and Recreation Resources is a multi-disciplinary department offering undergraduate programs in horticulture, horticulture science, horticultural therapy, and park management and conservation. Departmental faculty participate in research, extension, and academic programs in these diverse fields which have a positive impact on the quality of life and enhancing the environment. Individual students may have opportunities working with faculty on research or extension programs.
Horticulture programs
K-State offers four-year curricula in horticulture and horticultural therapy. The Department of Horticulture, Forestry, and Recreation Resources also participates in an interdepartmental program in food science and industry.
Horticulture is the science and art of growing plants for environmental improvement, aesthetic value, intensive food production, or social-therapeutic effects. Students, in consultation with faculty advisors, may select courses of study in horticulture or horticulture science. The horticulture program is designed for those seeking to move into the production or service sectors of horticulture or pursue careers in public horticulture. Students completing this program also meet requirements for entrance into graduate programs across the United States and can meet the education requirements for certification by the American Registry of Certified Professionals in Agronomy, Crops, and Soils. The horticulture science program provides a stronger foundation in basic sciences for graduate studies. Students interested in pursuing careers in industry research or extension can also follow this program.
All students are required to take a core of general courses in addition to the agricultural, horticultural, and business courses. Students in the horticulture program will specialize and take additional courses to gain expertise in the areas of fruit and vegetable production, golf course management, greenhouse management, horticultural therapy, landscape design, nursery management, or landscape and turf management. The specializations in golf course management and horticulural therapy are sufficiently different from the others in horticulture that complete requirements are listed separately. After the sophomore year, students are required to complete a three- or six-month internship at an approved site.
Career opportunities for students graduating with a degree in horticulture exist in various arenas, including production, landscape design and management, interiorscape design and management, floral design, botanic gardens and arboreta, garden center operation, athletic grounds management, and golf course operations.
Career opportunities for students graduating with a degree in horticultural therapy exist in various arenas, including arboreta and botanic gardens, mental health services, correctional facilities, assisted-living and extended care facilities, rehabilitation and psychiatric hospitals, and vocational training centers. Graduates also meet requirements for entrance into graduate programs across the United States.
Opportunities exist with the various support industries in the area of sales of fertilizers, chemicals, plant material, seeds, containers, and various other supplies; product development; breeding and seed production companies; and trade magazines. Horticulture majors obtaining a minor in plant pathology or entomology will also find opportunities in horticultural pest diagnosis and consulting. Students considering a career in extension should consider pursuing a master of science degree.
Horticulture
Bachelor of science in agriculture 130 semester hours
Advisors: Bremer, Davis, Fry, Keeley, Khatamian, Kimmins, Lavis, Mattson, Rajashekar, Shoemaker, and Williams.
Students must complete the university general education requirements specified by the College of Agriculture. See the College of Agriculture General Requirements section.
| Communications | ||
| ENGL 100 | Expository Writing I | 3 |
| ENGL 200 | Expository Writing II | 3 |
| SPCH 105 | Public Speaking 1A | 2 |
| Communications elective | 3 | |
| Foreign language elective | 3-5 | |
| 14-16 | ||
| Humanities/social sciences | ||
| PSYCH 110 | General Psychology | 3 |
| or | ||
| SOCIO 211 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| or | ||
| GEOG 100 | World Regional Geography | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | |
| 6 | ||
| Quantitative sciences | ||
| CHM 210 | Chemistry I | |
| Organic chemistry elective | 3-5 | |
| MATH 100 | College Algebra | 3 |
| Math/physics/computer science elective | 3 | |
| Statistics elective | 3 | |
| 16-18 | ||
| Agriculture/biological sciences | ||
| AGRON 305 | Soils | 4 |
| ASI 500 | Genetics | 3 |
| BIOL 210 | General Botany | 4 |
| BIOL 500 | Plant Physiology | 4 |
| Entomology elective | 3 | |
| GENAG 101 | Ag Orientation | 1 |
| HORT 201 | Principles of Horticultural Sciences | 4 |
| PLPTH 500 | Principles Plant Pathology | 3 |
| 26 | ||
| Ag economics/business | ||
| ACCTG 231 | Accounting for Business Operations | 3 |
| ECON 110 | Priniples of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| or | ||
| ECON 120 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| Ag economics/business electives | 9 | |
| 15 | ||
| Horticulture requirement | ||
| HORT 350 | Plant Propagation | 3 |
| HORT 520 | Fruit Production | 3 |
| or | ||
| HORT 560 | Vegetable Crop Production | 3 |
| HORT 190 | Pre-Internship in Horticulture | 1 |
| HORT 590 | Horticulture Internship | 2 or 5 |
| Pest management elective | 2-3 | |
| Environmental science elective | 3 | |
| 14-18 | ||
| Horticulture specialization electives | ||
| Select an area of horticulture specialization and complete 27-31 hours of specialization courses, chosen in consultation with the advisor. | ||
| Fruit/vegetable specialization | ||
| AGRON 330 | Weed Science | 3 |
| ENTOM 612 | Insect Pest Diagnosis | 2 |
| or | ||
| ENTOM 620 | Insecticides: Properties and Laws | 2 |
| HORT 376 | Herbaceous Ornamental Plants | 3 |
| HORT 560 | Vegetable Crop Production | |
| HORT 570 | Greenhouse Operations Management | 3 |
| HORT 575 | Nursery/Garden Center Operations | 3 |
| Specialization electives from list below (10 hours) | ||
| AGRON 330 | Weed Science | 3 |
| AGRON 375 | Soil Fertility | 3 |
| HORT 210 | Concepts of Floral Design | 3 |
| HORT 275 | Concepts of Horticulture Design | 4 |
| HORT 374 | Woody Plant Materials I | 3 |
| HORT 375 | Woody Plant Materials II | 3 |
| HORT 508 | Landscape Maintenance | 3 |
| HORT 515 | Turf Management | 3 |
| HORT 585 | Arboriculture | 3 |
| HORT 706 | Turfgrass Science | 3 |
| HORT 775 | Plant Nutrition/Nutrient Management | 3 |
| 27 | ||
| Greenhouse management specialization | ||
| HORT 376 | Herbaceous Ornamental Plants | 3 |
| HORT 377 | Plants in the Interior Environment | |
| HORT 570 | Greenhouse Operations Management | 3 |
| HORT 575 | Nursery/Garden Center Operations | 3 |
| HORT 625 | Floral Crops Production and Handling | 4 |
| Specialization electives: Choose four courses from list below (12-13 hours) | ||
| AGRON 330 | Weed Science | 3 |
| HORT 210 | Concepts of Floral Design | 3 |
| HORT 275 | Concepts of Horticultural Design | 4 |
| HORT 374 | Woody Plant Materials I | 3 |
| HORT 375 | Woody Plant Materials II | 3 |
| HORT 508 | Landscape Maintenance | 3 |
| HORT 515 | Turf Management | 3 |
| HORT 585 | Arboriculture | 3 |
| HORT 775 | Plant Nutrition/Nutrient Management | 3 |
| 28-29 | ||
| Landscape design specialization | ||
| HORT 275 | Concepts of Horticultural Design | 4 |
| HORT 374 | Woody Plant Materials I | 3 |
| HORT 375 | Woody Plant Materials II | 3 |
| HORT 376 | Herbaceous Ornamental Plants | 3 |
| HORT 508 | Landscape Maintenance | 3 |
| HORT 510 | Horticulture Design | 3 |
| HORT 551 | Landscape Contracts and Construction | 3 |
| Design elective | ||
| Specialization electives from list below (6 hours) | ||
| HORT 515 | Turf Management | 3 |
| HORT 545 | Computer Applications in Horticultural Design | 3 |
| HORT 580 | Advanced Horticultural Design | 3 |
| HORT 585 | Arboriculture | 3 |
| 27 | ||
| Landscape and turf management specialization | ||
| AGRON 375 | Soil Fertility | 3 |
| or | ||
| HORT 706 | Turfgrass Science | 3 |
| HORT 374 | Woody Plant Materials I | 3 |
| HORT 375 | Woody Plant Materials II | 3 |
| HORT 376 | Herbaceous Ornamental Plants | 3 |
| HORT 508 | Landscape Maintenance | 3 |
| HORT 515 | Turf Management | 3 |
| HORT 551 | Landscape Contracts and Construction | 3 |
| HORT 585 | Arboriculture | 3 |
| Specialization elective | 3 | |
| 27 | ||
| Nursery mangement specialization | ||
| AGRON 330 | Weed Science | 3 |
| HORT 374 | Woody Plant Materials I | 3 |
| HORT 375 | Woody Plant Materials II | 3 |
| HORT 570 | Greenhouse Operations Management | 3 |
| HORT 575 | Nursery/Garden Center Operations. | 3 |
| Specialization electives: Choose four courses from list below (12-13 hours) | ||
| HORT 275 | Concepts of Horticulture Design | 4 |
| HORT 376 | Herbaceous Ornamental Plants | 3 |
| HORT 508 | Landscape Maintenance | 3 |
| HORT 515 | Turf Management | 3 |
| HORT 550 | Landscape Irrigation Systems | 3 |
| HORT 585 | Arboriculture | 3 |
| HORT 625 | Floral Crops Production and Handling | 4 |
| HORT 775 | Plant Nutrition/Nutrient Management | 3 |
| 27-28 | ||
| Free electives | 2-12 | |
| Total credits for graduation | 130 | |
Golf course management specialization
| Technical core | ||
| BIOL 198 | Principles of Biology | 4 |
| or | ||
| BIOL 210 | General Botany | 4 |
| CHEM 210 | Chemistry I | 4 |
| Computer science elective | 3 | |
| MATH 100 | College Algebra | 3 |
| MATH 205 | General Calculus and Linear Algebra | 3 |
| Statistics elective | 3 | |
| 20 | ||
| Communications/interpersonal relations | ||
| ENGL 100 | Expository Writing I | 3 |
| ENGL 200 | Expository Writing II | |
| SPCH 105 | Public Speaking 1A | 2 |
| Communications electives | 9 | |
| 17 | ||
| Internship | ||
| HORT 190 | Pre-Internship in Horticulture | 1 |
| HORT 590 | Horticulture Internship (at a golf facility) | 2 |
| HORT 590 | Horticulture Internship (at a golf facility) | 3 |
| or | ||
| HRIMD 495/ GENBA495 | Golf Course Internship in Business/Hospitality Management | 3 |
| 6 | ||
| Humanities/social sciences | ||
| ECON 110 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| ECON 120 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| or | ||
| AGEC 120 | Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness | 3 |
| Humanities/social sciences electives | 3 | |
| Foreign language elective (any course in a modern language; Spanish preferred) | 3-5 | |
| 12-14 | ||
| Business management | ||
| ACCTG 231 | Accounting for Business Operations | 3 |
| ACCTG 241 | Accounting for Investing and Finance | 3 |
| MANGT 420 | Management Concepts | 3 |
| MKTG 400 | Marketing | 3 |
| Plus one of the following: | ||
| FINAN 450 | Principles of Finance | 3 |
| MANGT 390 | Business Law I | 3 |
| AGEC 202 | Small Business Operations | 3 |
| AGEC 513 | Agricultural Finance | 3 |
| 15 | ||
| Turf management | ||
| GENAG 101 | Ag Orientation | 1 |
| AGRON 305 | Soils | 4 |
| AGRON 335 | Environmental Quality | 3 |
| or | ||
| FOR 375 | Introduction to Natural Resource Management | |
| AGRON 375 | Soil Fertility | 3 |
| ATM 653 | Water Management and Irrigation Systems | 3 |
| or | ||
| HORT 550 | Landscape Irrigation Systems | 3 |
| HORT 201 | Principles of Horticultural Science | 4 |
| HORT 374 | Woody Plant Materials I | 3 |
| or | ||
| HORT 375 | Woody Plant Materials II | 3 |
| HORT 515 | Turf Management | 3 |
| HORT 517 | Golf Course Operations | 3 |
| HORT 706 | Turfgrass Science | 3 |
| PLPTH 500 | Principles of Plant Pathology | 3 |
| Horticulture elective | 3 | |
| Pest management elective | 3 | |
| 39 | ||
| Hospitality | ||
| Select 12 hours from the following list: | ||
| HRIMD 220 | Environmental Issues in the Hospitality Industry | 2 |
| HRIMD 340 | Contemporary Issues: Controlled Beverages | 2 |
| HRIMD 341 | Principles of Food Product Management | 3 |
| HRIMD 421 | Hospitality Service Systems | 3 |
| HRIMD 441 | Professional Club Management | 2 |
| FDSCI 302 | Introduction to Food Science | 3 |
| FDSCI 690 | Principles of HACCP | 2 |
| 12 | ||
| Free electives | 7-9 | |
| Total credits for graduation | 130 | |
Horticultural therapy specialization
| Communications | ||
| ENGL 100 | Expository Writing I | 3 |
| ENGL 200 | Expository Writing II | 3 |
| SPCH 105 | Public Speaking 1A | 2 |
| 8 | ||
| Humanities/social sciences | ||
| PSYCH 110* | General Psychology | 3 |
| SOCIO 211* | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| 6 | ||
| Math/chemical sciences | ||
| CHM 210* | Chemistry I | 4 |
| MATH 100 | College Algebra | 3 |
| STAT 320 | Elements of Statistics | 3 |
| or | ||
| STAT 330 | Elementary Statistics for Social Sciences | 3 |
| 10 | ||
| Agriculture/biological sciences | ||
| AGRON 305 | Soils | 4 |
| BIOL 198* | Principles of Biology | 4 |
| or | ||
| BIOL 210 | General Botany | 4 |
| ENTOM 320 | Horticultural Entomology | 3 |
| GENAG 101 | Ag Orientation | 1 |
| PLPTH 500 | Principles of Plant Pathology | 3 |
| 15 | ||
| Econonmics/business electives | ||
| ECON 120* | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| or | ||
| AGEC 120 | Agricultural Economics and Agricultural Business | 3 |
| Business electives: choose 6 hours from list below: | ||
| ACCTG 231 | Accounting for Business Operations | 3 |
| AGEC 202 | Small Business Operations | 3 |
| ECON 110 | Macroeconomics | 3 |
| MANGT 420 | Management Concepts | 3 |
| MKTG 400 | Marketing | 3 |
| 9 | ||
| Horticulture requirement | ||
| HORT 190 | Pre-Internship | 1 |
| HORT 201 | Principles of Horticultural Sciences | 4 |
| HORT 350 | Plant Propagation | 3 |
| HORT 520 | Fruit Production | 3 |
| or | ||
| HORT 560 | Vegetable Crop Production | 3 |
| Horticulture electives | 12 | |
| 23 | ||
| Horticultural therapy specialization | ||
| HORT 235 | Introduction to the Horticultural Therapy Profession | 3 |
| HORT 256 | Human Dimensions of Horticulture | 3 |
| HORT 374 | Woody Plant Materials I | 3 |
| HORT 376 | Herbaceous Ornamental Plants | 3 |
| HORT 377 | Plants of the Interior Environment | 3 |
| HORT 525 | Horticulture for Special Populations | 3 |
| HORT 530 | Horticultural Therapy Case Management | 1 |
| HORT 535 | Horticultural Therapy Field Techniques | 3 |
| HORT 540 | Horticultural Therapy Field Experiences | 3 |
| HORT 570 | Greenhouse Operations Management | 3 |
| 28 | ||
| Human science and service requirements | ||
| PHIL365 | Medical Ethics | 3 |
| PSYCH 505 | Abnormal Psychology | 3 |
| PSYCH 520 | Life Span Personality Development. | 3 |
| SOCIO 520 | Methods of Social Research | 4 |
| 13 | ||
| Professional electives | 12 | |
| Choose from approved list | ||
| Free electives | 6 | |
| Total credits for graduation | 130 | |
Horticulture science
Bachelor of science in agriculture
130 semester hours
The horticulture science program has similar requirements to the other horticulture programs with the following modifications (modifications are given in italics), deletions and additions.
Students must complete the university general education requirements specified by the College of Agriculture. See the College of Agriculture General Requirements section.
| Communications | ||
| Speech elective1 | 3 | |
| Writing elective1 | 3 | |
| Quantitative sciences | ||
| CHM 230 | Chemistry II | 4 |
| CHM 350 | General Organic Chemistry | 3 |
| MATH 2052 | General Calculus and Linear Algebra | 3 |
| PHYS 115 | Descriptive Physics | 5 |
| CIS 1013 | Introduction to Information Technologies | 1 |
| CIS 1023 | Introduction to Spreadsheet Applications . | 1 |
| CIS 1043 | Introduction to Word Processing | 1 |
| Ag/biological sciences | ||
| BIOL 450 | Modern Genetics | 4 |
| or | ||
| ASI 500 | Genetics | |
| BIOCH 521 | General Biochemistry | 3 |
| BIOCH 522 | General Biochemistry Lab | 2 |
| Biology elective | 3-4 | |
| Ag econ/business electives | ||
| (The 9 credit hours of electives are not required; ACCTG 231 and ECON 110 or 120 are still required) | ||
| Horticulture requirements | ||
| HORT 570 | Greenhouse Operations Management | 3 |
| Horticulture electives | 15 | |
| Free electives | 5-10 | |
| Total credits for graduation | 130 | |
| 1Horticulture science requires 3 credit hours each of speech and writing electives in lieu of a communications elective. | ||
| 2Horticulture science requires MATH 205 in lieu of MATH 100 College Algebra. | ||
| 3Horticulture science requires CIS 101, 102, and 104 in lieu of math/physics/computer science elective. | ||
Horticulture minor
A minor in horticulture will consist of 16 credit hours, which will provide the student with a breadth of knowledge in horticulture.
Required:
| HORT 201 | Principles of Horticultural Science | 4 |
| HORT 350 | Plant Propagation | 3 |
| Select three courses from the following: | ||
| HORT 256 | Human Dimensions in Horticulture | 3 |
| HORT 374 | Woody Plant Materials I | 3 |
| HORT 375 | Woody Plant Materials II | 3 |
| HORT 376 | Herbaceous Ornamental Plants | 3 |
| HORT 515 | Turf Management | 3 |
| HORT 520 | Fruit Production | 3 |
| HORT 560 | Vegetable Production | 3 |
| HORT 570 | Greenhouse Operations | |
| Management | 3 | |
| HORT 575 | Nursery/Garden Center | |
| Management | 3 | |
Recreation resources
Society faces a future of making potentially infinite demands upon finite natural resources. Appropriate management of America's natural and recreation resources will require the best efforts of dedicated, trained professional managers. A basic objective of recreation resource managers is to provide essential goods and services while maintaining the highest environmental standards. A primary focus of recreation and park professionals is the supply of quality leisure opportunities that lead to an enhanced “quality of life.” A four-year program in park management and conservation is offered with options in interpretation, law enforcement, park management, and recreation business leading to a bachelor of science degree.
Advisors: Cable, Lynch, and Stevenson
Park management and conservation
Bachelor of science in agriculture 130 semester hours
Students must complete the university general education requirements specified by the College of Agriculture. See the College of Agriculture General Requirements section.
| Communications requirements | ||
| ENGL 100 | Expository Writing I | 3 |
| ENGL 200 | Expository Writing II | 3 |
| SPCH 106 | Public Speaking I | 3 |
| 9 | ||
| General agriculture requirement | ||
| GENAG 101 | Ag Orientation | 1 |
| 1 | ||
| Natural sciences requirements | ||
| BIOL 210 | General Botany | 4 |
| GEOL 100 | Earth in Action | 3 |
| CHM 110 | General Chemistry | 3 |
| CHM 111 | General Chemistry Lab . | 1 |
| PHYS 101 | The Physical World I | 3 |
| PHYS 103 | The Physical World I Lab | 1 |
| 15 | ||
| Social systems requirements | ||
| ECON 120 | Principles of Microeconomics | |
| PSYCH 110 | General Psychology | 3 |
| SOCIO 211 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| 9 | ||
| Mathematics and statistics requirements | ||
| MATH 100 | College Algebra | 3 |
| STAT 330 | Elementary Statistics for Social Sciences | 3 |
| or | ||
| STAT 340 | Biometrics | 3 |
| 6 | ||
| Recreation resources requirements | ||
| AGRON 305 | Soils | 4 |
| BIOL 433 | Wildlife Conservation | 3 |
| CIS 101 | Introduction to Microcomputer Information Technology | 1 |
| CIS102 | Introduction to Microcomputer Spreadsheet Applications | 1 |
| CIS104 | Introduction to Microcomputer Word Processing Applications | 1 |
| FOR 330 | Dendrology I | 2 |
| FOR 340 | Dendrology II | 2 |
| FOR 375 | Introduction to Natural Resource Management | 3 |
| FOR 510 | Park and Urban Forestry | 3 |
| HRIMD 230 | Issues in Tourism | 2 |
| LAR 322 | Environmental Issues and Ethics | 3 |
| MC325 | Fundamentals of Public Relations | 3 |
| RRES 210 | Leisure and Life | 1 |
| RRES 310 | Outdoor Recreation Leadership | 3 |
| RRES 350 | Parks and Recreation Practicum | 2 |
| RRES 489 | Program and Event Planning | 3 |
| RRES 492 | Internship in Parks and Recreation | 6 |
| RRES 575 | Management of Water Resources for Leisure | 3 |
| RRES 580 | Park Operations and Facilities Management | 4 |
| RRES 635 | Environmental Interpretation | 3 |
| RRES 690 | Park and Recreation Administration | 4 |
| 57 | ||
| Park management and conservation specialization electives | ||
| Select an area of specialization and complete 15-22 credit hours of specialization courses, in consultation with the advisor. | ||
| Interpretation | ||
| BIOL 222 | Field Ornithology | 1 |
| ENTOM 312 | General Entomology | 2 |
| and | ||
| ENTOM 313 | General Entomology Lab | 1 |
| RRES 640 | Advanced Environmental Interpretation | 3 |
| Plus pick five courses from the following: | ||
| AGCOM 712 | Environmental Communications | 3 |
| ANTH 204 | A General Education Introduction to Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
| BIOL 303 | Ecology of Environmental Problems | 3 |
| BIOL 320 | Economic Botany | 3 |
| ENGL 465 | Introduction to Creative Nonfiction | 3 |
| FOR 285 | Forest Resource Management | 3 |
| GEOG220 | Environmental Geography I | 3 |
| GEOG 300 | Geography of Tourism | 3 |
| GEOG440 | Geography of Natural Resources | 3 |
| GEOL 515 | Geology of the National Parks | 3 |
| HIST 511 | Environmental History | 3 |
| HIST 536 | The American West | 3 |
| HIST 537 | History of Indians of North America | 3 |
| MC235 | Mass Communication in Society | 3 |
| PSYCH 535 | Social Psychology | 3 |
| SOCIO 570 | Race and Ethnic Relations in the U.S.A. | 3 |
| SPCH 320 | Theories of Human Communication | 3 |
| SPCH 526 | Persuasion | 3 |
| Any modern language course | ||
| Any theatre course | ||
| 22 | ||
| Law enforcement | ||
| RRES 200 | Topics: Ranger Training Academy (NPS)* | 9 |
| or | ||
| RRES 200 | Topics: Ranger Training Academy (NPS + POST)* | 12 |
| *NPS = National Park Service certification; POST = Police Officers Standards Training | ||
| Plus choose one course from the following for NPS + POST or two courses for NPS training: | ||
| SOCIO 361 | Sociology of the Criminal Justice System | 3 |
| SOCIO 362 | Police and Society | 3 |
| SOCIO 460 | Juvenile Delinquency | 3 |
| SOCIO 561 | Criminology | 3 |
| SOCIO 570 | Race and Ethnic Relations in the U.S.A. | 3 |
| 15 | ||
| Park management | ||
| Choose 15 hours from the following: | ||
| AGEC 525 | Natural Resource and Environmental Economics | 3 |
| ASI 303 | History and Attitudes of Animal Use | 3 |
| BIOL302 | Economic Botany | 3 |
| ENTOM 312 | General Entomology | 2 |
| and | ||
| ENTOM 313 | General Entomology Lab | 1 |
| FOR 285 | Forest Resource Management | 3 |
| GEOG 302 | Cartography and Thematic Mapping | 3 |
| GEOG 300 | Geography of Tourism | 3 |
| GEOG440 | Geography of Natural Resources | 3 |
| GEOG 508 | Geographic Information Systems I | 3 |
| GEOG 705 | Remote Sensing of the Environment | 3 |
| GEOL 515 | Geology of the National Parks | 3 |
| HORT 508 | Landscape Maintenance | 3 |
| HORT 515 | Turf Management | 3 |
| HORT 585 | Arboriculture | 3 |
| LAR 756 | Design of Parks and Recreation Areas | 3 |
| PLPTH 500 | Principles of Plant Pathology | 3 |
| PSYCH 535 | Social Psychology | 3 |
| SOCIO 570 | Race and Ethnic Relations in the U.S.A. | 3 |
| Any modern language course | ||
| 15 | ||
| Recreation business | ||
| Select 6 courses from the following: | ||
| ACCTG 231 | Accounting for Business Operations | 3 |
| ACCTG 241 | Accounting for Investing and Financing | 3 |
| ECON 110 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| FINAN 450 | Principles of Finance | 3 |
| LAR 756 | Design of Parks and Recreation Areas | 3 |
| MANGT 390 | Business Law I | 3 |
| MANGT 420 | Management Concepts | 3 |
| MKTG 400 | Marketing | 3 |
| MKTG 450 | Consumer Behavior | 3 |
| MKTG 635 | Electronic Marketing | 3 |
| PLAN 315 | Introduction to Planning | 3 |
| SOCIO 570 | Race and Ethnic Relations in the U.S.A. | 3 |
| SPCH 311 | Business and Professional Speaking | 3 |
| Any modern language course | ||
| Plus take 2 credit hours from the following: | ||
| KIN | Any lifetime activity course numbered 100 or higher | 1 |
| RRES 200 | Topics in Recreation Resources | 1 |
| 20 | ||
| Free electives | 11-18 | |
| Total hours required | 130 | |
Horticulture courses
HORT 190. Pre-Internship in Horticulture. (1) I. Introduction to the internship program in horticulture; planning for a rewarding internship experience; requirements for completing an internship; how to prepare an oral presentation using visual aids; participation in presentations by previous year's interns. Course designed to be taken the first fall semester on campus, or as early as possible in the academic career. One hour lec. per week. For department majors only.
HORT 201. Principles of Horticultural Science. (4) I. The basic principles of plant science and the environment that apply to horticulture; survey of the industry; plant taxonomy, anatomy, morphology, and physiology; environment and plant growth; plant propagation, pest management, plant breeding. Three hours lec. and two hours lab a week. Recommended pr.: High school biology/botany or conc. enrollment in BIOL 210.
HORT 210. Concepts of Floral Design. (3) I. An introduction to the use of flowers and related products with emphasis on fundamentals of design. Two hours rec. and three hours studio a week. For majors or nonmajors.
HORT 235. Introduction to the Horticultural Therapy Profession. (3) I. This course will consist of a practical exploration of the field of horticultural therapy services in various settings. Students will learn about major job duties such as facilitation techniques, programs, clients, staff, budgets, facilities, and equipment and the variety of populations with which professional horticultural therapists work. Two hours lec. and one hour rec. a week.
HORT 256. Human Dimensions of Horticulture. (3) I, II. Introduction to horticulture applied in schools, psychiatric and medical hospitals, corrections, vocational rehabilitation centers, elderly programs, and consumer horticulture settings. Networking the art and science of horticulture with architecture, business, social sciences, health care, horticulture, and education. Two hours lec. and one hour rec. a week.
HORT 275. Concepts of Horticultural Design. (4) I. Introduction to the landscape design process including historical perspectives and contemporary issues; development of planning, graphical presentation, and communication skills; and application of design principles to horticultural garden design. Two hours rec. and four hours studio per week.
HORT 301. Horticulture Practicum. (1-3) I, II. Experiential approach to learning horticulture through teaching. Students will assist faculty with specific horticulture courses. No more than 3 credits may be used as horticulture specialization electives nor may it substitute for a required horticulture course in the horticulture or horticultural therapy curricula. Pr.: HORT 201, junior standing, and successful completion of practicum assistance course with at least a C.
HORT 350. Plant Propagation. (3) I. Designed to develop proficiency in various skills and techniques necessary for propagation of horticultural plants. Basic fundamentals of seed structure and vegetative makeup of plants are emphasized. Two hours rec. and two hours lab a week. Recommended pr.: HORT 201.
HORT 374. Woody Plant Materials I. (3) I. Identification, ornamental characters, site requirements, and use of woody ornamental deciduous trees and shrubs with special emphasis on the cultivated varieties. Weekly labs consist of lengthy walking campus tours to identify plant specimens. Two hours lec. and two hours lab a week. Recommended pr.: BIOL 198, BIOL 210, or HORT 201.
HORT 375. Woody Plant Materials II. (3) II. Identification, ornamental characters, site requirements, and use of woody ornamental conifers, broadleaf evergreens, vines, ground covers, deciduous flowering shrubs, and small-to-medium-size flowering trees. Weekly labs consist of lengthy walking campus tours to identify plant specimens. Two hours lec. and two hours lab a week. Recommended pr.: BIOL 198, BIOL 210 or HORT 201; and HORT 374.
HORT 376. Herbaceous Ornamental Plants. (3) I. Identification, ornamental characters, culture, propagation, and use of herbaceous annuals and perennials. Two hours rec. and two hours lab. a week. Pr.: BIOL 210 and HORT 201.
HORT 377. Plants in the Interior Environment. (3) II. Identification, ornamental characters, culture, propagation, and use of foliage plants in the interior environment. Two hours lec. and two hours lab. a week. Pr.: BIOL 210 and HORT 201.
HORT 390. Horticulture Topics. (Var.) I, II, S. Lectures and discussion of topics of importance to undergraduate majors. Pr.:Consent of instructor.
Undergraduate and graduate credit in minor field
HORT 508. Landscape Maintenance. (3) I. Fundamentals of maintaining ornamental plant materials such as trees, shrubs, turf, annual color, perennials, vines, and roses in residential, commercial, and golf course landscapes. Two hours lec. and two hours lab a week. Recommended pr.: HORT 201 or BIOL 210; HORT 374 or HORT 375 or FOR 330 or FOR 340; and AGRON 305.
HORT 510. Horticultural Design. (3) II. Reinforcement of the horticultural design process as applied to the use of native and introduced plant materials. Emphasis on functional and aesthetic arrangement of plants in small-scale design to meet site design objectives and adaptation to microclimates. Two three-hour studio periods per week. Pr.: HORT 275 and two plant materials courses.
HORT 515. Turf Management. (3) I. Turfgrass identification and adaptation; establishment and maintenance of lawn and recreational turf areas; turfgrass pests and their control. Two hours rec. and two hours lab each week. Recommended pr.: HORT 201 and AGRON 305.
HORT 517. Golf Course Operations. (3) II, in odd years. Strategies involved in golf course operation, including development of cultural practices, adherence to environmental regulations, personnel management, and budgeting. Two hours lec. and two hours lab. a week. Pr.: HORT 515.
HORT 519. Turfgrass Pest Management. (3) I. Biology, diagnosis, and integrated control of turfgtass diseases, insect pests, and weeds. Two hours lec. and two hours lab per week. Recommended pr.: HORT 515 and one of the following: AGRON 330, ENTOM 320, or PLPTH 500.
HORT 520. Fruit Production. (3) II. In odd years. Principles and practices of cultivating fruit and nut crops commercially. Laboratory offers experiences in pomological practices. Two hours rec. and two hours lab a week. Pr.: HORT 201 and HORT 350.
HORT 525. Horticulture For Special Populations. (3) I. An intensive study of the concepts and methods of using plants and gardening as therapeutic activities with developmentally disabled, geriatric, economically and socially disadvantaged, emotionally disturbed, or educationally deprived clients. Two hours rec. and two hours lab a week.
HORT 530. Horticultural Therapy Case Management. (1) II. Guest lecturer and student presentations of topics relating to professionalism, current issues, or goals of horticultural therapy. The course is intended to help students focus expectations and assumptions about a professional career in horticultural therapy and to give them practice in articulating their understanding of the field. Client case management is used as part of career practice. One hour rec. a week.
HORT 535. Horticultural Therapy Field Techniques. (3) I. Students under supervision will plan, conduct, and evaluate horticultural therapy activities at Manhattan institutional sites selected according to student's interest. A weekly discussion session addresses evaluation and issues of professionalism. Two hours rec. and two hours lab a week. Recommended pr.: HORT 525.
HORT 540. Horticultural Therapy Field Experiences. (3 or 6) I, II, S. Supervised training at institutions with horticultural therapy programs to gain experience in the application and use of horticultural activities for special populations. Six months (1,000 hours) continuous internships required in psychiatric and correctional programs. Two 3-month (500 hours) internships may be completed at two different sties. Students are required to complete 6 credits of field experience before graduation.
HORT 545. Computer Applications in Horticultural Design. (3) I. Introduction to a variety of computer software packages that students may encounter in the nursery/ garden center environment. These include planning, routing, and estimating packages. One hour rec. and four hours lab per week. Pr.: HORT 510 or instructor permission.
HORT 550. Landscape Irrigation Systems. (3) I. Application of the principles and practices of landscape irrigation which involve sprinkler system installation, maintenance and scheduling, electrical troubleshooting, basic hydraulics, and drip irrigation as these topics pertain to residential and commercial landscapes and golf courses. Two hours lec. and two hours lab a week. Recommended pr.: MATH 100; HORT 201 or BIOL 210; AGRON 305. Pr.: Junior standing.
HORT 551. Landscape Contracting and Construction. (3) II. The use, interpretation, and development of planting plans (including contracting, construction, and specifications) as applied to landscape horticulture. Two hours rec. and two hours lab a week. Recommended pr.: HORT 275.
HORT 555. Landscape Irrigation: Design and Contracting. (3) II. This course is intended for students with limited starting knowledge of irrigation design and contracting with the goal of stimulating further interest in these areas. Major topics: design techniques and drawing presentation; plans and specifications; basic hydraulics; estimating and bidding; and the principles of good business practices. Two hours lec. and two hours lab per week. Pr.: HORT 550 or two years of irrigation experience related field work approved by the instructor.
HORT 560. Vegetable Crop Production. (3) II. In even years. Study of production principles and cultural practices involved in the growing of vegetable crops. Two hours lec. and two hours lab or field trips a week. Pr.: HORT 201.
HORT 570. Greenhouse Operations Management. (3) I. Greenhouse systems operations and management including greenhouse layout; structures; glazing materials; heating, ventilation, irrigation, lighting, benching, growing medium handling, and fertilization systems; traffic flow; crop handling, processing and shipping. Two hours rec. and two hours lab a week. Pr.: HORT 201.
HORT 575. Nursery and Garden Center Operations. (3) II. A study of the various practices and methods of operating a commercial nursery for the production of ornamental woody plants used for landscaping purposes. Garden center layout, pricing, mark-up, inventory, plant maintenance, and financing will be discussed. Two hours rec. and three hours lab a week. Recommended pr.: BIOL 210, HORT 350 and AGRON 305.
HORT 580. Advanced Horticultural Design. (3) II. Emphasis is on horticultural design projects with clients, working with the design process, design articulation, and communication with the clients. By appointment. Pr.: HORT 510.
HORT 582. Horticultural Pest Management. (3) II. Strategies involved in horticultural pest management including types, calibration and operation of application equipment, pesticides, legal and safety issues, and non-pesticide control methods. Two hours lec. and three hours lab. a week. Recommended pr.: HORT 201 or BIOL 210, MATH 100, and an entomology, plant pathology, or weed science course.
HORT 585. Arboriculture. (3) II. Principles and practices of maintaining shade and ornamental trees under urban environments. Two hours lec. and two hours lab a week. Recommended pr.: HORT 201 or BIOL 210; HORT 374 or HORT 375 or FOR 330 or FOR 340; and AGRON 305.
HORT 590. Horticulture Internship. (2-5) I, II, S. Principles of commercial or public horticulture activity including exposure to multiple phases of the working horticulture operation. Students will be placed according to specific interest. Required for horticulture majors after having completed 60 hours. Recommended pr.: HORT 190, 201, plus one 500-level horticulture commodity course.
HORT 625. Floral Crops Production and Handling. (4) II. The principles and commercial practices for producing floral crops emphasizing the physical responses of plants to their environment. Aspects of postharvest physiology are also covered. Three hours lec. and three hours lab a week. One Saturday field trip will be taken. Recommended pr.: BIOL 500, HORT 350 and 570.
HORT 640. Horticulture Problems. (Var.) I, II, S. Problems and reports in floriculture, olericulture, ornamental horticulture, pomology, turfgrass, and horticultural therapy. Pr.: Consent of instructor.
HORT 706. Turfgrass Science. (3) II, in even years. Water, temperature, light, soil, and management stresses affecting turfgrass growth; cultural practices that reduce injury. Three hours lec. a week. Pr.: HORT 515.
HORT 725. Postharvest Technology and Physiology of Horticultural Crops. (3) I, in even years. A study of the principles and practices involved in the harvesting, handling and storage of horticultural products. The relationship of plant structure and physiology will be emphasized in discussing effects of postharvest handling and storage to maximize quality and shelf life of products. Three hours lec. a week. Pr.: One horticulture commodity course and BIOL 500.
HORT 751. Human Issues in Horticultural Therapy. (3) I. In odd years. New developments and applications of gardening or horticultural activities for special populations will be emphasized. Procedures for management of horticultural therapy programs, designing therapeutic or rehabilitation activities, and evaluation methods will be discussed. Reading of selected research publications relating to horticultural therapy will be assigned. Three hours rec. a week. Pr.: HORT 525 and a course in statistics.
HORT 775. Plant Nutrition and Nutrient Management. (3) II, even years. Focuses on the macro and micronutrient elements and their function in the growth and development of plants. Emphasis will be placed on the roles of single elements, interactions/balances between elements, and nutrient deficiency/toxicity symptoms as they affect the physiology of the whole plant and management of nutrient applications. The relationships between crop nutrition with production and environmental considerations (yield, drought, temperature, pests) will be explored. Two hours lec. and two hours discussion a week. Recommended pr.: AGRON 305 and BIOL 500.
Forestry courses
FOR 285. Forest Resource Management. (3) II. An examination of forest management including: forestry heritage in the U.S., importance of forests, multiple-use concepts, management practices, utilization, protection, policy, and the profession of forestry. Three hours lec. a week.
FOR 330. Dendrology I. (2) I. Identification, classification, silvical characteristics, distribution, and economic significance of North American angiosperm trees. One hour rec. and three hours lab a week. Pr.: BIOL 210 or equiv.
FOR 340. Dendrology II. (2) II. Identification, classification, silvical characteristics, distribution, and economic significance of North American gymnosperm trees. One hour rec. and three hours lab a week. Pr.: BIOL 210 or equiv.
FOR 375. Introduction to Natural Resource Management. (3) I. A survey of historic and present-day uses, problems, and basic management approaches associated with our renewable and nonrenewable natural resources. The impact of society, economics, law, politics, and philosophy on the management and use of our natural resources will also be examined. Three hours lec. a week.
FOR 510. Forestry for Park Managers. (3) I. Principles and practices of managing forest resources in the park setting. Special emphasis will be given to tree management in high-use areas such as parks where human visitors present special problems for tree survival and development. Two hours lec. and two hours lab a week. Recommended pr.: BIOL 210, FOR 330, and FOR 340.
FOR 641. Forestry Problems. (1-3) I, II, S. Work is offered in various fields of forestry. Pr.: Consent of instructor.
FOR 643. Agroforestry Systems. (2) II. Study of the woody and non-woody components of the land use management systems used in much of the world. Topics will include international agriculture and forestry covering the interaction of crops, livestock, and woody plants. The agroforestry concept, classification of systems, practices used worldwide, and the contribution of agroforestry to local economies of lesser developed countries will be examined. Two hours lec. a week. Field trip required. Recommended pr.: BIOL 201 or BIOL 210 or HORT 201.
Recreation resources courses
RRES 200. Topics in Recreation Resources. (1-3) I, II, S. Discussion of topics and activities of importance in recreation resources. This course can be repeated an unlimited number of times.
RRES 210. Life and Leisure. (1) I. An overview of recreation and leisure fundamentals and history, and the public and private organizations that facilitate and deliver leisure services. Designed to enhance the future leisure service professional's understanding of the significance of recreation and leisure and the contribution each makes to life satisfaction. One hour lec. a week.
RRES 310. Outdoor Recreation Leadership. (3) I. This course will help students effectively communicate the importance of outdoor recreation and natural resource conservation to the public. Students will gain experience in group dynamics and a variety of leadership approaches involving nationally recognized environmental education programs. Some local field trips are required. Three hours lec. a week. Recommended pr.: Sophomore standing.
RRES 350. Parks and Recreation Practicum. (2) I, II, S. Required professional employment (240 hours., 6 weeks): a survey and application of the principles of park and recreation areas management and operations. Studies of selected aspects of natural resource management for recreation. Preparation and presentation of a comprehensive analysis of a specific assigned problem. Pr.: Sophomore in park management and conservation or recreation park administration.
RRES 475. Natural History for Park Managers. (3) I. Natural history of North American vertebrate fauna including identification, management, and ecology of selected fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals. Three hours rec. a week.
RRES 489. Program and Event Planning. (3) II. A study of the design, supply, and marketing of recreation programs by a variety of public, private, and commercial recreation and park agencies. Three hours lec. a week.
RRES 492. Internship in Parks and Recreation. (6) I, II, S. An intensive, paid practical experience with an approved agency, extending over a 10-week, 400-hour span. For seniors only.
RRES 575. Management of Water Resources for Leisure. (3) II. A study of the management of water resources for leisure time uses. The course investigates the use of rivers, lakes, reservoirs, and marine resources. Management considerations, including agency policy formation, legal rights, use conflicts, and use valuation are covered. Three hours lec. a week.
RRES 580. Park Operations and Facilities Management. (4) I. A focus on the principles and practices of operating and maintaining park and recreation areas and facilities. Special emphasis will be given to the operation of community parks, campgrounds, trails and OHV areas, marinas, zoos, shooting ranges, aquatic facilities, and multipurpose sports complexes and recreation centers. Three hours lec. and two hours lab a week.
RRES 635. Methods of Environmental Interpretation. (3) I. This course focuses on principles and techniques necessary to communicate environmental and cultural values to visitors in park areas. The philosophy, theory, design, and application of interpretive media to communicate information about the environment is studied. Two hours rec. and three hours lab a week. Field trips required. Recommended pr.: FOR 375.
RRES 640. Advanced Environmental Interpretation. (3) II. This course builds on the principles and interpretive techniques which are introduced in RRES 635. Specifically, labs emphasize development of personal interpretive skills and students are introduced to interpretive media not covered in RRES 635 (e.g., video equipment, computers, etc.) The lecture and readings focus on the philosophy of interpretation and the theoretical framework for designing and evaluating interpretive strategies. One hour lec. and four hours lab a week. Field trips required. Pr.: RRES 635.
RRES 690. Parks and Recreation Administration. (4) II. This course will introduce students to the use of specific practices to effectively manage a contemporary leisure service enterprise. Special emphasis is placed on financial management, human resource management, policy development, risk management, and general administrative operations. Four hours lec. a week. Pr.: Junior standing or instructor permission.
RRES 705. Parks and Recreation Theory and Policy. (3) I, II. On sufficient demand. An analysis of the values, principles, theories, and processes of public policy development as it applies to the park and recreation profession. Three hours lec. a week. Pr.: RRES 489.
RRES 799. Problems in Parks and Recreation. (Var., 1-3) I, II, S. A special investigation of a problem in parks and recreation normally requiring a combination of experiential work, research, and writing. Pr.: RRES520 or RRES590.