HRT101 — General Horticulture
HRT 101 - General Horticulture HRT 101 - General Horticulture Credits/Units: 3 cr. (Fall Only) The course covers essential information required for a basic understanding of horticulture. Subjects range from those necessary to describe plants (morphology and anatomy), understand elementary soil science, metabolism, flowers, fruits, reproductive methodologies, growth substances, photoperiods, plant nutrition, weed management, pest management, plant propagation, organic farming and gardening, sustainable landscapes, urban forestry, applied ecology and related horticultural subjects. The course provides practical experiences from lecture, lab, and field trips. The course provides experience in: observation, hypothesis development, data collection, experimentation, evaluation of evidence, and mathematical modeling/data analysis. This course is designed for students with little or no academic background in horticultural sciences. General Education Designation: (G2A)