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Environmental Horticulture, Turfgrass Science track, BS

120 hrs. + 3 hrs. PE = 123

 

First Year

Fall Semester

Hrs

 

Spring Semester

Hrs

ENGL 1101 - Composition I 

3

ENGL 1102 - Composition II 

3

MATH 1112 - Trigonometry 

3

HORT 2233 - Golf Course Design and Management 

3

HORT 2231 - Turfgrass Science and Technology 

3

HIST211x - U.S. History 

3

HORT 2232 - Turf and Ornamental Pest Management 

3

POLS 1101 - American Government 

3

HORT 2239 - Grounds Irrigation Systems 

3

PHED 1100 - Health & Wellness 

2

 

 

AGRI 2209 - Agricultural Seminar 

1

TOTAL

15

TOTAL

15

 

Milestones: ENGL 1101, ENGL 1102, HORT 2231, HORT 2232, HORT 2233, HORT 2239, MATH 1111 require “C” or better. Serious consideration should be given to finding a turfgrass or golf course summer work experience job.  Club involvement to improve networking and leadership skills should be considered.

 

Second Year

Fall Semester

Hrs

 

Spring Semester

Hrs

AENT 1113 - Power Equipment

 

3

BIOL 1108 - Principles of Biology IIBIOL 1108L - Principles of Biology II Laboratory 

4

BIOL 1107 - Principles of Biology IBIOL 1107L - Principles of Biology I Laboratory 

4

Open Elective - 1*** or 2***  

3

AGRY 2020 - Soils and Fertilizers 

3

ENGL21xx - Literature  

 

3

Open Elective - 1*** or 2***

 

3

Area E Elective   

 

3

Area D Science Elective   

 

3

COMM 1100 - Human Communication 

3

 

 

 

 

TOTAL

16

TOTAL

16

 

Milestones: AENT 1113 and AGRY 2020 require “C” or better. You are now eligible to complete a for-credit internship.  Consult with your advisor to determine which internship course and location is appropriate.  Seek opportunities to network within the turfgrass or golf course industry.

 

Second Year Summer

HORT 4790A - Environmental Horticulture Internship - 3-hour Internship (elective) OR

HORT 4791 - Environmental Horticulture Internship  - 6-hour internship (required for the degree)

 

Third Year

Fall Semester

Hrs

 

Spring Semester

Hrs

Track Elective - 3*** or 4***   

3

Track Elective - 3*** or 4*** 

3

HORT 3310 - Best Management Practices in Turfgrass 

3

Track Elective - 3*** or 4*** 

3

HORT 3520 - Computations in Turfgrass Maintenance 

3

Area C Fine Arts Elective   

3

CHEM 1211 - Principles of Chemistry ICHEM 1211L - Principles of Chemistry I Laboratory 

4

CHEM 1212 - Principles of Chemistry IICHEM 1212L - Principles of Chemistry II Laboratory 

4

 

 

PHED11xx - Activity PE excludes PHED 1100 Health & Wellness 

1

TOTAL

13

TOTAL

14

 

Milestones: Investigate and secure an internship opportunity in your area of interest.  Continue seeking opportunities to improve discipline knowledge, networking and leadership skills.  Attend Career Connections and research graduate schools.

 

Third Year Summer

HORT 4790A - Environmental Horticulture Internship - 3-hour Internship (elective) OR

HORT 4791 - Environmental Horticulture Internship  - 6-hour internship (required for the degree)

 

Fourth Year

Fall Semester

Hrs

 

Spring Semester

Hrs

HORT 4610 - Turfgrass Resources 

3

HORT 4320 - Management of Fine Turf 

3

Track Elective - 3*** or 4*** 

3

Track Elective - 3*** or 4*** 

3

CHEM 2040 - Fundamental Organic Chemistry ICHEM 2040L - Fundamental Organic Chemistry I Laboratory 

4

Track Elective - 3*** or 4*** 

3

Open Elective - 1*** or 2*** 

3

Area E Elective 

3

 

 

 

 

TOTAL

13

TOTAL

12

 

Milestones: Club involvement to improve networking and leadership skills should be considered. Attend Career Connections and make final preparations for career employment or graduate school.