Plant Health: Bachelor of Horticulture Science Major
Description
This Bachelor of Horticulture Science Major is an interdisciplinary program that combines horticulture, business, mathematics, biology, chemistry, and student-selected general education requirements. Students will combine the science and practice of horticulture to resolve community, industry, and research related problems. Innovation and creative thinking are important essential skills that students gain through their involvement in research and course specific projects. A major program theme is the relationship between horticulture, our communities and our environment.
The Bachelor of Horticulture Science program has the following strengths:
- Customized education through the selection of electives that support learner educational goals
- Emphasis on the economic, environmental, and social components of sustainability
- Strong connections with horticulture industry and community groups
- Development of essential skills such as teamwork, creative thinking, problem solving, and communication
- Capstone research courses which include a business plan and the application of new skills to a community based issue
- Required work experience in the first two years
Students address the impacts of plant health issues on the local, regional, and international practice of horticulture. The recognition of plant health, the diagnosis of poor plant performance, and the analysis of plant health programs form the core educational goals. Students explore the impacts of weeds, pests, and diseases as well as the implementation of pest management tactics on the environment. A unique feature of the program is the recognition of horticulture as part international trade and the impact of pests and diseases on the movement of plants and plant products around the globe.
Students may have the opportunity to engage in international studies.
Student Profile
Individuals interested in the impacts of plant health and the management of plant health on the horticulture industry and on our own communities are encouraged to apply. This program will appeal to students who are interested in an applied science program where they will both analyze problems and implement solutions that enhance and protect our food amenity and recreational needs. Students interested in the effects of varied societal perspectives on public policy and the implementation of sustainable practices to food and amenity crops will find this program of value.
Career Opportunities
Upon completing this Bachelor of Horticulture Science Major, graduates will be qualified to compete for:
- Technical positions in the Environmental Sector
- Urban Horticulturists
- Growers in Production Horticulture Operations
- Plant Protection Inspectors
- Pest Management Specialists or Managers in public or private organizations
- Crop Consultants
- Technical Representatives for Horticulture or Agriculture Supply Companies
- Parks Managers
- Graduate studies in Horticulture or related fields (subject to specific graduate school admission requirements)
Program Admission Requirements
In addition to KPU's General university admission requirements, including the undergraduate-level English Proficiency Requirement, the following program admission requirements apply:
- English 12 with a B grade (or equivalent)
- Principles of Math 11 with a C grade (or equivalent)
- Chemistry 11 with a C+ grade (or equivalent)
Students who have not completed Principles of Math 12 or Precalculus 12 (or equivalent) with C+ or better will need to take MATH 1117 as part of the Bachelor of Horticulture Science Major in Plant Health program.
Note: KPU Horticulture Technology Diploma students may apply completed equivalent coursework towards the program requirements that are outlined below.
Program Requirements
The Bachelor of Horticulture Science, Major in Plant Health consists of 122 credits of course work including 33 HORT 3000 or 4000 credits.
Plant Health Major
Year 1
All of: |
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| CBSY 1105 | Introductory Computer Applications | 3 credits | |
| ENGL 1100 | Introduction to University Writing | 3 credits | |
| HORT 1102 | Botany for Horticulture | 3 credits | |
| HORT 1104 | Soils and Growing Media | 3 credits | |
| HORT 1110 | Introduction to Sustainable Horticulture | 3 credits | |
| HORT 1155 | Introduction to Plant Identification | 3 credits | |
| HORT 1217 | Foundations of Plant Health | 3 credits | |
| HORT 2302 | Horticulture Work Experience | 1 credit | |
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| 9 credits of HORT electives at 1000 or 2000 level, see list below | 9 credits | ||
Year 2
All of: |
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| BIOL 1110 | Introductory Biology I | 4 credits | |
| BUSI 1205 | Supervisory Skills | 3 credits | |
| BUSI 1209 | Business Management in Horticulture | 3 credits | |
| ENVI 1106 | Environmental Chemistry I | 4 credits | |
| HORT 2306 | Work Experience Report | 1 credit | |
Plus one of: |
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| HORT 2308 | Landscape Pest Management | 3 credits | |
| HORT 2333 | Turfgrass Pest Management | 3 credits | |
| HORT 2378 | Production Horticulture Pests | 3 credits | |
Plus: |
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| 12 credits of HORT electives at 1000 or 2000 level | 12 credits | ||
Year 3
All of: |
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| BIOL 1210 | Introductory Biology II | 4 credits | |
| MATH 1115 | Statistics I | 3 credits | |
| HORT 3310 | Entomology | 3 credits | |
| HORT 3320 | Plant Pathology | 3 credits | |
| HORT 3330 | Biological Control in Pest Management | 3 credits | |
| HORT 3360 | Scouting, Monitoring, and Assessment of Pests | 3 credits | |
Plus: |
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| 6 credits of HORT electives at 2000 level or above | 6 credits | ||
Plus: |
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| 6 credits of Breadth electives | 6 credits | ||
Year 4
All of: |
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| HORT 4340 | Pest Management | 3 credits | |
| HORT 4350 | Environmental Effects of Plant Health Management | 3 credits | |
| HORT 4370 | National and Global Regulatory Issues | 3 credits | |
| HORT 4440 | Vegetation Management | 3 credits | |
| HORT 4480 | Society and Horticulture | 3 credits | |
| HORT 4810 | Applied Research Project 1 | 3 credits | |
| HORT 4820 | Applied Research Project 2 | 3 credits | |
| PHIL 3033 | Business Ethics | 3 credits | |
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| 6 credits of Breadth electives | 6 credits | ||
HORT Electives
HORT electives 1100 or higher must equal a total of 27 credits, 9 credits of which are at the 2000 level. These courses can be selected from the list below.
| HORT 1118 | Basic Machinery Operation and Maintenance | 3 credits | |
| HORT 1124 | Landscape Gardening Methods | 3 credits | |
| HORT 1132 | Turf Maintenance Operations | 3 credits | |
| HORT 1172 | Forest Seedling Production | 2 credits | |
| HORT 1193 | Crop Production Practices | 3 credits | |
| HORT 1224 | Landscape Drafting | 3 credits | |
| HORT 1230 | Sustainable Turf Management | 3 credits | |
| HORT 1232 | Sports Turf Management Practices | 3 credits | |
| HORT 1240 | Arboriculture I | 3 credits | |
| HORT 1246 | Plant ID for Production | 1.5 credits | |
| HORT 1255 | Plant Identification 2 | 1.5 credits | |
| HORT 1261 | Plant Propagation | 3 credits | |
| HORT 1293 | Crop Production Operations | 3 credits | |
| HORT 2327 | Sustainable Landscape Design I | 3 credits | |
| HORT 2330 | Turfgrass and Environmental Stress | 3 credits | |
| HORT 2334 | Irrigation, Drainage and Lighting | 3 credits | |
| HORT 2355 | Plant Identification 3 | 3 credits | |
| HORT 2375 | Production Facilities and Equipment | 3 credits | |
| HORT 2393 | Crop Production Performance | 3 credits | |
| HORT 2412 | Landscape Estimating and Contract Administration | 3 credits | |
| HORT 2426 | Landscape Construction | 3 credits | |
| HORT 2427 | Sustainable Landscape Design II | 3 credits | |
| HORT 2432 | Grounds Machinery Maintenance | 3 credits | |
| HORT 2436 | Golf Course Management | 3 credits | |
| HORT 2437 | Golf Course Irrigation Systems, Designs, and Operations | 3 credits | |
| HORT 2442 | Arboriculture II | 3 credits | |
| HORT 2463 | Nursery Production | 3 credits | |
| HORT 2473 | Greenhouse Environment and its Control | 3 credits | |
| HORT 2477 | Production Management | 3 credits | |
| HORT 2479 | Spring Floriculture | 3 credits | |
| HORT 2490 | Organic Greenhouse Crop Production | 3 credits | |
| HORT 2493 | Crop Production Development | 3 credits |
Breadth Electives
Breadth electives (12 credits) may come from fields or courses not regarded as horticulture courses. CMNS 1140 can be used as a breadth course.
Credential Awarded
Upon successful completion of this program, students are eligible to receive a Bachelor of Horticulture Science, Major in Plant Health.
