Course ID: | HORT 3900. 3 hours. Repeatable for maximum 6 hours credit. |
Course Title: | Horticultural Study Tour |
Course Description: | An introduction to gardens, horticultural industries, and plant materials of other parts of the world. |
Oasis Title: | HORT STUDY TOUR |
Nontraditional Format: | Tours will last approximately two weeks. Presentations during tours of gardens and horticultural industries will be supplemented with traditional lectures. Contact hours will be approximately 50 (5 hrs/day X 10 days). |
Semester Course Offered: | Offered summer semester every odd-numbered year. |
Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
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Course Objectives: | Introduce student to:
1) plants of international gardens
2) history of international gardens
3) design of international gardens
4) plant exploration and introduction
5) international nurseries, greenhouses, and garden centers |
Topical Outline: | Contact the instructor for topical outline for this course. |