Study of the economic, environmental, individual, community, and health benefits associated with exposure to and contact with plants. Students will choose activities at the State Botanical Garden to complete twelve hours of volunteer service to gain hands-on experience with plants and observe other people around plants.

Study of the biological, cultural, and environmental factors which influence the sustainable production of plants for human use.

Study of the biological, cultural, and environmental factors which influence the sustainable production of plants for human use.

Hands-on lab compliment to Horticulture Science Perspectives of Sustainable Plant Production. Study of the biological, cultural, and environmental factors which influence the sustainable production of plants for human use.

Professional behavior, resume writing, interviewing, and student oral presentations on horticultural topics.

Introduction to cross-cultural communication with the Hispanic/Latino community on horticulture-related topics. Use of basic green industry content-specific Spanish phrases, diversity and commonalities of Latino cultures and cultural values. Applied service-learning and other interactions with Latinos on projects related to the green industry.

Horticultural plant classification, nomenclatures, common identification characteristics, and utilization of vegetables, fruits, ornamentals, flowers, herbs, spices, and beverage plants.

Botany, general culture, and use of major vegetable crops.

Botanical description, geographic distribution, general culture, and culinary uses of the world's major fruit crops.

Introduction to the principles and practice of horticultural therapy. Exploration of the profession, program models, and the science of people-plant interactions. Students examine applications of horticulture as therapy in healthcare, educational, and rehabilitation settings through lectures, discussions, and hands-on activities.

Introduction to the principles and practice of horticultural therapy. Exploration of the profession, program models, and the science of people-plant interactions. Students examine applications of horticulture as therapy in healthcare, educational, and rehabilitation settings through lectures, discussions, and hands-on activities.

An introduction to floral design and management, including the principles and elements of design. Students apply the principles of design and management through laboratory activities. Students explore industry scope and potential. The principles of biology will be applied in the preservation and quality characteristics of floral products.