Horticulture Sciences (PLHRT)Agriculture and Life Sciences

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Course descriptions provided by the Courses of Study 2022-2023. Courses of Study 2022-2023 is scheduled to publish mid-June.

PLHRT 2010

Discover the ways in which plants can be used in or as art (e.g., living sculpture, woven branch, and more) and as a subject of art (e.g., botanical illustration, painting, and more). Explore the relationship ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 2 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  2477 PLHRT 2010   STU 501

    • T
    • Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
    • Detrick, E

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Students who do not attend the first class or provide prior notice to instructor of their absence from first class will be dropped from the instructor's roster.

PLHRT 3000

This course is an introduction to the identification, cultural requirements, and use of northern climate annual and perennial herbaceous plants in the landscape. Herbaceous plants are important parts of ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Seven Week - First.  Combined with: PLHRT 5000

  • 2 Credits Opt NoAud

  • 11755 PLHRT 3000   LEC 001

    • W
    • Aug 22 - Oct 7, 2022
    • Rakow, D

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

PLHRT 3025

Covers principles and practices of commercial hydroponic vegetable and herb production in controlled environment agriculture (CEA). Topics include: growing environments (high tunnels, greenhouses, and ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one laboratory. Combined with: PLHRT 5025

  • 4 Credits Graded

  •  2816 PLHRT 3025   LEC 001

    • TR
    • Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
    • Mattson, N

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Graduate students should enroll in PLHRT 5025.

  •  2817 PLHRT 3025   LAB 401

    • M
    • Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
    • Mattson, N

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  2994 PLHRT 3025   LAB 402

    • W
    • Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
    • Mattson, N

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

PLHRT 3050

Gain hands-on experience with tree establishment, nutrition, plant health care, diagnosing tree disorders, pruning techniques, tree worker safety and urban forestry. view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Seven Week - First. 

  • 1.5 Credits Graded

  • 16931 PLHRT 3050   LEC 001

    • F
    • Aug 22 - Oct 7, 2022
    • Bauerle, T

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Recommended prerequisite: PLHRT 4910.

PLHRT 3500

Commercial vegetable production from variety selection to postharvest. Topics include crop physiology and culture, soil and pest management, stand establishment, marketing, and history of production. Term ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: PLHRT 5500

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 16974 PLHRT 3500   LEC 001

    • MWF
    • Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
    • Reiners, S

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Prerequisite for undergraduate students: PLSCI 1101, PLSCS 2600, or equivalent.
    Two Saturday field trips planned for early in the semester; students responsible for cost of their meals.

PLHRT 4420

Study of the evolution, breeding history, and physiology of strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and other minor small fruit crops and of cultural practices that influence productivity, ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one laboratory. Combined with: PLHRT 6420

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 16823 PLHRT 4420   LEC 001

    • MW
    • Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
    • Pritts, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 16966 PLHRT 4420   LAB 401

    • M
    • Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
    • Pritts, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

PLHRT 4730

Analysis of the ecological processes operating in agricultural systems, with an emphasis on understanding relationships between agroecosystem structure and function and interactions among organisms. Examines ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: PLHRT 6730

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  2282 PLHRT 4730   LEC 001

    • T
    • Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
    • Drinkwater, L

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Prerequisite: BIOEE 1610. Permission of instructor required for students who do not meet prerequisite.

  •  2283 PLHRT 4730   DIS 201

    • R
    • Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
    • Drinkwater, L

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    During first six weeks of class, Thursday meetings may run as late as 5:30 p.m. because of field trips.

PLHRT 4975

Being an officer of a club is an opportunity to learn about leadership and collaboration, as well as communication and the challenges of balancing diverse responsibilities. Preparation in this arena can ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-2 Credits S/U NoAud

  •  2375 PLHRT 4975   IND 601

    • TBA
    • Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
    • Lamb, E

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies
    Please contact the instructor for permission to enroll.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-2 Credits S/U NoAud

  •  2376 PLHRT 4975   IND 602

    • TBA
    • Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
    • Rakow, D

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies
    Please contact the instructor for permission to enroll.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-2 Credits S/U NoAud

  •  2607 PLHRT 4975   IND 603

    • TBA
    • Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
    • Mattson, N

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies
    Please contact the instructor for permission to enroll.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-2 Credits S/U NoAud

  • 19255 PLHRT 4975   IND 604

    • TBA
    • Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
    • Leonard, B

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies
    Please contact the instructor for permission to enroll.

PLHRT 5000

This course is an introduction to the identification, cultural requirements, and use of northern climate annual and perennial herbaceous plants in the landscape. Herbaceous plants are important parts of ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Seven Week - First.  Combined with: PLHRT 3000

  • 2 Credits Opt NoAud

  • 11794 PLHRT 5000   LEC 001

    • W
    • Aug 22 - Oct 7, 2022
    • Rakow, D

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

PLHRT 5025

Covers principles and practices of commercial hydroponic vegetable and herb production in controlled environment agriculture (CEA). Topics include: growing environments (high tunnels, greenhouses, and ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one laboratory. Combined with: PLHRT 3025

  • 4 Credits Graded

  •  2890 PLHRT 5025   LEC 001

    • TR
    • Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
    • Mattson, N

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Enrollment preference given to MPS students in the CEA specialization.

  •  2891 PLHRT 5025   LAB 401

    • M
    • Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
    • Mattson, N

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  3000 PLHRT 5025   LAB 402

    • W
    • Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
    • Mattson, N

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

PLHRT 5500

Commercial vegetable production from variety selection to postharvest. Topics include crop physiology and culture, soil and pest management, stand establishment, marketing, and history of production. Term ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: PLHRT 3500

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 18051 PLHRT 5500   LEC 001

    • MWF
    • Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
    • Reiners, S

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Two Saturday field trips planned for early in the semester; students responsible for cost of their meals.

PLHRT 6420

Study of the evolution, breeding history, and physiology of strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and other minor small fruit crops and of cultural practices that influence productivity, ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one laboratory. Combined with: PLHRT 4420

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 16965 PLHRT 6420   LEC 001

    • MW
    • Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
    • Pritts, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 16967 PLHRT 6420   LAB 401

    • M
    • Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
    • Pritts, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

PLHRT 6730

Analysis of the ecological processes operating in agricultural systems, with an emphasis on understanding relationships between agroecosystem structure and function and interactions among organisms. Examines ... view course details

View Enrollment Information

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: PLHRT 4730

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  3196 PLHRT 6730   LEC 001

    • T
    • Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
    • Drinkwater, L

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  3197 PLHRT 6730   DIS 201

    • R
    • Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
    • Drinkwater, L

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    During first six weeks of class, Thursday meetings may run as late as 5:30 p.m. because of field trips.