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HIST (History)
  

  • HIST 322 - Ancient Greece and Rome (COM)

    Credits: 3
    Examines the history, philosophy, and culture of Greece from the Minoan age through the Hellenistic period and the development of the Roman Republic and Empire. Prerequisites: HIST 121.


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  • HIST 326 - Renaissance and Reformation (COM)

    Credits: 3
    A study of the major European political powers in the 14th-16th centuries. The course will examine the dramatic changes in politics, society, religion, economics and world view occasioned by the phenomena known as the Renaissance and the Reformation.


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  • HIST 329 - French Revolution and Napoleon, 1789-1815 (COM)

    Credits: 3
    A study of the major changes in the European political powers due to the French Revolution and the emergence of Napoleon. The effects of the Congress of Vienna will also be evaluated.


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  • HIST 330 - Nineteenth Century European History (COM)

    Credits: 3
    A study of developments in Western Europe from the Congress of Vienna to the outbreak of the Great War.


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  • HIST 331 - Europe in the Age of Louis XIV, 1648-1789

    Credits: 3
    A study of the emergence of the modern nation states of both Eastern and Western Europe, concentrating on the development of the French, English and Russian nations. The role of absolutism, mercantilism and militarism will be considered.


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  • HIST 341 - English History to 1688 (COM)

    Credits: 3
    Presents English History from the earliest times through the Glorious Revolution of 1688.


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  • HIST 345 - History of Russia

    Credits: 3
    From the earliest times to present. Treats cultural and social as well as political aspects.


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  • HIST 346 - Canada: History and Geography (COM)

    Credits: 3
    Examines the impact of the physical geography of Canada upon the nation’s exploration, settlement, and development from the earliest inhabitants to modern times, and emphasizes the economic and cultural relations between Canada and the United States.


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  • HIST 349 - Women in American History

    Credits: 3
    This course will investigate the role of women in the history of the United States. It will attempt to discover what impact women had on the course of events. Selected women and their careers will be highlighted. Cross-Listed: WMST 349.


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  • HIST 350 - Women in World History

    Credits: 3
    This course will investigate the role of women in the history of the world beyond the US. It will attempt to discover what impact women had on the course of events. Selected women and their careers will be highlighted. Cross-Listed: WMST 350.


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  • HIST 352 - Revolution and Early National United States

    Credits: 3
    Causes of the American Revolution, War for Independence, Articles of Confederation, Constitutional Convention of 1787, establishment of the Federal Union and early years of the Republic.


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  • HIST 354 - Jefferson and Jackson 1800-1840

    Credits: 3
    Early Presidential administrations through the Mexican War of 1846-48.


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  • HIST 356 - Gilded Age America and American Empire

    Credits: 3
    Examination of political, economic, social and cultural developments in the US from 1877-1914.


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  • HIST 357 - America from WWI to the Great Depression: The Perils of Prosperity, 1914-1941

    Credits: 3
    Major political, social, economic, and cultural developments from 1914 to 1941, including WWI, the “Roaring” 20s, the Great Depression, and movement toward WWII.


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  • HIST 358 - The U.S. Since 1941 (COM)

    Credits: 3
    Social, economic, and political change. The consequences, domestic and foreign, of global power and rising affluence.


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  • HIST 368 - History and Culture of the American Indian (COM)**

    Credits: 3
    Presents history and culture of North American Indians from before white contact to the present, emphasizing regional Dakota cultures. Cross-Listed: AIS 368. Notes: This course meets IGR Goal 2; fulfills teacher education requirement.


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  • HIST 377 - Economic History of U.S. (COM)

    Credits: 3
    Examines major United States economic issues from the colonial period to the present, including the rise of big business, territorial expansion, agricultural issues, labor management relations, and finances and banking.


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  • HIST 378 - Social and Cultural History of the US

    Credits: 3
    Aspects of social development, with major emphasis on the period since the Civil War. Themes include gender, class, race, family, education, religion, leisure, music, arts, and values.


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  • HIST 379 - Environmental History of the U.S. (COM)

    Credits: 3
    Examines the relationship between the natural environment and the historical movements of humans by tracing U.S. environmental changes, beginning with the activities of the Native American peoples through the Euro-American presence to the Cold War era.


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  • HIST 401 - History of Western Religious Thought I

    Credits: 3
    This course surveys important issues in western religious thought from first century Christian origins through the “great medieval synthesis” of the thirteenth century. While both Jewish and Islamic developments are examined, emphasis is placed upon emergence and growth of Christian doctrine and ecclesiology. Cross-Listed: REL 401.


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  • HIST 402 - History of Western Religious Thought II

    Credits: 3
    This course surveys important issues in western religious thought from the “great medieval synthesis” of the thirteenth century through the Reformation and Counter reformation of the sixteenth century. While both Jewish and Islamic developments are examined, emphasis is placed upon the development of Christian doctrine. Cross-Listed: REL 402.


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  • HIST 415 - Women in Antiquity (COM)

    Credits: 3
    Survey of archaeological, historical, and literary sources to examine women’s place in ancient civilizations, their social conditions, their gender roles, and their power/authority in these civilizations.


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  • HIST 418 - History of Latin America (COM)

    Credits: 3
    Examines the political, social, and economic developments in Latin America for the pre-Columbian period to the present.


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  • HIST 425 - Medieval Europe (COM)

    Credits: 3
    Examines the history of Western Europe from the end of the Roman Empire to the beginning of the Renaissance and emphasizes religious, political, economic, and social developments. Prerequisites: HIST 121.


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  • HIST 441 - History of Modern Britain (COM)

    Credits: 3
    Examines the chief political, cultural, economic, and social developments of England, Scotland, Wales, and Ireland from 1688 to the present.


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  • HIST 442 - Europe in the Age of Dictators 1914-1945

    Credits: 3
    Examines the political, social and cultural history of Europe from the outbreak of the Great War to the fall of the Third Reich.


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  • HIST 445 - Cold War Europe

    Credits: 3
    Examines the political, social and economic history of Europe from the end of the Second World War to the collapse of the Soviet Union.


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  • HIST 447 - History of Modern Germany (COM)

    Credits: 3
    Examines German history in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, including the formation of the German nation, Bismarck, development of the German Empire, World War I, rise of Hitler, Nazi Germany and World War II.


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  • HIST 448 - Nazi Germany (COM)

    Credits: 3
    Presents Germany history from the establishment of the Weimar Republic after World War I through Adolf Hitler’s Third Reich to 1945, including the political, social, economic, cultural, and military aspects of Germany under National Socialist rule.


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  • HIST 450 - American Colonial History (COM)

    Credits: 3
    Provides an in-depth look at the English colonies in America, emphasizing how and why they were founded, and tracing their growth and development through the revolutionary period. Prerequisites: HIST 151.


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  • HIST 455 - American Civil War and Reconstruction (COM)

    Credits: 3
    Explores the economic, political, military, and social aspects of the Civil War and Reconstruction era.


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  • HIST 460 - American Military History (COM)

    Credits: 3
    Examines the origins and development of military institutions, traditions, tactics, and practices in the United States from 1775 to the present, including the relation between the armed forces and other government agencies.


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  • HIST 465 - Western Expansion of the U.S. (COM)

    Credits: 3
    Examines the role of the West in American history from exploration and colonization to the closing of the frontier about 1900, emphasizing territorial expansion of the U.S. and various frontier developments, e.g. transportation, transformation of the wilderness into statehood, influence of the frontier in shaping the American character and the role of the West in shaping national policies.


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  • HIST 469 - American Foreign Relations (COM)

    Credits: 3
    Surveys American diplomatic history from colonial times to the present, emphasizing political, social and economic forces affecting diplomatic developments reflected in American foreign policies.


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  • HIST 476 - History of South Dakota (COM)

    Credits: 3
    Examines the history of South Dakota’s physical environment, Native American presence, European settlement, economic developments, political institutions, and social life.


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  • HIST 480 - Historical Methods and Historiography (COM) (AW)

    Credits: 3
    Introduces the problems, materials, and techniques of historical writing, explains the larger meaning and directions of history, and examines major schools of historical thought.


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  • HIST 482-582 - Travel Studies

    Credits: (1-5)
    This travel study course is designed to provide extra-mural educational experiences, as approved by, and under the direction of a faculty member, and may be in cooperation with faculty and administrators of other institutions. Students will participate in hand-on activities, and design educational activities for presentation at selected locations. Includes pre-travel orientation, post-travel self-evaluation, and a written report.


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HLTH (Health)
  

  • HLTH 120 - Community Health

    Credits: 2
    Discussion based course with the goal of understanding the philosophy and principles of community health. Emphasis on knowledge, attitudes and behaviors utilized in solving community health problems. Cross-Listed: HSC 120.


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  • HLTH 200 - Complementary and Alternative Health Care

    Credits: 3
    This interdisciplinary course introduces complementary and alternative health care (CAHC) practices. This course is designed to explore complementary methods utilized by health care professional and lay persons to provide culturally congruent care for individuals and families. The role and responsibilities of the health care consumer related to disclosure of CAHC use will be described. The role of the healthcare professional as a consumer advocate will be discussed. This course explores definitions, backgrounds, examples, and on-going research of various therapies including the holistic approach to Mind/Body Medicine, Herbs, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Naturopathy, Homeopathy, Spiritual Healing, Acupuncture, Dietary and Nutritional Supplements, and Ayurvedic Medicine.


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  • HLTH 212 - Contemporary Health Problems

    Credits: 2
    Personal health education course which focuses on the health problems facing today’s society from birth to death. Emphasis on the knowledge essential in maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Open to all students. Cross-Listed: HSC 212.


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  • HLTH 230 - Stress Management for Life

    Credits: 3
    Stress management course designed to expose students to a holistic approach to preventing and managing stress. Students learn both healthy cognitive (coping) skills and relaxation techniques with the intention of preventing and/or alleviating the symptoms of stress. Content includes the science of stress, the mind/body connection, stress prevention strategies such as perception, mindfulness, time management, and financial management, and a variety of stress management techniques including guided imagery, progressive muscle relaxation, yoga, meditation, and autogenics. The course has both personal application and professional application for students working in any area of healthcare.


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  • HLTH 250-250L - Pre-Professional First Aid and CPR and Lab (COM)

    Credits: 2

    Instruction of those who are frequently in a position to provide first aid/CPR and emergency care. Provides essential knowledge and skills needed to develop the functional first aid/CPR capabilities required by a basic first responders, including nurses, teachers, athletic trainers, and other special interest groups.

    Accompanies HLTH 250.


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  • HLTH 251 - First Aid and CPR (COM)

    Credits: 1
    First aid instruction meeting the requirements of the American Red Cross Responding to Emergencies Standard First Aid Course is given. Safety in everyday living is emphasized, with special consideration given to the kindergarten and elementary school levels.


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  • HLTH 298 - Allied Health Technical Training

    Credits: 20-48
    Designed to facilitate transfer of students who have completed a one or two year regionally or nationally accredited or certified program in an allied health area. The purpose is to provide transfer of previous work into an upward mobility option for students who have a commitment to an allied health profession.


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  • HLTH 302 - Wellness and the Family

    Credits: 2
    Overview of health promotion as applied to the family throughout all stages of development. Planning for promotion of family health. Cross-Listed: HSC 302.


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  • HLTH 315 - Human Nutrition

    Credits: 3
    The science of food, the nutrients and other substances therein, their action, interaction, and balance in relation to health and disease and the processes by which the organism ingests, digests, absorbs, transports, utilizes and excretes food substances. Prerequisites: CHEM 106 and 108, or CHEM 112 and 114.


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  • HLTH 322 - Public Health Law

    Credits: 3
    Will investigate issues across a range of specific contexts in public health such as communicable disease control, public health class action litigation and medical care e.g., the right to have and refuse medical care, confidentiality and privacy). Issues include how health policies are developed; the impact current and potential policies have and will have on public health; the courts role and interpretations of public health law; and the interaction of national, state, local, and interest group politics in the formation of policies. The course will focus on the states’ roles and the constitutions of the states as well as the Tenth Amendment of the United States Constitution.


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  • HLTH 364-364L - Emergency Medical Technician and Lab (COM)

    Credits: 4
    This course provides the knowledge and skill base for an individual to become a Nationally Registered EMT. The course follows the curriculum set by the National Emergency Medical Services Educational Standards. Students are expected to learn the skills necessary to recognize numerous medical and trauma related emergencies. Students will learn vital signs monitoring, Basic Life Support interventions and patient moving/packaging skills. Students will apply learned skills to patients in scenario-based training. 10 hours of in-hospital observation and training are required.

    Laboratory course to accompany HLTH/HSC 364 Prerequisites: Written Consent (Current CPR certification at the level of BLS Healthcare Provider (American Heart Association)) Corequisites: HLTH/HSC 364-364L Notes: This course does not certify students as an EMT; they must pass the National Registry exams.


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  • HLTH 420/520 - Methods of Health Instruction (COM)

    Credits: 2
    Curriculum content at elementary and secondary levels. Methods of presentation including direct, correlated, and integrated health instruction. Organization of health and safety education. Prerequisites: Consent


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  • HLTH 443 - Public Health Science (G)

    Credits: 3
    Study of organization and administration of public and voluntary health agencies. Principle functions and program development in vital statistics, maternal-child health, adult health, sanitation, health education, and special health programs. Introduces the student to public health by describing its history and its bases in sociology, economics, philosophy and government. The relationship of environmental factors to health and illness is examined. The course will provide the student with an understanding of administrative and political processes of operation of health agencies by examining traditional and new innovative programs of federal, state and local health agencies. Cost-benefit, cost-effectiveness, and risk assessment are addressed as in the relationship of public law and policies to the delivery of health care. Cross-Listed: HSC 443. Notes: This course meets IGR Goal 2.


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  • HLTH 445 - Epidemiology

    Credits: 3
    This course provides information on the epidemiological concepts, principles, and methods for understanding the distribution and determinants of selected diseases, conditions and indices of health in control and evaluation are analyzed. Prerequisites: Junior or senior standing or consent of the instructor. Cross-Listed: HSC 445.


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  • HLTH 452 - Interprofessional Issues in Health Care

    Credits: 2
    This interprofessional course will focus on the analysis of current issues and topics related to health care, including quality improvement, safety, patient- and family-centered care, and leadership. Health care students will engage in interprofessional discussion and collaboration utilizing resources such as the Institute for Healthcare Improvement Open School© modules. Cross-Listed: HSC 452


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  • HLTH 479-479L - Health Promotion Programming and Evaluation and Lab

    Credits: 2
    Practical skills of a worksite and community wellness professional will be investigated. Topics include a definition of worksite wellness, rationale for programs, types of programs, design, promotion, evaluation, marketing. Corequisites: HLTH 479L-479.


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HNS (Health and Nutritional Science)
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

HO (Horticulture)
  

  • HO 111-111L - Introduction to Horticulture and Lab

    Credits: 2, 1
    Connecting basic plant science to growing techniques and decision making relating to light, water, temperature, and soil. Introductory plant care, propagation and identification for a wide variety of horticultural crops. Corequisites: HO 111L-111.


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  • HO 200-200L - Weed Management for Horticulture and Lab

    Credits: 2
    An introduction to common weeds found in horticultural settings (Turf, nursery, food crops, etc.).  The use of cultural, biological, chemical and physical methods of weed management will be discussed.  Weed identification, control methods and related activities will be handled in the laboratory. Corequisites: HO 200L-200 Cross-Listed: PS 200-200L


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  • HO 222-222L - Fundamentals of Turf Management and Lab

    Credits: 3
    Introduction to basic maintenance and culture of turfgrass for utility turf, home lawns, and commercial grounds. Prerequisites: HO 111-111L or PS 103-103L or consent Corequisites: HO/PS 222L-222. Cross-Listed: PS 222-222L


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  • HO 231 - Greenhouse Crop Production

    Credits: 2
    Fundamentals of greenhouse crop production techniques: primary crops, establishment, irrigation, fertilization, growth management, pest control, and harvest. Lab format will provide students with practical growing experience of herbaceous ornamental horticultural crops.


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  • HO 250-250L - Woody Plants: Trees and Lab

    Credits: 3
    Nomenclature, identification and classification of hardy coniferous and deciduous trees. Landscape use as affected by inherent ornamental qualities, hardiness, environmental factors, and pests. Prerequisites: HO 111, BIOL 101. Corequisites: HO 250L-HO 250.


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  • HO 260 - Woody Plants: Shrubs and Vines

    Credits: 2
    Nomenclature, identification, and classification of shrubs and vines hardy for the Northern Plains. Prerequisites: HO 250


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  • HO 290 - Professionalism in Horticulture Seminar

    Credits: 2
    This course addresses the skills necessary to become a professional in the field of horticulture. Students will develop writing, speaking, presentation and organizational skills pertaining to their success in the industry as well as look at current ethical issues.


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  • HO 303-303L - Forest Ecology and Management and Lab

    Credits: 3
    The basics of environmental factors which control the growth of trees and forests and how forests in North America are managed. Corequisites: HO 303L-303. Cross-Listed: BOT 303-303L


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  • HO 311-311L - Herbaceous Plants and Lab

    Credits: 3
    Identification, description, landscape uses, propagation, culture and adaptability of selected non-woody ornamental plants with emphasis on annuals, perennials and indoor plants. Prerequisites: HO 111, BOT 201, or consent. Corequisites: HO 311L-HO 311.


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  • HO 312-312L - Plant Propagation and Lab

    Credits: 3
    Fundamental anatomical and physiological principles and methods of reproducing herbaceous and woody plants by seeds, cuttings, grafts, layers and division. Prerequisites: HO 111, BOT 201, or consent. Corequisites: HO 312L-HO 312.


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  • HO 324 - Horticulture Pests 1: Entomology

    Credits: 2

    A survey of integrated pest management principles and practices on horticultural systems. The commodities covered include turfgrass, urban forestry, vegetables, fruits and ornamentals both in open and protected (e.g. greenhouse, high tunnel) systems. Cross-Listed: PS 324


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  • HO 325 - Horticulture Pests II: Diseases

    Credits: 2

    A survey of abiotic and biotic diseases of horticultural systems. The commodities covered include turfgrass, urban forestry, vegetables, fruits and ornamentals both in open and protected (e.g. greenhouse, high tunnel) systems. Cross-Listed: PS 325


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  • HO 327-327L - Golf Course Design and Management and Lab

    Credits: 3
    Principles and practices of golf course design, including site analysis, design process, construction specifications and techniques, and aesthetic/design elements and professional turf management of golf courses and athletic fields, including history, culture, equipment, diagnostics, case studies, and facilities management. Cross-Listed: LA 327-327L.


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  • HO 330 - Arboriculture

    Credits: 2
    The establishment and care of woody plants: vines, shrubs and trees. Prerequisites: BOT 201-201L or BIOL 153-153L.


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  • HO 331 - Arboricultural Operations

    Credits: 1
    The techniques used in the safe and efficient pruning, cabling and removal of woody plants. Prerequisites: HO 330.


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  • HO 350 - Environmental Stewardship in Horticulture

    Credits: 3
    Concepts and principles of stewardship and sustainability relative to realized and potential impacts of horticultural practices on the environment.


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  • HO 383-383L - Principles of Crop Improvement and Lab

    Credits: 2, 1
    Evaluation of crop species, reproduction of crop plants, use of genetic variability, traits of interest, breeding programs, designs and management. Heritability, plant introduction, vegetative propagation, hands-on lab demonstrations. Prerequisites: Take PS 103/103L or HO 111/HO111L; and take BIOL 103/103L or BIOL 153/153L or BOT 201/201L. Corequisites: HO 383L-383. Cross-Listed: PS 383-383L


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  • HO 411-511 - Fruit Crop Systems

    Credits: 1-6
    Studies in perennial fruit crop production and management systems. Credit earned will depend on the number of 1 credit modules taken. Course may be repeated as long as the topic module(s) are not repeated. Topic modules could include: tree fruit production systems; small fruit production systems; viticulture; perennial fruit; integrated pest management; native fruit production systems; fruit harvest, quality, and postharvest care; vines and wines; fruit value-added systems; pruning fruit crops; cover crop management, marketing specialty fruit crops.


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  • HO 412-412L - Greenhouse Management and Lab

    Credits: 3
    Greenhouse construction, environmental control, production and scheduling of major greenhouse crops. Trips to commercial greenhouse operations and laboratory work in greenhouse crop production. Corequisites: HO 412L-HO 412L.


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  • HO 415 - Nursery Management

    Credits: 3
    A study of current nursery and garden center crop cultural practices and business management. Topics to be covered include nursery and garden center design and organization, field and container crop production, transplanting, pricing, and shipping techniques. The working relationship between nurseries, landscape designers and contractors is also discussed. Prerequisites: HO 111, PS 213.


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  • HO 422 - Current Issues in Turfgrass Science

    Credits: 1
    Presentation of selected topics not covered in other turfgrass management courses.


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