Horticulture

Courses

HORT 121: Introduction to Aquaponics (Online)

Credits 2
Course provides an overview of aquaponics and its history, five different plant growth subsystems, fish and plant species, fish and plant health, and environmental control methods.

HORT 122: Production Aquaponics (Online)

Credits 1
The course is a study of aquaponics and production methods. Course materials will look at methods used in aquaponics production, variables, species characteristics of fish and plants, and integrated pest management techniques (IPM).

HORT 123: Introduction to Hydroponics (Online)

Credits 2
This course provides an overview of hydroponics, its history, six different plant growth subsystems and environment control methods. Students will also be familiarized with fundamental plant processes and how they play a role in basic hydroponic cultural practices.

HORT 136: Residential Landscape Design

Credits 3
This course is an introduction to basic landscape design principles utilized on typical residential sites. Emphasis is placed on tool and equipment use and identification, drawing and drafting skills, site evaluations, and plant placement.

HORT 151: Introduction to Plants and Pests (Online)

Credits 1
This course is an introduction to basic soil science, plant anatomy and physiology, diseases, and pests as it pertains to agricultural and ornamental plants. Students will learn basic plant growth, organization, function, adaptations, and reproduction along with basic soil composition and how it affects plant growth and health.

HORT 152: Integrated Pest Management (Online)

Credits 2
This course provides students with the knowledge and tools necessary to identify various pests found in specialty crops. Subjects covered include – pest identification techniques, pest-scouting methods, sampling techniques, and economic thresholds.

HORT 175: Foliage Plant ID

Credits 2
Foliage Plant Identification is designed to give students a background to the tropical plants that are commonly sold in the floral and greenhouse industry. Students will learn to identify plants by common and scientific name and will learn how these plants can be used indoors and in the outdoor landscape.

HORT 176: Cacti and Succulent ID

Credits 2
Cacti and Succulent ID is designed to give students a background and history to one of the largest cacti and succulent collections in the US if not the world, located at the International Peace Gardens, Dunseith North Dakota. Students will study the difference between cacti and succulents, learn their names and what it takes to successfully grow them in a conservatory situation and in the home or workplace.

HORT 181: Specialty Food Crops

Credits 2
Production and physiological principles involved in growing fruit and vegetable crops will be discussed. Emphasis will be placed on plants suitable for marketing at roadside and farmers’ markets.

HORT 182: Specialty Crop Farming

Credits 3
This course will provide students with a clear perspective on vegetable farm management, field operations, soil fertility, season extension, pest management and marketing of sustainable agriculture in our local and global communities. Students will be introduced to sustainable agriculture focusing on production that renews resources.

HORT 221: Aquaponics Management I

Credits 3
Course provides an overview of aquaponics management for designing and managing an aquaponics system including fish to plant ratio, feed to biological surface area (BSA), water quality maintenance, integrated pest management and biosecurity.

HORT 222: Aquaponics Management II

Credits 2
Course gives students the necessary business and financial tools to start, maintain, and expand an aquaponics business. The course will include instructions on writing a business plan, business setting, recordkeeping and accounting, business analysis, budgets, and financial needs planning.

HORT 243: Good Agricultural Practices

Credits 1
Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) prevents the public from illness and protects farm businesses from the economic consequences of food contamination. Sanitary operational practices are necessary for the production of safe, wholesome vegetables. This course will discuss strategies that can be put in place to reduce the risk of microbial contamination on the farm.

HORT 249: Greenhouse Operations

Credits 4
Course will focus on the development, organization, infrastructure, and operation of production greenhouses while examining different greenhouse structures. Production techniques such as watering, fertilizing, growth regulators, and insect and disease identification and control will be covered.

HORT 281: Floral Retail and Management (Online)

Credits 2
This course deals with owning and operation of a retail flower shop. Objectives are to make students aware of business challenges and to help develop a marketing prospective that meets consumer demands today.

HORT 282: Garden Planning

Credits 2
Garden Planning will explore the history of gardens and provide students with a background in types of gardens. Students will gain experience in measuring plots, using color in the garden, choosing proper plants for the site and proper spacing of plants. Students will be required to design a formal and informal style garden for a residential site and a formal and informal garden for a public garden.

HORT 296: Field Studies - Horticulture

Credits 1 3
An intensive examination of a research topic in horticulture. The subject of investigation is designed to meet the specific needs of individual students on an independent study basis.

HORT 297: Internship

Credits 1 6
An internship is required of most AAS programs. This course is available to AA and AS students as well. The students combine course learning with practical, professional work experience in their chosen field of study. The employer does an evaluation of the work experience: The faculty advisor supervises the students; the students are required to complete a project assigned by the faculty advisor. A minimum of 40 hrs of work is required to earn one credit. A grade of S/U is given by the faculty.

HORT 298: Horticulture Practicum

Credits 2
Course provides students with hands-on experiences within the different aspects of the Horticulture Industry that happens primarily during the Fall. Students will apply concepts discussed in the various Horticulture courses offered in the Horticulture Program. Students will work directly with production, daily operations, and management in greenhouse technology, Specialty crops, hydroponics, aquaponics, pest management and herbaceous landscape. Course study will be based on common activities performed during the Fall season.