ORH: Ornamental Horticulture
Courses | Credit(s) | Contact | Lab |
ORH 1234C. ORNAMENTAL PLANT MAINTENANCE. | 4 | 3 | 2 |
ORNAMENTAL PLANT MAINTENANCE
Prerequisite: PLS 1010C or departmental approval
A comprehensive study of maintenance practices of ornamental plants and turfgrasses including plant selection, planting, mulching, mowing/pruning, fertilization techniques, and irrigation. An emphasis will be placed on the roles of integrated pest management (IPM) and best management practices (BMPs) in the protection of water resources. (Special Fee: $82.00). | |||
ORH 1510C. ORNAMENTAL PLANT MATERIALS. | 3 | 3 | 1 |
ORNAMENTAL PLANT MATERIALS
Prerequisite: PLS 1010C or BOT 2010C or department approval
Detailed study of temperate zone plants used in Florida landscaping.
Includes identification, growth characteristics, propagation, culture
and uses of plants. This course includes learning activity designed to
ensure competence in oral communication. (Special Fee: $82.00). | |||
ORH 1511C. ORNAMENTAL PLANT MATERIALS II. | 3 | 3 | 1 |
ORNAMENTAL PLANT MATERIALS II
Prerequisite: PLS 1010C or departmental approval
Identification, growth characteristics, propagation, culture and use of tropical and sub- tropical plants in Florida plantscapes. (Special Fee: $82.00). | |||
ORH 1873C. INTERIORSCAPING- DESIGN AND MAINTENANCE. | 3 | 3 | 1 |
INTERIORSCAPING- DESIGN AND MAINTENANCE
Prerequisite: ORH 1511C or departmental approval
Comprehensive study of design elements and principles as applied to interior situations and conditions. Emphasis on preparation, evaluation and implementation of functionally designed areas. Maintenance procedures and practices discussed in detail. (Special Fee: $82.00). | |||
ORH 2251C. NURSERY OPERATION AND MANAGEMENT. | 3 | 3 | 1 |
NURSERY OPERATION AND MANAGEMENT
Prerequisite: PLS 1010C or departmental approval
Study of management and cultural practices. Includes laboratory work in time- motion studies, production scheduling, marketing surveying, nursery design, nursery visitations, nursery personnel, cost analysis, cultural approaches, growing structures and equipment use. (Special Fee: $82.00). | |||
ORH 2260C. GREENHOUSE OPERATIONS AND MANAGEMENT. | 3 | 3 | 1 |
GREENHOUSE OPERATIONS AND MANAGEMENT
Prerequisites: PLS 1010C or departmental approval
Study of producing plants under transparency. Includes greenhouse management; heating, cooling and humidity control; culture practices of growing foliage and other house plants with regard to propagation, pest control; plant acclimatization and marketing. (Special Fee: $82.00). | |||
ORH 2840C. LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION. | 4 | 3 | 2 |
LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION
Prerequisite: PLS 1010C or departmental approval
Comprehensive study of methods and practices in landscape construction industry today. Topics include mechanics of landscaping construction, materials selection and preparation, personnel hiring, training and retraining, work schedules, planning, labor analysis, pricing, bidding, and estimating. (Special Fee: $82.00). | |||
ORH 2930. HORTICULTURE RESEARCH AND SEMINAR. | 1-3 | variable | |
HORTICULTURE RESEARCH AND SEMINAR
Prerequisite: Departmental approval.
For students wishing to become involved in primary research. Research- seminar project conducted under strict supervision by qualified professors. Using accepted procedural format, representative of the agricultural research community. Research performed will be given to Horticulture classes involved in the subject matter areas being researched. |