UVU Continuing Education

Course Descriptions

PSB 1050 HORTICULTURE ORIENTATION
Orientation to the teaching, research, and extension programs of the department, and to career opportunities. Optional orientation to a specific major: Horticulture, Crop Science, or Environmental Soil/Water Science. (1 credit, F)

PLSC* 2100 INTRODUCTION TO HORTICULTURE
An introductory course covering, in brief, the major divisions in the horticulture industry. Also covers the scientific basis of gardening, landscaping, plant anatomy and biology, soils, pruning, planting, and horticulture technology. (3 credits, F)

PLSC 2200 PEST MANAGEMENT PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES
Overview of pest control considerations, procedures, and principles. Topics include integrated pest management, organic and chemical pest control, environmental considerations, safety, life cycles of pests, and commercial pesticide licensing. (3 credits, Sp).

PLSC 2250 OCCUPATIONAL EXPERIENCE IN HORTICULTURE
Provides credit for on-the-job training in agronomic or horticultural industries. (1-4 credits, F,Sp,Su). Students must contact program coordinator {For Utah County Students, Michael Caron 801-222- 8042; For all other areas: Donna Minch, 801-451-4604} before registering for this class.

PLSC 2600 ANNUAL AND PERENNIAL PLANT MATERIALS
Identification, culture, and utilization of herbaceous ornamental plants in the landscape, including annual and perennial flowering plants, herbaceous ground covers, ornamental grasses, bulbous plans, and herbs. (1.5 credits, SU).
PLSC 2610 INDOOR PLANTS & INTERIORSCAPING
Identification, culture, use and maintenance of indoor foliage and flowering plants used in the interior plantscaping industry. (1.5 credits, SP).

PLSC 2620 WOODY PLANT MATERIALS: TREES AND SHRUBS FOR THE LANDSCAPE
Identification, culture, and utilization of woody ornamental plants in the landscape, including shade trees, flowering trees and shrubs, hedge plants, and vines. Review of native plants commonly used in the landscape (3 credits, F).
PLSC 2650 IDENTIFICATION AND SELECTION OF PLANTS IN PRODUCTION AGRICULTURE
Identification of plants important in horticulture and agronomy. Morphological features making them useful for various agricultural purposes. (1 credit, F)

PLSC 2900 SPECIAL PROBLEMS IN PLANT SCIENCE
Student-SELECTED practical problems in horticulture and/or agronomy. Some specialized classes will also be offered under this section. (1-4 credits, F, Sp, Su)

PLSC 3010 BASIC FLOWER ARRANGING
Principles of basic flower design using fresh, dried, and artificial flowers. Proper care of cut flowers and foliages. Basic plant physiology behind such principles. Lab fee required. (2 credits, F) ELECTIVE ONLY.
PLSC 3050 GREENHOUSE MANAGEMENT AND CROP PRODUCTION
Design and management of commercial greenhouse facilities. Production requirements o f primary greenhouse crops (4 credits, F, Sp).

PLSC 3300 RESIDENTIAL LANDSCAPES
Functional and aesthetic relationships of plants and structures in the landscape in connection with installation considerations. (3 credits, Sp). Prerequisite: PlSc 2620 or advisor permission Donna Minch 801-451-4604

PLSC 3400 SUSTAINABLE LANDSCAPES
Interaction of expectations, maintenance needs, cost/benefit analysis, physiology and ecology in managing landscapes on a sustainable basis. (3 credits, F,Sp,Su). recommended (but not essential) prerequisite: PLSC 2620.

PLSC 3700 PLANT PROPAGATION (Biology & Application of Plant Propagation)
Propagation of plants by sexual and asexual means. Covers fundamental physiology of propagation, as well as cultural practices and techniques used in plant science (3 credits, F/Sp). PLSC 2100 or College Biology for Science Majors is a prerequisite.

PLSC 3800 TURFGRASS MANAGEMENT
Fundamentals of turfgrass science: species adaptation, identification, and cultural requirements; turfgrass growth and development; establishment; primary cultural practices (fertilization, irrigation, mowing); secondary cultural practices; pest management; integrated management planning for turfgrass systems. (3 credits, F/Sp)

PLSC 4400* MODERN VEGETABLE PRODUCTION
Principles and practices underlying scientific vegetable culture. Discussion of production of important vegetables, focusing on the physiological process influencing their culture. Explores crop performance in research and commercial applications. (3 credits, F) Prerequisite PLSC 3200 or equivalent Biology Class for Science Majors. Contact advisor with questions

PLSC 4500* FRUIT PRODUCTION
Cultivars, physiology, anatomy, propagation, sites, soils,
climate, culture, irrigation, fertilizers, insects, diseases, integrated management, plant and fruit growth and development, harvesting, storage, pruning, orchard architecture, environmental protection, and economics for both tree and small fruits (4 credits, Sp). Prerequisite PLSC 3200 or equivalent Biology Class for Science Majors. Contact advisor with questions

BIS 1400 MICROCOMPUTER APPLICATIONS IN BUSINESS
Instruction in the use of microcomputers in business. Includes word and data processing applications. Prerequisite: Ability to keyboard material at 25 WPM. (3 credits) Equivalent classes available at SLCC (CIS 1020), UVU (BSA 2320), WSU (BEAS PD 1700).

SOIL 3000* FUNDAMENTALS OF SOIL SCIENCE
Fundamentals of soil science, emphasizing physical, chemical, mineralogical, and biological properties of soils, and how these properties relate to plant growth and environmental quality. (4 credits, F, Sp).
PSB 4900 SPECIAL PROBLEMS IN ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURE
This course designation is used for specialized classes within the Ornamental Horticulture Program, such as Native Plants & Their Uses, as well as independent projects. For students who need upper-division credits for graduation.

The following classes are offered on a 3 year rotation for the BS degree in Horticulture. Be advised that in the off-campus program our primary goal is offering the classes for the AAS degree. Those students working toward a BS degree will need to take other core courses & general education classes through other colleges or universities in their area. Further questions about the BS degree contact Donna Minch 801-451-4604.

PLSC 3500* The Structure & Function of Economic Crop Plants (Offered in Davis County & Salt Lake)
Environmental effects on plant structure & function. Control of plant development for enhanced production of marketable goods. Intro to principles using examples from horticulture & agronomy (3 credits, SU)
PLSC 4800 Professional Turfgrass Management (offered in SLC Spring 04)
Fertilization, irrigation, and cultivation practices for managed landscapes. Construction issues including compaction, soil modification, specialized construction practices for golf courses and sports turf. Prerequisites: Soil 3000, PLSC 3800 (2 Credits Sp)

PSB 4890 Senior Seminar (Offered in Davis County with potential to be in Salt Lake City)
Student preparation for careers. Familiarization the placement processes. Discussion of role in society & career opportunities for graduates. Experiences in team building. Oral presentations of solutions to current issues & scientific information (2credits varies)

BIOL 4500* Applied Entomology (Offered in Davis County Only)
Fundamentals of insect biology, emphasizing species of economic importance. Principles & tactics of pest management. Lab includes survey of beneficial & harmful insects affecting humans & agriculture. Prerequisite Biol 1210/1220 or equivalent Biology Class for Science Majors (3 credits SU)

PLSC 5550 Weed Biology & Control
Management strategies for undesirable plant species in native & agroecosystems. Undesirable plant invasion and spread, noxious weed eradication principles and practices, integrated pest management strategies, herbicide interactions with weeds and crops. (3 Credits, SU)

*PLSC = Plant Science