Horticultural Science Management (AAS): Ornamentals and Landscape Technology Concentration
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The horticultural science management major is for students interested in growing, installing, and/or maintaining ornamentals, landscape plants and edibles. This program provides a foundation of science-based horticultural knowledgeÌýwhile emphasizing artistic and nutritional principles of plant use. Internships are required to reinforce classroom principles and vary based on the individual. The horticultural science management major offers concentrations in ornamentals and landscape technology and small-scale farming.
With this major, graduates can pursue careers in:
- Production Manager
- Horticulture Entrepreneur
- Landscape Foreman
- Pest Management Technician
- Small Farm Manager
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Coordinator
Mr. Lee Ivy
Program Coordinator
rlivy@ncsu.edu
Plan Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours | Counts towards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orientation | |||
| ±á³§Ìý101 | Introduction to Ornamentals and Landscape Technology | 1 | |
| English | |||
| °Â¸é°ÕÌý111 | Expository Writing 1 | 3 | |
| °Â¸é°ÕÌý114 | Professional Writing, Research and Reporting 1 | 3 | |
| Mathematics | |||
| ²Ñ´¡´¡Ìý102 | Mathematics in Agriculture and Related Sciences 1 | 3 | |
| ²Ñ´¡Ìý103 | Topics in Contemporary Mathematics | 3 | |
| HSM Degree Requirements | |||
| ´¡¸é·¡Ìý201 | Introduction to Agricultural & Resource Economics | 3 | |
| ´¡¸é·¡Ìý115 | Agribusiness Accounting | 3 | |
| ³§°¿°äÌý203´¡ | Current Social Problems | 3 | |
| ´Ç°ùÌý³§°¿°äÌý241´¡ | Sociology of Agriculture and Rural Society | ||
| GEP Additional Breadth (Humanities/Social Sciences/Visual and Performing Arts) | 3 | ||
| ´¡³Ò±õÌý191 &²¹³¾±è;Ìý´¡³Ò±õÌý192 | Professional Development and AGI External Learning Experience | 2 | |
| Physical Education | |||
| GEP Health and Exercise Studies | 1 | ||
| Major Field of Study | |||
| ±á³§Ìý111 | Plant Identification | 3 | |
| ±á³§Ìý115 | Plant Growth and Development | 3 | |
| ±á³§Ìý121 | Plant Propagation | 3 | |
| ±á³§Ìý144 | Weeds & Diseases of Ornamentals | 3 | |
| ±á³§Ìý162 | Landscape Maintenance | 3 | |
| ³§³§°äÌý112 | Principles of Soil Science | 4 | |
| µþ´¡·¡Ìý123 | Light Equipment Technology | 3 | |
| ·¡±·°ÕÌý163 | Ornamental & Turf Insects | 3 | |
| HS Advised Courses | |||
| ±á³§Ìý141 | Greenhouse Crop Production | 3 | |
| ´Ç°ùÌý±á³§Ìý151 | Nursery Production | ||
| ±á³§Ìý131 | Fruit & Vegetable Production | 3 | |
| ´Ç°ùÌý±á³§Ìý171 | Landscape Construction | ||
| Free Electives | |||
| Free Electives 2 | 6 | ||
| Total Hours | 65 | ||
| 1 | A grade of C- or higher is required. |
| 2 | Students should consult their academic advisors to determine which courses fill this requirement. |
Semester Sequence
This is a sample.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall Semester | Hours | |
| °Â¸é°ÕÌý111 | Expository Writing | Ìý |
| ²Ñ´¡´¡Ìý102 | Mathematics in Agriculture and Related Sciences | Ìý |
| ±á³§Ìý101 | Introduction to Ornamentals and Landscape Technology | Ìý |
| ±á³§Ìý111 | Plant Identification | Ìý |
| ±á³§Ìý115 | Plant Growth and Development | Ìý |
| ³§°¿°äÌý203´¡ | Current Social Problems | Ìý |
| Ìý | Hours | 0 |
| Spring Semester | ||
| °Â¸é°ÕÌý114 | Professional Writing, Research and Reporting | Ìý |
| ²Ñ´¡Ìý103A | Topics in Contemporary Mathematics | Ìý |
| ±á³§Ìý121 | Plant Propagation | Ìý |
| GEP Health and Exercise Studies | 1 | |
| HS Advised Courses | 1 | |
| Free Elective | 3 | |
| ´¡³Ò±õÌý191 | Professional Development | Ìý |
| Ìý | Hours | 5 |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall Semester | ||
| ´¡¸é·¡Ìý201A | Introduction to Agricultural & Resource Economics | Ìý |
| ±á³§Ìý144 | Weeds & Diseases of Ornamentals | Ìý |
| ±á³§Ìý162 | Landscape Maintenance | Ìý |
| ³§³§°äÌý112 | Principles of Soil Science | Ìý |
| GEP Additional Breadth (Humanities/Social Sciences/Visual and Performing Arts) | 3 | |
| ´¡³Ò±õÌý192 | AGI External Learning Experience | 1 |
| Ìý | Hours | 4 |
| Spring Semester | ||
| ´¡¸é·¡Ìý115 | Agribusiness Accounting | Ìý |
| µþ´¡·¡Ìý123 | Light Equipment Technology | Ìý |
| ·¡±·°ÕÌý163 | Ornamental & Turf Insects | Ìý |
| HS Advised Courses | 3 | |
| Free Elective | 3 | |
| Ìý | Hours | 6 |
| Ìý | Total Hours | 15 |