General Education Curriculum (Gen Ed Program)
The components of the Gen Ed Program include:

Baccalaureate Competencies
Undergraduate courses at UC promote development of Baccalaureate Competencies in the areas of:
Critical Thinking,
Effective Communication,
Knowledge Integration,
Social Responsibility.

Breadth of Knowledge
English (12 cr. hrs.)
two to three courses determined by unit/college
English Composition I (32ENGL 101) 3
English Composition II (32ENGL 102) 3
English Composition III (32 ENGL 103) 3
Technical Writing (32ENGL 341) 3

Quantitative Reasoning (8 cr. hrs.)
appropriate level of analytical/matematical literacy determined by unit/college
Algebra & Trigonometry I (32MATH 178) 4
Algebra & Trigonometry I (32MATH 179) 4

Diversity & Culture (3 cr. hrs.)
analysis & understanding of issues arising from individual & cultural differences

Social & Ethical Issues (9 cr. hrs.)
social/ethical reasoning from historical and contemporary perspectives
Ethics in America (32PHIL 371) or Ethics in Applied Sciences (32PHIL325) or (32EAS 325)

Distribution Areas (24 cr. hrs. - 8 courses)
8 courses from a minimum of 5 of the following areas:

Fine Arts: or Literature: (6 cr.hrs.)
dance, drama, music, visual arts literary texts & criticism in the original language or translation

Historical Perspectives (12 cr. hrs.):
history & historical methology

Humanities (6 cr. hrs.):
classics, communication, foreign languages,linguistics, philosphy, rhetoric, & courses
not included in the other distribution areas
Fund. Of Speech Comm (32COMM 172) 3

Natural Sciences (10 cr.hrs.):
earth, life, & physical sciences; computer science; advanced mathematical sciences
Computer Applications (32IT 101) 3
Fundamental of Chemistry (32CHEM 174)

Social Sciences (12 cr. hrs.):
cultural anthropology, economics, human geography, planning, political science,
psychology, sociology

Electives: (9 cr. hrs.):
Horticulture students on the business track will need to use one or more of these elective hours to complete their business certificate.

Program/Major Requirements (courses or competency determined by unit or major)
Methodology (3 cr. hrs.)
understanding of the systematic methods & history of the discipline/profession

Capstone (3 cr. hrs.)
demonstration of proficiency in the Baccalaureate Competencies & in the
content/skills of the program/major

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Horticulture: Description of Courses; revised and approved 2005/06, effective Autumn 2006.

32HORT 184 Plant Communities of Southwest Ohio . 3 ug.cr. A survey of native plant communities of southwest Ohio . Course develops awareness and appreciation of natural vegetative patterns and issues that threaten native plant communities; discussions and field studies of eastern deciduous forest, prairies and wetlands. Prereq.: None. BoK:NS.

32HORT185 Cincinnati Summer Horticulture. 3 ug.cr. Designed for non- majors. Survey of horticulture in the Cincinnati area. Field trips and discussions concerned with commercial horticulture including greenhouses, orchards and ornamentals. Prereq.:None. BoK:NS

32HORT187 Horticulture Science I. 3 ug.cr. Survey of the plant kingdom, plant structure, anatomy, physiological functions, growth, development, and response to the environment. Field trip to be announced. Prereq.: None. BoK:NS.

32HORT188 Horticulture Science II. 3 ug.cr. Human dependence on plants for existence. Controlling the plant environment through soil, water, temperature and light. The physical, biological, and chemical control of plant growth. Field trip to be announced. Prereq.: 32HORT187 or perm. of instr. BoK:NS.

32HORT189 Horticulture Science III. 3 ug.cr. Competition between cultivated plants and weeds. Plants and stress factors – biotic and abiotic. Sexual and asexual plant propagation. Plant genetics and breeding. Field trip to be announced. Prereq.: 32HORT188 or perm. of instr. BoK:NS.

32HORT 195 Landscape Design I. 3 ug.cr. A beginning course in landscape design, drafting and planning, emphasizing proper planning and design principles, site analysis, drafting techniques and the functional, as well as aesthetic use of plant materials to complement the family residence. Individual project applying course content. Prereq.: 32HORT187 or perm. of instr. BoK:FA.

32HORT 235 Interior Plantscape. 3 ug.cr. The culture and use of foliage and flowering plants indoors, management of the interior environment for plants, plant identification and business practices for interior plantscapes. Prereq.: 32HORT187 or perm. of the instr. BoK:NS.

32HORT 275 Landscape Design II. 3 ug.cr. An advanced landscape design course building on the skill presented in Landscape Design I. Students will be assigned both residential and commercial sites that will be taken through the design process. A site analysis and master plan will be required for each site. Design skill, graphics and plant materials will be further explored. Prereq.: 32HORT187, 32HORT195 or perm. of instr. BoK:FA.

32HORT 276 Plant Pathology. 3 ug.cr. An in-depth understanding of plant health management in relation to horticultural crops. Discussion topics include biotic and abiotic agents, identification, control of primary and secondary causal agents, and the cumulative impact of stress factors. Prereq.: 32HORT187 or perm. of instr. BoK:NS.

32HORT 277 Turfgrass Management. 3 ug.cr. A comprehensive understanding of Midwest turfgrass culture. Discussion topics include turfgrass uses, species identification, establishment, maintenance and stress control. Prereq.: 32HORT187 or perm. of instr. BoK:NS.

32HORT 278 Herbaceous Ornamental Plants I. 3 ug.cr. Identification, maintenance, habits of growth, use in landscaping. New cultivars and hybrid plants will also be covered. Propagation and division of plants will be addressed. Combination of classroom and field studies. Prereq.: 32HORT187 or perm. of instr. BoK:NS.

32HORT 279 Landscape Construction I. 3 ug.cr. The techniques and installation of various construction materials used in contemporary landscape features and structures, such as patios, decks, walks and steps, pools, retaining walls and outdoor lighting. Prereq.: 32HORT275 or perm. of instr.

32HORT 281 Woody Ornamental Plants I. 3 ug.cr . Identification, habits of growth, and landscape use of deciduous woodies. Theory and advice on landscape maintenance. Combination classroom and field studies. Prereq.:32HORT187 or perm. of instr. BoK:NS.

32HORT 282 Woody Ornamental Plants II. 3 ug.cr. Identification, habits of growth, and landscape use of evergreen woodies. Theory and advice on landscape maintenance. Combination classroom and field studies. Prereq.:32HORT281 or perm. of the instr. BoK:NS.

32HORT 283 Flowers, Vegetables and Lawns. 3 ug.cr. Their use in the landscape, habits of growth and maintenance. Basic planning and types of forcing structures will be discussed. Theory and advice on landscape maintenance. Combination classroom and field studies. Prereq.: none. BoK:NS.

32HORT 284 Tri-State Native Plants. 3 ug.cr. Morphology, taxonomy, and biology of our indigenous Eastern U.S. Plants. Combination classroom and field studies. Prereq.: 32HORT187 or perm. of the instr. BoK:NS.

32HORT 285 Entomology. 3 ug.cr. Anatomy, physiology, ecology, behavior, lifestyle, and classification of insects. Economic effects of insects on horticultural crops. Prereq.: 32HORT187 or perm. of instr. BoK:NS.

32HORT 286 Soil Science. 3 ug.cr. Understanding and controlling plant environment – soil types, moisture capacity, drainage. Fertilizers – uses and methods. Demonstrations. Prereq.: 32HORT187 or perm. of instr. BoK:NS.

32HORT 310 Plant Propagation. 3 ug.cr. A lecture and demonstration course comprehensively examining plant propagation practices and their underlying principles. Plant biology, cultural practices, and the manipulation of growing environments as used in commercial production. Prereq.: 32HORT189 or perm. of instr. BoK:NS

32HORT 312 Horticultural Microbiology. 3 ug.cr. An introduction to microorganisms with an emphasis on ecological interactions, especially with plants. Course includes classroom demonstrations and hands-on experience with microbiological techniques. Intended primarily for students in the Horticuture program. Prereq.: 32HORT189 or perm. of instr. BoK:NS.

32HORT 317 Advanced Entomology. 3 ug.cr. A comparative survey of external and internal morphological features of insects with emphasis on developmental functional, physiological, and evolutionary interpretations. Prereq.: 32HORT189, 32HORT285 or perm. of instr. BoK:NS.

32HORT 320 Tree Fruits and Small Fruits. 3 ug.cr. A comprehensive course covering biology, cultivar selections, planting, fertilization, pruning, propagation, integrated pest management of fruits and small fruits. Discussion topics include apples, pears, peaches, walnuts, grapes, strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and selected uncommon fruits. Prereq.: 32HORT189 or perm. of instr. BoK:NS.

32HORT 325 Vegetable Production. 3 ug.cr. This course will acquaint students with the basic principles involved in small-scale vegetable production, including plant physiology and classification, economic importance, pest and disease management using both organic and IPM strategies, post-harvest physiology, and marketing. Prereq.: 32HORT189, 32HORT276 or 32HORT285 or perm. of instr. BoK:NS.

32HORT 331 Woody Ornamental Plants III. 3 ug.cr. A more in depth look at woody plants covered previously as well as the introduction of additional species. Emphasis is on sight identification, the use, the ecology, and culture of plants, as well as the integration of plants in the landscape. Students will examine plants from the standpoint of understanding the needs of the plants studied, the selection of plants to meet various site requirements and the visual impact selected plants have on those around them. Prereq.:32HORT189, 32HORT281 or perm. of instr. BoK:NS.

32HORT 338 Landscape Construction II. 3 ug.cr. An advanced course building on the skills presented in 32HORT195 and 32HORT279. Large and complex landscape construction projects will be discussed and analyzed. Issues such as material selections, sequencing events, site supervision, cost estimating, bidding, the client and role of Landscape Architects will be discussed. Prereq.: 32HORT195, 32HORT279 or perm. of instr.

32HORT 340 Wildlife in Home Landscapes. 3 ug.cr. This course will cover various forms of wildlife, principles and practices of landscaping for wildlife, and wildlife management. Students will learn how to identify and attract various forms of wildlife such as hummingbirds, birds, and butterflies. Students will also learn how to deal with nuisance wildlife problems. Prereq: 32HORT189, 32HORT195 or perm. of instr. BoK:NS.

32HORT 364 Plant Nutrition.
This course will cover plant nutrient uptake and assimilation, functions of essential plant elements including macronutrients and micronutrients, nutrient interactions, nutrient deficiencies and toxicities, and fertilization practices of horticultural plants. Both practical and theoretical issues of fertilizing trees, shrubs, flowers, vegetables, and fruit will be addressed. Prereq.: 32HORT 189 or perm. of instr. BoK:NS.

32HORT 378 Advanced Turfgrass Management. 3 ug.cr. Factors affecting the production of high quality turf are integrated into comprehensive, practical turf management programs. Prereq.: 32HORT277 or perm. of instr. BoK:NS.

32HORT 379 Herbaceous Ornamental Plants II. 3 ug.cr. A more in depth look at perennial plants available to the horticultural community as well as those not commonly found. Plant families, culture and ecology are examined. Design attributes of plants including color, texture and form and the design of floral beds and borders are discussed. Prereq.: 32HORT278 or perm. of the instr. BoK:NS.

32HORT 385 Urban Forestry. 3 ug.cr. The field of urban forestry is a dynamic multidisciplinary profession. U.S. Municipalities contain over 610 million urban trees. These trees require professional management using sound arboricultural techniques combined with other disciplines such as landscape architecture, urban planning, and engineering. Prereq.: 32HORT 189 , 32HORT281, 32HORT282 or perm. of instr. BoK:NS.

32HORT 410 Edible Landscaping. 3 ug.cr. This course of study is designed to examine edible plants suitable for use in Midwest landscapes. This course will include plant identification as well as their cultural needs, historical, design and culinary uses. Prereq.: 32HORT 189, 32HORT 195, 32HORT 281 or perm. of the instr. BoK:NS.

32HORT 416 Plant Problem Diagnostics. 3 ug.cr. A detailed examination of the diagnostic process and field instruction on applying diagnostic principles to solving biotic and abiotic plant problems. Prereq.: 32HORT 276, 32HORT 278, or 32HORT 312 or perm. of instr. BoK:NS.

32HORT 420 Theme Landscape Design. 3 ug.cr. A course of study designed to explore the principles and techniques of theme and specialty gardens. This course will develop an awareness of and appreciation for specialty garden styles. Students will learn the history and proper utilization of each garden style. Students will be able to specify appropriate plant species and the technical consideration for each garden style. Prereq.: 32HORT189, 32HORT195, 32HORT278 or perm. of instr. BoK:NS.

32HORT 434 Integrated Landscape Management. 3 ug.cr. All aspects of landscape management are examined in this applied, practical and comprehensive course. Major focus will be given to site analysis, plant selection, handling, installation, pruning, pest diagnostics/management and site techniques. Prereq.: 32HORT281, 32HORT282, 32HORT320 or perm. of instr. BoK:NS.

32HORT 441 Landscape Design III. 3 ug.cr. An upper level landscape design course integrating design skills and horticultural knowledge and focusing on plant selection. What plants to use where and why? From aesthetic, horticultural and maintenance viewpoints. Several design projects will be assigned. Field trip. Prereq.: 32HORT189, 32HORT275, 32HORT278, 32HORT281 or perm. of instr. BoK:FA.

32HORT 472 Plant Morphology.
Systematic analysis of plant structure, form and development from embryogenesis to maturity using comparisons and generalizations based on present and fossil species and relationships of physiology to form and structure. Prereq.: 32HORT189 or perm. of instr. BoK:NS.

32HORT 478 Horticultural Crop Physiology.
This course will cover physiological processes related to growth, development and productivity of horticultural crops. The effects of various environmental and cultural factors on physiological processes will be discussed. Topics include cell structure, plant hormones, dormancy, apical dominance, fruit development, flower development, stress physiology. Prereq: 32HORT189 or perm. of instr. BoK:NS.

32HORT 480 Economic Plant Pathology and Disease Management. 3 ug.cr.
Major diseases of landscape and food crop plants with emphasis on etiology, epidemiology and control. Prereq .: 32HORT189, 32HORT276, 32HORT285, 32HORT312 or perm. of instr. BoK:NS

32HORT 490 Economic Entomology and Pest Management. 3 ug.cr.
Contemporary concepts of insect biology, behavior and insect population management are applied within the context of developing integrated pest management tactics. Prereq.: 32HORT189, 32HORT276, 32HORT285, 32HORT312 or perm. of instr. BoK:NS.

32HORT 498 Special Research Topics in Horticulture. 3 ug.cr.
Topics may come from any of the four areas of Horticulture: horticulture science, plant health, plant materials and management, or landscape design and construction. Project requires identification of a defined problem or current topic impacting Horticulture. Approval of research proposal by sponsoring professor and Department Head. The project must culminate in a final report.

32HORT 499 Independent Study in Horticulture. 1 – 12 ug.cr. Please complete and submit an Independent Application form available from the college office.