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Environmental Horticulture
Note: MSU's programs
in the biological sciences
are distributed across multiple
departments. MSU does
not have a single Department
of Biology. For additional
options see Biological
Sciences at MSU.
Department of Plant Sciences and Plant Pathology
http://plantsciences.montana.edu/
The curriculum in Horticulture is administered by the Department of Plant Sciences and Plant Pathology. Options are available in Horticulture Science, and Landscape Design.
Faculty members who advise
students and teach courses
are also active researchers
in their disciplines. Students
learn current knowledge and
technology through formal
coursework and gain valuable
first-hand experience in departmental
laboratories, greenhouses,
and at field research farms.
Students are encouraged to
seek additional learning experiences
outside the classroom by working
in summer jobs and internship
with private industry and
government agencies.
Each student works closely with a faculty advisor to formulate a program of study which is appropriate with the student's career goals and also fits into one of the following options.
Environmental Horticulture Science Option
Horticulture is the science and art of growing and maintaining plants for food and for the enjoyment and improvement
of the human environment. Its application through research has led to improved varieties of plants to benefit our daily
lives. Students studying horticulture take fundamental courses in biology and chemistry prior to taking specialized courses
such as plant materials, plant physiology, nursery and greenhouse management, plant reproduction, and landscape management.
Graduates of this program are prepared for careers in such areas as fruit, vegetable, floral, and nursery crop production; landscape nurseries; and greenhouse businesses; golf course superintendents; grounds maintenance managers; cooperative extension service; and in research with private companies, public agencies or institutions of higher learning.
Landscape Design Option
The Landscape Design option will prepare students to solve aesthetic and functional landscape problems. Students learn written, oral and graphic communication skills which are necessary to convey creative solutions for landscape planning. This blend of art and science which utilizes both technical and creative studies leads to problem-solving skills for beautiful, functional and efficient landscape design solutions. Emphasis is placed on utilization of plant materials to solve specific site problems. Graduates are employed by landscape nurseries, landscape contractors, and planning agencies; others become self-employed as landscape designers and contractors. Many students have chosen to continue advanced studies in programs of landscape architecture.
Curricula in Environmental Horticulture
A minimum of 120 credits is required for graduation; 42 of these credits must be in courses numbered 300 and above.
A minimum of 120 credits is required for graduation; 42 of these credits must be in courses numbered 300 and above.
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