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2005-2006 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2005-2006 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Landscape Horticulture


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The Bachelor of Science in Landscape Horticulture offers four concentrations; business, design, horticultural therapy and science. The concentrations provide students the opportunity to gain theoretical and practical knowledge in areas such as plant sciences, ornamental plant production and maintenance, landscape design, landscape management, professional practices, business management, horticultural therapy and other related areas. The program provides excellent training for the wide range of opportunities in the horticulture profession and provides a strong background for students interested in pursuing graduate education in areas ranging from landscape architecture to the many areas of plant science. The Landscape Horticulture program also offers an MS degree in Horticulture.

The Landscape Horticulture curriculum offers a challenging academic experience for the serious student; requiring both synthesis and application of learned concepts. Extensive use is made of laboratory and studio activities to illustrate hands-on applications of theoretical principles. Outside the classroom, there are additional opportunities for the student to gain valuable knowledge and experience.

The strong working relationship with state, national and international horticulture industry members with ties to the Landscape Horticulture Program, has been an important factor contributing to nearly a 100% employment record for our graduates. This Maine program has been ranked one of the best in the Northeast. Our web site is: www.umaine.edu/lhc.

Program Requirement:
Courses are arranged in the recommended sequence. Each semester serves as a prerequisite for the following semester. PSE 100 and all of the LHC courses must have a grade of C- or higher before any upper level LHC courses can be taken. LHC courses with a grade below a C- will not be counted towards graduation credits.

Suggested curriculum for B.S. in Landscape Horticulture/Business Concentration with a BUA Minor


Second Year - Second Semester


Third Year - First Semester


Third Year - Second Semester


Fourth Year - First Semester


Fourth Year - Second Semester


  • Credits: 3
  • General Education Requirement: Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives
  • Credits / Units: 3

  • General Education Requirement: Population and the Environment
  • Credits / Units: 3

  • Free Electives
  • Credits / Units: 6

Suggested curriculum for the B.S. in Landscape Horticulture/Design Concentration


First Year - Second Semester


Second Year - Second Semester


Third Year - First Semester


Third Year - Second Semester


  • Credits: 3
  • General Education Requirement: Western Cultural Tradition
  • Credits / Units: 3

  • General Education Requirement: Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives
  • Credits / Units: 3

  • PSE XXX - soil course

  • PSE XXX - choose one of the following soil courses: PSE 320, PSE 344, PSE 440 or PSE 469 Credits / Units: 3-4

  • Free Elective
  • Credits / Units: 3

Fourth Year - First Semester


Fourth Year - Second Semester


Suggested curriculum for the BS in Landscape Horticulture/Horticultural Therapy Concentration


First Year - Second Semester


Third Year - First Semester


Fourth Year - First Semester


Fourth Year - Second Semester


Suggested curriculum for the B.S. in Landscape Horticulture/Science Concentration


First Year - Second Semester


Second Year - First Semester


Second Year - Second Semester


Third Year - First Semester


Third Year - Second Semester


  • Credits: 3
  • PSE XXX - soil course Credits: 3-4

  • PSE XXX - choose one of the following soil courses: PSE 320, PSE 344 PSE 440 or PSE 469

  • Free Electives
  • Credits / Units: 7

Fourth Year - First Semester


Fourth Year - Second Semester


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