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2008-2009 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2008-2009 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Environmental Horticulture


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The Bachelor of Science in Environmental Horticulture offers threeconcentrations; horticulture business, landscape design, and sustainable horticulture.  The concentrations provide students the opportunity to gain theoretical and practical knowledge in areas such as plant sciences, sustainable practices for plant production and maintenance, landscape design, landscape management, professional practices, business management, and other related areas. The program provides excellent training for the wide-range of professional opportunities in the green industry 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 Department also offers an MS degree in Horticulture.

The Environmental 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 Environmental 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.

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


Second Year - First Semester


Third Year - Second Semester


Fourth Year - Second Semester


  • Credits: 3
  • Elective - Credits: 4
  • General Education Western Cultural Tradition Requirement: Credits: 3
  • General Education Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives Requirement: Credits: 3
  • General Education Artistic and Creative Expression Requirement: Credits: 3

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


First Year - Second Semester


Third Year - Second Semester


  • Credits: 3
  • Credits: 4
  • General Education Requirement: Western Cultural Tradition Credit: 3
  • General Education Requirement: Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives Credit: 3
  • PSE XXX (Soil Course) Credits: 3 - choose one of the following soil courses: PSE 320 or PSE 440

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


Third Year - First Semester


Third Year - Second Semester


Fourth Year - First Semester


Fourth Year - Second Semester


  • Credits: 4
  • General Education Requirement: Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives Credits: 3
  • Credits / Units: 3

  • General Education Requirement: Writing Competency Credits: 3
  • General Education Requirement: Population and the Environment Credits: 3
  • Free Elective Credits: 3

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