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2014-2015 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2014-2015 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Environmental Horticulture


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OVERVIEW OF DEGREE REQUIREMENTS

Minimum number of credits required to graduate: 120

Minimum Cumulative GPA required to graduate: 2.0

Minimum Grade requirements for courses to count toward major: A “C-” or better is required for courses with the PSE course designator.

Other GPA requirements to graduate: None.

Required Course(s) for fulfilling Capstone Experience: PSE 430.

Contact Information: Jaina Young, Undergraduate Program Coordinator, 117 Deering Hall, (207) 581-2948, jaina.young@umit.maine.edu


The Bachelor of Science in Environmental Horticulture which offers four concentrations; horticultural business, landscape design, turfgrass management, and sustainable horticulture is offered through the School of Food and Agriculture. These curricula offer students the opportunity to gain theoretical knowledge and hands-on experience in landscape design, landscape management, sustainable plant production and maintenance, greenhouse management, plant and soil sciences, business management, and other related areas. The program provides excellent training for a wide-range of professional opportunities in the green industry and provides a strong background for students interested in pursuing graduate education in areas such as business administration and landscape architecture.  The horticultural business concentration, with a few additional courses, offers students the opportunity to work towards a possible 5th year Masters Degree in Business Administration. 

The Environmental Horticulture curriculum, requiring both synthesis and application of learned concepts, offers a challenging academic experience for the serious student. 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/enh.

Program Requirements:
Courses are arranged in the recommended sequence. Each semester serves as a prerequisite for the following semester.  PSE courses with a grade below a “C-” will not count towards graduation credits. Students who wish to transfer into the undergraduate program in Environmental Horticulture from other programs or institutions must have a 2.0 grade point average or above.

Required Courses in Suggested Sequence for B.S. in Environmental Horticulture/Horticultural Business Concentration with a BUA Minor


Second Year - Second Semester


Third Year - Second Semester


Summer


Fourth Year - First Semester


Fourth Year - Second Semester


  • Credits: 3
  • Credits: 3
  • General Education Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives Requirement Credits: 3
  • General Education Artistic and Creative Expression Requirement Credits: 3
  • General Education Population and the Environment Requirement Credits: 3
  • or

  • Elective Credits: 0-3
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    NOTE: The choice above depends on whether the Ethics course chosen satisfies the Population and Environment General Education Requirement as well.

Required Courses in Suggested Sequence for the B.S. in Environmental Horticulture/Landscape Design Concentration


First Year - Second Semester


Second Year - Second Semester


Third Year - First Semester


Third Year - Second Semester


Fourth Year - First Semester


Fourth Year - Second Semester


Required Courses in Suggested Sequence for the B.S. in Environmental Horticulture/Sustainable Horticulture 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: 3
  • Credits: 3
  • General Education Western Cultural Tradition Requirement Credits: 3
  • General Education Population and the Environment Requirement Credits: 3 or
  • Elective Credits: 4 or 7
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  • NOTE: The choice above depends on whether the Ethics course chosen satisfies the Population and the Environment General Education requirement as well.

Required Courses in Suggested Sequence for the B.S. in Environmental Horticulture/Turfgrass Management Concentration


First Year - Second Semester


Second Semester - Second Year


Second Year - Second Semester


Third Year - First Semester


The following two semesters are taken at the University of Massachusetts


Fourth Year - First Semester


  • STOCKSCH 230 Intro Turfgrass Credits: 4
  • STOCKSCH 310 Principles of Weed Management Credits: 3
  • NRC 232 Principles of Arboriculture Credits: 3
  • Elective Credits: 6

Fourth Year - Second Semester


  • STOCKSCH 104 Plant Nutrients Credits: 1.5
  • STOCKSCH 107 Turfgrass Insects Credits: 2
  • STOCKSCH 112 Turfgrass Pathlogy Lab Credits: 2
  • STOCKSCH 232 Turfgrass Machinery Credits: 2
  • STOCKSCH 240 Applied Calculations in Turf Credits: 2
  • STOCKSCH 275 Turfgrass Physiology and Ecology Credits: 3
  • STOCKSCH 340 Advanced Turfgrass Credits: 2

 

Below are two UMaine/UMass course equivalents that could be taken at either institution


  • PSE 396 (UMaine) and PLSOILIN198T (UMass)
  • PSE 140141 ((UMaine) and PLSOILIN105 (UMass)

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