Agricultural Science & Horticulture

Agricultural Science

AGRI 1131 - THE AGRICULTURAL INDUSTRY Syllabus
Credit: 1 (1 lecture)
An overview of world culture, nature of the industry and resource conversion, insight regarding career opportunities in culture and natural resources.

AGRI 1307 - AGRONOMY Syllabus
Credit: 3 (2 lecture, 2 lab)
Principles and practices in development, production, and management of field crops, plant breeding, plant diseases, soils, insect control, and weed control.

AGRI 1309 - COMPUTERS IN AGRICULTURE Syllabus
Credit: 3 (2 lecture, 2 lab)
Use of computers in AGRICULTURAL applications. Introduction to programming languages, word processing, electronic spreadsheets and agricultural software.

AGRI 1311 - DAIRYING Syllabus
Credit: 3 (2 lecture, 2 lab)
Survey of dairy industries; dairy breeds, standards for selecting and culling, herd replacements, feeding, management, physiology, and health maintenance. Food value of milk, tests for composition and quality, use and processing of market milk and dairy products.

AGRI 1319 - GENERAL ANIMAL SCIENCE Syllabus
Credit: 3 (2 lecture, 2 lab)
Scientific methods of animal selection, reproduction, nutrition, management, and marketing of beef cattle, swine, sheep, goats, and horses. Evaluation and processing of meat, wool, and mohair. Importance of livestock and meat industries.

AGRI 1325 1325 - MARKETING OF AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS Syllabus
Credit: 3 (3 lecture)
Introductory course covering the operations involved in the movement of agricultural commodities from producer to consumer. Essential marketing functions of buying, selling, transporting, storing, financing, standardizing, pricing and risk bearing.

AGRI 1327 - POULTRY SCIENCE Syllabus
Credit: 3 (2 lecture, 2 lab)
Introduction to the poultry industry. Practices and principles in production and marketing of turkeys, layers, broilers, and specialized fowl. Management, automated equipment, product technology, incubation, and production economics are included.

AGRI 1329 - PRINCIPLES OF FOOD SCIENCE Syllabus
Credit: 3 (3 lecture)
Technological and scientific aspects of modern industrial food supply systems. Food classification, nutritional considerations, modern processing, and quality control.

AGRI 2301 - AGRICULTURAL POWER UNITS Syllabus
Credit: 3 (2 lecture, 2 lab)
Fundamentals of internal combustion engines: gasoline, diesel, and liquefied petroleum. Maintenance and adjustments of the electrical, ignition, fuel, lubricating, and cooling systems.

AGRI 2303 - AGRICULTURAL CONSTRUCTION Syllabus
Credit: 3 (2 lecture, 2 lab)
Selection, use, and maintenance of hand and power tools; arc and oxyacetylene welding; construction materials and principles.

AGRI 2313 - INSECTS Syllabus
Credit: 3 (2 lecture, 2 lab)
Principal orders of insects, relation of anatomy and physiology of insects to control methods: development habits and economic importance of more common insects with control methods for injurious species.

AGRI 2317 - INTRODUCTION TO AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS Syllabus
Credit: 3 (3 lecture)
Characteristics of our economic system and basic economic concepts. Survey of the farm and ranch, its organizational and management structure, and operation within the marketing system. Functional and institutional aspects of agricultural finance and government farm programs.

AGRI 2321 - LIVESTOCK EVALUATION Syllabus
Credit: 3 (2 lecture, 2 lab)
Instruction in selecting, evaluating, and judging of beef cattle, sheep, swine, and horses. The course will include the judging of both breeding and marketing animals with decisions being supported by oral reasons.

AGRI 2330 - WILDLIFE CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT Syllabus
Credit: 3 (3 lecture)
Principles and practices used in the production and improvement of wildlife resources for aesthetic, ecological, and recreational uses of public and private lands.

AGRI 2335 - DENDROLOGY Syllabus
Credit: 3 (2 lecture, 2 lab)
Taxonomy, identification and silvical features of the important timber and understory species of North America.

AGRI 2336 - ARBORICULTURE Syllabus
Credit: 3 (2 lecture, 2 lab)
Tree selection and planting to fit climatic, space and edaphic conditions; diagnosing tree abnormalities and practicing intensive tree care. Frequent fieldwork and demonstrations.

AGRI 2337 - URBAN FORESTRY Syllabus
Credit: 3 (lecture)
Conceptual role of trees in improving the urban environment, optimum use of existing forested areas and the establishment of trees in appropriate open spaces. Tree ordinances, species evaluation, street tree planning and tree inventory systems. A metro tree project will acquaint students with actual tree pro-grams and problems in Texas cities.

AGRI 2340 - HORSE MANAGEMENT Syllabus
Credit: 3 (2 lecture, 2 lab)
A course designed as a broad thorough coverage of most areas of horse husbandry and production. Including anatomy, physiology, breeding, feeding, training and health care. Laboratory sessions are designed to acquaint the student with modern methods of breeding, training and care of horses.

AGRI AGRI 2435 - SILVICS Syllabus
Credit: 4 ( 3 lecture, 2 lab)
Life history and general characteristics of trees, tree environment relationships, fundamental principles of forest tree genetics and physiology applied to an analysis of tree growth in relation to environmental factors and present day silviagricultural practices, practical application of the study principles with life history analysis of principal southern pines and hardwood species in lectures and labs.

Horticulture

FMKT 1401 - FLORAL DESIGN FMKT Syllabus
Credit: 4 (2 lecture, 2 lab)
Principles of floral art with an emphasis on commercial design. Topics include basic design styles and color harmonies; identification, use, and care of processing of cut flowers and foliages; mechanical aids and containers; personal flowers; holiday designs; and plant identification and care. The student will demonstrate the ability to identify floral design styles and color harmonies; identify cut flowers and foliages and the care and processing methods for extended vase life; select containers and mechanical aids; and create basic floral arrangements. (Formerly HORT 1345)

HALT 1211 - SHRUBS, VINES AND GROUNDCOVERS Syllabus
Credit: 2 (1 lecture, 3 lab)
In-depth coverage of the shrubs, vines, and groundcovers used in the horticulture industry. Topics include identification, characteristics, adaptation, agricultural requirements, pest and disease problems, and use in the landscape. (Formerly HORT 1342)

HALT 1301 - PRINCIPLES OF HORTICULTURE Syllabus
Credit: 3 (3 lecture)
A study of the sexual and asexual propagation of plants used in horticulture. Topics include propagation by seeds, cuttings, grafting, budding, layering, division, separation, and tissue culture, and environmental factors of propagation. (Formerly HORT 1301)

HALT 1307 1307 - PLANT DISEASES Syllabus
Credit: 3 (2 lecture, 2 lab)
An overview of the factors causing plant diseases. Topics include physiological disorders, fungi, bacteria, viruses, nematodes, parasitic plants, nonpathogenic factors, and control methods. (Formerly HORT 1348)

HALT 1309 - INTERIOR PLANTS Syllabus
Credit: 3 (2 lecture, 2 lab)
Instruction in the identification and classification of the plants used in home and commercial interior landscapes. Topics include design characteristics for interiorscapes and environmental requirements of the plants. (Formerly HORT 1344)

HALT 1319 - LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION Syllabus
Credit: 3 (2 lecture, 2 lab)
Exploration of landscape construction materials and methods of installation. Topics on soil preparation, including wood, concrete, masonry construction and landscape lighting including pools, spas, and general construction details. (Formerly HORT 2344)

HALT 1320 - HORTICULTURE CALCULATIONS Syllabus
Credit: 3 (3 lecture)
Skill development in and reinforcement of the formulas and calculations commonly used in the horticulture Industry. Emphasis is on business calculations and problem solving skills. The student will compute quantities, volumes, and shapes related to horticulture; calculate cost production using mark-up, selling price, and profit margin; and develop and control budgets using labor, materials, and overhead.

HALT 1322 - LANDSCAPE DESIGN Syllabus
Credit: 3 (2 lecture, 2 lab)
A study of the principles and elements of landscape design. Topics include client interview, site analysis, plan view, scale, plant selection, basic drawing and drafting skills, and plan preparation. (Formerly HORT 2350)

HALT 1333 - LANDSCAPE IRRIGATION  Syllabus
Credit: 3 (2 lecture, 2 lab)
In-depth coverage of irrigation systems including equipment, design, performance, and maintenance. Topics include residential and commercial applications, troubleshooting, repair, and technological advances in irrigation systems. (Formerly HORT 1347)

HALT 1351 - LANDSCAPE BUSINESS OPERATIONS  Syllabus
Credit: 3 (2 lecture, 3 lab)
Instruction in the structure of the landscape business including cost estimation; organization; equipment needs; interpretation of financial reports; and material, labor, and equipment management. Emphasis on the types of landscape operations, marketing, legal forms, construction law, and safety. (Formerly HORT 2306)

HALT 1371 - FLORICULTURE PRODUCTION  Syllabus
Credit: 3 (2 lecture, 2 lab)
A study of the general principles of plants and their life processes and morphology with emphasis on major floral crops. Examination of plant cultivation, production, grading, processing, shipping and marketing. (Formerly HORT 2348)

HALT 1380 - COOPERATIVE EDUCATION  Syllabus
Credit: 3 (1 lecture/seminar and 20 hrs a week employment)
Career-related activities encountered in the student's area of specialization are offered through a cooperative agreement between the college, employer, and student. Under supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. Directly related to a technical discipline, specific learning objectives guide the student through the paid work experience. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (Formerly HORT 2391)

HALT 1396 - SPECIAL TOPICS IN NURSERY OPERATIONS AND MANAGEMENT Syllabus
Credit: 3 (lecture and lab hours vary)
Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge's, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. (Formerly HORT 2345)

HALT 2307 - HORTICULTURE FOOD CROPS Syllabus
Credit: 3 (2 lecture, 2 lab)
A study of commercial and home cultivated food crops including various vegetables, fruits, and nuts. Topics address planting, maintenance, harvest, and storage of the various crops.

HALT 2308 - GREENHOUSE MANAGEMENT Syllabus
Credit: 3 (2 lecture, 2 lab)
Fundamentals of greenhouse construction and operation. Topics include architectural styles, construction materials, environmental systems and controls, growing media, fertilizers, post harvest handing, marketing, and business management. (Formerly HORT 2342).

HALT 2312 - TURFGRASS MAINTENANCE MANAGEMENT Syllabus
Credit: 3 (2 lecture, 2 lab)
Instruction in common turf-grass agricultural practices. Topics include calculation and application of materials and the operation and maintenance of equipment. (Formerly HORT 2343)

HALT 2314 - PLANT PROPAGATION Syllabus
Credit: 3 (2 lecture, 2 lab)
A study of the sexual and asexual propagation of plants used in horticulture. Topics include propagation by seeds, cuttings, grafting, budding, layering, division separation, and tissue culture, and environmental factors of propagation. (Formerly HORT 1349)

HALT 2318 - SOILS AND PLANT NUTRITION Syllabus
Credit: 3 (2 lecture, 2 lab)
An in-depth study of the chemistry, soil interaction, plant uptake, and utilization of essential plant nutrients. Topics include deficiency and toxicity symptoms, and the selection, application, and characteristics of fertilizer materials. (Formerly HORT 1346).

HALT 2320 - NURSERY PRODUCTION AND MANAGEMENT Syllabus
Credit: 3 (2 lecture, 2 lab)
An overview of the procedures for establishing and operating a commercial nursery. Topics include site selection, structures, equipment, stock selection, production practices, harvesting, marketing, and management practices. (Formerly HORT 2346)

HALT 2321 - SMALL FARMING Syllabus
Credit: 3 (2 lecture, 2 lab)
Instruction in small farming techniques with emphasis on horticulture science including comprehensive and profitable guidelines. Topics include herbs, berry crops, kiwi fruit, hydroponic crops, pecans, and firewood. (Formerly HORT 2347)

HALT 2331 - ADVANCED LANDSCAPE DESIGN Syllabus
Credit: 3 (2 lecture, 2 lab)
In-depth coverage of advanced practices in landscape planning for commercial and residential landscapes. Topics include advanced design analysis, architectural elements, space articulation, and land engineering concepts. (Formerly HORT 2349)