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Arboriculture - Courses

This major prepares graduates for positions in park administration, community forestry, and the tree care industry. Expertise in planting, IPM, and the management of residential and community trees will be emphasized.

First Semester
Credits
ENVIRDES 335 Plants in Landscape
4
FOREST 102 Arboricultural Field Techniques I
2
FOREST 232 Principles of Arboriculture
3
NATRES&E 191F First Year Seminar
1
PLSOILIN 102 Introductory Botany
4
PLSOILIN 105 Soils
4
 Total 18
Second Semester  (seven weeks)  
FOREST 191A Seminar in Arboriculture & Community Forestry
2
FOREST 198 Arboriculture Internship (April-August)
4
FOREST 210 Arboricultural Field Techniques II
2
LANDCONT 105 Landscape Drafting
2
PLSOILIN 101 Insects and Related Forms
2
PLSOILIN 103 Plant Science
1.5
PLSOILIN 111 Horticultural Plant Pathology
2
RES-ECON 141 Consumer Marketing for Horticulture
2
Total 17.5
Third Semester  
FOREST 305 Commercial Arboriculture
3
OR OR
OR
NRC 100 Environment and Society
3
MATH Based on Placement Exam Score
2-3
PLSOILIN 109 Insects of Ornamentals
3
PLSOILIN 113 Plant Pathology Lab-Horticulture
2
PLSOILIN 230 Introductory Turfgrass Management
4
ELECTIVE Optional
2-3
Total 14-18
Fourth Semester    
ENGLISH 120 English Composition
3
FOREST 225 Forests and People
3
FOREST 310 Community Forestry
3
RES-ECON 142 People in Organizations
3
ELECTIVE Advisor Approved
2-3
  PLSOILIN 235 Pruning Fruit Crops
2
AND/OR  
AND/OR
IF TRANSFERRING TO BACHELOR PROGRAM:  
  W&FCONSV 261 Wildlife Conservation
3
  GEN ED course  
3
Total 14-17
Grand Total 63.5-70.5
Note: courses listed in bold require a minimum grade of C for graduation.