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Fruit and Vegetable Crops - Courses

Students in this major learn to manage the complexities of operating a farm business and growing fruit and vegetable crops.

First Semester  
Credits
NATRES&E 191F First Year Seminar
1
PLSOILIN 102 Introductory Botany
4
PLSOILIN 105 Soils
4
PLSOILIN 300 Deciduous Orchard Science
3
PLSOILIN 315 Greenhouse Management
4
Total 16
Second Semester  (seven weeks)  
PLSOILIN 101 Insects and Related Forms
2
PLSOILIN 103 Plant Science
1.5
PLSOILIN 104 Plant Nutrients
1.5
PLSOILIN 111 Horticultural Plant Pathology
2
PLSOILIN 196 Independent Study
1
OR OR
OR
STOCKSCH 170 Pesticide Certification
1
PLSOILIN 198F Internship (April-August)
4
PLSOILIN 397F Pest Management for Greenhouse Crops
2
PLSOILIN 398G Greenhouse Practicum
1
RES-ECON 141 Consumer Marketing for Horticulture
2
Total 17
Third Semester  
MATH Based on Placement Exam Score
2-3
PLSOILIN 113 Plant Pathology Lab-Horticulture
2
PLSOILIN 305 Small Fruit Production
3
Two of the following:  
  PLSOILIN 265 Sustainable Agriculture
3
  PLSOILIN 310 Principles of Weed Management
3
  PLSOILIN 350 Soil and Crop Management
3

  PLSOILIN course

Advisor Approved
3
Total 13-14
Fourth Semester  
ENGLISH 120 English Composition
3
PLSOILIN 182 Principles of Pesticide Management
2
PLSOILIN 325 Vegetable Production
4
RES-ECON 140 Managing Your Own Business
3
RES-ECON 142 People in Organizations
3
At least one of the following:  
  PLSOILIN 235 Pruning Fruit Crops
2
  PLSOILIN course Advisor Approved
2
  STOCKSCH 170 Pesticide Certification
1
Total 16-17
Grand Total 62-64
 
Note: courses listed in bold require a minimum grade of C for graduation.