Topics in Horticulture Nursery Crops (Herbaceous Perennials)
Course: Horticulture (HORT) 193B, XV
Nursery Crops/Herbaceous Perennials
Basic principles of plant selection and uses, design and maintenance fundamentals, propagation techniques, and general culture of hardy herbaceous perennial plants. Study 40 perennial plants hardy to USDA zone 4.
Computer Requirements: College of Agriculture requirements
Dates: 05/26/2008 - 06/30/2008
Delivery Method: Online
Credit: 1 undergraduate credit
Tuition: $231
Delivery fee:$73
Computer fee applies--see table
Instructor: Yvonne Nilles, Lecture
Registration deadline: 05/19/2008

Topics in Horticulture: Vegetable Crops
Course: Horticulture (HORT) 193E
Whether you are new to gardening or an experienced gardener, get your garden to be productive. Get step-by-step instructions, helpful hints, and design ideas to help throughout the growing season, from planning to harvesting. Study and learn to manage potential problems in vegetable production including pests, diseases, weeds, and environmental disorders. Examine specific cultural practices for selected vegetable varieties and in-depth fact sheets. Learn the basics of growing vegetables in containers - which varieties work well, what soil to use, and fertilizer requirements. Learn harvesting techniques and how to best store various vegetables.
(This course was previously offered in a more comprehensive version as Hort 493D.)
Computer Requirements: College of Agriculture requirements
Dates: 05/26/2008 - 06/30/2008
Delivery Method: Online
Credit: 1 undergraduate credit
Tuition: $231
Delivery fee:$73
Computer fee applies--see table
Instructor: Yvonne Nilles, Lecture
Registration deadline: 05/19/2008

Introduction to Horticulture
Course: Horticulture (HORT) 193F, XW
This 1 credit, 5-week course is designed to teach the basics of horticulture science including plant anatomy, plant identification, plant growth and development, and plant establishment and care. The course will be delivered via WebCT and will include written content, images, online assignments, practice quizzes, and a final exam.
Computer Requirements: College of Agriculture requirements
Other Prerequisites: Available to non-horticulture majors
Dates: 06/30/2008 - 08/08/2008
Delivery Method: Online
Credit: 1 undergraduate credit
Tuition: $231
Delivery fee:$73
Off-campus program: Bachelor of Liberal Studies
Computer fee applies--see table
Instructor: Ann Marie VanDerZanden, Associate Professor

Introduction to Horticulture
Course: Horticulture (HORT) 193F, XV
This 1 credit, 5-week course is designed to teach the basics of horticulture science including plant anatomy, plant identification, plant growth and development, and plant establishment and care. The course will be delivered via WebCT and will include written content, images, online assignments, practice quizzes, and a final exam.
Computer Requirements: College of Agriculture requirements
Other Prerequisites: Available to non-horticulture majors
Dates: 06/30/2008 - 08/08/2008
Delivery Method: WebCT
Credit: 1 undergraduate credit
Tuition: $231
Delivery fee:$73
Computer fee applies--see table
Instructor: Ann Marie VanDerZanden, Associate Professor

Information on these same courses available as noncredit courses and future courses.