Arboriculture
The minor in arboriculture is designed to provide students educational opportunities in the area of ornamental horticulture as it relates to current urban environments. Emphasis is given to the establishment and management of herbaceous and woody plants used in commercial, recreational, and home settings. The minor requires a minimum of 24 hours in forestry and horticulture related courses with a grade of C or higher in each course.
Required Courses – (minimum 18 credit hours) AGRN 410 (3), FOR 205 (3), HORT/LARC 260 (3), ENTO/PPTH 470 (4) or ENTO 404 and PPTH 401 (8), FMAN 315 (1), ENTO/PPTH 471 (1), FMAN 491 or PLSC 491(3).
(Note: FMAN 491 or PLSC 491 – Professional Field Experience must be related to an arboriculture topic and must be approved in advance by the Director of the Division of Plant and Soil Sciences or the Director of the Division of Forestry and Natural Resources).
Elective Courses – (minimum 6 credit hours) AGRN 315 (3), FMAN 440 (3), FOR 340 (3), HORT 262 (3), HORT 441 (3). Minor Code: U073.
