| 150 Introduction to Horticulture U 4 |
| | Guide to the applied practices associated with using and raising horticultural plants. |
| | Wi Qtr. 3 cl, 1 2-hr lab. Not open to majors in landscape horticulture. Distance Education course - computer. |
| 200 The Science of Growing Plants U 5 |
| | Study of environmental, genetic, and cultural factors which influence the cultivation of plants for food, fiber, ornamental and landscape uses. |
| | Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. 5 cl. Prereq: Biology 101 or 113 or PCMB 101 or Chem 101 or 121. This course is available for EM credit. NS Admis Cond course. BER/LAR course. GEC bio sci course. Wooster offering taught winter quarter. |
| 204 Design of Gardens and Small Properties I U 5 |
| | Design of small-scale residential projects; master planning, use of plants and architectural materials, graphics. |
| | Au Qtr. 3 cl, 3 lab hrs. Not open to students with credit for Larch 204. Cross-listed in Landscape Architecture. VPA Admis Cond course. |
| 234 Landscape Plants |
| | Overview of plants used in gardens and landscapes. |
| | Not open to majors in landscape horticulture or to students with credit for H&CS 435, 436. |
| | 234.01 Lecture U 3 |
| | | Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. 3 cl. Not open to students with credit for 234. |
| | 234.02 Lab U 2 |
| | | Au, Sp Qtrs. 2 2-hr labs. Prereq: 234.01 or concurrent. Not open to students with credit for 234. |
| 250 Introduction to Professional Golf Management U 2 |
| | Acquaints students with the OSU Professional Golf Management Program which is accredited by the PGA of America. Topics include program overview, components, requirements and facilities/resources available to students. |
| | Au Qtr. 1 1-hr cl, 1 2-hr discussion. |
| 260 Data Analysis and Interpretation for Decision Making U 5 |
| | Basic concepts of probability and statistics applied to the interpretation of quantitative data. |
| | Au, Wi Qtrs. 4 cl, 1 2-hr rec/lab. Prereq: Math 130 or 148. Not open to students with credit for Anim Sci 260, Agr Econ 205, Agr Educ 387, Stat 125, 135, 145. Cross-listed in Animal Sciences. GEC course. |
| 270 Historical Perspectives on Golf Course Design and Management U 3 |
| | A historical survey of golf course design and management and its affect on contemporary design and management. |
| | Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. 1 3-hr cl. |
| 294 Group Studies U 1-5 |
| | Special group studies in the areas of crop science, landscape horticulture, and turf science. |
| | Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Prereq: Permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 10 cr hrs. |
| 300 General Plant Biology U 5 |
| | Plant structure and function; growth and development; diversity, reproduction, and evolution of lower and flowering plants; people, the biosphere, and plant diversity. |
| | Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. 3 cl, 2 2-hr labs. Prereq: Biology 101 or 113. Not open to students with credit for Plnt Bio 300. Cross-listed in Plant Biology. BER/GEC/LAR course. |
| 310 Control of Crop Development U 4 |
| | Practices in crop and turf science as related to the physiological manipulation of crops directly or indirectly through modification of the environment. |
| | Wi Qtr. 3 cl, 1 2-hr lab. Prereq: 200 or 300. |
| 320 Plant Propagation: Manipulation of Plant Reproduction U 4 |
| | Techniques, equipment, and facilities involved in sexual and asexual multiplication of plants. |
| | Au Qtr. 3 cl, 1 2-hr lab. Prereq: 300. |
| 325 Crop Genetic Resources U 4 |
| | Past, present, and future issues in germplasm conservation, ownership, and use for major food and ornamental crops. Includes practical uses of genetics in crop improvement. |
| | Sp Qtr. 2 2-hr cl. Prereq: 200 or 300. |
| 350 Professional Development in Professional Golf Management |
| | A series of seven courses which encompass learning objectives and work experience-related materials included in the PGA of America's Golf PGM Program. |
| | Prereq: Students in good standing in the PGM major. Subdivisions are not repeatable. |
| | 350.01 PGA/PGM Rules and Club Design U 1 |
| | | Content associated with the PGA of America's level 1 Checkpoint including rules of golf and golf club design and repair. |
| | | Wi Qtr. 1 1-hr cl, 1 2-hr discussion. |
| | 350.02 PGA/PGM Tournament Operations and Fleet Management U 1 |
| | | Content associated with the PGA of America's level 1 Checkpoint including tournament operations and car fleet management. |
| | | Sp Qtr. 1 1-hr cl, 1 2-hr discussion. Prereq: 350.01. |
| | 350.03 PGA/PGM Introduction to Teaching Golf U 1 |
| | | Content associated with the PGA of America's level 1 Checkpoint including introduction to teaching golf. |
| | | Wi Qtr. 1 1-hr cl, 1 2-hr discussion. Prereq: 350.02. |
| | 350.04 PGA/PGM Business Planning and Customer Relations U 1 |
| | | Content associated with the PGA of America's level 2 Checkpoint including business planning and operations and customer relations. |
| | | Au Qtr. 1 1-hr cl, 1 2-hr discussion. Prereq: 350.03; only students in good standing in the OSU Professional Golf Management program and who have passed all PGA of America Checkpoint 1 requirements may enroll. |
| | 350.05 PGA/PGM Club Fitting and Swing Analysis U 1 |
| | | Content associated with the PGA of America's level 2 Checkpoint including club fitting and analysis of the golf swing. |
| | | Wi Qtr. 1 1-hr cl, 1 2-hr discussion. Prereq: 350.04; only students in good standing in the OSU Professional Golf Management program and who have passed all PGA of America Checkpoint 1 requirements may enroll. |
| | 350.06 PGA/PGM Teaching Swing Concepts U 1 |
| | | Content associated with the PGA of America's level 3 Checkpoint including swing concepts and teaching. |
| | | Au Qtr. 1 1-hr cl, 1 2-hr discussion. Prereq: 350.05; only students in good standing in the OSU Professional Golf Management program and who have passed all PGA of America Checkpoint 2 requirements may enroll. |
| | 350.07 PGA/PGM Supervision, Marketing and Inventory Control U 1 |
| | | Content associated with the PGA of America's level 3 Checkpoint including supervising and delegating, merchandising and inventory control. |
| | | Sp Qtr. 1 1-hr cl, 1 2-hr discussion. Prereq: 350.06; only students in good standing in the OSU Professional Golf Management program and who have passed all PGA of America Checkpoint 2 requirements may enroll. |
| 370 Sports Turf Management U 3 |
| | Issues pertaining to sports facility management, field surface playing quality, field renovation and management practices. |
| | Sp Qtr. 1 2-hr cl, 1 2-hr lab. |
| 401 The Horticulture and Crop Science Industries and Organizations |
| | Field visits to industries and organizations where theory associated with Horticulture and Crop Science is practiced. |
| | Au Qtr. 2 all-day field trips and 2 2-hr discussion. Prereq: Permission of instructor. |
| | 401.01 The Floriculture Industry U 1 |
| | | Repeatable to a maximum of 3 cr hrs. This course is graded S/U. |
| | 401.02 Environmental Horticulture Organizations in Ohio U 1 |
| | | Repeatable to a maximum of 3 cr hrs. This course is graded S/U. |
| 411 Grain Crops U 3 |
| | Study of grain crops; classification, distribution, variety selection and improvement, cultural practices, harvesting, and utilization. |
| | Wi Qtr. 3 cl. Prereq: 200 or 300. |
| 412 Forage Crops U 3 |
| | Growth characteristics, adaptation and utilization of different species for hay, pasture, silage, and land conservation. |
| | Sp Qtr. 3 cl. Prereq: 200 or 300. |
| 414 Crop Science Laboratory U 2 |
| | Experimental approach to forage and grain crop growth and development with emphasis on the relationship of crop characteristics to management, quality, and utilization. |
| | Sp Qtr. 1 3-hr lab, 1 day field trip. Prereq: 411 or 412. |
| 420 Seed Science U 4 |
| | A study of the physiological processes of seed formation, dormancy, and germination; the production and marketing of seed in commerce. |
| | Au Qtr. 3 cl, 1 2-hr lab. Prereq: 200 or 300. |
| 422 Principles of Weed Science U 4 |
| | A study of weeds, their identification, reproduction, and methods of control; emphasis on various aspects of chemical control measures. |
| | Au, Sp Qtrs. 3 cl, 1 2-hr lab. Prereq: 200 or 300. |
| 430 Indoor Gardening U 4 |
| | The identification, maintenance, and use of plants for interior decoration in the home, office, public buildings, and related locations. |
| | Wi Qtr. 3 cl, 1 2-hr lab. Prereq: Biology 101 or 113 or PCMB 101. |
| 431 Herbaceous Ornamental Plants for Spring and Early Summer U 3 |
| | Identification, culture and use of herbaceous ornamental plants for spring and summer. |
| | Sp Qtr. 1.5-hr cl, 1 3-hr lab. Prereq: 200 or 300. |
| 435 Deciduous Shade Trees and Narrowleaf Evergreens U 6 |
| | Study of deciduous shade trees and narrow leaf evergreens including their identification, growth habits, ornamental features, environmental adaptation, utilization, and management in the landscape. |
| | Au Qtr. 4 cl, 2 2-hr labs. Prereq: 300. |
| 436 Deciduous Flowering Trees and Shrubs, Vines, and Broadleaf Evergreens U 6 |
| | Study of deciduous flowering trees, flowering shrubs, vines, and broadleaf evergreens including their identification, growth habits, ornamental features, environmental adaptation, utilization, and management in the landscape. |
| | Sp Qtr. 4 cl, 2 2-hr labs. Prereq: 300. |
| 438 Theme and Specialty Gardens U 2 |
| | Study of the principles and techniques of theme and specialty gardening. |
| | Wi Qtr. 1 3-hr cl. Prereq: 431. |
| 450^* Principles of Vegetable Crop Production U 4 |
| | The production and utilization of vegetable crops with emphasis on environmental factors which influence growing and handling of these crops. |
| | Sp Qtr. 3 cl, 1 2-hr lab. Prereq: 300. Offered Odd years. |
| 460^* Fruit Crop Physiology and Production U 5 |
| | Contemporary fruit crop production principles/practices and their physiological bases as affected by environmental and economic factors. |
| | Au Qtr. 2 2-hr cl, 1 2-hr lab. Prereq: 200 or 310 or permission of instructor. Offered even years. |
| 470 Principles of Turfgrass Selection and Management U 4 |
| | Adaptation, identification, uses, growth characteristics, growth responses, and fundamental principles essential to the production of quality turf. |
| | Au, Sp Qtrs. 2 cl, 1 2-hr cl. Prereq: 200 or 300. |
| 488 Professional Development in Horticulture and Crop Science U 1 |
| | Participation in structured co-curricular program leading to professional development (e.g. Weed, Turf, ALCA competition teams, etc.) |
| | Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Arr. Prereq: 2.00 CPHR and permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 3 cr hrs. This course is graded S/U. |
| 489 Internship Experience U 1-5 |
| | Ten or more weeks of supervised practical experience in an approved enterprise. Seminar required. |
| | Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. 2 cl. Repeatable to a maximum of 10 cr hrs. Class time TBA quarterly. Each student must present a 25 min seminar. |
| 494 Group Studies U 1-5 |
| | Special group studies in the areas of crop science, landscape horticulture, and turf science. |
| | Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Prereq: Permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 10 cr hrs. |
| 501 Landscape Plant Selection U G 5 |
| | Identifying the 'right plant for the right place' to develop ecologically appropriate landscapes. |
| | Sp Qtr. 2 cl, 2 4-hr lab. Prereq: 431 or 435 or 436; 204 or Larch 204; Soil Sci 300.01. |
| 502 Management of Constructed Landscapes U G 5 |
| | Technical (weeds, pests) and business issues (labor, estimation, equipment) typical of landscape maintenance in Ohio, with emphasis on field experience. |
| | Au Qtr. 2 cl, 1 4-hr lab. Prereq: 435 or 436 or Forestry 221; H&CS 501; and Soil Sci 300.01 or permission of instructor. |
| 521 Greenhouse Crop Production U G 5 |
| | Principles and practices for the production of greenhouse crops. |
| | Wi Qtr. 2 3-hr cl. Prereq: 200 and H&CS/Plnt Bio 300. Not open to students with credit for 522. |
| 533 Management of Commercial Nursery Operations U G 5 |
| | Detailed consideration of factors involving commercial nursery site selection, production, harvesting, and marketing of woody ornamentals and related products. |
| | Wi Qtr. 4 cl, 3-hr lab. Prereq: 320. |
| 560 Computers in Horticulture Management U 4 |
| | Develops an understanding of the applications of computer software to the areas of production planning, control, and electronic marketing for horticultural enterprises. |
| | Wi Qtr. 2 2-hr cl, 1-hr lab. |
| 570 Turfgrass Management and Science U G 4 |
| | A study of cultural practices and environmental factors affecting the maintenance of quality turf. |
| | Wi Qtr. 2 cl, 1 2-hr cl. Prereq: 470. |
| 593 Individual Studies U 1-5 |
| | Special studies in the areas of crop science, landscape horticulture, and turf science. |
| | Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Prereq: 2.50 CPHR and written permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 5 cr hrs. This course is graded S/U. |
| 597 Issues in Biotechnology U 5 |
| | Issues pertaining to the means and methods, products, prospects, safety, regulation, ethics, and societal effects of biotechnology. |
| | Sp Qtr. 5 cl. Prereq: Biology 101 or 113, or Plnt Bio or PCMB 101 or equiv; and jr or sr standing. GEC/LAR course. |
| 598 Turfgrass Science Seminar U G 1 |
| | Academic and industry experts present information and lead discussion on current issues facing the turfgrass industry. |
| | Sp Qtr. 1 cl. Prereq: Jr or sr standing in turf science, crop science, landscape horticulture, or permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 2 cr hrs. |
| 600 Issues in Horticulture and Crop Science U 5 |
| | Examination of topical issues in H&CS to prepare students for transition from university to workplace. |
| | Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. 2 2-hr lecture, 1 hr recitation. Prereq: Sr rank in any H&CS major, H&CS 200, 2nd writing course. Not open to students with credit for 601. |
| 602 Field Crop Ecology U G 3 |
| | A study of the agroecosystem; the ecology of managed agricultural systems; the interrelationships of climates, soils, and organisms in crop production. |
| | Sp Qtr. 3 cl. Prereq: 10 cr hrs of crops courses and 5 cr hrs of soils courses at the 300 level or higher. |
| 604 Research Methods in Plant Science |
| | 2.5-hr cl, 2 3-hr labs. Prereq: 300 or Biology 114 or Plnt Bio 300 or 436 or grad standing or permission of instructor. Not open to students with credit for these courses in Plnt Bio or Plnt Pth. Cross-listed in Plant Biology and Plant Pathology. |
| | 604.01 Whole Plant U G 4 |
| | | Introduction to scientific skills and modern research methods for the study of plants at the whole plant level. |
| | | Au Qtr. |
| | 604.02 Cell and Tissue Level U G 4 |
| | | Introduction to scientific skills and modern research methods for the study of plants at the cell and tissue level. |
| | | Wi Qtr. |
| | 604.03 Molecular Level U G 4 |
| | | Introduction to scientific skills and modern research methods for the study of plants at the molecular level. |
| | | Sp Qtr. |
| 605* Advanced Vegetable Crops Production and Physiology U G 5 |
| | A physiological study of the principal vegetable crops used for processing and fresh market; cultural practices are also considered. |
| | Wi Qtr. 3 1.5-hr cl. Prereq: 450. |
| 610 Weed Control in Horticultural Crops U G 4 |
| | A study of environmental and cultural factors which influence weed development in horticultural crops and a review of the principles of chemical and mechanical weed control. |
| | Sp Qtr. 3 cl, 1 2-hr lab. Prereq: 300 or Hort 300. |
| 612 Principles of Grassland Management U G 5 |
| | Plant-animal requirements and correlations in the maintenance, management, and utilization of meadows, pastures, and ranges. |
| | Au Qtr. 5 cl and 1 field trip arr per qtr. |
| 621 Crop Physiology and Production I U G 4 |
| | A study of physiological processes in crops and how they relate to cultural practices with special emphasis on the interaction of plants with their physical environment. |
| | Au Qtr. 4 cl. Prereq: Biology 101, Plnt Bio 101, Biology 113, or equiv. |
| 622 Crop Physiology and Production II U G 4 |
| | A study of physiological processes in crops and how they relate to cultural practices with special emphasis on the biochemical aspects that affect productivity. |
| | Wi Qtr. 4 cl. Prereq: Biology 101, Plnt Bio 101, Biology 113, or equiv. |
| 625* Crop Breeding U G 4 |
| | Principles of genetics and methods of plant breeding applied to the improvement of crops and the ultimate development of superior varieties. |
| | Sp Qtr. 3 cl, 1 2-hr lab. Prereq: 200 or 300. Offered odd years. |
| 630 International Seed Production U G 3 |
| | The study of seed production principles (from flowering/fruit set through seed quality assessment and seedling establishment) from a physiological and ecological perspective. |
| | Sp Qtr. 2 1.5-hr cl. Prereq: 420 or permission of instructor. |
| 631 Seed Physiology U G 3 |
| | The study of seed development, maturation, storage, dormancy and germination from a physiological perspective. |
| | Au Qtr. 3 1-hr cl. Prereq: 420 recommended or permission of instructor. |
| 636* Mineral Nutrition of Plants U G 4 |
| | Process of uptake, transport, and metabolism of mineral nutrients, with emphasis on nitrogen, and on process at the tissue and cellular level. |
| | Sp Qtr. 2 2-hr cl. Prereq: Plnt Bio 630 or H&CS 621 or equiv. Offered odd years. |
| 665^* Environmental Microbiology U G 3 |
| | The role of microorganisms and underlying biological principles in elemental cycles and degradation of natural and man-made compounds. |
| | Au Qtr. 3 cl. Prereq: Chem 251 and Micrbiol 509 or 520. Not open to students with credit for Micrbiol 665. Cross-listed in Microbiology. |
| 670 Golf Courses and Their Environments U G 3 |
| | Principles and practices of golf course design for sustainability. |
| | Wi Qtr. 1 2-hr cl, 1 2-hr lab. Prereq: 270 or permission of instructor. |
| H683 Honors Project U 1-10 |
| | Conducting and reporting the honors project. |
| | Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Arr cl. Prereq: Agr H590.01, enrollment in honors program, and permission of honors supervisor. Repeatable to a maximum of 10 cr hrs. Repeatable to a maximum of 10 cr hrs as H683 or in combination with 293, 593, H593, H599, 693, or H693. This course is graded S/U. |
| 693 Individual Studies U G 1-5 |
| | Special problems in crop science, landscape horticulture or turf science, not included in regular courses and involving library, laboratory, or field studies. |
| | Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Prereq: 2.50 CPHR and written permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 10 cr hrs. This course is graded S/U. |
| 694 Group Studies U G 1-5 |
| | Special group studies in the areas of crop science, landscape horticulture, and turf science. |
| | Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Prereq: Sr or grad standing. Repeatable to a maximum of 15 cr hrs. |
| 697 Study at a Foreign Institution |
| | An opportunity for students to study at a foreign institute and receive Ohio State credit for that work. |
| | Prereq: Written permission of program coordinator. Repeatable to a maximum of 45 cr hrs. Decimal subdivisions not repeatable. Students will pay Ohio State fees and any fees in excess of Ohio State tuition, as well as, travel and subsistence costs. |
| | 697.01 The Constructed Landscape I: British and American Contrasts U G 5 |
| | | Preparation for study of constructed landscapes in their geographic and social contexts at Myerscough College England. |
| | | Su Qtr. 4 2-hr cl, 2 2-hr labs. |
| | 697.02 The Constructed Landscape II: Evolution of English Landscapes U G 5 |
| | | Study of the factors that have shaped landscape horticulture in Britain. |
| | | Sp Qtr. Arr. Prereq: 438, 593 (2 cr). |
| | 697.03 The Constructed Landscape III: Landscape Industry and Operations in Britain U G 5 |
| | | Study of the structure and operations of landscape industries in Britain. |
| | | Su Qtr. Arr. |
| 761 Crop Secondary Products for Survival, Health and Welfare U G 5 |
| | The synthesis, metabolism and agricultural, industrial, medicinal or aesthetic uses of crop secondary products affecting our daily lives. |
| | Wi Qtr. 2 2.5-hr cl. Prereq: 300 or PCMB 300, Chem 231 or equiv course. |
| 804 Seminar G 1 |
| | Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Repeatable to a maximum of 6 cr hrs. This course is graded S/U. |
| 825* Advanced Plant Breeding G 3 |
| | Theory and methods of plant improvement; statistical genetics, methods for self- and cross-fertilizing crops, chromosomal manipulation. |
| | Sp Qtr. 2 1.5-hr cl. Prereq: 625 and Mol Gen 650. Offered even years. |
| 830 Current Topics in Horticulture and Crop Science G 2 |
| | Readings from the current literature will be examined in detail for both technical and conceptual content. |
| | Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. 1 cl, 1 2-hr discussion. Prereq: Permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 16 cr hrs. |
| 887 Techniques of Experimental Design G 5 |
| | A study of experimental designs and their application to agricultural research. |
| | Wi Qtr. 5 cl. Prereq: Mol Gen 650 or Stat 528 or permission of instructor. |
| 894 Group Studies G 1-5 |
| | Advanced topics in horticulture and crop science. |
| | Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Prereq: Written permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 12 cr hrs. |
| 993 Individual Studies G 1-5 |
| | Students may select special problems not included in regular courses. |
| | Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Prereq: Written permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 10 cr hrs. This course is graded S/U. |
| 999 Research G 1-18 |
| | Research for thesis or dissertation research only. |
| | Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Repeatable. This course is graded S/U. |