The designation for Plant Sciences courses is PLSC.

115 Plants for Health, Aesthetics and Recreation (3) Introduction to the wide variety of plants used in society to enhance health, beautify surroundings and facilitate recreational activities. Exploration of how cultures value their trees, flowers, vegetables, fruits, herbs and grasses, with emphasis on landscaping, people/plant interactions, sports turf, organic gardening and nutrition. Course begins fall semester 2007.

[ 120 Introduction to Plant Sciences (2) was replaced in fall 2007 with PLSC 115 above.]

210 Horticulture: Principles and Practices (3) An introduction to the biology and technology underlying the use and production of horticultural crops and landscape plants. Structure, growth and development of horticultural plants from a practical and scientific approach, environmental effects, basic principles of propagation, greenhouse and outdoor production, nutrition, pruning and chemical control of growth, pest control and branches of horticulture. Prereq: Biology 111 and 112. Began fall 2005.

220 Basic Landscape Plants (3) Identification, classification, adaptation, culture and landscape design uses of basic ornamental trees, shrubs, and vines. Prereq: 8 hours biological sciences or consent of instructor.   F, Sp    2 hours and 1 lab. syllabus

226 Public Horticulture (2) Study of the public horticulture profession. Attention given to the diversity of public horticulture institutions, career opportunities, and research. Discussion of current topics and issues. Prereq: 120. Formerly 326, prior to fall 2005.

230 Interior Plantscaping (3) History and introduction of the interior plantscaping industry. Identification, culture, propagation, and use of plants for the commercial interior plantscape. Management of the interior environment including light, humidity, growing media, insects, and diseases. Commercial use of containers, planters, water features, and artificial plants. Prereq: 110 or consent of instructor. F

[ 231 Interior Plantscaping IIwas expanded and renumbered to PLSC 470 in fall 2005. ]

240 Turfgrass Management (3) Practical turfgrass management; cultivar selection, identification, and establishment; basic fertility programs, mowing, irrigation practices, and thatch removal and compaction control; pest identification and basic controls. 2 hours lecture. Formerly 340, prior to fall 2005.

241 Turfgrass Management Lab (1) Laboratory addressing topics presented in 240. 2-hour lab. Prereq: Environmental and Soil Sciences 210; Biology 111 and 112. Prereq/Coreq: 240.
Formerly part of 340, prior to fall 2005.

250 World Food and Fiber Plant Production (3) Introduction to important world crops and production systems. Emphasis on plant terminology, origin, distribution and use, world agro-ecosystems, environmental and economic sustainability, current technology in crop production. PLSC 335 was re-numbered to 250 starting fall 2007.

275 Organic and Sustainable Crop Production (3) Introduction to organic and sustainable production practices and principles for vegetable, fruit, field, and forage crops.   Basics of soil fertility & quality, tillage systems, crop rotation, cover crops, propagation, composting, season extension, and management of weeds, insects, & diseases.  2 hour lecture; 1 2-hour lab.

280 Fundamentals of Landscape Design (3) History of landscape design as it relates to contemporary applications. Awareness and sensitivity to the landscape; basic graphic skills and design theory with an emphasis on residential landscape planning. Introduction to landform, landscape materials, and planting design. 1 hour and 2 labs. E

290 Fall Herbaceous Ornamental Plants (3) Identification, culture, and landscape use of late summer and fall herbaceous ornamental plants including annuals, perennials, herbs, and ornamental grasses. Basic gardening practices and design elements using such herbaceous ornamental plants. Prereq: 120.Formerly 390, prior to fall 2005.

291 Spring Herbaceous Ornamental Plants (3) Identification, culture, and landscape use of spring and early summer herbaceous ornamental plants including annuals, perennials, herbs, bulbs and wildflowers. Basic gardening practices and design elements using such herbaceous ornamental plants. Prereq: 120.Formerly 391, prior to fall 2005.

[ 326 Public Horticulture (3) became PLSC 226 in fall 2005 ]

328 Conservatories: Management, Operations and Display (1) Study of the history, value and role of public garden conservatories. Management, operations and display of plants in controlled environments for research, conservation, and public education and entertainment. Prereq: 226. Began spring 2006.

329 Horticultural Interpretation: Educational Programming for Adults and Children (1) Strategic planning, programming and budgeting for adult and youth education within a public garden. Prereq: 226. Begins spring 2008.

330 Plant Propagation (3) Physiology, methodology, and environmental requirements for sexual and asexual plant propagation. Hands-on exploration of lecture concepts via tissue culture, cuttings, layering, grafting, and other techniques.
Contact Hour Distribution: 3 hours lecture and 1 lab.
(RE) Prerequisite(s): 210.

331 Interpreting Research Findings (1) Basic statistical concepts required for understanding and evaluating research findings. Prereq: Two mathematics courses.
Began spring 2006.

[ 334 Weed Management (3) became 457 and 458/9 in fall 2005. ]

[ 335 World Food and Fiber Plant Production was re-numbered to PLSC 250 starting fall 2007. ]

[ 340 Turfgrass Management became 240 (lecture) and 241(lab) in fall 2005.]

341 Integrated Turfgrass Management and Environmental Benefits (2) Utilization of resources available to the turfgrass manager (e.g. extension, research, professional associations). Benefits of turfgrass in the environment, including bioremediation, urban greening, carbon sequestration. Prereq: 240. Began spring 2006.

343 Turfgrass Entomology (1) Biological study and collection of arthropods that challenge maintenance of healthy grasses, turf and sod. Review and discussion of sampling/monitoring strategies and decision-making guidelines to help manage turfgrass pests. Prereq: 240. Began spring 2006.

348 Landscape Plant Physiology (2) Physiological principles as they relate to landscape design and construction, turfgrass management and public horticulture: photosynthesis and transpiration, respiration, water and hormonal relations, mineral nutrition, plant development and response to the environment. Prereq: Biology 112 and PLSC 210. Began spring 2006.

350 Basic Landscape Construction (3) Basic materials and detailing. Introduction to the landscape construction and contracting industry; application of landscape materials, wood, concrete and masonry construction; site drainage, and landscape grading. Prereq: 280. 2 hours and 1 lab. F

353 Plant Genetics, Breeding and Biotechnology (3) Genetic principles and techniques used in plant modification. Principles of molecular, transmission, and quantitative genetics as applied to plant breeding. Prereq: Biology 111 and 112.Began spring 2006 (replaced PLSC 453).

360 Practicum in Landscape Construction (3) Practical experience in implementation of landscape development projects. Directed lab and field instruction in planting operations and basic landscape construction including interpreting and implementing landscape design drawings and specifications. Prereq: 350. Two three hour labs.Sp

370 Grounds Maintenance (3) Identification and understanding of maintenance tasks; transplanting, soil amendments, growth control, irrigation, climate protection and pest control. Maintenance and use of equipment; management practices. 2 hours and 1 lab. F

380 Supplemental Landscape Design Graphics (3) Refinement of graphic skills. Sketches, elevations, sections, isometric projections, and perspectives. Lettering, plan graphics, color rendering, and other visual presentation media. Prereq: 280. Two 2 hour labs. F

[ 390 Fall Herbaceous Ornamental Plants (3) became 290 in fall 2005. ]

[ 391 Spring Herbaceous Ornamental Plants (3) became 291 (2) in spring 2006. ]

410 Nursery Management and Production (3) Management methods as applied to retail and wholesale nurseries and landscape contracting firms. Methods of producing liners, container and field-grown woody ornamental plants. Prereq: 220, 330, and Plant and Soil Science 210. 2 hours and 1 lab. Sp

415 Agroecology (3)  Application of ecological concepts to management of horticultural and agronomic cropping systems.  Examination of structure and function of agroecosystems, system-level interactions among agroecosystem components, and assessment of sustainability of cropping systems from environmental, economic, and social perspectives. Focus on organic and other alternative cropping systems. 2 hour lecture; 1 2-hour lab. Credit Restriction: Students may not receive credit for both 415 and 515.  

421 Native Plants in the Landscape (3) Native plants and plant communities as a basis for landscaping and environmental restoration. Weekly lecture coupled with either an outing or service practicum of invasive exotic plant removals or planting of natives.  Study and work sites will primarily be demonstration projects of the UT Environmental Landscape Design Lab.  They include local schoolyard habitats, greenways, wetlands, streambanks, and shorelines. Prereq:  PLSC 220, Botany 330 or consent of instructor.  F

429 Field Study of Public Horticulture Institutions (2) Extended 10-12 day field study of various public horticulture institutions such as botanical gardens, arboreta, historical grounds, zoos, conservatories, cemeteries, and nature preserves. Application and travel fee required.  Prereq:  326   Sp mini-term.

430 Greenhouse Management (3)Principles of greenhouse operation and management for commercial crop production. Greenhouse construction and operation, crop scheduling, and cost accounting. Environmental inputs and cultural practices as they affect plant physiological processes and influence plant growth and development. Weekend field trips may be required. Contact Hour Distribution: 2 hours lecture and one 2-hour lab.
(RE) Prerequisite(s): Agriculture and Natural Resources 290 or Computer Science 100.

434 Fruit and Vegetable Crops (3) Botanical description, geographical distribution, general cultural practices of warm and cool season vegetables, small fruits, and deciduous tree fruits. A Saturday field trip is required. 2 hours lecture and one 2-hour lab. Prereq: 120, Biology 111 and 112.

435 Field and Forage Crops (2) Agronomic principles of crop production and management. Crop improvement, cropping systems, tillage, fertilization, pest management, harvest and utilization of major field and forage crops. Prereq: 235. 2 hours and 1 lab. Sp

436 Plant and Garden Photography (2) Principles and techniques of photography as they relate to plants and gardens. Study of equipment options and field shooting under various weather conditions and in different seasons. Prereq: Senior standing and consent of instructor. Sp, A

437 Public Garden Operations and Management (2) An analysis of year-round operations and management of public gardens. Case studies involving time and labor management, budget development and management, implementation of volunteer programs, information dissemination methods for public outreach, management of grounds and facilities using the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture Gardens as a model. Prereq: 326. Sp

439 Botanic Garden Practicum (1-3) Experiences in active public horticulture projects in the UT Gardens under supervision of staff members. Student should make arrangements for practicum with a faculty mentor prior to enrollment.
Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 3 hours.
Registration Restriction(s): Minimum student level - junior.
Registration Permission: Consent of instructor.
Started fall 2007.

440 Advanced Turfgrass Management (4) was split into two courses, 441 and 442, beginning spring 2006.

441 Advanced Turfgrass Management (2) Principles and scientific basis of turfgrass culture; adaptation, ecology, physiology, climatic influences on grass culture; clipping and water management; design. 1-hour lecture and one 1-hour lab. Prereq: 240.
Began spring 2006 (replaced 440).

442 Turf Root-zone Construction (2) Construction and management of root-zones for home lawns, golf courses and athletic fields. Prereq: 240.
Began spring 2006 (replaced 440).

448 Horticultural Internet Technology (3) Creation and management of information resources for the internet, with a focus on development of visual and oral communications skills through a series of individual and team exercises in writing, graphics and public speaking. Prereq: Communication Studies 210 or 240, and senior standing. (WC) Began fall 2005.

449 Advanced Turf Practicum (1-3) Experiences in active turf projects in the UT Turfgrass Sciences and Management program under supervision of staff members. Student should make arrangements for practicum with a faculty mentor prior to enrollment.
(RE) Prerequisite(s): 240.
Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 3 hours.
Registration Restriction(s): Minimum student level - junior.
Registration Permission: Consent of instructor.
Started fall 2007.

450 Specialty Landscape Construction (3) Methods of design, materials, and construction techniques for specialized components of the landscape industry. Irrigation systems, outdoor lighting, garden ponds and water features. F

451 Plant Tissue Culture (3) (Same as Botany 451.)

452 Plant Biotechnology, Genetics and Breeding (3). General principles and techniques used in plant modification.  Principles of molecular and transmission genetics as applied to plant biotechnology and plant improvement.  Credit Restriction: Students may not receive credit for both 453 and 553.  Sp

[ 453 Principles of Plant Breeding (3) was revised to 353 Plant Genetics, Breeding and Biotechnology beginning fall 2005. ], then revised to 452 Plant Genetics, Breeding and Biotechnology beginning fall 2011]

454 Plant Biotechniques (3) Lectures will discuss recombinant DNA technology, molecular assisted breeding of economically important crops, gene cloning and transformation technologies. Examples will be given of food and ornamental crops, pharmaceuticals, and renewable energy sources produced using biotechnology as well as potential risks of this technology. Labs will include electrophoresis, tissue culture, plasmid preps, genomic DNA preps, PCR, plant transformation, genomic techniques. 1 hour and one 3-hour lab. Prereq: 353 or Biology 240. Began fall 2005.

457 Weed Management (2) Principles of weed interference, integrated management, herbicide selectivity and behavior, specific recommendations for various crop and non-crop situations. Prereq: Environmental and Soil Sciences 210.Began fall 2005 (replaced 334).

458 Turf Weed Management Lab (1) Laboratory addressing practices and principles presented in 457, from the standpoint of turf. Prereq: Environmental and Soil Sciences 210. Prereq/Coreq: 457.Began fall 2005 (replaced 334).

459 Agronomy Weed Management Lab (1) Laboratory addressing practices and principles presented in 457, from the standpoint of agronomy. Prereq: Environmental and Soil Sciences 210. Prereq/Coreq: 457. Began fall 2005 (replaced 334).

460 Professional Practices in Landscape Construction and Management (3) Professionalism, salesmanship, proposals, bidding, estimating, specifications, and contract management in landscape services industry. Computer technology applicable to landscape construction and contracting industry. Includes presentations by industry representatives. Prereq: 350 or consent of instructor. Sp

461 Statistics for Biological Research (3) Application of statistics to interpretation of biological research. Notation, descriptive statistics, probability, distributions, confidence intervals, t- and chi-square tests, analysis of variance, mean separation procedures, linear regression and correlation. Students may not receive credit for both 461 and 561. Prereq: Mathematics 125 or 152. Began fall 2005 (replaced 471).

465 Biofuel Crop Ecology (2) Studies of the fundamental biochemical, functional, and agronomic aspects of bioenergy feedstocks, in the context of three distinct systems: ethanol from simple sugars, ethanol from structural carbohydrates, and diesel from oil crops. Special attention will be given to current technological paradigms in biology and materials science, as well as considerations of tradeoffs in terms of domestic security and impacts on the domestic food supply and ecology. (RE) Prerequisite(s): Biology 112

469 Teaching Practicum (1-2) Supervised experience in teaching. May involve preparation of lectures and teaching aids, preparation and supervision of laboratory exercises, evaluation of student performance.
Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 2 hours.
Registration Restriction(s): Minimum student level - junior.
Registration Permission: Consent of instructor
Began fall 2007.

470 Professional Practices for the Green Industry (3) Professionalism, sales, sales proposals, budgeting, managerial skills, estimating, specifications, and contract management in the turf, public horticulture and plantscaping professions. Prereq: Two 300-level or 400-level Plant Sciences courses. Began spring 2006 (replaced and substantially expanded upon 231).

[ 471 Statistics for Biological Research (3) became PLSC 461 in fall 2005 (also offered as 561 for graduate credit). ]

475 Professional Issues in Bioenergy (3) Study and discussion of professional issues and practices in the bioenergy field, including economics, policy, engineering, processing, agronomy, biotechnology.

480 Advanced Landscape Design(4) Comprehensive application of landscape design skills to a variety of project experiences with an emphasis on landscape planning and analysis, planting design, and materials estimating.  Prereq: 280, 380.  Two 3 hour labs. Sp

485 Computer Aided Landscape Design(3) Overview of Computer Aided Design (CAD) as it relates to landscape design and construction. Emphasis on development of landscape design drawings through utilization of LANDCADD software. Prereq: 280, 380, and Agruculture and Natural Resources 290. F, Sp

491 History and Culture of International Gardens and Landscapes (3) International travel experience will provide opportunities to learn how historic European estates, gardens, and arboreta reflect the climate, topography, history, philosophical social structure, art and politics at the time of their creation. Course will focus on observation of local plant material, study of different garden and landscape design styles, and will foster an appreciation of international cultures.  3 credit hours. Spring Miniterm. Course format and location: off campus-international travel, non-standard format.  Impact on other academic units: None.  Financial impact: will be taught by existing faculty. May be repeated. Maximum 6 hours.  

492 Internship in Horticultural and Plant SCiences (1-3) Supervised work experience with a departmentally-approved employer within the ornamental horticulture, turfgrass, production horticulture, or field crop science industry. May be repeated. Maximum of 6 credits. E

493 Problems in Horticultural and Plant Sciences (1-3) Supervised individual problems relating to the plant sciences or landscape design. May be repeated. Maximum of 6 credits. E

494 Professional Horticultural Communication (3) Communication for public horticulturists through written, oral, and visual media. Emphasis on communication skills using proper writing techniques and grammar for print media, brochure design using desktop publishing, slide show development, oral presentations, and video use for educational and informational presentations in Ornamental Horticulture. Prereq: Agriculture and Natural Resources 290 and senior standing.

497 Undergraduate Research Participation (1-3) Experiences in active research projects under supervision of staff members. Student should make arrangements for research project with instructor prior to enrollment. Prereq: Junior or senior standing, minimum grade point average 3.00 and consent of instructor. May be repeated. Maximum 6 hours.Began fall 2005.