Applied Plant Science
The major in applied plant science is structured as a “2+2” program offered in conjunction with cooperating community colleges. Students who enroll in this major first will complete an approved two-year program at a community college leading to an A.A.S. degree in golf course, turfgrass or grounds management, landscape design, horticulture, floriculture or a related field. Students then will transfer to Upper Iowa University for the next two years to fulfill the necessary general education and major requirements leading to a bachelor’s degree in applied plant science. The major in applied plant science is designed to enhance the career opportunities available for individuals who earn a two-year degree in a specialized area of agronomy or horticulture by reinforcing training in communications and business skills and by providing a solid background in the theory and principles of the soil and plant sciences.
Major in Applied Plant Science
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Credits
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| BA 210 | Management Principles | 3 |
| CHEM 151 | General Chemistry I | 4 |
| CHEM 152 | General Chemistry II and Qualitative Analysis | 4 |
| ES 220 | Soil and Water Conservation | 3 |
| BIO 223 | Plant Propagation | 4 |
| ES 326 | Soil Genesis, Classification, and Morphology | 4 |
| BIO 496 | Senior Project | 2 |
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Five of the following six:
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4 3 4 4 4 4 |
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Total |
43-44
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Note: In addition to the major requirements, an associate’s degree from an approved community college program in an applied plant science field or significant course work in an applied plant science field is required.
Course Descriptions
