Course Catalog - Plant Science

Plant Science

Business & Industry Endorsement

PR: Prerequisite   |   CR: Credit for Course   |   SEM: Semesters   |   LC: Local Credit

(It is recommended students follow the program of study sequence level 1-4 as outlined by TEA.)

Level 1: Principles of Agriculture, Food, & Natural Resources M #8050

Level 1: Principles of Agriculture, Food, & Natural Resources M Honors #8065

Students develop knowledge and skills regarding career opportunities, personal development, globalization, industry standards, details, practices, and expectations in agriculture, food, and natural resource

SEM: 2 CR: 1

Level 2: Greenhouse Operation & Production M #8049

Level 2: Greenhouse Operation & Production D M #8089

This course is designed to develop an understanding of greenhouse production techniques and practices. To prepare for careers in horticultural systems, students must attain academic skills and knowledge, acquire technical knowledge and skills related to horticultural systems and the workplace, and develop knowledge and skills regarding career opportunities, entry requirements, and industry expectations.

SEM: 2 CR: 1

Level 2: Floral Design M #8057

Level 2: Floral Design M #8057ADV (2028 Graduates ONLY)

Level 2: Floral Design D #8046

This course develops students’ ability to identify and demonstrate the principles and techniques related to floral design and develop an understanding of the management of floral enterprises.

SEM: 2 CR: 1

Level 3: Advanced Plant & Soil Science M #8060

Level 3: Advanced Plant & Soil Science Dual #8067

Students in Plant and Soil Science will conduct investigations, laboratory practices, and field exercises to develop an understanding of current plant and soil science. Students will be prepared for careers in the food and fiber industry.

PR: Biology; either Chemistry or Integrated Physics and Chemistry (IPC); Algebra I; Geometry; and either Horticultural Science, Greenhouse Operation and Production, or Floral Design.

SEM: 2 Science CR: 1

Level 3: Advanced Floral Design M #8068

Students build on the knowledge from the Floral Design course and are introduced to more advanced floral design concepts, with an emphasis on specialty design and specific occasion planning.

PR: Floral Design

SEM: 2 Science CR: 1

Level 4: Practicum in Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources - Plant Science M #8068

This is a capstone experience for students participating in a coherent sequence of the Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources cluster. Students apply knowledge and skills in real-world situations such as employment, independent study, internships, assistantships, mentorships, or laboratories.

PR: A minimum of one credit from the courses in the AGNR Career Cluster.

SEM: 2 CR: 2