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HRT-361 Vegetable Production
(F)
This course includes commercial production and management of
the major fresh market and processing vegetable crops grown in
Ontario. Topics discussed will include site selection, soil conditions,
establishment, cultural practices, harvesting, post-harvest handling,
and marketing.
Restriction: Students who have taken HRT-310 may not take HRT-361
HRT-365 Land and Water Stewardship
(F)
This course will examine land and water issues and consider soil and
water management systems for long-term land stewardship in agriculture.
HRT-415 Ornamental Plant Protection
(W)
This course is a study of the biology and control of insects and diseases
of nursery, landscape, turfgrass, and greenhouse crops. Approaches to
integrated pest management are incorporated into control methods.
HRT-420 Floral Design and Retailing
(W)
The basic requirements of a floral designer will be studied, including
the principles and elements of design, colour theory, design styles
and techniques, in-shop procedures and sales skills. There will be
opportunity to practise arranging both fresh and permanent flowers.
Proper care, handling, and display of fresh-cut flowers as well as
foliage and flowering plants are also included in this course.
Humanities
Group Major: (12 courses)
Students must select one five-course sequence, one four-course sequence
and one three-course sequence from the list below. Each sequence must be
from a different discipline.
One five-course sequence:
• ENG-103 or 104; 221 or 222; 315; two 300-level literature electives
• HIS-107 or 109; 221 or 222; 311; 314; one elective
• PHL-121; 230; 232; 337; one elective
• REL-131; 245; 251; 341; one 300-level elective
One four-course sequence:
• ENG-103 or 104; 221 or 222; one 300-level elective; one elective
• HIS-107 or 109; 221 or 222; 311; one elective
• PHL-121; 230; 232; one 300-level elective
• REL-131; 245; 251; one 300-level elective
One three-course sequence:
• ENG-103 or 104; 221 or 222; one 300-level elective
• HIS-107 or 109; 221 or 222; 311
• PHL-121; 230 or 232; one elective
• REL-131; 251; one elective
Note: At least three courses must be at the 300-level.
All courses are listed under their respective disciplines.
HRT-430 Certification and Safety
(W)
Students will learn the necessary information required to write the
Pesticide Applicator’s examinations which are a legal requirement
for anyone wishing to apply or sell pesticide products in Ontario. For
interested students, licensing exams can be arranged with licensing
authorities upon payment of relevant fees. Students will also be
introduced to Federal and Provincial legislation governing worker
health and safety in the workplace. The Occupational Health and
Safety Act, in particular WHMIS, CPR, and First Aid, will be covered.
HRT-440 Computer-Assisted Design
(W)
Landscape designs and visualizations will be prepared with computer
technology, using residential landscape projects. Drafting, design,
visualization or modelling software will be taught and used to create
plans, views, pictures, and/or models.
Corequisite: Students who take HRT-440 must also take HRT-240 at the same time
HRT-450 Arboriculture
(W)
This course will provide students with the opportunities to learn both
the principles and the skills necessary to manage and care for trees in
the landscape. Case studies will be used to help students develop the
skills necessary to assess tree problems.
HRT-480 Horticulture Internship
(F/W/Spring/Summer)
This course provides students with a one-term training experience in
horticulture. The internship is intended to assist students in making
career decisions and preparing them for employment opportunities.
The internship will be arranged through either Redeemer University
College or Ridgetown College. (3.0 credits)
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