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 ADV M #8057ADV (2028+ Graduates ONLY)

Level 2: Floral Design D #8046

Floral Design is designed to develop students' ability to identify and demonstrate the elements and principles of floral design as well as develop an understanding of the management of floral enterprises. Through the analysis of artistic floral styles and historical periods, students develop respect for the traditions of and appreciation for the contributions of diverse cultures. Students respond to and analyze floral designs, thus contributing to the development of lifelong skills of making informed judgments and evaluations. To prepare for careers in floral design, students must attain academic knowledge and skills, acquire technical knowledge and skills related to horticultural systems, and develop knowledge and skills regarding career opportunities, entry requirements, and industry expectations.

SEM: 2 CR: 1

Level 3: Advanced Plant & Soil Science M #8060

Level 3: Advanced Plant & Soil Science ADV M #8060ADV (2028+ Graduates ONLY)

Level 3: Advanced Plant & Soil Science Dual #8067

Advanced Plant and Soil Science provides a way of learning about the natural world. In this course, students learn how plant and soil science has influenced a vast body of knowledge, that there are still applications to be discovered, and that plant and soil science is the basis for many other fields of science. To prepare for careers in plant and soil science, students must attain academic knowledge and skills, acquire technical knowledge and skills related to plant and soil science and the workplace, and develop knowledge and skills regarding career opportunities, entry requirements, and industry expectations.

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

Level 3: Advanced Floral Design ADV M #8068 (2028+ Graduates ONLY)

Level 3: Advanced Floral Design Dual #8046

In Advanced Floral Design, students gain advanced knowledge and skills specifically needed to enter the workforce as floral designers or as freelance floral event designers, with an emphasis on specialty designs and occasion-specific designs and planning. Students are also prepared to enter postsecondary certification or degree programs in floral design or special events design. Students build on the knowledge base from Floral Design and are introduced to more advanced floral design concepts. In addition, students gain knowledge of the design elements and planning techniques used to produce unique specialty floral designs that support the goals and objectives of an occasion or event.

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 two credits with at least one course in a Level 2 or higher course from the Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources Career Cluster.

SEM: 2 CR: 2