Sustainable Horticulture
Earners of this microcredential will increase their knowledge of contemporary landscape sustainable practices and can help solve regional environmental problems. This microcredential establishes a common framework to define the profession of sustainable landscape design and development. Earners will demonstrate their knowledge, expertise, and commitment to the horticulture profession, the construction industry, stewardship of the environment, and society at large.
Admission requirements for application:
- Matriculation into a Farmingdale State College degree program
- Completion of the Microcredential Application on Etrieve
For Non-matriculated students:
- Completion of the non-matriculated student application
- Completion of the Microcredential Application on Etrieve (Instructions will be emailed after completing the non-matriculated student application)
Requirements to earn the microcredential:
To achieve the Sustainable Horticulture microcredential, participants will need to be enrolled at FSC and successfully complete a four-course sequence (HOR 110, HOR 112, HOR 330, HOR 340), with a grade of C or better in each course.
Stackable to:
General Horticulture, A.A.S.
Horticulture Technology Management, B.S.
Ornamental Horticulture Certificate
Time to complete:
3-4 semesters
Cost to attend:
Standard tuition rates apply. For tuition information, please click here.
Contact Information
Urban Horticulture and Design
Thompson Hall, 202
934-420-2711
horticulture@farmingdale.edu
HOR 110 Horticulture I:Introduction to Plant Science
Cultivated plants are central to life on Earth and understanding their needs fosters an appreciation for the fragility of our natural environment. This survey course provides a broad introduction to the biological, chemical, and physical determinants of plant growth and performance. Topics include nomenclature, plant life cycles, soil and nutrition, plant cultivation and maintenance, and the history of cultivated plants. Throughout the course, students will apply the scientific method during experimentation, data collection, and analysis of exercises conducted in the greenhouse. The Robert F. Ench Teaching Gardens serve as a laboratory to explore various aspects of informed plant cultivation. Corequisite(s): HOR 110L
HOR 112 Soils: The Foundation of Life
This survey course explores the central role of soils as a dynamic living system which influences land use, plant growth, environmental health, and societal well-being. Fundamental soil properties such as its geologic origins and physical, chemical, and biological behavior are addressed comprehensively. Through classroom lecture and investigative laboratory exercises, students survey the functions of soil, understand its classification and management parameters, and appreciate the urgency of global conservation efforts Corequisite(s): HOR 112L
HOR 330 Weed Science and Management
Discussion of the origin and history of weed science and weed control. Life cycle, growth and development, weed interference and competition with plants will also be explored. The course will also emphasize physical, cultural, biological and chemical control of weeds. Herbicides and their selectivity, performance and methods of application will also be discussed. Prerequisite(s): HOR 111 or HOR 110 Corequisite(s): HOR 330L
HOR 340 The Sustainable Garden
Healthy sustainable landscapes provide benefits to human functioning, health and well being. But just what is a "healthy landscape?" What are the major tenets of "Sustainability?" What does it mean to "Go Green?" In the Sustainable Garden course we will define, investigate and promote sustainable garden design, land development and management practices. We will investigate how to transform sites with and without buildings utilizing integrated sustainable principles. The course will provide students with tools to address increasingly urgent global concerns such as climate change, loss of biodiversity, and resource depletion. It will have value for those who design, construct, operate and maintain landscapes. Prerequisite(s): HOR 131 Corequisite(s): HOR 340L