Plant Science Technology
PST 101 Woody Plants (3-3) 4 hrs.
Identifies woody plant materials, their growth habits, cultural requirements and discusses
the use of ornamental shrubs, trees, vines and ground covers adapted to Illinois and the
Midwestern area.
PST 102 Plant Diseases and Pests (3-3) 4 hrs.
Identifies diseases and discusses methods of prevention and control used in landscape and
park operations, pests significant to the turf, soils and plant materials found in parks and
other landscape areas.
PST 103 Herbaceous Plants (3-3) 4 hrs.
Identifies perennial and annual plants commonly used in Midwest gardens and
landscapes. Discusses their culture, growth habits, landscape uses, and associated pests
and disease problems. Emphasizes the use of botanical nomenclature and the use of
morphological features for identification.
PST 104 Floral Design (2-3) 3 hrs.
Presents basic principles of floral design including classic designs, centerpieces,
corsages, boutonnieres, dried flower arrangements, holiday and special occasion designs.
Emphasis is placed on design elements of color, line and form utilizing foliage and
flowers of different varieties. Attention is given to commercial floral piece arrangements
and mechanics of construction. IAI AG 912
PST 105 Indoor Plants (2-4) 4 hrs.
Examines identification, growth habits, cultural requirements and the use of indoor
ornamental and foliage plants commonly used in interior plantscapes and residential
indoor gardening.
PST 106 Introductory Horticulture (2-0) 2 hrs.
Presents a general study of the fundamental knowledge essential for installation and
maintenance of plants either as a hobby, as a necessity or as a cost saving measure.
Emphasis is on the cultivation of certain plant varieties, techniques of improving
established gardens, and methods of reducing expenses for landscaping and maintenance.
Corequisite:
PST 108 or consent of instructor.
PST 108 Introductory Horticulture Laboratory (0-4) 2 hrs.
Complements and reinforces concepts developed in PST 106, including actual hands-on
planting and maintenance practices.
Corequisite:
PST 106 or consent of instructor.
PST 110 Soil Science (3-3) 4 hrs.
Studies the properties and use of soils in relation to plant growth and development.
Special emphasis on soil texture, structure, moisture relations, biological activity, organic
matter content and plant nutrients as they relate to park management. IAI AG 904
PST 111 Basic Horticultural Skills (3-3) 4 hrs.
Develops specialized skills in ornamental horticulture including planting, transplanting,
fertilizing, watering and pruning of trees, shrubs and herbaceous plants in both indoor
and outdoor locations. Details seed and vegetable plant propagation methods; causes of
plant disorders; installation, care and maintenance of plants used in landscape.
PST 204 Intermediate Floral Design (2-3)
3 hrs.
Presents intermediate principles of floral design including wedding flowers, funeral
arrangements, home interiors and current trends of floral art. Emphasis on design
qualities, salesmanship and commercial floral accounts.
Prerequisite:
PST 104 with a grade of "C" or better or consent of
instructor.
PST 205 Advanced Floral Design I (2-3)
3 hrs.
Introduces techniques and procedures for using exotic flowers and materials in advanced
floral design, includes traditional and contemporary styles of arrangements, adapting the
unique attributes of exotic materials to the creative design process and proper care of
these unusual foreign and domestic flowers and bulbs.
Prerequisite:
PST 204 with a grade of "C" or better or consent of
instructor.
PST 206 Advanced Floral Design II (2-3)
3 hrs.
Explores and develops the art and skills of arrangements of bouquets, creative
hairpieces, corsages, ceremony decorations and reception designs for weddings. Practical
experience in creating contemporary sympathy arrangements such as casket saddles,
sprays and baskets.
Prerequisite:
PST 204 with a grade of "C" or better or consent of
instructor.
PST 207 Advanced Floral Design III (2-3)
3 hrs.
Develops advanced skills of the use of many kinds of silk and dried flowers for floral
arrangements. The principles of design are applied to centerpieces, live arrangements,
wreaths, swags and topiaries. Covers the acquisition, storage and special care that
permanent flowers require.
Prerequisite:
PST 204 with a grade of "C" or better or consent of
instructor.
PST 212 Turfgrass Science (3-3) 4 hrs.
Identifies and discusses basic characteristics, soil requirements, environmental
adaptation, propagation and uses of turfgrass. Special emphasis on the establishment of
grasses and their identification. The management of established turfgrasses, emphasizing
the essential maintenance practices of fertilization, weeds and their control, mowing,
aerification, verticutting, renovation, and spraying for disease and insect control. A study
of business procedures essential to turfgrass managers, including budgeting,
recordkeeping, purchasing and time studies.
PST 244 Nursery Management (2-3) 3 hrs.
Studies operations fundamental to the nursery business including the propagation,
planting, culture, harvesting and handling of nursery crops. Emphasis is placed on
equipment, materials, procedures and ornamental plant dissemination through production
and care of nursery plant materials.
Prerequisite:
PST 101 and PST 111 with grades of "C" or better, or
consent of instructor.
PST 247 Floral Shop Management (2-3)
3 hrs.
Introduces floral shop operations which include equipment, materials used, plant and
nonliving materials, floral shop design and construction and the operations which go on
each day in the shop.
Prerequisite:
PST 104 with a grade of "C" or better, or consent of
instructor.
PST 248 Garden Center Operations (2-3)
3 hrs.
Details the fundamental skills and facilities required to properly plan and implement the
operation of a garden center. Included, but not restricted to, financing, material and
supply selections, seasonal requirements and associated business needs.
Prerequisite:
PST 103 with a grade of "C" or better, or consent of
instructor.
