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 Beginning Floral Design (2-3) 3 hrs.
Presents basic principles of floral design including classic designs,
centerpieces, corsages, boutonnieres, 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 107 Cut Flower and Foliage Identification (3-3) 4 hrs.
Identifies cut flowers and foliage commonly used by commercial florists.
Emphasis will be placed on proper care and handling of all floral materials.
Vase life, wholesale packaging and prices will be stressed.
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 112 History of Floral Design I (3-0) 3 hrs.
Studies the history of floral design as it relates to the major periods
of art and furniture history. Beginning with the Egyptian period and working
through contemporary design, the development of floral design is examined.
Emphasis is placed on design styles typical of each period and their impact
on current design trends.
PST 151 Floral Design Internship (1-7) 3 hrs.
Offers field training under the supervision of qualified floral design
industry personnel. Diversified field training will enable the student
to acquire skills not thoroughly developed in the classroom-laboratory
environment. Students will investigate the organizational structure of
the enterprise and document the work processes during the internship.
Prerequisite: Minimum of 15 semester hours of PKM or PST prefix courses
and consent of coordinator.
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 High Style and Tropical Floral Design (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 Wedding and Sympathy Floral Design (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 Permanent Botanical Design (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 208 Advanced Floral Techniques (3-2) 4 hrs.
Emphasizes the use of design principles and elements in advanced floral
design. Particular attention will be paid to design techniques, development
of a theme, and preparation for design completion.
Prerequisite:
PST 104 and PST 204 with grades 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 245 History of Floral Design II (2-3) 3 hrs.
Continues the study of the major periods and design styles as they related
to the period. Investigates the floral materials available during each
historic period. Explores preferred use of colors for individual time
frames. Allows students the opportunity to recreate historic designs.
The styles studied in lab will represent significant contributions of
each era through current designs seen today.
Prerequisite:
PST 104, PST 112 and PST 204 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.
