An introduction to local foodways in the United States, with an emphasis on fruits and vegetables. An overview of the history, current status of, and future goals for providing equal access to fresh, healthy produce. Topics include the cultural significance of various food crops, a history of regional foodways, farm ownership and labor practices, food access, and related food justice issues. 

Working with plants is both art and science. Students will be introduced to the diversity of plants commonly used indoors. This will include conservation considerations, cultivation practices, and the history and art of incorporating plants into living spaces and workplaces, including prominent examples of interior plantscaping.

An introduction to the biology and technology underlying the use and production of horticultural crops and landscape plants. Structure, growth, and development of horticultural plants from a practical and scientific approach. Environmental effects, basic principles of propagation, and greenhouse and outdoor production. Nutrition, pruning and chemical control of growth. Pest control and branches of horticulture. Satisfies Volunteer Core Requirement: (AOC)
(RE) Prerequisite(s) : BIOL 113 or BIOL 114 or consent of instructor.
Recommended Background: Any Volunteer Core OC course.

History and introduction of the interior plantscaping industry. Identification, culture, propagation, and use of plants for the commercial interior plantscape. Management of the interior environment including light, humidity, growing media, insects, and diseases. Commercial use of containers, planters, water features, and artificial plants.

Introduction to important world crops and production systems. Emphasis on plant terminology, origin, distribution and use, world agro-ecosystems, environmental and economic sustainability, current technology in crop production. Satisfies Volunteer Core Requirement: (NS) Satisfies General Education Requirement through the 2021-2022 academic catalog: (NS)

Other Instructors: Das, Protiva Rani

Techniques of effective professional communications, managerial skills, proposal development, estimating, budgeting, professional ethics, interviewing, and the job search. Finding and applying for internships and research experiences will be discussed. 

Native plants and plant communities as a basis for landscaping and environmental restoration. Weekly lecture coupled with either an outing or service practicum of invasive exotic plant removals or planting of natives. Study and work sites will primarily be demonstration projects of the University of Tennessee Environmental Landscape Design Lab. They include local schoolyard habitats, greenways, wetlands, streambanks, and shorelines.

Contact Hour Distribution: One 1.5-hour lecture, one 3-hour lab.
(RE) Prerequisite(s) : PLSC 320 or PLSC 321 or FWF 212 or EEB 330
Recommended Background: Coursework or familiarity with general principles and practices in horticulture.
Comment(s): Graduate standing or prior experience may satisfy prerequisite(s) with consent of instructor.

Other Instructors: Bates, Gary Edward

Botanical description, geographical distribution, general cultural practices of warm and cool season vegetables, small fruits, and deciduous tree fruits.

Contact Hour Distribution: 2 hours lecture and one 2-hour lab.
Recommended Background: 210 or working familiarity with general principles and practices of horticulture.

Other Instructors: Bumgarner, Natalie Ruth

Supervised experience in teaching. May involve preparation of lectures and teaching aids, preparation and supervision of laboratory exercises, evaluation of student performance.

Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 2 hours.
Registration Restriction(s): Minimum student level – junior.
Registration Permission: Consent of instructor.

Other Instructors: Sorochan, John Charles | Horvath, Brandon Joseph | Pulte, Andy | Walters, Kellie Jean

Professionalism, ethics, sales, sales proposals, budgeting, managerial skills, estimating, and contract management in the green industry. Students will additionally learn about professional involvement in industry related organizations.

Comment(s): Graduate standing or prior experience may satisfy prerequisite(s) with consent of instructor.
Registration Restriction(s): Minimum student level - junior.