HRT 490 - TOPICS IN HORTICULTURAL SCIENCE

Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment

Credit(s): 3

A capstone course for majors in Horticultural Science to be taken near the conclusion of the student’s academic career. The course provides the student the opportunity to integrate knowledge acquired in previous courses in horticultural science and supporting areas. Emphasis will be placed on problem solving, synthesizing and integrating information, critical thinking, group activities, and written and oral communication. Instructional methods may include formal lectures, laboratories or supervised individual research. The specific nature of the course depends upon the student’s Area of Emphasis within the Horticultural Science major. This is a Graduation Composition and Communication Requirement (GCCR) course and hence is not likely to be eligible for automatic transfer credit to UK.

Prereq: Senior standing in Horticultural Science or consent of instructor.