Plant Science - A.A. Degree (Transfer)
AN ARTS AND SCIENCES AREA OF CONCENTRATION
APPLICATION CODE 321
For curriculum information, contact the Science, Engineering, and Technology Division—Room SET-430—443-518-1600.
Plants play a vital role in human society and ecosystems. Knowledge of plants is therefore essential as we strive to achieve a more sustainable future that balances environmental stewardship with the needs of a growing population. This is a diverse program that covers a range of topics, including the basic biology of plants, the importance of plants to people, plant classification, ecology and evolution, insects and disease, horticulture, crop protection, soils, and landscape design. A degree in plant science helps prepare students for a range of careers in industry, education, government, non-profits, and scientific research. The associate degree at HCC is designed for students who intend to transfer to a four-year baccalaureate program after graduation. Students are advised to check the requirements of the institution to which they intend to transfer.
Suggested Semester 1
Select 3 credits from the following:
| AVMP 110 | Introduction to Video | 3 |
| AVMP 150 | Introduction to Electronic Media | 3 |
| AVMP 155 | Principles of Film and Media Production | 3 |
| MUSA 107 | Music Technology in Society | 3 |
| MUSA 140 | Introduction to Music Technology and Entrepreneurship | 3 |
| MUSA 141 | Sound Creation in Music | 3 |
Suggested Semester 2
Suggested Semester 3
Select 3 credits from the following:
Suggested Semester 4
Select 3 credits from the following:
| ANTH 104 | Introduction to Physical Anthropology and Archaeology | 3 |
| ANTH 105 | Introduction to Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
| ANTH 110 | Global Archaeology | 3 |
| ANTH 120 | Comparative World Cultures | 3 |
| ANTH 220 | Cultures of the Middle East | 3 |
| GEOG 101 | Introduction to World Geography | 3 |
| GEOG 102 | Elements of Cultural Geography | 3 |
| HIST 123 | Western Civilization and the Modern World | 3 |
| HIST 201 | Europe in the Twentieth Century | 3 |
*Electives - Select from the following:
Total Credit Hours: 60
A graduate should be able to
- Demonstrate an understanding of plant structure, classification, ecology, growth, development, and protection.
- Describe techniques required for proper residential and commercial landscape design and contracting.
- Identify, understand, evaluate, and apply ethical reasoning to problems, dilemmas, and issues.