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Academic programs in the Department of Plant Sciences span the art, science and technology of plant use in society. With the increasing emphasis placed on plants in urban areas, we offer particularly extensive training in landscape horticulture: planning, implementation and management for landscapes, turf and gardens. We also offer comprehensive programs in plant biotechnology and plant production.
Under the guidance of one of our academic advisors, the undergraduate program in Plant Sciences can be tailored to fit students' personal needs and career goals while meeting departmental and university requirements.
Check out the concentrations listed below. Then, visit the Plant Sciences department website at http://plantsciences.utk.edu/
where you will find more information like the different career opportunities available to Plant Science Majors; program goals of the department; how to schedule an appoint with an advisor and more!
Concentrations:
Landscape Design & Construction
In the landscape design and construction concentration, we focus on plants and landscape materials: plant identification and culture, irrigation systems, mulches, materials for constructing walkways, gazebos, planters. We learn to design landscapes, install plantings and steward our creations. Ours are "green" endeavors, melding art, science, and business into creative acts of beautifying and conserving our surroundings. We may encourage native plants, for their vigor, minimal maintenance and "in- tune-ness" with a geographical area. We may incorporate exotics, for their vivid blooms or unusual bark or appropriate landscape textures. We experiment with and teach a lot of things. Learn more
Public Horticulture
The Public Horticulture concentration is intended for students interested in professional
careers which promote horticulture and emphasize people and their education and
enjoyment of plants. Such careers include director of a botanical garden or park;
city or urban horticulturist; extension agent, teacher, educational director,
or program coordinator; professional garden writer/editor or publication manager;
horticulture therapist; public garden curator; and plant collections manager.
Directed technical electives allow the student to concentrate in an area of their
interest while encouraging the development of good people skills. Students are
required internship training in the area of their interest. Learn more
Turfgrass Science & Management
The Turfgrass Management concentration is designed for the student desiring to
pursue professions that include growing and managing turfgrasses used for golf
courses, parks, athletic fields, sports complexes, and residential and commercial
lawns. Careful selection of departmental courses and other electives in consultation
with an academic advisor will prepare graduates for the career of their choice. Learn more
Plant Science, Biotechnology & Horticulture Concentration
The Plant Science, Biotechnology and Horticulture Concentration is designed students desiring to pursue professions in biotechnology or commercial production of agronomic and horticultural crops. This concentration also prepares students for graduate studies in plant sciences. Learn more
For more information about undergraduate and other departmental programs, please
visit us on the Web at: http://plantsciences.utk.edu/.
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