• PLSO 4320: Plant Physiology

  4.00 Credits

  Middle Tennessee State University

  
  (Same as BIOL 4500.) Prerequisites:BIOL 1110/BIOL 1111, BIOL 1120/BIOL 1121, CHEM 1020/CHEM 1021, PLSO 3340. Plant mineral nutrition, photosynthesis, growth, development, and metabolism at the cellular and whole plant levels. Three hours lecture and three hours laboratory.
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• PLSO 4330: Turf Management

  3.00 Credits

  Middle Tennessee State University

  
  Prerequisite: PLSO 1610 or BIOL 1120/BIOL 1121 or PLSO 1101. Establishment and management of turf grasses for lawns, golf courses, and parks. Lecture/lab.
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• PLSO 4340: Genesis of Soil Landscapes

  3.00 Credits

  Middle Tennessee State University

  
  Prerequisite: PLSO 3340 or instructor approval. The co-evolution of soil landscapes, important morphological soil properties, and influence of geologic and geomorphic settings on soil development. The role of water in the development of soil horizons. Factors and processes of soil genesis. Lecture/Lab.
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• PLSO 4350: Soil Survey and Land Use

  3.00 Credits

  Middle Tennessee State University

  
  Prerequisite: PLSO 3340 or approval of instructor. Soil properties used to determine suitability for land use. Lecture/lab.
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• PLSO 4370: Soil and Water Conservation

  3.00 Credits

  Middle Tennessee State University

  
  Principles and practices of soil and water conservation in rural and urban environments. Lecture/lab.
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• PLSO 4380: Interior Landscaping

  3.00 Credits

  Middle Tennessee State University

  
  Principles and practices of designing, installing, and maintaining landscapes in malls, public buildings, and other indoor environments. Lecture/lab.
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• PLSO 4390: Urban and Sports Turf Soils

  3.00 Credits

  Middle Tennessee State University

  
  Prerequisites: PLSO 3340 and PLSO 4330. Describe, design, manage, and evaluate urban and sports turf soils. Lecture/lab.
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• PLSO 4500: Agroecology

  3.00 Credits

  Middle Tennessee State University

  
  Prerequisites: PLSO 1610 or 4 hours of biology. Theories of agroecology; focuses on sustainable agricultural practices and concepts. The impact of specific agricultural technologies and land use practices on the productivity of agricultural ecosystems, environmental quality, and human health. Examines the environmental science and agronomy of both conventional and alternative sustainable practices including benefits and limitations. Lecture/lab.
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• PLSO 4610: Arboriculture

  3.00 Credits

  Middle Tennessee State University

  
  Prerequisite: PLSO 1610 or BIOL 1120/BIOL 1121. The culture of trees, shrubs, and vines in the landscape. Planting, transplanting, fertilizing, irrigation, pruning, problem diagnosis, and damage repair included. Lecture/lab.
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• PLSO 4620: Greenhouse Management

  3.00 Credits

  Middle Tennessee State University

  
  Prerequisite: PLSO 1610 or BIOL 1120/BIOL 1121. Analysis of soils, fertilizers, irrigation techniques, container preparation, ventilation, growth regulation, and carbon dioxide enrichment for greenhouse operation. Two-hour lecture and two-hour lab.
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