Sustainable Horticulture Concentration, Applied Biological Sciences (BS)
Arizona State University
Date Posted: April 12, 2018
Submitted by: Jade Chalkley
Sustainability Topic:
Curriculum
Content Type:
Academic Programs
Disciplines:
Agriculture,
Biological Sciences (includes Ecology)
Tags:
biology,
horticulture
Program Type: Specialization/Concentration/Emphasis
Description
The sustainable horticulture concentration is designed for students who want theory and practical experiences in the unique aspects of the culture of plants in an urban desert environment. Students acquire the skills to produce, design and care for ornamental and edible plantscapes using sustainable technologies. Students are prepared for a range of horticulture careers in the private and public sectors, including in nursery plant production, landscape design and culture as well as local food production and organic urban farming.