Horticulture

School/College: CALS


Field of Study

The study of the genetics development, production, growth, distribution, and use of fruits, vegetables, and ornamental plants.

Possible Careers

Research scientist; sales representative for seed and nursery industry; urban forester; green house manager; golf course superintendent; fieldperson for food processing, fertilizer or other chemical industries; farm or nursery manager; arboreta or botanical gardens educational director; lawn/garden writer; physician; veterinarian.

Special Opportunities & Additional Information

  • Horticulture Club, Badger Turf and Grounds Club and Pi Alpha Xi (national society for floriculture and ornamental horticulture).
  • Field trips to various locations in the U.S.
  • Undergraduate students are encouraged to gain lab, field and internship experience, as well as attend and present research papers at professional society meetings. Limited funds are available to support these activities. Advisors with industry tieshelp place students in summer internships and jobs.
  • Employment opportunities available with the B.S. degree.
  • Graduate studies available in plant breeding, genetics, ecology, physiology and biotechnology.

Selected Required Courses For the B.S. in Natural Sciences:

Intro Biology:
Biology 151-152; or Botany 130 and Zoology 101-102(preferred); or Biocore
Calculus:
Optional
General Chemistry:
Chem 103-104; or Chem 109
Organic Chemistry:
Optional
Physics:
Physics 103-104; or Physics 201-202; or Physics 207-208

Recommended Course Sequence for Freshman Year

Fall
Chem 103 or 109
Math 112 or 114 or 210
Spring
Chem 104
Zoology 101-102 or Botany 130
Math 113 or 211

-OR-

Fall
Chem 103 or 109
Math 112 or 114 or 210
Zoology 101-102 or Botany 130; or Biology 151
Spring
Chem 103 or 109
Math 113 or 211
Botany 130 or Zoology 101-102; or Biology 152

Advisor

  • Laura Jull (608-262-1450, lgjull@wisc.edu), 392 Horticulture Bldg or call departmental office for referral to an advisor.

Departmental Office