园艺学(Horticulture),是以农业生物学为主要理论基础,研究园艺作物生长发育和遗传规律,即研究园艺作物起源与分类、种质资源、遗传育种、栽培、病虫害防治及采后处理、贮藏加工等应用技术与原理的综合性学科。
就业展望
一般说来,该专业典型的从业职业及其年薪(以美国为例)如下:
生物学家(Biologist):$76,220*(2)
农场主(Farmer):$73,730*(3)
园艺师(horticulturist)
注:这里的典型从业职业并不包括诸如教授、教师,以及从事该专业领域的高层管理人员。另外,这里的薪水为全行业平均薪水,并非该专业本科或研究生毕业生起薪。
典型课程列表
生物 | Biology |
林业 | |
植物分类学 | Plant Taxonomy |
植物繁殖学 | Plant Propagation |
植物生理学 | Plant Physiology |
Plant Pathology | |
Entomology | |
杂草科学 | Weed Science |
土地科学 | Soil Science |
观赏植物 | Ornamental Plants |
花艺设计 | Floral Design |
景观园艺学 | Landscape Horticulture |
蔬菜水果作物 | Vegetable and Fruit Crops |
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注:课程列表为本科专业课程列表。
心理准备
Are You Ready To...?
Design irrigation systems Identify and control plant diseases and pests Use basic math skills Study principles of landscape design Create your own landscape designs Learn business skills Use computers Identify plant types Learn plant propagation (reproduction) techniques Work outdoors Study fertilizers and soil management*(1)
参考资料:
(1) Major: Landscaping- Horticulture College Board
(2) Occupational Employment and Wages, May 2012 Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists US Bureau of Labor Statistics
(3) Occupational Employment and Wages, May 2012 Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers US Bureau of Labor Statistics
(4) Major: Horticulture Princeton Review
学校列表
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