Horticulture: Cannabis Biology and Cultivation Track

Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.)

Sample Schedule

The schedule below shows how the requirements for this degree may be met in four semesters. For some students, fulfilling degree requirements may take more than four semesters to complete. When planning your schedule, you should consult with your advisor.

First Semester (17 Credit hours)

  • AGR 100 Soil Science (3)
  • BIO 121 General Biology I OR BIO 125 Foundations of Life Science (4)
  • HRT 102 First Year Experience in Horticulture (1)
  • HRT 110 Introduction to Horticulture (3)
  • HRT 135 Regulations in the Cannabis Industry (3)
  • HRT 150 Herbaceous Plant Materials (3)

Second Semester (16 Credit hours)

  • ENG 101 Composition I (3)
  • BIO 251 Plant Structure and Function (4)
  • HRT 151 Woody Plant Materials (3)
  • HRT 236 Cannabis Cultivation (3)
  • SUNY General Education approved course in Oral Communication (3)

Third Semester (17 Credit hours)

  • ENG 103 Composition II (3)
  • HRT 260 Applied Plant Pathology with Integrated Pest Management (4)
  • HRT 280 Field Entomology with Integrated Pest Management (4)
  • Approved Elective (3)
  • SUNY General Education approved course in Mathematics (and Quantitative Reasoning) (3)

Fourth Semester (14 Credit hours)

  • HRT 220 Field Experiences in Horticulture (2)
  • HRT 235 Cannabis: Biology to Industrial Application (3)
  • Approved Elective (3)
  • SUNY General Education approved course in US History and Civic Engagement (3) OR World History and Global Awareness (3)
  • SUNY General Education approved course in Diversity: Equity, Inclusion and Social Justice (3)

Schedule Updated: April 10, 2024