Horticulture — study plan
United Arab Emirates University College of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine
- Credit hours
- 120
- Levels
- 3
- Courses
- 88
- Degree
- bachelor
The Horticulture study plan at United Arab Emirates University is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 2 years (3 academic levels), requiring 120 credit hours across 88 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.
General Education Requirements 12 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| GEEM110 | Contemporary Emirati Studies | 3 |
| GEAE101 | Academic English for Humanities and STEM | 3 |
| GEIT113 | Introduction to Artificial Intelligence | 3 |
| GESU121 | Sustainability | 3 |
Required Courses 90 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MATH105 | Calculus I | 3 |
| PHYS105 | General Physics I | 3 |
| BIOC100 | Basic Biology I | 3 |
| STAT235 | Statistics for Biology | 3 |
| ARAG200 | Principles of Soil and Water | 3 |
| ARAG220 | Natural Resources | 3 |
| ARAG242 | Principles of Plant Protection | 3 |
| ARAG307 | Introduction to Horticulture | 2 |
| ARAG308 | Soil Fertility and Fertilizer | 3 |
| ARAG310 | Agricultural Technology Transfer | 3 |
| ARAG311 | Plant Propagation | 2 |
| ARAG327 | Plant Physiology and Environmental Stress | 3 |
| ARAG443 | Irrigation, Drainage and Water Management | 3 |
| ARAG465 | Salt and Drought Tolerant Plants | 2 |
| BION215 | Plant Biology for Non-Majors | 3 |
| BION225 | Practical Plant Biology for Non-Majors | 1 |
| BION270 | General Genetics for Non-Majors | 2 |
| CHEM111 | General Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHEM282 | Organic Chemistry for Non-Majors | 3 |
| FDSC285 | Food Biochemistry | 3 |
| ARAG485 | Senior Project | 3 |
| ARAG445 | Internship | 3 |
| ARAG321 | Floriculture Crop Production | 3 |
| ARAG402 | Woody Plants in the Landscape | 3 |
| ARAG451 | Landscape Management for Arid Lands | 3 |
| ARAG453 | Indoor Plants and Flower Arrangements | 3 |
| ARAG454 | Landscape Design | 3 |
| ARAG305 | Principles of Organic Horticulture | 3 |
| ARAG404 | Vegetable Production in Arid Lands | 3 |
| ARAG407 | Design of Organic Production System | 3 |
| ARAG410 | Fruit Production in Arid Lands | 3 |
| ARAG452 | Palms and Dates | 3 |
Electives 156 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| GEIE222 | Fundamentals of Innovation and Entrepreneurship Elective | 3 |
| AGRB352 | Agribusiness Entrepreneurship Elective | 3 |
| PHI180 | Critical Thinking Elective | 3 |
| MATH120 | Contemporary Applications of Math Elective | 3 |
| STAT101 | Statistics in the Modern World Elective | 3 |
| ECON110 | Principles of Economics Elective | 3 |
| GEZD110 | Zayed’s Legacy of Tolerance and Coexistence Elective | 3 |
| GEIS100 | Islamic Culture Elective | 3 |
| GEIS101 | Biography of the Prophet "Sira" Elective | 3 |
| HSR120 | Introduction to Heritage & Culture Elective | 3 |
| HSR130 | Introduction to Language & Communication Elective | 3 |
| MSC200 | Introduction to Mass Media Elective | 3 |
| PHI101 | Introduction to Philosophy Elective | 3 |
| TRS200 | Introduction to Translation Elective | 3 |
| AGRB210 | Introduction to Agribusiness Elective | 3 |
| CURR103 | Early Childhood Development & Learning Elective | 3 |
| GEBS280 | Future Workforce Skills Elective | 3 |
| GEO200 | World Regional Geography Elective | 3 |
| FOED102 | Professional Ethics in Education Elective | 3 |
| HSR140 | Introduction to Society & Behavior Elective | 3 |
| HSR150 | Introduction to Government Policy & Urban Structures Elective | 3 |
| PHI226 | Human Rights Theory Elective | 3 |
| PHIL120 | Principles of Professional Ethics Elective | 3 |
| PSYC100 | Introduction to Psychology Elective | 3 |
| ARAG205 | Introduction to Fish and Animal Science Elective | 3 |
| CHEM181 | Chemistry in the Modern World Elective | 3 |
| GEOL110 | Planet Earth Elective | 3 |
| PHYS100 | Astronomy Elective | 3 |
| PHYS101 | Conceptual Physics Elective | 3 |
| FDSC250 | Contemporary Food Science & Nutrition Elective | 3 |
| GEHP111 | Happiness and Wellbeing Elective | 3 |
| PHED201 | Physical Fitness and Wellness Elective | 3 |
| PHED211 | Health and Movement Elective | 3 |
| NUTR100 | Nutrition and Well-being Elective | 3 |
| SPED101 | Education of Exceptional Children Elective | 3 |
| SLP101 | Language Development and Impairment Elective | 3 |
| AGRB200 | Agricultural Economics Elective | 3 |
| ARAG313 | Urban Tree Management Elective | 3 |
| ARAG442 | Protected Agriculture Elective | 3 |
| ARAG408 | Survey of Plant Communities in Arid Lands Elective | 3 |
| ARAG456 | Turfgrass Management Elective | 3 |
| ARAG320 | World Herbs and Vegetables Elective | 3 |
| ARAG376 | Soil Processes in Organic Farming Elective | 3 |
| ARAG412 | Specialty Crops Elective | 3 |
| BION230 | Microbiology for Non-Majors Elective | 3 |
| ARAG323 | Post-Harvest Physiology of Plant and Animal Systems Elective | 3 |
| ARAG401 | Sustainable Agriculture in Arid Lands Elective | 3 |
| ARAG414 | Plant Breeding and Horticultural Biotechnology Elective | 3 |
| ARAG437 | Disease and Insect Pests Elective | 3 |
| ARAG439 | Pesticides Elective | 3 |
| ARAG455 | Nursery and Greenhouse Operations Elective | 3 |
| ARAG304 | Range and Pasture Management Elective | 3 |
This plan is transcribed from the university's official source. Always confirm the plan approved for your own cohort before registering. Official source
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Frequently asked questions about Horticulture
How many credit hours is Horticulture at United Arab Emirates University?
Horticulture at United Arab Emirates University requires completing 120 credit hours to graduate, spread across 88 courses.
How many years is Horticulture at United Arab Emirates University?
The study plan for Horticulture spans about 2 years (3 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.
What degree does Horticulture award?
Horticulture at United Arab Emirates University awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 120 credit hours.