Q:  Do I have to retake required courses if I get a grade lower than I would like?

 A.   If you pass the course, you do not need to retake it unless a certain

grade is specifically required, eg, W and V cores (ENGL 121W) or the MATH

core, in which a C- or better is required. If you fail a course required

for your major, you must take it again.

 Q:  If I retake a course, will my old grade still count?

 A:  Only the most recent grade will be used to compute your GPA and count for

your credit total, but the course and each grade will be listed on your

transcript every time you take it.

 Q:  How do I go about looking for a job or someplace to do research?

 A:  Plant Sciences has a list of labs that will take on students for research on the PSPP web page.

Q: What are the job opportunities and salary expectations for landscape design degree?

 A: There are good opportunities for positions in the landscape industry in locations where construction is thriving.  Western Montana offers many jobs due to the surge in construction.  Position salaries vary from a low of $18,000 to$26,000 depending on experience and background.

 Q: What are some appropriate and good core classes for humanities, social sciences, fine arts, global?

 A: The following are highly recommended core classes for landscape design students: 

FINE ARTS: Arch 121F - Introduction to Design, Art 114F – Art Fundamentals, Art 238F Representational Drawing, MTA 103F Understanding Photography. 

HUMANITIES: Hist 105, 107 Western Civ., NAS 320,340 American Indian Religions, Literature, Phil 105 Good & Evil, RELS 317HG Buddhism & Christianity.

SOCIAL SCIENCES: Anth 101SG Intro Anthropology, Econ 101S Economic Thinking, Econ 102 Macroeconomics, Geog 105SG World Geography, NAS 100 Introduction to Native Am. Studies, POLS 206S Government of US, PSY 100S Intro Psychology, Soc 101S Intro Sociology,

GLOBAL/MULTICULTURAL: any of those listed above with a G

 Q: What courses must be C grade or higher?

 A: Only the foundations classes have to be C or higher.  They include writing, math, and verbal core classes.  For all others, a D is a passing grade, but a 2.0 cum is required for graduation.

 Q: How and when do I formally apply for graduation?

 A: Application for graduation forms must be filed by the student one year in advance of graduating.  See your advisor to be sure your program of study is finalized then take a copy of it to the appropriate certification offcer: Pohl for all Hort, Martin for all Plant Science.

 Q: What's the best sequence for my science and math requirements?

 A: Students with weak math skills should take the math placement test to determine which level of math to start in.  It's always best to be secure with math prior to taking other science courses.  Students will do better in Chemistry if they are secure with mathematics.  Generally follow the 100 level course before moving on to 200 level classes.

 Q: How do I apply for an internship and how many credits is it worth?

 A: Carol Asleson is currently the department connection for internships (PS 476). See her to receive an application packet or to visit about internship opportunities.  A summer or semester-long internship is usually worth 3 credits.

 Q: What classes offer CLEP exams and are any courses available on-line or as correspondence courses?

 A: Courses offering CLEP exams are listed in the catalog.  The only one the PS department offers is for PS 102 Plant Science, Resources and Environment.

 Q: If a course is listed and restricted entry, how do I enroll?

 A: Restricted entry courses require that the student physically go to the department that offers the course.  They will enroll you there or provide the appropriate paper work for enrollment.

 Q: Is there a student club?

 A: Yes, there is a Horticulture Club.  It usually meets once per month. Notices will be posted as to meeting times and places.  The general information bulletin boards L. Johnson Hall 3rd floor corridor and the bulletin boards in the Plant Growth Center lounge will keep you informed. Announcements are also made in horticulture classes.

Special thanks to Dick Pohl and John Sherwood for contributing both questions and answers.