Horticulture HORT 103 – 2 Credits Interior Plant Material Studies the common indoor plant materials used for interiorscaping; emphasis will be placed on the proper identification, use, and care of interior plants. Prerequisite: RDNG 051 or ESOL 044 HORT 106 – 2 Credits Plant Propagation and Production I Studies the principles and practices in the propagation of plants; covers facilities, equipment, and supplies used in propagation. Prerequisite: RDNG 051 or ESOL 044 HORT 107 – 3 Credits Basic Landscape Graphics Introduces the basic principles of landscape graphic design; covers line weight and lettering techniques, graphic symbols, color rendering techniques, one and two point perspectives, techniques of landscape sketching, and an introduction to computer design landscape graphics. Prerequisites: RDNG 051 or ESOL 044 and ENGL 051 or ESOL 042 Lab fee: $20.00 HORT 110 – 3 Credits Woody Ornamentals I Studies the more common trees, shrubs, and vines used for landscaping purposes; emphasizes the proper identification, use, and care of woody plants. Prerequisite: RDNG 051 or ESOL 044 HORT 111 – 2 Credits Perennials and Grasses I Studies perennials and grasses used for landscaping purposes; emphasizes the proper identification, use, and care of perennials and grasses. Prerequisite: RDNG 052 or ESOL 054 HORT 115 – 3 Credits Soils and Fertilizers Explores soils and fertilizers from a management point of view; emphasis is placed on intensive horticultural practices, practical application of soil/media testing and analysis, soil structure, porosity, pH and its relationship to good cultural practices, nutrient content, and soil/media management will be explored. Prerequisites: ENGL 051 or ESOL 042; RDNG 051 or ESOL 044; and MATH 081 HORT 117 – 3 Credits Integrated Pest Management Explores the common insects, diseases, and weeds that might infest interior ornamentals, nursery and landscape ornamentals, turf, and greenhouse plant materials; prepares the horticulture professional for the examination for pesticide application certification. Prerequisites: ENGL 051 or ESOL 042; RDNG 051 or ESOL 044; and MATH 081 HORT 124 – 3 Credits Nursery and Greenhouse Management Examines greenhouse and nursery structures and facilities; covers greenhouse and nursery crop production techniques and procedures. Prerequisites: ENGL 051 or ESOL 042; RDNG 051 or ESOL 044; and MATH 081 HORT 125 – 3 Credits Horticulture Business Management Studies the business practice associated with the horticulture industry; covers business communication, accounting and record keeping, career opportunities, governmental and legal regulations, business plan development, labor relations. Prerequisites: ENGL 051 or ESOL 042; RDNG 051 or ESOL 044; and MATH 081, or written permission from instructor required HORT 134 – 3 Credits Landscape Installation, Construction and Maintenance I Studies the important aspects of landscape installation and maintenance; covers tools, equipment, site preparations, amendments, plantings, stakings, transplanting and pruning of plants. Prerequisites: ENGL 051 or ESOL 042; RDNG 051 or ESOL 044; and MATH 081 HORT 150 – 3 Credits Horticulture Mechanics Develops basic mechanical skills in the areas most generally required by many grounds maintenance, landscaping, and ornamental horticulture businesses; covers hand tool/power tool use, power equipment operation and service/repair, tractor operation and service/repair, basic welding, basic plumbing, basic electrical, and tool fitting. Prerequisites: RDNG 051 or ESOL 044 and MATH 081 HORT 181 – 1 Credit Cooperative Education I: Horticulture Provides the student with academic credit for knowledge and skill outcomes derived from a planned work experience in the student's chosen career field; provides entry-level career-related experience and workplace competencies that employers value when hiring new employees. Prerequisites: 12 college credits, 2.5 GPA (in major), 2.0 overall GPA HORT 206 – 2 Credits Plant Propagation and Production II Continues to study the principles and practices in the propagation of plants; covers facilities, equipment, and supplies used in propagation. Prerequisite: RDNG 051 or ESOL 044 HORT 210 – 3 Credits Woody Ornamentals II Continues the study of woody ornamentals; emphasizes deciduous trees, shrubs, and ground cover. Prerequisites: RDNG 051 or ESOL 044 and HORT 110 HORT 211 – 2 Credits Plant Classification and Identification Explores the techniques for identifying plants in the field using simple instruments such as the hand lens and dissecting microscope; emphasis will be placed on vascular plants, but other types will be discussed and studied in the classroom, laboratory, and field. Prerequisites: RDNG 051 or ESOL 044 and HORT 110 or written permission from instructor required HORT 216 – 2 Credits Herbaceous Garden Plants: Spring Provides for the study of herbaceious perennials, annuals, biennials, and geophytes that are cultivated in gardens and landscapes for spsring interest, with emphasis on identification, environment requirements, aesthetic character, and landscape design uses. Prerequisites: RDNG 052 or ESOL 054 HORT 224 – 3 Credits Turf Management Studies the identification of the warm and cold season turf grass species used in residential, commercial, and golf course installation; special emphasis will be placed on installation, establishment, environmental factors, and cultural practices. Prerequisites: ENGL 051 or ESOL 042; RDNG 051 or ESOL 044; and MATH 081 HORT 225 – 2 Credits Pesticide Use and Safety Prepares the horticultural professional for the examination for pesticide application certification; covers principles of pest control, pesticides, laws and regulations, pesticide labeling, pesticides and human health, personal protective equipment, pesticides and the environment, handling pesticides, pesticide emergencies, and pesticide alternatives. Prerequisites: ENGL 051 or ESOL 042; RDNG 051 or ESOL 044; and MATH 081 HORT 230 – 3 Credits Landscape Design Studies the principles and practices of landscape design; special emphasis will be placed on the proper and effective use of plant and landscape materials in developing areas. Prerequisites: ENGL 051 or ESOL 042; RDNG 051 or ESOL 044; MATH 081; and HORT 107 HORT 233 – 2 Credits Landscape Design Studio Provides individual critiques on various landscape designs; expands on landscape design principles taught in Landscape Graphics (HORT107) and Landscape Design (HORT 230). Prerequisites: HORT 107 and HORT 230, or written permission from instructor required HORT 234 – 3 Credits Landscape Installation, Construction and Maintenance II Examines the techniques used in the construction of common landscape projects such as patios, walks, retaining walls, fences, foundations, waterfalls, pools, and steps; covers the various tools and construction materials used in landscape construction. Prerequisites: ENGL 051 or ESOL 042; RDNG 051 or ESOL 044; MATH 081; and HORT 134