Horticulture Science (HORT)
HORT1000. Horticulture Science. (3 Credits)
Introduces the fundamentals of plant science and horticulture as a career field. Emphasis will be placed on an industry overview; plant morphology; plant physiology; environmental factors affecting horticulture practices; soil physical and chemical properties; fertilizer elements and analysis; and basic propagation techniques.
HORT1010. Woody Plant Identification I. (3 Credits)
Provides the basis for a fundamental understanding of the taxonomy, identification, and culture requirements of woody plants. Topics include: introduction to woody plants, classification of woody plants, and woody plant identification and culture requirements.
HORT1020. Herbaceous Plant Identificatio. (3 Credits)
Emphasizes the identification,selection,and cultural requirements of herbaceous plants. Topics include: introduction to herbaceous plants, plant classification and nomenclature of herbaceous plants, herbaceous plant identification and culture requirements and seasonal color management.
HORT1030. Greenhouse Management. (4 Credits)
This course helps to prepare students for a career in the management of commercial greenhouses, conservatories and institutuional greenhouses. Emphasis is placed on greenhouse construction; operation and management; regulating and controlling the environment; applying cultural practices as they affect plant physiological processes and influence plant growth and development; and management of a greenhouse business.
HORT1040. Landscape Installation. (3 Credits)
This course helps develop skills needed to prepare an area for plant and vital non-plant materials as well as install the landscape items as intended by the designer. Topics include: Workplace safety, retaining wall construction, landscape paving, irrigation and drainage, plant installation, and managerial functions related to landscape installation.
HORT1041. Landscape Construction. (4 Credits)
This course develops fundamental skills in landscape construction with an emphasis on landscape grading, drainage, retaining walls, and pavements. Topics include workplace safety, site preparation, project layout, construction methods, sequencing, and managerial functions.
HORT1050. Nursery Production&Management. (4 Credits)
Develops skills necessary to propagate and produce both container and field grown nursery stock. Topics include: industry overview, facility design, propagation techniques and environment, field grown and container production, and managerial functions for nursery production.
HORT1060. Landscape Design. (4 Credits)
Introduces design principles, drawing skills, and plant selection techniques required to produce landscape plans for residential/commercial clients. Topics include: landscape design principles, sketching and drawing skills, site analysis, plant and material selection, and landscape design process.
HORT1070. Landscape Installation. (4 Credits)
HORT1080. Pest Management. (3 Credits)
This course provides an introduction to the principles and mechanisms of integrated pest management across a diverse array of pests including insects, weeds, plant pathogens, nematodes and vertebrates. Specifically, the course will provide students with a fundamental and practical understanding of integrated pest management in a landscape setting with emphasis on pest identification and control; pesticide application safety; and legal requirements for state licensure.
HORT1100. Intro to Sustainable Agricult.. (3 Credits)
Introduces the fundamentals of small scale agriculture with a sustainable approach. Emphasis will be placed on an industry overview, history and foundation of sustainable practices, management and fertility of soils, pest management, and economic and marketing theory and practices.
HORT1110. Small Scale Food Production. (4 Credits)
Continues hands-on experience in food-crop production to be sold direct to the consumer, at farmers markets or CSA (Community Sponsored Agriculture). Topics include farm safety, farm design and development, propagation, production, harvesting, packaging, and marketing.
HORT1120. Landscape Management. (4 Credits)
This course introduces cultural techniques required for proper landscape management with emphasis on practical application and managerial techniques. Topics include: landscape management, safe operation and maintenance of landscape equipment, and administrative functions for landscape managers.
HORT1140. Horticulture Business Manage. (3 Credits)
This course presents managerial techniques required for business success in a chosen horticultural field. All aspects of establishing and managing a small business will be addressed. Emphasis will be placed on strategic planning; financial management; marketing strategies; human resource management; and operations and administration.
HORT1150. Environmental Horticulture Int. (3 Credits)
Provides the student with practical experience in an actual job setting. This internship allows the student to become involved in on-the-job environmental horticulture applications that require practice and follow through. Topics include: work ethics, skills, and attitudes; demands of the horticulture industry; horticultural business management; and labor supervision.
HORT1160. Landscape Contracting. (3 Credits)
Provides essential knowledge and skills in landscape contracting with emphasis on landscape business practices and principles, landscape bidding and estimating and managerial skills for the landscape business environment. Topics include: overview of landscape industry, landscape business principles and practices, landscape bidding and estimating and managerial skills for the landscape business environment.
HORT1200. Arboriculture Science. (4 Credits)
HORT1250. Plant Production & Prop.. (4 Credits)
HORT1310. Irrigation & Water Management. (4 Credits)
Provides students with exposure to the basic principles of hydraulics and fluidics. Special attention is given to watering plant materials in various soil and climatic conditions through the use of irrigation. Topics include: industry overview; fluidics and hydraulics; system design and installation.
HORT1330. Turfgrass Management. (4 Credits)
A study of turfgrass used in the southern United States. Topics include: industry overview, soil and soil modification; soil fertility; turf installation; turf maintenance, turf diseases, insects and weeds: and estimating costs on management practices .
HORT1410. Soils. (3 Credits)
This course introduces students to the basic fundamentals of soil science including: soil formation and classification; physical, chemical and biological characteristics; soil fertility and productivity; and soil management and conservation practices.
HORT1420. GolfCourseDesignConstr&Manage. (3 Credits)
Introduces basic golf course design principles as well as construction and renovation activities and basic golf course maintenance practices. Topics include: introduction and history, golf course design principles, golf course construction and golf course maintenance.
HORT1430. Advanced Landscape Design. (4 Credits)
This course familiarizes students with approaches to garden and small outdoor space design. Students will examine various approaches to color and design theory relevant to designing gardens and outdoor spaces. Topics include history of design, landscape design principles and elements, sketching and drawing skills, design analysis, garden design styles, plant material selection and the development of a garden planting plan.
HORT1500. Sm Gas Eng Rep/Main. (4 Credits)
HORT1560. Comp-Aided Land Des. (4 Credits)
HORT1680. Woody Plant Identification II. (3 Credits)
Students will develop a systematic approach to proper classification, nomenclature,identification, culture and use of many different woody plant species suitable for the region. Topics include: principles of plant classification and nomenclature, identification traits of woody plants and identification, culture and use of woody landscape plant species.
HORT1690. Horticulture Spanish. (3 Credits)
An introduction to the Spanish language and Latino culture as applied to green industry managers. Topics include: introductory conversational Spanish with an emphasis on green industry vocabulary in the areas of Spanish verbs, nouns and grammar and understanding and appreciating aspects of Latino culture for more effective management.
HORT1700. Lg Equip Operation. (3 Credits)
HORT1720. Introductory Floral Design. (4 Credits)
This course introduces the basic concepts and practices of floral design. Topics include: introduction to floral design; principles and elements of design used in floral compositions; identification of commonly used floral materials; conditioning and storing cut flowers; mechanics and supplies of flower arranging; construction of basic geometric designs; and corsage construction.
HORT1750. Interiorscaping. (4 Credits)
HORT1800. Urban Landscape Issues. (3 Credits)
This course introduces the concepts and principles of sustainable urban landscapes. By using these concepts the student will be able to create outdoor spaces that are not only functional and maintainable, but environmentally sound, cost effective and aesthetically pleasing. The design process is the first consideration, followed by implementation and maintenance, each with sustainability as a major consideration. The course will cover such topics as green roofs, water wise principles, rain gardens, pervious paving, LEED, erosion and sedimentation control and others.
HORT2500. Specialty Landscape Con. (4 Credits)