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Horticulture Pesticide Applicator (HP21) Technical Certificate of Credit
(Stand-Alone or Embedded in Technical Studies Degree program)
Program Description:
The Horticulture Pesticide Applicator technical certificate of credit provides skills necessary for entry-level employment as a horticulture pesticide applicator. Topics include: Horticulture sciences, plant identification, pest management and turfgrass management.
Entrance date: Each semester
Program admission requirements:
Minimum Test Scores
ACCUPLACER NEXT GENERATION– | Reading | 224 | ACCUPLACER- | Sentence Skills | 60 |
Writing | 236 | Reading Comprehension | 55 | ||
Arithmetic | 229 | Arithmetic | 34 |
High school diploma or equivalent required for admission.
Credits required for graduation: 13
Courses 13 credits | 13 |
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HORT 1000Horticulture Science
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. |
3 |
HORT 1010Woody Ornamental Plant Identification
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. |
3 |
HORT 1080Pest Management
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. |
3 |
HORT 1330Turfgrass Management
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. |
4 |
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