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Landscape Specialist Certificate (LS11) Technical Certificate of Credit
(Standalone & Embedded in Horticulture Diploma & Degree)
Program Description:
Prepare graduates for challenging careers in the expanding field of Landscaping. Students will also develop contemporary business concepts as they apply to landscape and garden centers.
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 |
Credits required for graduation: 17
Courses 17 credits | |
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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 1070Landscape Installation
This course develops skills needed for the proper selection, installation, and establishment of landscape trees, shrubs, groundcovers, turf and flowers. Topics include workplace safety, interpreting a landscape plan, soil preparation, planting methods, post care and establishment, and managerial functions for landscape installers. |
4 |
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 1120Landscape Management
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. |
4 |
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