Ornamental Horticulture

Associate in Applied Science Degree

The diversified training required for employment in nursery, landscape operations, turf management or golf course maintenance is provided in this program. Student specialization will be enhanced by the full-time job training experiences that are included in this program.

Knowledge of keyboard or enrollment in BOFF 114 is encouraged

Enrollment in developmental classes may increase the length of time it takes to complete an associate degree

BOFF 114 Keyboarding (Fall, Spring and Summer) -- 2 hours
Learn to operate an alphabetic keyboard by the touch system. Open to all students except Office Systems majors. Course length 8 weeks. [C]

CBUS 150 Business Computer Systems (Fall, Spring & Summer) -- 3 hours
This course covers the role of computing in our society today. Emphasis is placed on how computers are used in business and industry. Basic systems analysis and design techniques, and file processing and database concepts are covered. Students are introduced to and trained in business software packages, including word processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation, and Internet access applications. All of the above are accessed in the current Windows environment. Other operating systems are discussed as well. A special fee is assessed. Class meets 4 hours per week. [T]

ENGL 121 Communication Skills (Fall and Spring) -- 3 hours
Improvement of writing skills, emphasizing both composition and review of grammar. Placement is preliminary until a writing sample has been examined by the instructor during the first week of class. Vocational credit cannot be used to fulfill the Communications requirement for the transfer Associate degree. Keyboarding required for placement in sections using computer aided instruction. [C]

HORT 101 Intro to Horticulture Science -- 3 hours
An introduction to the principles and practices involved in the development, production, and use of horticultural crops (fruits, vegetables, greenhouse, turf, nursery, floral, and landscape). This class is a Transfer Ag. course. [T]

HORT 176 Landscape Principles -- 3 hours
Basic design principles, site analysis, and layout techniques in landscaping. Prerequisite: HORT 284. [C]

HORT 187 Horticulture Mechanics -- 2 hours
Selection and use of hand and portable tools, small engine maintenance, and the principles of other major shop practices. [C]

HORT 189 Turfgrass Culture -- 3 hours
Elements of maintenance, construction, and renovation of turf plots, golf courses, athletic fields, and park turf areas. [C]

HORT 191 Turf Pest Control -- 3 hours
Prevention and control techniques of major weeds, insects, and diseases of ornamental turf. Prerequisite: HORT 189. [C]

HORT 192 Tree and Shrub Maintenance -- 3 hours
Disease and insect control, pruning and tree surgery, and soil and nutrition as applied to ornamental trees and shrubs. [C]

HORT 193 Garden Center Management -- 3 hours
A study in the management and operation of commercial garden centers. Focus will include independent shops as well as departmental operation within retail stores. [C]

HORT 200 Interiorscape Technology -- 3 hours
Installation, maintenance and management of interior plantscapes. Plant lighting, planting, drainage, given to the organization and presentation of oral reasons. [C]

HORT 202 Landscape/Turf Internship (Spring) -- 3 hours
On-the-job training in Horticulture related areas during the second semester. Prerequisite: Must meet the Department requirements and/or consent of instructor. [C]

HORT 250 Landscape/Turf Internship (Spring) -- 3 hours
On-the-job training in Horticulture related areas during the summer semester. Prerequisite: Must meet the Department requirements and/or consent of instructor. [C]

HORT 263 Landscape Construction -- 3 hours
Techniques and materials used in landscape construction. [C]

HORT 280 Turf Irrigation -- 3 hours
Irrigation principles applied to the design and installation of golf courses and home lawn irrigation systems. [C]

HORT 282 Landscape Design I -- 3 hours
Study in preliminary sketching and final layout plans. Principles of landscape design are applied to selected problems. Prerequisite HORT 176. [C]

HORT 284 Woody Plant Identification -- 3 hours
Identification and use of ornamental evergreens and deciduous plants in the landscape. [C]

HORT 290 Landscape/Turf Internship (Fall) -- 3 hours
On-the-job training in Horticulture related areas during the third semester. Prerequisite: Must meet the Department requirements and/or consent of instructor. [C]

INFO 245 Employment Seminar (Fall) -- 1 hour
This course involves a study of contemporary problems in the general field of employment. Future graduates are counseled in career search and development techniques as well as employment opportunities. Students are urged to share their concerns and experiences encountered while preparing for employment. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. [C]

SPCH 101 Oral Communication (Fall and Spring) -- 3 hours
An introductory course to help the student develop skills for successful oral-communication: interpersonal communication theories, listening techniques, assertiveness skills, and group decision making skills; also, the verbal and non-verbal factors in the preparation and oral delivery of information to a group. Communication theories are discussed and put into practice in the classroom. [T]

*General Education

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