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6.00 Credits
Continues hands-on experience in crop production with emphasis on spring foliage crops and managerial skills. Topics include light and temperature; insects and diseases; production and scheduling; and winter, spring, and foliage crops for local area. Contact hours: Class - 4, Lab - 6. Credit hours: 6. (W)
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6.00 Credits
Introduces the student to the basic principles of plant propagation. Focus of the course will be handson experience. Topics include: seed germination, rooting cuttings, propagation facilities construction, layering, insect disease and control, and cultural controls for propagation. Contact hours: Class - 3, Lab - 6. Credit hours: 5. (Sp)
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4.00 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. Contact hours: Class - 4, Lab - 4. Credit hours: 5. (Su)
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4.00 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. Contact hours: Class - 4, Lab - 4. Credit hours: 5. (Su)
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4.00 Credits
Enhances a student's ability to identify and control ornamental plant pests. Emphasis will be on practical applications of pest control measures from prevention to pesticide treatment. The identification and control of principal horticultural pests utilizing integrated pest management strategies. Topics include: identification and control of insect pests; identification and control of diseases and identification and control of weeds. Contact hours: Class - 3, Lab -4. Credit hours: 5. (T)
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2.00 Credits
The formation, classification, composition, properties, management, fertility and conservation of soils in relation to the growth of plants. Topics include: introduction, soil formation, soil classification, soil physical properties, soil chemistry, soil management and soil organisms and organic matter. Contact hours: Class - 4, Lab - 2. Credit hours: 5. (T)
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3.00 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. Contact hours: Class - 4, Lab - 3. Credit hours: 5. (T)
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3.00 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. Contact hours: Class - 4, Lab - 3. Credit hours: 5. (Sp)
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3.00 Credits
(Prerequisite: Provisional Admission) Allows students to become familiar with basic site grading procedures that promote proper site drainage. This course emphasizes a hands-on approach to grading using hand and machinedriven equipment. Topics include: overview of grading and drainage, topographic map reading and evaluation, basic surveying procedures and equipment usage, site analysis and drainage design and installation, grading equipment operation and safety and grading landscape areas. Contact hours: Class - 3, Lab - 6. Credit hours: 5. (T)
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3.00 Credits
(Prerequisite: Provisional Admission) Provides instruction in basic small engine maintenance. Topics include: engine types; ignition systems; fuel systems; lubrication, filtration, and maintenance; and engine repair. Contact hours: Class - 3, Lab - 5. Credit hours: 5. (T)
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