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1.00 Credits
Students present a seminar of a topic of interest. Students also present a seminar of their work experiences in PST 115, Summer Placement. Students are required to attend the "Distinguished Speaker Series." Speakers may include leading horticultural researchers, industry representatives, green industry professionals or experts in other fields. Prerequisite(s): HRT 115.
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2.00 Credits
This course focuses on the use of herbaceous plants in the landscape and provides an opportunity to explore the function and design aspects of herbaceous plants for the outdoor garden in New England. Emphasis is placed on creating designs in response to given criteria. A strong background in herbaceous plant material identification and culture is required. Prerequisite(s): HRT 214.
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3.00 Credits
This course is an introduction to the profession of Floral Designer. The course covers elements, principles and techniques of floral design. Topics include working with fresh, dried and permanent material. Classes will include hands on design work. Classes will also cover the daily practices of a traditional floral shop. This course will prepare students for a part time or full time career in the floral industry, including sales, design and merchandising. This course is an elective in the Horticulture program.
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This course is an introduction to the principles and practices of pruning. The course will cover selected topics on the science and art of pruning. Topics will include types and maintenance of pruning tools, reasons for pruning, plant responses to pruning and the various techniques used to effectively prune trees, shrubs, vines, edible fruits and herbaceous plants. Sessions will be conducted on the SMCC campus. Prerequisite(s): HRT 119.
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3.00 Credits
This is an introductory survey covering the history of the global past from the origins of humanity through the 15th century, from the rise of early civilizations through the moment of European contact in the western hemisphere during the late 15th century. This course will also introduce students to the process of thinking historically: students will seek to understand the problems, events, and people of the global past under their own terms and in the broadest contexts. Historians wage vigorous debates over such questions as: How did human society first evolve What constitutes "civilization" How has religion changed over time What has been the significance of cultural exchange between peoples History is an interpretive discipline. Students will become attuned to how different the past was to our own lifetimes, being ever mindful of how even ancient world history has and continues to shape our present. Prerequisites: ENG 080 and ENG 090.
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3.00 Credits
A continuation of World History I, this is an introductory survey covering the history of the global past from the 15th century through contemporary times, from the moment of European contact in the western hemisphere during the late 15th century through the modern global context. This course will also introduce the process of thinking historically: students will seek to understand the problems, events, and people of the global past under their own terms and in the broadest contexts. Students will examine important historical issues such as: How did the modern world evolve How have institutions such as slavery, religion and capitalism shaped the global experience What caused nations to emerge and how does nationalism affect individuals Students will develop an appreciation of how our contemporary world emerged from and is shaped by these critical issues. Prerequisites: ENG 080 and ENG 090.
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3.00 Credits
U.S. History to 1877 provides a broad overview of the main political, economic, social and cultural developments in the United States from the colonial period through Reconstruction. It will explore the cultures that discovered and created American society and the interactions of European, Native American and African peoples. Prerequisites: ENG 080 and ENG 090.
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3.00 Credits
U.S. History Since 1877 provides a broad overview of the main political, economic, social and cultural developments in the United States from 1877 to the present day. The course covers the major personalities, events, and themes in local, regional and national developments, emphasizing the significance of why and how things occurred, and their importance for understanding our nation's past, present and future. Some of the key topics to be covered include; industrialization, progressivism, World Wars I and II, the Great Depression and the Civil Rights Movement. Prerequisites: ENG 080 and ENG 090.
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3.00 Credits
The Field School in Historical Archaeology is a hands on 3 credit History course which provides the students with on site archaeological field and laboratory experience. The course will expose students to the field of historical archaeology at an historic archaeological site located in Bristol on the south central coast of Maine; under the supervision of the project director and several experienced volunteers. During each six hour day, students will learn the basics of excavation, record keeping and artifact analysis as they dig inside and around the project site. This experience is a great hands on opportunity for college students seeking course credit and experience in historical archaeology, teachers in need of recertification credits, or history buffs interested in exploring an area with a rich colonial history. HTY 215 recommended. Prerequisites: ENG 080 and ENG 090.
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3.00 Credits
The History of Science is designed to help the student better understand the impact of science and technology on our way of life, through discussions of the history of science, resulting technological changes, and our relationship to the social and physical environment. The course will present a broad survey of change from the ancient Greeks to the 21st Century. Prerequisites: ENG 080 and ENG 090.
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