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3.00 Credits
(3-42 class hrs/wk, 1-14 cr) F/W/Sp/Su An instructional program, using contextual learning, designed to promote critical thinking, citizenship and civic responsibility as students work with community partners in addressing real community needs. Students identify learning objectives, work a specified number of hours during the term, and engage in faculty-led guided reflection activities. Prerequisites: Students must have taken or must be currently taking appropriate course or courses in their major field of study. They must also have their Service-Learning approved by the appropriate faculty coordinator.
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3.00 Credits
(1 class hrs/wk, 1 cr) W Surveys career opportunities in horticulture. A report on a specific career position is required. Includes résumé writing and job search skills.
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3.00 Credits
(4 class hrs/wk, 3 cr) Sp Introduces greenhouse management emphasizing practical applications in the horticulture industry. Topics include growing structures and environment, root media containers, watering, plant nutrition, pest management and plant growth. Includes an interview with a greenhouse operator.
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3.00 Credits
(4 class hrs/wk, 3 cr) W/Alternate Years Winter 2009 Introduces ornamental horticulture, including how to plant, train, prune, protect and repair trees.
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3.00 Credits
(4 class hrs/wk, 3 cr) Sp/Alternate Years Spring 2009 An advanced course of study for students and practitioners of ornamental horticulture who need to know how to select, plant, train, protect, fertilize, and provide ongoing care for trees in the landscape. Class provides excellent preparation for the ISA Certified Arborist and Tree Worker certification exams. Students must sign an LBCC Liability Waiver before participating in the lab. Lab activities include actual tree care practices on campus. Prerequisite: Aboriculture I or instructor's approval.
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3.00 Credits
(4 class hrs/wk, 3 cr) W/Alternate Years Winter 2010 Introduces and develops the art and science of turf-grass culture. Grass identification and maintenance; fertilizer and water requirements; weed, insect and disease identification and control; and other turf problems are emphasized.
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3.00 Credits
(6 class hrs/wk, 4 cr) W Introduces the principles, methods, techniques and facilities used to propagate ornamentals. Techniques covered include seeding, grafting, cuttings, divisions and tissue culture. Lab activities utilize the LBCC Greenhouse. Students are responsible for the annual plant sale.
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3.00 Credits
(3 class hrs/wk, 2 cr) Sp/Alternate Years Spring 2009 Gives practical field experience in climbing and tree work. Taught by certified arborists, emphasizing safety and skill. Note: Limited enrollment. Requires personal protective equipment. Prerequisites: Instructor's approval.
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3.00 Credits
(5 class hrs/wk, 3 cr) F/Alternate Years Fall 2009 Introduces principles, methods, techniques and use of equipment for maintenance of landscape and turf areas.
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3.00 Credits
(5 class hrs/wk, 3 cr) W/Alternate Years Winter 2009 Surveys basic layout and design, site utilization and orientation of landscape facilities. Includes landscape contours, grading, trees, shrubs, plant selection and utilization. Prerequisite: HORT 228 Landscape Plant Materials or instructor's approval.
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