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3.00 Credits
3 Credits, 3 Class Hours A study of the principles of plant science and practices underlying occupations in horticulture. Emphasizes cultural methods affecting plant growth and provides a broad perspective of the horticultural industry.
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3.00 Credits
3 Credits, 3 Class Hours A study of identification, culture, characteristics and use of landscape plants. Topics include nomenclature, identification, growth and cultural requirements, and soil preferences. Landscape applications are emphasized. Students acquire knowledge in proper selection and utilization of plant materials into landscapes.
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3.00 Credits
3 Credits, 3 Class Hours An introduction to landscape design principles and practices for residential sites. Topics include drafting, site analysis and common elements of good design, plant material selection, proper plant utilization, and design implementation. Students learn to read, plan, draft, and implement a landscape design. Prerequisite: HORT 1110 or HORT 2110
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3.00 Credits
3 Credits, 3 Class Hours An introduction to hardscape structures in the landscape. Topics include material selection, construction techniques, and fabrication. Students learn to design and construct common hardscape features such as walkways, walls, and decks.
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3.00 Credits
3 Credits, 3 Class Hours A study of the physical and chemical properties of soils, soil fertility, and management. Topics include soil formation, classification, testing, fertilizer application, and other amendments. Students learn to analyze, evaluate, and properly amend soils and media for horticultural use.
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3.00 Credits
3 Credits, 3 Class Hours A detailed study of turf grass. Topics include seeding, reproduction, growth and development, species characteristics, fertilization irrigation practices, pest and disease control, maintenance of golf courses, and athletic and recreational lawns. Students learn how to establish and maintain a high quality turf-grass area.
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3.00 Credits
3 Credits, 3 Class Hours A study of the identification and control of plant pests including insects, diseases, and weeds. Topics include pest identification and chemical regulation, pesticide application, and safety. Course work will satisfy re-certification point requirements and prepare students to take the Tennessee Commercial Pesticide Applicators License test and the test for certification in Ornamental and Turf (C-3).
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3.00 Credits
3 Credits, 3 Class Hours A study of the identification, culture, and maintenance of landscape trees and shrubs. Topics include installation, fertilization, pruning, disease and insect control, and physiological problems. Students acquire knowledge in proper arboriculture practices.
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3.00 Credits
3 Credits, 3 Class Hours An introduction to a variety of topics from the areas of business management, customer service, and human resource management as they apply to the horticulture industry.
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1.00 Credits
1 Credit An internship that provides on-the-job experience and demonstrates mastery of horticulture skills through placement with an established business in middle Tennessee. Students will work with the program coordinator to spend time with a business best suited to their interests and career goals. Internships include the areas of landscape contracting and maintenance, plant retail/wholesale, garden center/ nursery, turf management, irrigation, pest control and others.
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