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2.00 Credits
An introduction to and practice of the theory and practical approach to residential landscape design. Students take a design project from concept through final presentation. Note: HRT 112 and HRT 113 are recommended. Prerequisite: HRT 118 Course fee
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2.00 Credits
A lecture and lab course working with the installation of landscapes. Organization, set up, and construction will be covered. Students will be assigned projects that will include design and cost estimates. Handling equipment and actual construction may be included. Course fee
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2.00 Credits
The use of AutoCAD for site planning and landscape design used in the creation of landscape plans. Emphasis is placed on practical application of software and hardware to develop working drawings for the landscape industry. Note: CAD 117 is recommended. Corequisite: HRT 118 Course fee
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2.00 Credits
Restoring and caring for our natural areas has become an important role for a variety of landscape professionals. This class will provide an overview of natural areas restoration and management issues for northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin. Major plant communities for this region such as wetland, prairie and woodland will be addressed in terms of their ecology, key identifying features, management issues and restoration techniques. Fieldtrips will be integrated to provide students with exposure to all phases of restoration work, from initial construction to high-quality natural area. Fieldtrips also will provide an opportunity for hands-on practice at various management techniques like prescribed burning and vegetation monitoring. Prerequisite: HRT 111 or BIO 120 or BIO 126
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2.00 Credits
A hands-on course focusing on the techniques and procedures involved in propagating plants. Sexual and asexual methods are practiced, and environmental conditions needed to promote growth and development are considered. Seed propagation, cutting propagation, and grafting will be included. Corequisite: HRT 111 Course fee
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1.00 - 15.00 Credits
A special project set up by the student and a HRT faculty member to cover a specific area of interest to the student. Prerequisite: 12 hours of HRT (C or better)
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1.00 - 3.00 Credits
Students will travel with faculty to international/regional locations, which may vary from year to year, to study selected topics in horticulture. The course may emphasize the landscape design, the plant materials used, and the installation, care, and maintenance of the various gardens visited. Lectures, field trips, demonstrations, and on-site, individualized instruction will be used. Note: Travel expenses are paid by the student. May be taken three times, but any topic only once
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0.50 - 3.00 Credits
This course is designed to meet the needs of students for specialized instruction in horticulture topics. A maximum of six (6) credit hours of HRT 299 may be used as elective credit toward an A.A.S. degree or certificate in Horticulture; a topic may be taken only once. Course fee
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0.00 - 3.00 Credits
This course is an historical survey of the ancient civilizations of Egypt, Greece, and Rome, through the Middle Ages to the Renaissance. Emphasis is placed on cultural developments, political trends, and economic and social issues that have influenced the direction of Western Civilization. Prerequisite: Language Proficiency Course fee IAI: S2 902, HST 913
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0.00 - 3.00 Credits
This course is an historical survey from absolutist monarchy through the French Revolution, Industrialization, and 20th century ideological conflicts and wars. Emphasis is placed on the shaping of contemporary ideas, values, institutions, and the impact of technology. Prerequisite: Language Proficiency IAI: S2 903, HST 914
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