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Course Criteria
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2.00 - 3.00 Credits
A study of greenhouse structures used for commercial production of cut flower and pot plants crops. Various construction and maintenance techniques will be discussed, as well as greenhouse ventilation and cooling equipment. Practical application of greenhouse equipment will be discussed and applied to the production of crops. (2,2) 3 credits
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2.00 - 3.00 Credits
Lecture and field study of the nomenclature, identification, ornamental attributes, cultural requirements, and horticultural uses of hardy perennial plants used in gardens including ferns, ornamental grasses, wild flowers, and herbs. Naturalistic woodland and rock gardens are introduced as well as the principles to design perennial borders. (2,2) 3 credits
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3.00 Credits
This course will include instruction in contemporary and European arrangements, artistic party pieces, hi-style silk arrangements and all phases of wedding floral designs. The campus flower shop provides required supplies at cost. Prerequisite(s): HOR 120, HOR 121 (1,4) 3 credits
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3.00 Credits
The theory and principles of landscape design applied to selected landscape problems. Preliminary sketches and final presentations of plans, elevations, and perspective form are required. Prerequisite(s): HOR 131, HOR 133 (1,4) 3 credits
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3.00 - 4.00 Credits
Commercial nursery stock production dealing with plant growth patterns and plant responses in relation to soils, water, fertility, planting techniques and distances, top and root pruning. Plant production cycles, rotations, and treatment for economy production. Emphasis will be placed on the commercial propagation of woody plants by sexual and asexual means. (3,3) 4 credits
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1.00 - 3.00 Credits
Emphasis in this course will be placed on the different types of plans which the landscape designer must know how to read and draw. Site analysis planting designs and grading plans will be covered in detail as they pertain to residential site work. Visual examples are utilized with previously drawn plans and slides of developed plans. (1,6) 3 credits
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3.00 Credits
This course is intended to focus on various horticultural materials and practices that have an impact on the public and the environment. Discussion and classification of horticultural materials such as fertilizers, growth regulators, pesticides, etc., as well as their regulatory and safety measures will be explored throughout the course. Finally, alternative management practices which reduce the use of horticultural materials and cultural methods will be examined. The current computer software available in the library on various related topics will also be utilized during the semester. (3,0) 3 credits
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2.00 - 3.00 Credits
The Woody Plants courses give a picture primarily of the woody plants grown in nurseries for landscape purposes, and secondly of those found in arboretums, woodlands, and fields of Northeastern United States. Emphasis is on identification, culture, uses, flowers, and fruits, and ecological relationships. Several of the evergreens, broad and narrow leaf, as well as some of the deciduous trees and shrubs will be covered in this first study. (2,2) 3 credits
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3.00 Credits
A continuation of Woody Plants I covering additional evergreens, broad and narrowleaf, as well as deciduous plants – trees, shrubs, vines and ground covers. (2,2) 3 credits
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2.00 - 3.00 Credits
Advanced theory, practice and field studies of the arboriculture industry, including care and pruning of fruit plants, diagnosis of tree ills, shade tree evaluation, and power equipment. Business practices and organization including management, record keeping, estimating, customer relations, ethics and standards. Prefaced by an overview of the arborist industry. (2,3) 3 credits
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