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This course is a practical field study about the horticultural management of herbaceous perennial plants grown within perennial garden settings. As the growing season progresses, students will experience the growth cycle changes that occur to hardy, herbaceous, perennial plants. Students will learn the maintenance requirements that plant growth dictates and advancing senescence necessitates. Prerequisite(s): HOR 204 (1,4) 3 credits
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Students will be introduced to the range of operations that occur within botanic gardens, arboreta, and other public garden institutions. Students will develop the skills they require to become effective managers of these living plant collections. They will also form communication channels with public garden professions. Course requirements include a research project tailored to the student's career objectives. Following this course it is recommended students pursue a public garden internship. Prerequisite(s): HOR 104 or HOR 110 (2,2) 3 credits
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Discussion of the origin and history of weed science and weed control. Life cycle, growth and development, weed interference and competition with plants will also be explored. The course will also emphasize physical, cultural, biological and chemical control of weeds. The herbicides along with their selectivity, performance and methods of application will also be discussed. Prerequisite(s): HOR 104 or HOR 110 (2,2) 3 credits
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Through an historic survey this course will examine how natural environments have interacted with socio-cultural traditions to influence the design of European, Asian, and North American gardens, landscapes, and urban spaces. Pioneers in the development of landscape gardens will be profiled. Prerequisite(s): 9 credits HOR, HIS 126 or HIS 117 or HIS 118 or permission of Chair (3,0) 3 credits
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This elective course is intended for Landscape Development and General Horticulture students who wish to develop skills in the use of basic surveying instruments such as tape, level and transit. These skills are used to record existing location of structures and ground form. Students will learn to use these methods for installation of new structures and alteration of landform. conventional methods for recording notes and standard methods in mathematical procedures will be covered. Prerequisite(s): HOR 171 (2,3) 3 credits
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This is a course about the student's future as a horticulturist, landscape designer, contractor, a business professional and a citizen. Students will learn the skills required to start and manage a professional practice in his/ her chosen field. The basics of business structure, insurance, contracts, and business investment will be addressed. Students will produce a cohesive business plan that incorporates defining their marketplace, developing a communication strategy, and cash-flow planning. They will also learn how to put together a portfolio and make effective use of technology to leverage the efficiency of their existing or proposed practice. Prerequisite(s): HOR 207 (3,0) 3 credits
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This course is an introduction to computer aided design/drafting. This course includes all the functions of AutoCad plus specific tools and solutions for professionals in the land development industry. This course will focus solely on two-dimensional aspects of AutoCad. Each student will acquire CAD experience from using the program at his or her own workstation. We will perform exercises to develop skills from file set-up to creating 2D drawings to plotting. Our goal in the class is to become comfortable, efficient and competent computer drafters. Each student is required to produce a landscape site plan. Prerequisite(s): HOR 207 (1,4) 3 credits
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3.00 Credits
Landscape construction projects involve modification of the earth's surface. This course teaches how to design, read and engineer landform. Students will be given an introduction to grading and surveying the landscape contours. They will develop a knowledge of grading around buildings and roads as well as grading for drainage. Prerequisite(s): HOR 170 (2,3) 3 credits
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3.00 Credits
This course is an advanced course in computer aided design/drafting. This course will focus on providing additional time developing skills introduced in Landscape CAD 1, and introduce advanced three-dimensional aspects of AutoCad. Each student will acquire CAD experience from using the program at his or her own workstation. Each student is required to produce a comprehensive set of landscape construction plans. Prerequisite(s): HOR 371 (1,4) 3 credits
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3.00 Credits
Landscape plans require engineered drainage design, engineered irrigation design and lighting design. The course covers advanced grading design processes, storm water management principles and techniques using the hydrologic cycle, and designing advanced lighting systems to create beautiful night landscapes. Irrigation design will cover various types of irrigation for the landscape. Prerequisite(s): HOR 372 (2,3) 3 credits
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