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Course Criteria
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4.00 Credits
The student will demonstrate an understanding of the physical and chemical properties of soils including the influence of parent material, topography, climactic conditions, time and living organisms. The student will relate good soil management practices to favorable plant growth and development. NOTE: This course is offered in the Spring term in the even years only. ( Prerequisite: High school chemistry or instructor approval)
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4.00 Credits
The student will demonstrate the ability to identify selected non-hardy plant materials, describe their habits of growth, maintenance and propagation, with emphasis on those materials used as ornamentals in and around residential and commercial buildings. The major groups covered are the tropicals, perennials and annuals commonly used in this area. NOTE: This course is offered in the Spring term only. ( Prerequisite: BIOL 125 or instructor approval)
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4.00 Credits
The student will identify selected hardy plant materials and describe their habits of growth, maintenance and propagation for use as ornamentals in landscaping. Groups of plants to be discussed include shade trees, small trees, evergreens, shrubs and groundcovers. This course is an appropriate prerequisite for the Landscape Design course. NOTE: This course is offered in the Fall term only.
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3.00 Credits
A well-maintained residential or commercial property is pleasing to the eye, increases property values and makes a favorable impression. Those who enroll will develop appropriate landscape maintenance programs from estimating to implementation. Students will evaluate lawn and landscape planting needs. Selection and maintenance of equipment will also be reviewed. This practical course will enable the student to save money or increase profits while doing a professional job. NOTE: This course is offered in the Fall term in the even years only.
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2.00 Credits
The students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of garden design and the use of plant materials in regional, private and public gardens. Class discussions, presentations and videos will emphasize the history of gardens and the cultural influences on plant selection and design. Field trips to local and regional private and public gardens will provide the student with actual examples of the textbook descriptions. (Students will pay their own admission to the gardens.) NOTE: This course is offered in the Summer I term only.
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3.00 Credits
Students will learn skills needed to create floral designs consistent with business standards, ordering flowers, construction of pieces, pricing, selling and servicing the customer. This five-week, hands-on introductory course will focus on the history of floral design, proper care and handling of flowers, tools and equipment needed, pricing of flowers and the construction of basic designs according to industry standards.
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3.00 Credits
Students will sharpen their design skills by focusing on wedding pieces. This hands-on, five-week course will include selling, ordering, construction and set-up techniques. (Prerequisite: HORT 151 or permission of instructor)
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3.00 Credits
Students will sharpen their design skills by focusing on funeral designs. This hands-on, five-week course will also include pricing methods, funeral director constraints, delivery timing and other issues important to a major part of most floral design businesses. (Prerequisite: HORT 151)
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4.00 Credits
The student will learn the theory and principles of landscape design. Residential design will be stressed. Students will learn basic drawing techniques on the board and computer, how to analyze a site, construct site-use plans and create attractive solutions to common landscape problems. A prior knowledge of woody plant material is required. NOTE: This course is offered in the Spring term only. ( Prerequisite: HORT 126 or permission of instructor)
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3.00 Credits
An introduction to the design, material selection and installation of patios, decks, walls, walkways, water features and landscape lighting. Students will also study bed preparation, planting techniques, site evaluation methods and job estimating techniques. NOTE: This course is offered only in the Spring term.
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