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Practical study of a selection of the techniques for commercial production of landscape plants. A wide range of production methods as well as issues with greenhouse layout, insect and disease control, materials planning and seasonality will be covered. Field trips, demonstrations and labs will give the student first-hand exposure and experience with many covered techniques. (Usually offered Spring semester.)
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3.00 Credits
Hands-on study of selected deciduous and evergreen woody trees and shrubs used in landscaping. Emphasis is on identification characteristics, horticultural uses, cultural requirements, and design attributes both in the landscape and in illustration. Required field trips to observe woody landscape plants will be held during class hours. (Usually offered Fall semester.) Prerequisite that may be met concurrently: BIO 102
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0.00 Credits
No course description available.
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3.00 Credits
This is a comprehensive course covering the selection, installation, establishment, care, and maintenance of residential and specialized sport and golf turf. The approaches for the management of turf under diverse usage conditions and needs including methods for reducing management cost, improving quality, species selection, maintaining healthy plants, installation and establishment options, irrigation, identifying pests and options for pest control will be covered. A variety of speakers will provide professional insight into specialized turf requirements. (Usually offered Spring semester.)
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3.00 Credits
Hands-on course to learn the identity, use, and care of a selected number of herbaceous perennial, annual, bulb landscape plants. Includes identification characteristics, variety and cultivar options, site requirements, design and illustration elements, maintenance, care and insect and/or disease concerns. Ornamental grasses, shade, bog, vines and tender perennials will also be covered. (Usually offered Spring semester.)
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Hands-on course to learn to identify, use, and care of a selected number of herbaceous perennial, annual, bulb landscape plants. Includes identification characteristics, variety and cultivar options, site requirements, design and illustration elements, maintenance, care and insect and/or disease concerns. Ornamental grasses, shade, bog, vines and tender perennials will also be covered. (Usually offered Spring semester.)
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3.00 Credits
Designed to developing the student's skills for diagnostic problem identification and understanding the potential care options in woody and herbaceous landscape plants. This course covers identification of various insect and disease pests of landscape plant materials, the damage caused by these pests as well as cultural, organic, non-chemical, and NYS DEC approved chemical pest treatments. (Usually offered Spring semester.) Prerequisite: HRT 171
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2.00 Credits
This course is designed to afford the student the opportunity to obtain practical work experience in selected areas of the horticulture industry. The student will be able to apply knowledge and skills learned in the classroom to everyday tasks and situations encountered in the commercial production and marketing of horticultural products and services. Total of 90 hours of work experience. (Usually offered Spring semester.) Prerequisite: Permission of Program Coordinator.
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4.00 Credits
Hands-on introduction to landscape design. The student will experience first-hand the process for residential design by learning and working through the steps from site analysis to final design presentation. Class focuses on developing the students drawing skills and visual communication of landscape designs on paper. Introduction of landscape design concepts, presentation techniques, and time, materials, and cost estimating will also be covered. Required field trips to landscape sites will be held during class hours. (Usually offered Fall semester.) Prerequisites that may be met concurrently: HRT 101 and HRT 171.
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No course description available.
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