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3.00 Credits
Covers the relationship between plants and people and the uses of plants as sources of food, medicine, drugs, spices, beverages, poisons, fibers, oils and plants exudates. Prerequisite: HRT 110. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.
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3.00 Credits
Studies landscape use of plants. Considers ornamental value, growth habit, identification, and limitations. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.
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3.00 Credits
Teaches theoretical and practical aspects of soils and other growing media. Examines media components, chemical and physical properties, and soil organisms. Discusses management and conservation. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.
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3.00 Credits
Teaches principles of plant pest management. Covers morphology and life cycles of insects and other small animal pests and plant pathogens. Laboratory stresses diagnosis, chemical and non-chemical control of specific pests, and pesticide safety. Prerequisite: HRT 110. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.
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3.00 Credits
Covers aspects of nursery management, including culture, plant handling, and facilities layout. Discusses aspects of garden center management, including planning and layout, purchasing, product selection, marketing, merchandising, and display. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.
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3.00 Credits
Discusses the theoretical and applied practices of managing a greenhouse facility. Emphasizes greenhouse construction and design, environmental control, energy conservation, and related topics. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.
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3.00 Credits
Focuses on basic practices and techniques involving landscape management. Includes development of a year-round management calendar and preparation of bid and contract proposals. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.
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3.00 Credits
Applies scientific principles for the establishment and maintenance of intensely managed turfgrass. Topics covered include cultivar selection, seeding, sprigging and sodding techniques, fertilization, watering, weed identification and control, insect identification and control, fungus identification and control, soil structure, drainage, topdressing, and mowing frequency and height. Prerequisite:HRT 110. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.
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3.00 Credits
Continuation of HRT 228. Applies scientific principles for the establishment and maintenance of intensely managed turfgrass. Topics covered include cultivar selection, seeding, sprigging and sodding techniques, fertilization, watering, weed identification and control, insect identification and control, fungus identification and control, soil structure, drainage, and mowing frequency and height. Prerequisite: HRT 228. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.
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3.00 Credits
Applies landscape theory and principles of drawing to the planning of residential and small scale commercial landscape designs. Prerequisites: HRT 150, 235, 201, and 202 or instructor permission. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.
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