Horticulture Courses

Revised 9/23/2010

AGT 1714 – Applied Soils
A general course in soils designed to give the student a basic understanding of soil genesis, morphology, and classification as well as the physical, chemical, and biological aspects of soils. Four semester credit hours.

HLT 1114 – Plant Materials I
A survey of common ornamental plants used in landscaping including trees, shrubs, and vines. Includes instruction in basic classification and identification procedures and in the identifying characteristics, maintenance, and use of the plants in a horticultural setting. This course is
designed to be offered in the fall semester. Four semester credit hours.

HLT 1124 – Plant Materials II A continuation of Plant Materials I with an emphasis on foliage and flowering plants. This course is designed to be taught in the spring semester. Four semester credit hours.

HLT 1214 – Applied Principles of Plant Propagation
A course which develops expertise and knowledge in the advanced asexual and sexual methods of plant reproduction. This includes separation and division, grafting, and layering. Includes an introduction to tissue culture methods. Four semester credit hours.

HLT 1223 – Green Industry Seminar
A course designed to provide an overview of current Green Industry events and job opportunities in the industry and specific landscape and horticulture related topics. Math equations designed for horticulture will be reviewed. Three semester credit hours.

HLT 1313 – Greenhouse and Nursery Production I
A course which develops skills and expertise in the selection, equipping and management of a greenhouse facility. Emphasis is placed on different media, supplies, and chemicals used in greenhouses and on the scheduling and production of greenhouse crops. Three semester credit hours.

HLT 1411, 1421, 1431, 1441 – Leadership Management
This course develops an awareness of interpersonal skills essential for job success. Topics include self-image, team building, leadership skills, time and stress management, and human resources management. One semester credit hour.

HLT 1513– Landscape Design I
An introduction to the concepts, principles and elements of landscape design. Included is instruction and practice in the use of drawing instruments and supplies and in conducting a site analysis. Three semester credit hours.

HLT 1614 Landscape Equipment Operation and Maintenance
This course provide instruction and practice in the safe and proper operation and maintenance of landscape and turf equipment.

HLT 2113 – Turfgrass Management
This course provides instruction and practice in the identification, selection, installation, and management/maintenance of turfgrass. Three semester credit hours.

HLT 2124 – Landscape Maintenance and Weed Control
This course provides instruction and practice in the maintenance of trees, shrubs, and other greenscape features. Also includes instruction in the use of herbicides and other weed control standards. Four semester credit hours.

HLT 2313 – Landscape Business Management
This course provides instruction and practice regarding the management of a landscape operation. Includes instruction in estimating and bidding; personnel management, supervision, and development; and business practices. Three semester credit hours. Three lecture hours.

HLT 2323 – Greenhouse and Nursery Production II
A continuation of Greenhouse and Nursery Production I with an emphasis on production practices associated with fertilization, pest control, environment control, and marketing. Three semester credit hours.

HLT 2413 – Floral Design
A course to develop knowledge and skills associated with retail floristry. Includes instruction in preparing arrangements with fresh and dried materials, seasonal pieces, funeral sprays, and the use of floral wire services. Three semester credit hours.

HLT 2423 – Advanced Floral Design
A course designed to continue to build techniques from floral design. This course will include instruction on developing business skills needed in everyday specialty designs used in the floral industry. Three semester credit hours.

HLT 2513 – Garden Center Management
A course to develop knowledge and skills associated with management of a retail garden center. Includes instruction in basic principles of entrepreneurship as applied to garden centers, product displays and advertising, and facilities. Three semester credit hours.

HLT 2523 – Landscape Design II
A continuation of Landscape Design I with an emphasis on planting design, preparation and presentation of landscape plans using computer aided landscape software, site analysis and plot plans. Three semester credit hours.

HLT 2713 – Landscape Construction
A course which provides instruction and practice on the installation of a landscape plan to include site preparation, installation of site amenities, bed preparation and planting, and shrub and tree planting. Three semester credit hours.

HLT 2813 – Ornamental and Turf Pest Management
Provides instruction and practice in the identification and control of common lawn pests and diseases. Includes instruction in identification, pesticide use and safety, and legal aspects of pest control. Three semester credit hours.

HLT 2824 – Irrigation and Lighting Systems
A course designed to investigate the types of irrigation/lighting systems. Discussion will include the installation and maintenance of these systems. Four semester credit hours.