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FMKT 1301 - FLORAL DESIGN
Principles and elements of floral art with an emphasis on commercial design. Topics include basic design styles and color harmonies, identification, use, and care of processing of cut flowers and foliage, mechanical aids and containers, personal flowers, holiday designs, and plant identification and care.
Principles and elements of floral art with an emphasis on commercial design. Topics include basic design styles and color harmonies, identification, use, and care of processing of cut flowers and foliage, mechanical aids and containers, personal flowers, holiday designs, and plant identification and care.
Upon completion, students will be able to:
Apply principles and elements of design
Identify floral design styles
Identify cut flowers and foliage
Explain the care and processing methods for extended vase life
Select containers and mechanical aids
Create basic floral arrangements
Grade Basis: L
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture hours: 32.0
Lab hours: 32.0
FMKT 2331 - ADVANCED FLORAL DESIGN
An in-depth coverage of advanced floral design practices for the retail floral industry. Topics include contemporary floral arrangement styles and trends.
An in-depth coverage of advanced floral design practices for the retail floral industry. Topics include contemporary floral arrangement styles and trends.
Upon completion, students will be able to:
Create contemporary floral designs
Identify specialty flowers and foliage used in retail flower shops
Determine care and processing techniques
Select mechanical aids
Calculate price by various methods
Grade Basis: L
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture hours: 32.0
Lab hours: 32.0
Prerequisites:
FMKT 1301 - FLORAL DESIGN
HALT 1303 - HERBACEOUS PLANTS
A study of herbaceous plant material. Topics include practices and procedures used in the identification, growth, propagation, maintenance, and utilization of herbaceous plants in the horticulture industry.
A study of herbaceous plant material. Topics include practices and procedures used in the identification, growth, propagation, maintenance, and utilization of herbaceous plants in the horticulture industry.
Upon completion, students will be able to:
Identify herbaceous plants at various growth stages
Explain methods used to propagate herbaceous plants
Describe the cultural requirements for care and use of herbaceous plants
Grade Basis: L
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture hours: 32.0
Lab hours: 32.0
HALT 1307 - PLANT DISEASES
An overview of the factors causing plant diseases. Topics include physiological disorders, fungi, bacteria, viruses, mollicutes, nematodes, parasitic plants, non-pathogenic factors, and control methods.
An overview of the factors causing plant diseases. Topics include physiological disorders, fungi, bacteria, viruses, mollicutes, nematodes, parasitic plants, non-pathogenic factors, and control methods.
Upon completion, students will be able to:
Differentiate between pathogenic and non-pathogenic diseases
Identify common plant disease symptoms
Recommend disease control measures
Grade Basis: L
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture hours: 32.0
Lab hours: 32.0
HALT 1309 - INTERIOR PLANTS
Instruction in the identification and classification of the plants used in home and commercial interior landscapes. Topics include design characteristics for interiorscapes and environmental requirements of the plants.
Instruction in the identification and classification of the plants used in home and commercial interior landscapes. Topics include design characteristics for interiorscapes and environmental requirements of the plants.
Upon completion, students will be able to:
Identify interior plants
Select care methods for specific plants
Identify production methods of interior plants
Grade Basis: L
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture hours: 32.0
Lab hours: 32.0
HALT 1325 - LANDSCAPE PLANT MATERIAL
Study of the identification, characteristics, cultural requirements, and landscape uses of native and adapted plants.
Study of the identification, characteristics, cultural requirements, and landscape uses of native and adapted plants.
Upon completion, students will be able to:
Select plants for various landscape situations
List characteristics of plants
Describe cultural requirements of plants
Grade Basis: L
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture hours: 32.0
Lab hours: 32.0
HALT 1331 - WOODY PLANT MATERIALS
Study of woody plant materials used in the horticulture industry. Topics include identification, characteristics, adaptation, cultural requirements, pest and disease problems, and use in the landscape.
Study of woody plant materials used in the horticulture industry. Topics include identification, characteristics, adaptation, cultural requirements, pest and disease problems, and use in the landscape.
Upon completion, students will be able to:
Identify woody plants in various growth stages
Describe morphological, anatomical, or other botanical features
Explain cultural requirements of woody plants
Grade Basis: L
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture hours: 32.0
Lab hours: 32.0
HALT 1333 - LANDSCAPE IRRIGATION
Coverage of irrigation systems including equipment, design, performance, and maintenance. Topics include residential and small business applications, troubleshooting, repair, and technological advances in irrigation systems.
Coverage of irrigation systems including equipment, design, performance, and maintenance. Topics include residential and small business applications, troubleshooting, repair, and technological advances in irrigation systems.
Upon completion, students will be able to:
Describe the basic installation techniques used to install an irrigation system
Discuss the separation of zones for turf areas, shrubs, ground covers, and other plant groups
Prepare a design for an irrigation system
Grade Basis: L
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture hours: 32.0
Lab hours: 32.0
HALT 1353 - LANDSCAPE COMPUTER DESIGN
A course in computer-aided landscape design. Emphasis on the application of design concepts and techniques using software.
A course in computer-aided landscape design. Emphasis on the application of design concepts and techniques using software.
Upon completion, students will be able to:
Design landscape plans using computer software programs
Print a report of all hardscape and softscape materials used in the design
Grade Basis: L
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture hours: 32.0
Lab hours: 32.0
Prerequisites:
HALT 1422 - LANDSCAPE DESIGN
HALT 1372 - NATURALISTIC HORTICULTURE
An organic approach to plant production, pest management, soil fertility, and plant health. Emphasis on sustainability, xeriscaping and landscaping using native plants as well as creating wildlife landscapes.
An organic approach to plant production, pest management, soil fertility, and plant health. Emphasis on sustainability, xeriscaping and landscaping using native plants as well as creating wildlife landscapes.
Upon completion, students will be able to:
Demonstrate and apply sustainable horticulture techniques and principles
Explain the benefits of biodiversity in the garden
Produce and maintain healthy soils
Grade Basis: L
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture hours: 32.0
Lab hours: 32.0
HALT 1422 - LANDSCAPE DESIGN
A study of the principles and elements of landscape design. Topics include client interview, site analysis, plan view, scale, plant selection, basic drawing and drafting skills, and plan preparation.
A study of the principles and elements of landscape design. Topics include client interview, site analysis, plan view, scale, plant selection, basic drawing and drafting skills, and plan preparation.
Upon completion, students will be able to:
Demonstrate procedures utilized in the development of a landscape plan
Develop a landscape design
Perform a site analysis and incorporate the information into the final design
Grade Basis: L
Credit Hours: 4
Lecture hours: 48.0
Lab hours: 32.0
HALT 2302 - GREENHOUSE CROP PRODUCTION
Production of crops within the greenhouse environment. Topics include growing techniques, environmental control, crop rotation, scheduling, preparation for sale, and marketing.
Production of crops within the greenhouse environment. Topics include growing techniques, environmental control, crop rotation, scheduling, preparation for sale, and marketing.
Upon completion, students will be able to:
Produce crops within a greenhouse
Explain various cultural requirements for greenhouse crops
Implement marketing and sales
Modify crop growth and development
Grade Basis: L
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture hours: 32.0
Lab hours: 32.0
HALT 2307 - HORTICULTURAL FOOD CROPS
A study of commercial and home cultivated food crops including various vegetables, fruits, and nuts. Topics address planting, maintenance, harvest, and storage of the various crops.
A study of commercial and home cultivated food crops including various vegetables, fruits, and nuts. Topics address planting, maintenance, harvest, and storage of the various crops.
Upon completion, students will be able to:
Implement a plan to design, and plant a vegetable garden or small fruit orchard
Organize a schedule to cultivate, fertilize, water, and harvest the garden or orchard
Discuss various types of gardens and their applications in both commercial and residential settings
Grade Basis: L
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture hours: 32.0
Lab hours: 32.0
HALT 2308 - GREENHOUSE MANAGEMENT
Fundamentals of greenhouse construction and operation. Topics include architectural styles, construction materials, environmental systems and controls, growing media, fertilizers, post-harvest handling, marketing, and business management.
Fundamentals of greenhouse construction and operation. Topics include architectural styles, construction materials, environmental systems and controls, growing media, fertilizers, post-harvest handling, marketing, and business management.
Upon completion, students will be able to:
Compare and select architectural styles and materials for greenhouse construction
Calculate heating, cooling, and light requirements and select appropriate equipment
Determine cultural and business methods necessary for crop production
Grade Basis: L
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture hours: 32.0
Lab hours: 32.0
HALT 2321 - SMALL FARMING
Instruction in small farming techniques with emphasis on horticulture science including comprehensive and profitable guidelines. Topics include herbs, fruits, nut, and vegetable crops.
Instruction in small farming techniques with emphasis on horticulture science including comprehensive and profitable guidelines. Topics include herbs, fruits, nut, and vegetable crops.
Upon completion, students will be able to:
Identify major physical and biological factors that affect crops
Utilize innovative production techniques for a small farming operation
Demonstrate creative marketing techniques for small farming operations
Design productive and profitable small farming operations
Grade Basis: L
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture hours: 32.0
Lab hours: 32.0
HALT 2331 - ADVANCED LANDSCAPE DESIGN
In-depth coverage of advanced practices in landscape planning for commercial and residential landscapes. Topics include advanced design analysis, architectural elements, space articulation, and land engineering concepts.
In-depth coverage of advanced practices in landscape planning for commercial and residential landscapes. Topics include advanced design analysis, architectural elements, space articulation, and land engineering concepts.
Upon completion, students will be able to:
Design landscape plans including construction and planting details and specifications
Produce a graphic drawing of a landscape
Grade Basis: L
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture hours: 32.0
Lab hours: 32.0
HALT 2480 - COOPERATIVE EDUCATION
Career-related activities encountered in the student's area of specialization offered through an individualized agreement among the college, employer, and student. Under the supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. Includes a lecture component.
Career-related activities encountered in the student's area of specialization offered through an individualized agreement among the college, employer, and student. Under the supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. Includes a lecture component.
Upon completion, students will be able to:
Apply the theory, concepts, and skills involving specialized materials, tools, equipment, procedures, regulations, laws, and interactions within and among political, economic, environmental, social, and legal systems associated with the occupation and the business/industry
Demonstrate legal and ethical behavior, safety practices, interpersonal and teamwork skills, and appropriate written and verbal communication skills using the terminology of the occupation and the business/industry
Grade Basis: L
Credit Hours: 4
Lecture hours: 16.0
Lab hours: 336.0
HORT 1401 - HORTICULTURE
Structure, growth, and development of horticultural plants. Examination of environmental effects, basic principles of reproduction, production methods ranging from outdoor to controlled climates, nutrition, and pest management.
Structure, growth, and development of horticultural plants. Examination of environmental effects, basic principles of reproduction, production methods ranging from outdoor to controlled climates, nutrition, and pest management.
Upon completion, students will be able to:
Identify the various horticultural industries and their roles in our society
Describe the fundamentals of plant science
Assess the interactions of soils, water, and fertility in plant science
Contrast the methods of plant reproduction and propagation
Explain the impacts of production methods and technologies on plant science
Contrast methods of pest management in plant science
Investigate methods of environmental manipulation (e.g. greenhouse controls, frost management methods, hot caps)
Apply scientific reasoning to investigate questions and utilize scientific and horticultural tools to collect and analyze data and demonstrate methods
Use critical thinking and scientific problem - solving to make informed decisions
Communicate effectively the results of scientific investigations
Grade Basis: L
Credit Hours: 4
Lecture hours: 48.0
Lab hours: 32.0