Catalog - Landscape Horticulture

Associate in Landscape Horticulture Management (151)

Associate in Floral Design Management (217)

Associate in Arts and Sciences with a major in General Horticulture (234)

Department Information

Benjamin Romney, Department Chair
D.Kim Black, Byron John, Allen M. Wilson
Don Miller, Greenhouse Manager
Departmental Office (208) 356-2018

The Department of Landscape Horticulture prepares students for expanding career opportunities in horticulture. Graduates with associate degrees find immediate employment with nurseries, garden centers, florist shops, landscape contractors, lawn service companies, interiorscape companies, greenhouses, golf courses, parks and horticulture supply companies. Because demand for graduates is increasing, salaries are increasing and most students can choose from several job offers.

Production of horticultural crops such as trees, turf, flowers, interior plants, vegetables and fruits offers additional career opportunities.

Students who continue on for Bachelor’s and more advanced degrees find opportunities in horticulture teaching, research, extension education and government service. Horticulture training is also an excellent entry into related fields such as forestry, land conservation, landscape architecture, urban planning, biotechnology, plant pathology and irrigation engineering.

The Department is a recognized leader in horticulture education having an excellent faculty and facilities, including five greenhouses, laboratories, arboretum, and demonstration gardens.

Courses which develop skills in home gardening and landscape beautification are available to the general student body. These courses (Horticulture 124, 125, 130, 135, 201 and 299 ) make it possible for students to become more self-sufficient in beautifying their homes and communities.

The ultimate goal of students entering the Landscape Horticulture Management and Floral Design Management programs should be management and/or business ownership. These 20 month programs consist of four semesters on campus and two summer terms to complete ten weeks of internship in a horticulture business located in a geographical region chosen by the student, plus one summer term of five weeks studying on campus.

Degrees Offered:
1. Associate in Landscape Horticulture Management. This program prepares students for careers in retail nursery sales, landscape design, landscape installation, landscape maintenance and golf course and park maintenance. Classes transfer for university credit, but may not fulfill all General Education requirements.

2. Associate in Floral Design Management. The Floral Design Management program prepares students for employment in the retail florist, interior landscape and retail greenhouse industry. Upon graduation students are qualified floral designers and have training leading to flower shop management. Classes transfer for university credit, but may not fulfill all General Education requirements.

3. Associate in Arts and Sciences with General Horticulture Major. This is a transfer program preparing students for more advanced training at a 4-year college or university. It includes all the General Education Requirements but fewer major courses.

Entrance Requirement
The floral design program has enrollment limitations. Students who are admitted to the college and indicate intention to major in floral design will automatically be considered based upon: scholastic record (high school/ college transcript), ACT scores, relevant course work, and date of application.A grade point average of 2.5 must be maintained in order to continue in this major.

Associate in Landscape Horticulture Management (151)

Recommended sequence of courses:

First Semester
Religion 2
BS 208 General Botany 3
Eng 111 College Comp 3
Hort 095 Lndscp Lab/Travel 0
Hort 115 Orientation .5
Hort 121 Plant Material 2
Hort 130 Int Arc Land D 3
Hort 299 .5
Math 100S Ag Math 2
Total Credits 16

Second Semester
Religion 2
Crops 280 OR CIS 140 Comp Appl 3
Hort 095 Lndscp Lab/Travel 0
Hort 122 Plant Material 2
Hort 298A Internship .5
Hort 299 Hort Seminar .5
Soils 120 Soil Fert & PN 4
Major Options 3
Major Electives 2
Total Credits 17

First Summer Term
Hort 298B Occup Intern 5

Third Summer Term
Major Options 5

Third Semester
Religion 2
AgBus 102 Ag Bus Account 3
Hort 095 Lndscp Lab/Travel 0
Hort 212 Land Pest Cont 3
Hort 299 Hort Seminar .5
Major Options 3
Major Electives 5
Total Credits 16.5

Fourth Semester
Religion 2
AgBus 250 Ag Bus Manage 3
Econ 111 Prin of Economics 3
Hort 095 Lndscp Lab/Travel 0
Hort 299 Hort Seminar .5
OE 220 Bus Communications 3
Major Options 3-4
Major Electives 2
Total Credits 16.5-17.5

Courses for Majors

Major Options: For the Landscape Maintenance and Construction option, complete the following required major courses:
Ag Eng 122 Small Engines 2
Ag Eng 123 Equip Maint/Opr 2
Hort 124 Flower Ident 2
Hort 219 Landscape Mgmt 3
Hort 229 Irrigation 2
Hort 251 Lndscp Contract 2
Hort 252 Lndscp Construc 3
Total 16

For the Nursery and Greenhouse Option, complete the following required major courses:
AgBus 232 Ag Sales Merch 3
Hort 124 Flower Ident 2
Hort 201 Plant Culture 3
Hort 220 Plant Propagation 3
Hort 234 Greenhouse Oper 3
Hort 297 Practicum 1
Total 15

Major Electives for (151): Your electives must be approved by your advisor. Select from the major options above or the following list:
AgMech 240 Ag Structures 1-3
B 275 Business Law 3
Crops 260
Com Pest App 2
Crops 270 Agroecology 3
Hort 125 Interiorscaping 2
Hort 135 Flower Arrang 3
Hort 221 Plnt Tissue Cul 2
Hort 230 Adv Lndscp Des 2
Hort 234 Greenhouse Opt 3
Hort 235 Adv Floral Des 3
Hort 290 Spec Problems 1-3

Associate in Floral Design Management (217)

Recommended sequence of courses:

First Semester
Religion 2
BS 208 General Botany 3
Crops 280 OR CIS 140 Comp. Appl 3
Hort 095 Lndscp Lab/Travel 0
Hort 115 Orientation .5
Hort 135 Flower Arrang 3
Math 100S 2
Hort 299 Seminar .5
Eng 111 Composition 3
Total Credits 17

Second Semester
Religion 2
Hort 130 Int Arc Land D 3
Hort 095 Lndscp Lab/Travel 0
Hort 125 Interiorscaping 2
Hort 220 Pl Propagation 3
Hort 238 Wedding Flowers 1-2
Hort 298A Internship .5
Hort 299 Hort Seminar .5
Major Electives 3-4
Total Credits 15-17

First Summer Term
Hort 298B Occup Intern 5

Third Summer Term
Hort 235 3
Hort 124 2
Total Credits 5

Third Semester
Religion 2
AgBus 102 Ag Bus Account 3
AgBus 232 Ag Sales Merch 3
Econ 111 Prin of Economics 3
Hort 095 Lndscp Lab/Travel 0
Hort 236 Oriental Fl Ds 1
Hort 299 Hort Seminar .5
Major Electives 3
Total Credits 15.5

Fourth Semester
Religion 2
AgBus 250 Ag Bus Manage 3
Hort 095 Lndscp Lab/Travel 0
Hort 237 Period Fl Des 1
Hort 238 Wedding Flowers 1-2
Hort 297 Practicum 1
Hort 299 Seminar .5
OE 220 Business Comm 3
Major Electives 3-4
Total Credits 14.5-16.5

Courses for Majors

Math: Math 100S Ag Math is recommended. Math requirement or higher will be accepted.

Major Electives for (217): Select from the following list: ( Any exceptions must be approved by your advisor).
Art 103 Intro to the Visual Arts 3
Photo 105 Intro to Art 3
B 275 Business Law 3
Crops 270 Agroecology 3
Hort 121 Plant Material 2
Hort 122 Plant Material 2
Hort 201 Plant Culture 3
Hort 212 Land Pest Cont 3
Hort 219 Landscape Mgmt 3
Hort 221 Plnt Tissue Cul 2
Hort 234 Greenhouse Oper 3
Hort 251 Lndscp Contract 2
Hort 290 Spec Problems 1-3
Hort 297 Practicum 1
ID 102 Color 3
ID 140 Intro to Archit 3
Soils 120 Soil Fert & PN 3

Associate in Arts and Sciences with a major in General Horticulture (234)

Associate in Arts and Sciences with a major in General Horticulture has three options designed for transfer to a university at the junior level. The student may elect to follow a broad General Curriculum; a Horticulture Science Curriculum enriched by math and science courses; a Pre-Landscape Architecture curriculum enriched by additional courses in Landscape Design, Construction and Maintenance; or a Business curriculum enriched with courses in Business Management. Although not required, internship experience is highly recommended.

Recommended sequence of courses:

First Semester
Religion 2
BS 208 Botany 4
Hort 095 Lndscp Lab/Travel 0
Hort 115 Orientation .5
Hort 130 Int Arc Land D 3
GE & Major Options 7
Total Credits 16.5

Second Semester
Religion 2
Hort 095 Lndscp Lab/Travel 0
Hort 299 Seminar .5
Soils 120 Soil Fert 4
Crops 280 OR CIS 140 Comp App 3
GE & Major Options 7
Total Credits 16.5

Third Semester
Religion 2
Hort 095 Lndscp Lab/Travel 0
Hort 299 Seminar .5
GE & Major Options 13
Total Credits 15.5

Fourth Semester
Religion 2
Hort 095 Lndscp Lab/Travel 0
Hort 299 Seminar .5
GE & Major Options 13
Total Credits 15.5

General Education Requirements
BS208 fills one of the Natural Science requirements and Hort 130 fills the Arts requirement. Also CIS 140 fills the Basic Skills Area of the General Education.

Business Option
Econ 111 or 112 3
Math 101 3
Agbus 102 3
Hort 121, 122, or 124 2
Chem 101 and 103 4
Hort 220 3
Hort Elective 1
Total 19

Science Option
Econ 111 or 112 3
Math 110 3
Chem 105 and 106 8
Hort 220 3
Hort Elective 3
Total 20

Pre-Landscape Architecture Option
Math 111 2
Anth 101 or Soc 111 3
Geol 101 or Geol 104 3
Geol 102 1
Art 110 or DT 234 or DT 256 3
Hort 121 and 122 4
Hort 229 or 230 2
Total 18

Course Descriptions

Hort 095 Travel Lab 0
Travel/Lab Fee: $40.00 to cover travel and laboratory costs for materials
Majors register for each fall and winter semester for two-year period

Hort 115 Orientation .5
One hour of class per week
Required for all Horticulture majors A survey of career opportunities and skills needed in the horticulture industry. (Fall)

Hort 121 Landscape Plant Materials I 2
Three hours of instruction per week
The identification, landscape value and special cultural requirements of deciduous trees, shrubs, and ground covers. (Fall)

Hort 122 Landscape Plant Materials II 2
Three hours of instruction per week
The identification, landscape value, and special cultural requirements of evergreen trees, shrubs and ground covers. (Winter)

Hort 124 Flower Identification 2
Three hours of instruction per week
The identification, landscape value, and special cultural requirements of annual and perennial flowers. ( Fall, Summer)

Hort 125 Interiorscaping 2
One hour lecture, two hours lab per week
The identification of indoor plants and their culture, and principles of design as applied to the placement and use of plants in interiorscapes.

Hort 130* Introduction to Architecture: Landscape Design 3
Two hours of lecture and two hours of lab per week
Lab Fee: $10
A general exposure course designed to enhance the student’s understanding of the outdoor environment and how they can contribute to the quality of that environment through design and planning. Also a study of the history of landscape architecture and its effect on man.
*Gives General Education Credit in Arts

Hort 135 Flower Arranging 3
Four hours of instruction per week
Lab Fee: $25
A beginning level course in floral design including: instruction in care and handling of flowers, historical and current application of principles and elements of design, identification and use of floral equipment and materials, and bouquet and corsage preparation.

Hort 201 Plant Culture 3
Prerequisite: Horticulture majors or consent of instructor
Ten hours of instruction per week for five weeks
Planting and establishment ofhorticultural plants in the landscape including lawns, trees, shrubs, vegetables, fruits and flowers. (Summer only)

Hort 212 Landscape Pest Control 3
Prerequisite: Horticulture majors or consent of instructor
Two hours lecture, three hours lab per week Identification and control of insects, weeds and diseases of ornamental plants. The use, limitation and methods of applying pesticides including laws concerning their use. (Fall)

Hort 219 Landscape Management 3
Prerequisite: BS 208 or permission of instructor
Two hours lecture and three hours of small group lab per week Maintenance of trees, shrubs and turf in landscape, park, golf and athletic areas. (Fall)

Hort 220 Plant Propagation 3
Prerequisite: BS 208 or permission of instructor
Two hours lecture and three hours of small group lab per week The principles and practices used in commercial propagation of plants with emphasis on landscape nursery stock. Includes tissue culture, seed germination, grafting, layering, budding, cuttings and other specialized techniques.

Hort 221 Plant Tissue Culture 2
One hour of lecture and three hours of lab per week
Techniques of agricultural plant production by cell, tissue and organ culture, including rapid clonal multiplication and recovery of pathogen free plants. (Fall)

Hort 229 Irrigation 2
Prerequisite: Hort 130
Three hours of instruction per week
Irrigation of turf and landscape plants. Design of irrigation systems and selection of components. (Winter)

Hort 230 Advanced LandscapeDesign 2
Prerequisite: Hort 130, 121
Three hours of instruction per week
Artistic and functional design of land-scapes. Emphasis on land form, space modulation, plant form, and presentation techniques. (Winter)

Hort 234 Greenhouse Operations 3
Prerequisite: Hort 220 or consent of instructor
Two hours of lecture and three hours of small group lab per week Greenhouse construction, environmental control and plant culture including production of greenhouse floral crops. (Fall)

Hort 235 Advanced Floral Design 3
Prerequisite: Hort 135
Ten hours of instruction per week for five weeks.
Students may be required to purchase additional design materials
Professional floral design with emphasis on retail flower shop operation, pro-ducts, and materials. Particular attention is given to developing speed, proficiency, and quality. (Summer)

Hort 236 Oriental Floral Design 1
Prerequisite: Hort 135
Two hours of instruction per week
Principles of oriental design and their influence on modern American floral design. (Fall)

Hort 237 Period Floral Design Theory 1
Prerequisite: Hort 135
Two hours of instruction per week Review of the floral designs of the world with particular focus on the historical periods of design and their impact on contemporary floral designs. (Winter)

Hort 238 Wedding Flowers l-2
Prerequisite: Hort 135
Two hours of instruction per week
Repeatable to a maximum of 4 credit hours
Theories, methods and materials involved in wedding and special occasion arrangements in preparation for the Spring Flower and Bridal Open House (Winter)

Hort 251 Landscape Contracting 2
Two hours of instruction per week Estimating, bidding, and contracting procedures for landscape construction, and maintenance projects. (Fall)

Hort 252 Landscape Construction 3
Prerequisite: Hort 130
Fifteen hours per week for five weeks
A practical course of layout and construction techniques for landscape projects. Considered are masonry, wood structures, irrigation installations and plant installations. (Summer)

Hort 290 Special Problems 1-3
Prerequisite: Horticulture majors or consent of instructor
Repeatable for a maximum of four credit hours
The student may pursue a subject of interest through independent study under personal direction of a faculty specialist.

Hort 297 Practicum in Horticulture 1
Prerequisite: Horticulture majors.
Three hours per week per semester credit hour
Repeatable to a maximum of 4 credit hours Combination of classroom discussion and supervised practical experience for the development and improvement of horticulture skills. Coordinated with related classroom and laboratory studies.

Hort 298A-B Occupational Internship .5-6
Prerequisite: Landscape Horticulture Management or Floral Design Management Major or consent of instructor
Two weeks work experience for each hour of credit
Repeatable to a maximum of 8 credit hours
Work experience in the florist, landscape or nursery industry. A comprehensive experience under supervision of the employer and faculty specialist. A florist, nursery or landscape operation is selected whose practices conform closely to the needs and training objectives of the student.

Hort 299 Horticulture Seminar .5
One class hour per week
Guest lectures from industry leaders. Repeatable up to two credits

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