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Programs - Agricultural and Natural Resources Technology
| Horticulture Technology | Horticulture Technology - Specialization in Turfgrass Management |
Associate of Applied Science
Program Coordinator: Joel Keebler, OTC
1108C, Ext. 2442
Length:
Four semesters (two years)
Purpose: The Horticulture Industry is one of the fastest growing industries
in the VHCC service region. The
Horticulture program is designed to prepare students for employment in the
horticulture industry or a related field and to provide training for those who
are currently working in the field and wish to improve their knowledge and
skills. Students will not only
develop skills in plant production, but also interpersonal and business
management skills.
Occupational Objectives:
Graduates of the program are prepared for managerial/supervisory
level positions in areas that include landscape design and installation, grounds
maintenance, turfgrass maintenance, floral designer, greenhouse and nursery
management, garden center operation, and sales and marketing and related
industries.
Admissions Requirements:
In addition to the admission requirements established for the
college, entry into the Associate of Applied Science Degree curriculum in
Horticulture Technology requires proficiency in high school English and
mathematics. Students who are not proficient in English and mathematics will be
required to correct their deficiencies in developmental courses.
Program Requirements: The
curriculum is designed to integrate courses in nursery management, greenhouse
management, turf management and related areas, general education, and electives.
Students are advised to follow the curriculum as outlined in the College catalog
and consult with their faculty advisor or counselor in planning their programs
and selecting electives. Courses
within this curriculum may be applied to a four-year program at the discretion
of the admitting institution. Students planning to transfer should explore
opportunities with their faculty advisor or counselor.
Upon satisfactory completion of the four-semester curriculum, the student will
be awarded an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Horticulture Technology.
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Horticulture Technology
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First
Semester (Fall) |
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Course
Number |
Course Title |
Lec.
Hrs. |
Lab
Hrs. |
Crs. |
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ENG 111 |
College Composition I |
3 |
0 |
3 |
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HRT 127 |
Horticultural Botany |
2 |
2 |
3 |
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MTH 141 |
Business Math |
3 |
0 |
3 |
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EEE |
1Humanities
Elective |
3 |
0 |
3 |
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HRT 100 |
Intro. to Horticulture |
2 |
2 |
3 |
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SDV 101 |
Orientation to College Success |
1 |
1 |
1 |
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PED |
2Physical
Education |
0 |
2-3 |
1 |
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Total
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14 |
7-8 |
17 |
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Second Semester (Spring)
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BUS |
100, 165, 200 or 205 |
3 |
0 |
3 |
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HRT |
Elective |
2 |
2 |
3 |
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HRT 205 |
Soils |
2 |
2 |
3 |
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HRT 227
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Professional Landscape
Management |
2
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2
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3
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EEE |
3Social
Science Elective |
3 |
0 |
3 |
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ITE 100
or 115 |
4Intro. to
Information Systems or Intro. to Computer Applications & Concepts |
3
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0
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3
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Total |
15 |
6 |
18 |
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Third Semester (Fall) |
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SPD 110 |
Intro. to Speech Communications |
3 |
0 |
3 |
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HRT 115 |
Plant Propagation |
2 |
2 |
3 |
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HRT 275
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Landscape Construction &
Maintenance |
2
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2
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3
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SPA 160 |
Spanish for the Green Industry I |
3 |
0 |
3 |
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HRT |
Elective |
2 |
2 |
3 |
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PED |
2Physical
Education |
0 |
2-3 |
1 |
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Total |
12 |
8-9 |
16 |
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Fourth
Semester (Spring) |
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HRT |
Elective |
2 |
2 |
3 |
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EEE |
3Social
Science Elective |
3 |
0 |
3 |
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HRT 207 |
Plant Pest Management |
2 |
2 |
3 |
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HRT |
Elective |
2 |
2 |
3 |
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HRT 201/202 |
Landscape Plants I or II |
2 |
2 |
3 |
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Total |
9 |
8 |
15 |
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Total Minimum Credits for
AAS Degree...............................................66
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1. Students must take 3 credits of Humanities/Fine Arts.
Recommended humanities courses include ART 201, 202; MUS 121, 122; REL 200, 210,
230; SPD 130, 151, 152; PHI 101; foreign language and literature.
2. Students may substitute any HLT (Health) course for
physical education requirement. Transfer students should note that four-year
institutions might require a PED activity course in the general education core.
3. Students must take 6 credits of social sciences.
Recommended social science courses include ECO 201-202; GEO 210; HIS 101-102;
HIS 121-122; PLS 135, 211-212; PSY
200; SOC 200.
4. Keyboarding skills highly recommended.
Horticulture Technology - Specialization in Turfgrass Management
Associate of Applied Science Degree
Program Coordinator:
Joel Keebler, OTC 1108C, Ext. 2442
Length:
Four semesters (two years)
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First
Semester (Fall) |
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Course
Number |
Course Title |
Lec.
Hrs. |
Lab
Hrs. |
Crs. |
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ENG 111 |
College Composition I |
3 |
0 |
3 |
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HRT 127 |
Horticultural Botany |
2 |
2 |
3 |
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MTH 141 |
Business Math |
3 |
0 |
3 |
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EEE |
1Humanities |
3 |
0 |
3 |
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HRT 100 |
Introduction to Horticulture |
2 |
2 |
3 |
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SDV 101 |
Orientation to College Success |
1 |
1 |
1 |
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PED |
4Physical
Education |
0 |
2-3 |
1 |
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Total
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14 |
7-8 |
17 |
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Second Semester (Spring) |
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BUS |
100, 165, 200 or 205 |
3 |
0 |
3 |
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HRT 205 |
Soils |
2 |
2 |
3 |
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HRT |
Elective |
2 |
2 |
3 |
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EEE |
2Social
Science Elective |
3 |
0 |
3 |
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HRT 119 or 237
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Irrigation Systems for Turf and Ornamentals or
Construction of Golf Courses and Athletic Fields |
2
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2
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3
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ITE 100
or 115 |
3Intro. to
Information Systems or Intro. to Computer Applications & Concepts |
3
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0
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3
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Total
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15 |
6 |
18 |
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Third
Semester (Fall) |
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SPD 110 |
Intro. to Speech Communications |
3 |
0 |
3 |
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HRT 201/202 |
Landscape Plants I or II |
2 |
2 |
3 |
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HRT 275
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Landscape Construction and
Maintenance |
2
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2
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3
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SPA 160 |
Spanish for the Green Industry I |
3 |
0 |
3 |
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PED |
4Physical
Education |
0 |
2-3 |
1 |
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HRT 269 |
Professional Turf Care |
2 |
2 |
3 |
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Total |
12 |
8-9 |
16 |
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Fourth
Semester (Spring) |
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HRT 207 |
Plant Pest Management |
2 |
2 |
3 |
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HRT 197/297 |
Co-op |
0 |
15 |
3 |
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HRT 119 or 237 |
Irrigation Systems for Turf and Ornamentals or
Construction of Golf Courses and Athletic Fields |
2
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2
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3
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HRT 227
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Professional Landscape Management |
2
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2
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3
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EEE |
2Social
Science Elective |
3 |
0 |
3 |
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Total |
9 |
21 |
15 |
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Total Minimum Credits for the AAS
Degree.........................................66
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