Horticulture Sciences, A.A.S. (Spring 2012)
The horticulture degree program is designed to prepare students with the knowledge and job skills for employment in the greening industry. Upon completion of the associate of applied science degree, students will possess the competencies to be successful at entry-level or higher positions in landscape design and maintenance, greenhouse operations, chemical applicator lawn care, park attendants, plant science technicians, groundskeepers, landscape technicians, irrigation technicians and other related occupations.
(Major Code 2150; CIP Code 01.0601)
Associate of Applied Science
First Semester
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| HORT 201 | Introduction to Horticultural Science | 4 |
| HORT 214 | Woody Plants I, Deciduous | 3 |
| BIOL 125 | General Botany | 5 |
| HORT 220 | Herbaceous Plants | 3 |
| ENGL 121 | Composition I | 3 |
| Prerequisite: ENGL 106 or appropriate placement test score or EAP 113 and EAP 117 |
Total Semester Hours: 18
Second Semester
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Social Science/Economics Elective | 3 | |
| Health and/or Physical Education Elective | 1 | |
| HORT 205 | Plant Propagation | 3 |
| Prerequisite: HORT 201 or department approval | ||
| HORT 215 | Woody Plants II, Evergreens | 3 |
| HORT 260 | Horticulture Soils | 3 |
| MATH 116 | Intermediate Algebra or higher | 3 |
| Prerequisite: MATH 115 with a grade of "C" or higher or appropriate score on the math assessment test |
Total Semester Hours: 16
Third Semester
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Electives (see list below) | 6-8 | |
| Humanities/Art Elective | 3 | |
| HORT 140 | Turfgrass I | 3 |
| HORT 235 | Landscape Maintenance and Techniques | 3 |
Total Semester Hours: 15-17
Fourth Semester
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Horticulture Electives | 6-8 | |
| HORT 160 | Garden Center Operations | 3 |
| HORT 225 | Plant Problems | 3 |
| Prerequisites: HORT 214 and HORT 220 or department approval | ||
| HORT 270 | Horticulture Internship | 3 |
| Prerequisite: Department approval |
Total Semester Hours: 15-17
Horticulture Electives
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| HORT 135 | Landscape Design | 3 |
| HORT 240 | Turfgrass II | 3 |
| Prerequisite: HORT 140 | ||
| HORT 265 | Landscape Construction | 3 |
| HORT 165 | Arboriculture | 3 |
| HORT 255 | Pest Control Management | 3 |
| FLR 130 | Principles of Traditional Design | 3 |
| FLR 150 | Contemporary Design Styles | 3 |
List of Electives
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| BUS 140 | Principles of Supervision | 3 |
| BUS 150 | Business Communications | 3 |
| Prerequisite: ENGL 121 | ||
| FL 130 | Elementary Spanish I | 5 |
| BIOL 121 | Introductory Biology for Non-Majors | 4 |
| CHEM 122 | Principles of Chemistry | 5 |
Total Program Hours: 64-68