Curriculum
Catalog No. Description Credits
47-001-440 Horticulture-Intro 0.9
47-608-471 LANDCADD-Introduction 0.9
47-001-401 Landscape Construction 0.45
47-001-414 Landscape Design-Basic 0.6
47-001-405 Landscape-Maintenance 0.6
47-001-408 Landscape Shrub Identification 0.45
47-001-412 Landscape Tree Identification 0.45
47-001-409 Landscape-Flowers 0.45
47-001-402 Landscape-Specialty Gardens 0.6
47-001-453 Lawn Care 0.3
47-001-420 Organic Composting 0.2
47-001-436 Plant Propagation 0.45
47-001-435 Plantscaping-Indoor 0.45
Certificate Total 6.8
Course Descriptions
47-001-440 Horticulture-Intro ...explore the horticulture industry, plant culture, identification, propagation, physiology, selected aspects of horticulture industry including fruits, vegetables, ornamentals, greenhouse systems, landscape techniques, home gardens and turf.
47-608-471 LANDCADD-Intro ...basic equipment, terminology and syntax, practice with start-up, drafting, drawing storage and shut-down procedures. No previous CAD experience required. Featuring LANDCADD for landscape design and estimating.
47-001-401 Landscape Construction ...site analysis preconstruction, grading, landscape construction and final sitework.
47-001-414 Landscape Design-Basic ...basic principles of occupational landscape designing using drawing instruments, symbolizing landscape features, analyzing landscape site, selection and use of plant materials including trees, shrubs, groundcovers, vines, flowers, grass.
47-001-405 Landscape Maintenance ...growth and development of herbaceous and woody plants; study the effects of climate and pruning on plant behavior; identify insects and diseases and learn effective control measures.
47-001-408 Landscape Shrub Identification ...identification of landscape shrubs of northeastern Wisconsin, including plant features such as flowers, fruit, foliage texture, colors, bark and aroma taught at Green Bay Botanical Garden using field trip format.
47-001-412 Landscape Tree Identification ...identification of landscape trees of northeastern Wisconsin, including information about plant flowers, fruit, foliage texture and colors, bark and aroma taught at Green Bay Botanical Garden using field trip format.
47-001-409 Landscape-Flowers ...annuals, perennials and roses. Emphasis will be placed on using flowers effectively in the landscape. Care of each flower is detailed, emphasizing selection and tips to best utilize each flower.
47-001-402 Landscape-Special Gardens ...butterfly, water, rock, prairie, wildflower, cut flower, cottage and rose gardens. Practical instruction on basic design, materials, construction, planting, soil building and maintenance.
47-001-453 Lawn Care ...establishment, maintenance and re-establishment of turf grasses. Emphasis of grass plant selection according to planned use. Study of diseases, insects, nutrient deficiencies and weed control selection and adjustments.
47-001-420 Organic Composting ...benefits of using compost, principles of compositing, managing a compost pile including material selection, enhancement materials and techniques, safety and health concerns for the landscape worker and homeowner.
47-001-436 Plant Propagation ...principles/practices covering cuttings: softwood, semi-softwood, hardwood; division and layering; seed propagation; grafting of trees, shrubs, evergreens, perennials, fruits. Principles apply to plants in and outside the home.
47-001-435 Plantscaping-Indoor ...how to identify indoor tropical plants and blooming plants that are used in interior plantscaping. Includes identification, plant varieties, pests, diseases, and cultural requirements. Also designing with house plants.
For more information, please contact: The Trades & Engineering Technologies Department,(920) 498-5461 or (800) 422-NWTC, extension 5461, or contact Enrollment Services at (888) 385-NWTC.