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Landscape Horticulture Program Code 100014

Associate Degree

Offered at the Green Bay campus. For information: (920) 498-5444. Toll-free: (888) 385-6982.

This program is fully eligible for financial aid.

The Landscape Horticulture program prepares a student for employment in the horticulture industry. Instruction will focus on landscape designing, plant installation, maintenance and hardscape skills.

Employment Potential

A graduate of the program will have the potential for employment in the following areas:

Landscape Horticulture Technician: performs pencil sketching of common ideas, designs landscapes; builds and installs hardscapes and plants; writes cost estimates for labor and materials; performs ground maintenance; safely operates landscape and construction equipment. Has working knowledge of the safe use of pesticides.

With additional education and/or work experience, graduates may find other opportunities for employment.

. Grounds Manager
. Sales Representative
. Garden Center Manager
. Pest Control Specialist
. Garden Center Specialist
. Golf Course Maintenance Assistant
. Lawn Care Equipment Operator
. Turf Technician or Interior Plantscaper

The following certificates/technical diplomas may be applied toward this program:

. 900012, Greenhouse Growers Certificate
. 900015, Plant Healthcare Management Certificate

Program Outcomes

. Communicate within the horticulture industry.
. Justify the selection of the appropriate woody plant(s) under the given circumstances for the project at hand.
. Justify the selection of the appropriate herbaceous plant(s) under the given circumstances for the project at hand.
. Execute IPM (Integrated Pest Management).
. Prescribe and execute proper landscape maintenance plans.
. Determine nutritional requirements of turf grasses and ornamentals.
. Analyze soil and its influence on plant life.
. Design and build landscapes.
. Implement a landscape construction design plan.
. Operate a transit.
. Use carpentry hand and power tools.
. Safely operate landscape equipment.
. Operate computer hardware system.
. Develop and deliver a landscape design presentation.
. Use CAD (Computer Aided Design).
. Receive training for Wisconsin Pesticide Certification exam.
. Propagate and grow horticulture plants.
. Use masonry hand and power tools.
. Design and install irrigation equipment.
. Diagnose and treat pest problems on ornamental plants.
. Identify and maintain tropical indoor plants.
. Utilize sustainable practices and biorational controls.

Requirements for Program Entry

. Completed application.
. High school transcript or equivalent. (For a list of equivalents, go to www.nwtc.edu/gettingstarted.)
. Students should have mastered basic math skills. For a description of basic math, see the Basic Education section of this catalog.
. As a requirement for program entry, an Academic Skills Assessment (Accuplacer) with appropriate benchmark scores is necessary. Program Benchmarks are: Reading Comprehension: 55; Arithmetic: 34; Sentence Skills: 60. However, we recommend a student receive the following scores to be successful in this program. Reading Comprehension: 66; Arithmetic: 72; Sentence Skills: 89. Remediation options are available to reach recommended scores. Equivalent assessment scores are acceptable. To learn more about these assessments and program benchmark scores, please contact a counselor at (920) 498-5444 or (888) 385-6982.

Curriculum

The Landscape Horticulture Associate Degree is a two-year, four-semester plus one summer program. Upon graduation, students will have completed 68 credits.

FIRST SEMESTER
10-001-110 Horticulture-Intro
3
10-001-158 Plant-Woody Ornamental
3
10-001-159 Flowers-Herbaceous
3
10-606-112 Computer Apps for Technicians
1
10-606-127 Landscape Dsgn Studio Intro
1
10-801-196 Oral/Interpersonal Comm
3
10-809-197 Contemporary Amer Society
3
SEMESTER TOTAL
17
SECOND SEMESTER
10-001-122 Fundamentals Plant Nutrition
1
10-001-153 Plant and Soil Science
3
10-001-154 Turf Management
3
10-001-180 Landscape Installation Intro
2
10-606-125 Landscape Design Technology
2
10-804-123 Math w Business Apps
3
10-809-199 Psychology Of Human Relations
3
SEMESTER TOTAL
17
SUMMER SEMESTER
10-001-151 Landscape/Hort Internship
3
SEMESTER TOTAL
3
THIRD SEMESTER
10-001-109 Landscape Installation-Adv
2
 OR
 
10-001-108 Plant Propagation
2
10-001-170 Integrated Pest Management
2
10-001-172 Landscape Maintenance
2
10-001-174 Prin of Landscape Design/Graph
3
10-104-191 Customer Service
3
10-801-136 English Composition 1
3
Elective
1
SEMESTER TOTAL
16
FOURTH SEMESTER
10-001-115 Landscaping-Applied
4
10-001-182 Irrigation
2
 OR
 
10-001-140 Plant Diagnostic Skills
2
10-001-184 Landscape Design Studio-Adv
3
 OR
 
10-001-130 Plant-Interior
3
10-809-172 Race Ethnic & Diversity
3
10-809-195 Economics
3
SEMESTER TOTAL
15
TOTAL CREDITS
68

Suggested Electives
Golf Course Management, 10-001-150
Spanish 1, 10-802-101
Greenhouse Grower I, 10-001-111
Plant Health Care, 10-001-123
Greenhouse Grower II, 10-001-112
Organic Horticulture/Fruits, Vegs, Herbs, 10-090-105

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

These courses provide an opportunity for students to develop the knowledge, skills, and understanding required for employment in this field.

10-001-108 PLANT PROPAGATION ...plant propagation and production techniques. (Prerequisite: 10-001-110, Intro to Horticulture)

10-001-109 LANDSCAPE INSTALLATION-ADVANCED ...builds upon landscape construction methods learned in Introduction to Landscape Installation. Possible projects include mixed material patios, retaining walls, water features, sustainable landscape elements, rain gardens, roof gardens, wooden structures, etc. (Prerequisite: 10-001-180, Landscape Installation-Introduction)

10-001-110 HORTICULTURE-INTRODUCTION ...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.

10-001-115 LANDSCAPING-APPLIED ...provides the opportunity for the learner to develop the knowledge, skills, processes and understanding of applying the course work learned throughout the two years of the Associate Degree program. (Prerequisites: 10-001-170, Integrated Pest Management: 10-001-172, Landscape Maintenance; 10-001-174, Prin of Landscape Design/Graph)

10-001-122 FUNDAMENTALS OF PLANT NUTRITION...fundamentals of plant nutrition, identification & analysis of the nutritional needs of plants; covers the selection of appropriate materials & application rates & methods. (Prerequisite: 10-001-110, Horticulture-Introduction)

10-001-130 PLANT-INTERIOR ...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 houseplants. (Prerequisite: 10-001-110, Intro to Horticulture)

10-001-140 PLANT DIAGNOSTIC SKILLS ...science of making proper diagnoses of plant insects and disease problems and appropriate control strategies. Holistic diagnoses and sustainable methods will be emphasized. (Prerequisite: 10-001-110, Intro to Horticulture)

10-001-151 LANDSCAPE/HORTICULTURE INTERNSHIP ...job opportunities in the field, applying scholastic knowledge to practical applications, and cooperation with an employer. (Prerequisites: Accepted to the Landscape Horticulture Program; 10-001-158, Plant-Woody Ornamental; 10-001-159, Flowers-Herbaceous ; 10-001-122, Fundamentals Plant Nutrition; 10-001-153, Plant and Soil Science; 10-001-154, Turf Management; 10-001-180, Landscape Installation Intro)

10-001-153 PLANT AND SOIL SCIENCE ...addresses the unique interactions of healthy plants & soils; examines the physical, chemical, organic & biological characteristics of soils and how they impact the structure & functions of plants. (Prerequisite: 10-001-110, Intro Horticulture)

10-001-154 NATURAL TURF MANAGEMENT ...identification of turf grasses; course will examine natural low-maintenance turf, residential lawns and high intensity applications (i.e., golf courses, athletic fields). (Prerequisite: 10-001-110, Intro Horticulture)

10-001-158 PLANT-WOODY ORNAMENTAL ...physiology, culture, identification, and use of primarily temperate woody plant materials appropriate for landscapes in northeastern Wisconsin. (Corequisite: 10-001-110, Horticulture-Intro)

10-001-159 FLOWERS-HERBACEOUS ...annuals/perennials/roses; using flowers/foliage effectively in the landscape; care of each flower emphasizing selection/tips to best utilize each flower; groundcover/vines included. (Corequisite: 10-001-110, Horticulture-Intro)

10-001-170 INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT...various methods to combat plant pests in an environmentally responsible manner; using biorational techniques and strategies. (Prerequisite: 10-001-110, Intro to Horticulture)

10-001-172 LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE ...identifying problems and cultural challenges in the landscape; pruning techniques, insect/disease problems, weed identification; soil fertility; resolve situations in the field. (Prerequisites: 10-001-110, Horticulture-Introduction; 10-001-153, Plant and Soil Science; 10-001-122, Fundamentals of Plant Nutrition)

10-001-174 PRINCIPLES OF LANDSCAPE DESIGN AND GRAPHICS...residential design methods utilizing outdoor room concepts: function, design principles, and composition in developing a landscape plan; drafting, site analysis, graphics. (Prerequisites: 10-001-110, Horticulture-Intro; 10-606-127, Landscape Design Studio Introduction)

10-001-180 LANDSCAPE INSTALLATION INTRODUCTION ...investigate techniques used in landscape construction practices. These include the use of specific landscape tools, plan implementation methods, preliminary site survey methods, proper planting, equipment operations & installations of basic landscape features (Prerequisite: 10-606-127, Landscape Design Studio Introduction)

10-001-182 IRRIGATION ...irrigation practices, procedures, and equipment in the turf and landscape industry; design, installation, and operation of irrigation systems and components. (Prerequisite: 10-001-154, Turf Management 1)

10-001-184 LANDSCAPE DESIGN STUDIO-ADVANCED ...exploration of design elements through individual practicum; survey of landscape design history, land-use planning, topographic design, structural planning of retaining walls, ornamental ponds, bioretention, lighting theory, sustainable practices and bidding procedures. (Prerequisite: 10-001-174, Principles of Landscape Design and Graphics)

10-104-191 CUSTOMER SERVICE ...develop professional telephone etiquette, explore customer service work environments, identify and analyze customer service failures, resolve problems cost effectively, set complaint policies, and develop communication techniques to handle complaining customers.

10-606-112 COMPUTER APPLICATIONS FOR TECHNICIANS...basics of a computer system, computer terminology, the Microsoft Windows environment, file management, Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel.

10-606-125 LANDSCAPE DESIGN TECHNOLOGY ...using computer and computer aided design software as tools for design communication; it is intended to be an introduction to the fundamental components of CAD in landscape design. Property lines, topography, site planning, hardscapes, planting plans, and section view graphics will be covered. (Prerequisites: 10-606-127, Landscape Design Studio; Recommendation: 10-606-112, Computer Apps for Technicians)

10-606-127 LANDSCAPE DESIGN STUDIO INTRODUCTION ...Introduction to the techniques of hand drafting and rendering through studio exercises; drafting and sketching techniques include architectural lettering, isometric drawing, section and elevation views, using scales, rendering procedures, etc.

10-801-196 ORAL/INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION ...the communication process, perception and self-concept, language, listening, nonverbal communication, interpersonal relationships, communication in groups and public communication; prepare and deliver an oral presentation. 3 cr.

10-809-197 CONTEMPORARY AMER SOCIETY...the major social institutions within the American society: government, family, education, religion, and economic system. 3 cr.

10-804-123 MATH W BUSINESS APPS ...real numbers; basic operations; proportions/one variable; percents, simple/compound interest; annuity; apply math concepts to purchasing/buying process, selling process; and basic statistics with business/consumer applications. (Prerequisite: Recommendation:Accuplacer Arithmetic = 65). 3 cr.

10-809-199 PSYCHOLOGY OF HUMAN RELATIONS ...decision making, motivation, conflict resolution, learning strategies, growth and adjustment, diversity, psychological theories, relationships, psychological disorders, stress, career analysis, social psychology, and lifespan development. 3 cr.

10-801-136 ENGLISH COMPOSITION 1 ...learners develop knowledge/skills in planning, organizing, writing, editing. Students will also analyze audience/purpose, use elements of research, format documents using standard guidelines, and develop critical reading skills. 3 cr.

10-809-172 RACE ETHNIC & DIVERSITY ...basic American values of justice and equality by teaching vocabulary, history of immigration/conquest, transcultural communication, legal liability, multicultural majority/minority relations, ageism, sexism, gender, sexual orientation, the disabled/ADA. 3 cr.

10-809-195 ECONOMICS ...scarcity, resources, alternative economic systems, growth, supply and demand, monetary and fiscal policy, inflation, unemployment, and global economic issues. 3 cr.