This program has two options: 

• Landscape Maintenance 
  

• Landscape Installation and Design
  

The minimum total credits required for the Associate of Science degree is 68.

• Click here to print the Landscape Technology (21005, 21006) Associate in Science Degree Program (Maintenance Technician or Design & Installation Specialization) which contains a list of all of the courses and prerequisites/corequisites for each.

LANDSCAPE TECHNOLOGY COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

• BOT 1010 - BOTANY - 3 cr.

  A general survey of the Plant Kingdom and detailed study of structure and function of higher plants. Coreq. BOT 1010L. $15 fee.

   

• BOT 1010L - BOTANY LAB – 1 cr. - Corequisite BOT 1010.

• BOT 2154C – NATIVE PLANT COMMUNITY INSTALLATION & MANAGEMENT – 3 cr. The fundamental structure of south Florida plant communities, their installation, and maintenance will be presented. A special focus is on selection of species and their proper placement by hydroperiod and substrate. This is a required course for our Ecological Restoration Certificate Program. Weekend field trips and activities. $25 lab fee

• ENY 2004 Principles of Entomology - 3 credits 
  
  Those insects, mites, etc. that affect ornamental plants will be studied. Particular attention will be given to those environmental factors that may predispose the plant to infestation. Methods of prevention, eradication, and control will be given for each organism. In as much as possible, these pests will be studied first-hand. A.S. degree credit only.

• IPM 2112 – PRIN. OF ENTOMOLOGY– 3 cr.

  The scope is the identification of insects and other animal pests of ornamental plants and their control. $15 fee

• HOS 1010 Horticulture I - 3 credits
  
  Basic theories of plant nutrients, soil types and survey of various fields in ornamental horticulture. Laboratory fee.
  
• HOS 1011 Horticulture II - 3 credits 
  
  The total environment of plants, and forces affecting their growth. Prerequisite: HOS 1010. Laboratory fee.

• MAG 2332 Pesticide Application - 3 credits 
  
  In this course, students will learn how to use pesticides in a manner safe to humans, animals, the plants being treated, and the environment in general. A.S. degree credit only.

• ORH 1008C Residential Environmental Horticulture - 3 credits
  
  An introductory coverage of the functions and uses of ornamental plants in the home. Interior and exterior landscape topics include: plant identification, maintenance, usage, fertilizers and environmental concerns.

• ORH 1256 Nursery Practices I - 3 credits
  
  The techniques and practices used in commercial production of ornamental plants. Emphasis on types of nurseries. |
  Prerequisites: HOS 1010. Laboratory fee

• ORH 1510 Landscape Plant Identification I - 3 credits
  
  Designed to familiarize students with the identification and usage of plants used in the horticultural trade in South Florida. Subject matter includes trees, shrubs and flowering plants for both interior and outdoor use.
  
• ORH 1511 – LANDSCAPE PLANT IDENTIFICATION II– 3 cr. SUGGESTED STARTER CLASS

The identification and classification of plants used in the horticultural industry in South Florida.

• ORH 1840C Landscape Construction - 2 credits
  
  Details of steps, walks, seats, walls, fences, and other landscape features and structures. Selection and use of materials used in construction of these features; irrigation and drainage systems. Laboratory fee.

• ORH 2220 Turf Management - 3 credits 
  
  A survey of grass types, uses and culture.

• ORH 2234 Exterior Plant Usage and Maintenance - 3 credits
  
  This course emphasizes the maintenance and installation of exterior plants in the South Florida environment. This includes bedding plants, shrubs, trees/palms, and vines.

• ORH 2257 Nursery Practices II - 3 credits
  
  Commercial nursery stock production dealing with plant growth patterns, plant responses in relation to soils, water, fertility, planting techniques, pruning, spacing and propagation. Includes programming plant production and nursery layout. 
  Prerequisite: ORH 1256. Laboratory fee.

• ORH 2277 Foliage Plant Production - 3 credits
  
  This course will emphasize foliage plants commonly used in South Florida and propagation techniques such as the taking of cuttings, divisions and seeds will be taught. A.S. degree credit only.

• ORH 2831 Planting Design I - 4 credits
  
  Basic principles of design, on-the-job sketching and plan presentation as used by nurseries. Laboratory fee.

• ORH 2872C Interior Landscaping - 3 credits
  
  This course is designed to familiarize students with the selection, adaptation, installation and maintenance of indoor plants. The laboratory will include choosing plants for interior areas and maintaining them. Occasional Saturday labs/field trips will be required.

• ORH 2932 Special Topics in Landscaping - 1 credit
  
  This course offers horticulture students the opportunity of enriching their education with topics not covered in the basic A.S. program. A.S. degree credit only.

• ORH 2949 Landscape Technology Internship - 1 to 6 variable credits 
  
  Offers practical work experience in ornamental horticulture. A work program tailored to the student's specialty will be designed by the course coordinator. Prerequisite: 50 credits towards the A.S. degree must have been completed.

• PLP 2001 Introduction to Plant Pathology - 3 credits
  
  In this course, diseases that affect plants are studied. Methods of prevention, eradication and control will be given for each specific disease. A.S. degree credit only.