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LANDSCAPE
TECHNOLOGY AND AQUACULTURE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
- 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.
- 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
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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 credits
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.
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