Landscape Horticulture

Courses

Landscape Horticulture — A.A.S. Degree

Course Title Credit
ACCT1005 Principles of Bookkeeping 2

This course is an introduction to basic accounting procedures, including analyzing business transactions, recording transactions in the general journal, preparing financial statements, handling cash and completing the accounting cycle for non-accounting majors.

Prerequisites: None. Offered: Spring

Credit Breakout:  2.00  lecture,   0.00  lab,  0.00  other.

Student Expectations:Each student will spend at least 4 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class.

LAHT1000 Plant Science 2

This course covers the study of biology of higher plants, including morphology, physiology, and taxonomy. Emphasis is placed on knowledge relevant to landscape horticulture.

Prerequisites: None. Offered: Fall

Credit Breakout:  2.00  lecture,   0.00  lab,  0.00  other.

Student Expectations:Each student will spend at least 3 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class.

LAHT1010 Soil Science 3

This course covers the study of the fundamentals of soil and their use in horticulture. The course is an overview of the physical, chemical, and biological properties of soils, their classification and management, and soil fertility.

Prerequisites: None. Offered: Spring

Credit Breakout:  2.00  lecture,   1.00  lab,  0.00  other.

Student Expectations:Each student will spend at least 5 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class.

LAHT1100 Woody Plant Materials I 2

This course covers the identification and use of woody plants, including trees, shrubs, and evergreens, in Minnesota landscapes.

Prerequisites: None. Offered: Fall

Credit Breakout:  1.00  lecture,   1.00  lab,  0.00  other.

Student Expectations:Each student will spend at least 3 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class.

LAHT1110 Woody Plant Materials II 2

This course covers the identification and use of woody plants, including trees, shrubs, and evergreens, in Minnesota landscapes.

Prerequisites: None. Offered: Spring

Credit Breakout:  2.00  lecture,   0.00  lab,  0.00  other.

Student Expectations:Each student will spend at least 3 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class.

LAHT1200 Plant Pests 3

This course is an overview of the biology, identification, and control of weeds, insects, and infectious and non-infectious diseases common to landscapes of Minnesota.

Prerequisites: None. Offered: Fall

Credit Breakout:  3.00  lecture,   0.00  lab,  0.00  other.

Student Expectations:Each student will spend at least 6 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class.

LAHT1300 Landscape Construction I 3

This course covers the study and practice of the skills necessary to install landscape plantings and materials. Sample subjects include planting, edging, mulching, retaining walls, decks, patios, and fences. This course emphasizes plantings. Building codes and permits are also discussed.

Prerequisites: None. Offered: Fall

Credit Breakout:  1.00  lecture,   2.00  lab,  0.00  other.

Student Expectations:Each student will spend at least 4 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class.

LAHT1310 Plant Maintenance 2

This course covers the maintenance of landscape plants other than turf by proper cultural practices, including pruning, fertilizing, damage repair, and support.

Prerequisites: None. Offered: Spring

Credit Breakout:  2.00  lecture,   0.00  lab,  0.00  other.

Student Expectations:Each student will spend at least 4 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class.

LAHT1320 Turf Management 3

This course is an introduction to establishing and maintaining turf, including turf species identification, seeding, sodding, fertilization, aeration, and other cultural practices.

Prerequisites: None. Offered: Spring

Credit Breakout:  3.00  lecture,   0.00  lab,  0.00  other.

Student Expectations:Each student will spend at least 6 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class.

LAHT1400 Greenhouse Operations 2

This course is an overview of commercial greenhouse functions, including structures, environmental control, media and other materials, and basic growth practices.

Prerequisites: None. Offered: Spring

Credit Breakout:  1.00  lecture,   1.00  lab,  0.00  other.

Student Expectations:Each student will spend at least 3 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class.

LAHT1410 Nursery Operations 2

This course is an overview of basic nursery practices, including grading standards, harvest, planting, storage, and pruning. Emphasis is placed on field production and knowledge applicable outside the nursery.

Prerequisites: None. Offered: Fall

Credit Breakout:  1.00  lecture,   1.00  lab,  0.00  other.

Student Expectations:Each student will spend at least 3 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class.

LAHT1502 Safety and Equipment 1

This course is an introduction to the safe use and basic maintenance of tools and equipment. Personal safety issues as well as legal issues are discussed.

Prerequisites: None. Offered: Fall

Credit Breakout:  1.00  lecture,   0.00  lab,  0.00  other.

Student Expectations:Each student will spend at lease 3 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class.

LAHT1510 Landscape Mathematics 1

This course covers solving mathematical problems common to the landscape horticulture trade, including calculating areas, fertilizer rates, pesticide rates, and others.

Prerequisites: Satisfactory score on CPT math entrance exam or passing grade in MATS 0200. Offered: Fall

Credit Breakout:  1.00  lecture,   0.00  lab,  0.00  other.

Student Expectations:Each student will spend at least 2 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class.

LAHT1600 Landscape Design I 3

This course is an introduction to design theory and drafting techniques. Basic design elements, site characteristics, and history of landscape design are discussed. Students are taught basic drafting skills and are prepared to create and read simple landscape plans.

Prerequisites: None. Offered: Spring

Credit Breakout:  1.00  lecture,   2.00  lab,  0.00  other.

Student Expectations:Each student will spend at least 4 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class.

LAHT2970 Supervised Occupational Experience I 1

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LAHT2970 Supervised Occupational Experience II 1

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LAHT2000 Herbaceous Plant Materials 2

This course is an introduction to annuals, perennials, groundcovers, ornamental grasses, and other herbaceous plants grown in Minnesota. Students identify and name assigned plants as well as supply information about the use and culture of each.

Prerequisites: None. Offered: Fall

Credit Breakout:  2.00  lecture,   0.00  lab,  0.00  other.

Student Expectations:Each student will spend at least 4 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class.

LAHT2500 Landscape Business Management 4

This course is an overview of the requirements needed for successful management in a landscape business. Subjects include personnel management, sales and marketing, government issues and basic concepts of consumerism, pricing and distribution.

Prerequisites: None. Offered: Spring

Credit Breakout:  4.00  lecture,   0.00  lab,  0.00  other.

Student Expectations:Each student will spend at least 8 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class.

LAHT2510 Landscape Estimating 3

This course is an overview of the competitive bidding process including job estimating, proposal writing, and project specifications. It includes practice in completing business records common to the landscape horticulture industry.

Prerequisites: LAHT 1510 or permission of instructor. Offered: Fall

Credit Breakout:  3.00  lecture,   0.00  lab,  0.00  other.

Student Expectations:Each student will spend at least 6 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class.

LAHT2970 Supervised Occupational Experience III 1

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LAHT2970 Supervised Occupational Experience IV 1

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  Total  44
 
Technical Electives
Students may select elective credits from the Landscape Horticulture curriculum, as well as First Aid (HLTH1000 or others), with the approval of advisor.
  Total   8
 
General Education
See the General Education section. Spanish (SPAN1100 and SPAN1200) is a recommended General Education elective.
  Total   20
   
Total Program Requirements 72

Landscape Horticulture — Diploma

Course Title Credit
ACCT1005 Principles of Bookkeeping 2

This course is an introduction to basic accounting procedures, including analyzing business transactions, recording transactions in the general journal, preparing financial statements, handling cash and completing the accounting cycle for non-accounting majors.

Prerequisites: None. Offered: Spring

Credit Breakout:  2.00  lecture,   0.00  lab,  0.00  other.

Student Expectations:Each student will spend at least 4 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class.

LAHT1000 Plant Science 2

This course covers the study of biology of higher plants, including morphology, physiology, and taxonomy. Emphasis is placed on knowledge relevant to landscape horticulture.

Prerequisites: None. Offered: Fall

Credit Breakout:  2.00  lecture,   0.00  lab,  0.00  other.

Student Expectations:Each student will spend at least 3 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class.

LAHT1010 Soil Science 3

This course covers the study of the fundamentals of soil and their use in horticulture. The course is an overview of the physical, chemical, and biological properties of soils, their classification and management, and soil fertility.

Prerequisites: None. Offered: Spring

Credit Breakout:  2.00  lecture,   1.00  lab,  0.00  other.

Student Expectations:Each student will spend at least 5 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class.

LAHT1100 Woody Plant Materials I 2

This course covers the identification and use of woody plants, including trees, shrubs, and evergreens, in Minnesota landscapes.

Prerequisites: None. Offered: Fall

Credit Breakout:  1.00  lecture,   1.00  lab,  0.00  other.

Student Expectations:Each student will spend at least 3 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class.

LAHT1110 Woody Plant Materials II 2

This course covers the identification and use of woody plants, including trees, shrubs, and evergreens, in Minnesota landscapes.

Prerequisites: None. Offered: Spring

Credit Breakout:  2.00  lecture,   0.00  lab,  0.00  other.

Student Expectations:Each student will spend at least 3 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class.

LAHT1200 Plant Pests 3

This course is an overview of the biology, identification, and control of weeds, insects, and infectious and non-infectious diseases common to landscapes of Minnesota.

Prerequisites: None. Offered: Fall

Credit Breakout:  3.00  lecture,   0.00  lab,  0.00  other.

Student Expectations:Each student will spend at least 6 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class.

LAHT1300 Landscape Construction I 3

This course covers the study and practice of the skills necessary to install landscape plantings and materials. Sample subjects include planting, edging, mulching, retaining walls, decks, patios, and fences. This course emphasizes plantings. Building codes and permits are also discussed.

Prerequisites: None. Offered: Fall

Credit Breakout:  1.00  lecture,   2.00  lab,  0.00  other.

Student Expectations:Each student will spend at least 4 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class.

LAHT1310 Plant Maintenance 2

This course covers the maintenance of landscape plants other than turf by proper cultural practices, including pruning, fertilizing, damage repair, and support.

Prerequisites: None. Offered: Spring

Credit Breakout:  2.00  lecture,   0.00  lab,  0.00  other.

Student Expectations:Each student will spend at least 4 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class.

LAHT1320 Turf Management 3

This course is an introduction to establishing and maintaining turf, including turf species identification, seeding, sodding, fertilization, aeration, and other cultural practices.

Prerequisites: None. Offered: Spring

Credit Breakout:  3.00  lecture,   0.00  lab,  0.00  other.

Student Expectations:Each student will spend at least 6 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class.

LAHT1400 Greenhouse Operations 2

This course is an overview of commercial greenhouse functions, including structures, environmental control, media and other materials, and basic growth practices.

Prerequisites: None. Offered: Spring

Credit Breakout:  1.00  lecture,   1.00  lab,  0.00  other.

Student Expectations:Each student will spend at least 3 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class.

LAHT1410 Nursery Operations 2

This course is an overview of basic nursery practices, including grading standards, harvest, planting, storage, and pruning. Emphasis is placed on field production and knowledge applicable outside the nursery.

Prerequisites: None. Offered: Fall

Credit Breakout:  1.00  lecture,   1.00  lab,  0.00  other.

Student Expectations:Each student will spend at least 3 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class.

LAHT1502 Safety and Equipment 1

This course is an introduction to the safe use and basic maintenance of tools and equipment. Personal safety issues as well as legal issues are discussed.

Prerequisites: None. Offered: Fall

Credit Breakout:  1.00  lecture,   0.00  lab,  0.00  other.

Student Expectations:Each student will spend at lease 3 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class.

LAHT1510 Landscape Mathematics 1

This course covers solving mathematical problems common to the landscape horticulture trade, including calculating areas, fertilizer rates, pesticide rates, and others.

Prerequisites: Satisfactory score on CPT math entrance exam or passing grade in MATS 0200. Offered: Fall

Credit Breakout:  1.00  lecture,   0.00  lab,  0.00  other.

Student Expectations:Each student will spend at least 2 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class.

LAHT1600 Landscape Design I 3

This course is an introduction to design theory and drafting techniques. Basic design elements, site characteristics, and history of landscape design are discussed. Students are taught basic drafting skills and are prepared to create and read simple landscape plans.

Prerequisites: None. Offered: Spring

Credit Breakout:  1.00  lecture,   2.00  lab,  0.00  other.

Student Expectations:Each student will spend at least 4 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class.

LAHT2970 Supervised Occupational Experience I 1

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LAHT2970 Supervised Occupational Experience II 1

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LAHT2000 Herbaceous Plant Materials 2

This course is an introduction to annuals, perennials, groundcovers, ornamental grasses, and other herbaceous plants grown in Minnesota. Students identify and name assigned plants as well as supply information about the use and culture of each.

Prerequisites: None. Offered: Fall

Credit Breakout:  2.00  lecture,   0.00  lab,  0.00  other.

Student Expectations:Each student will spend at least 4 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class.

LAHT2500 Landscape Business Management 4

This course is an overview of the requirements needed for successful management in a landscape business. Subjects include personnel management, sales and marketing, government issues and basic concepts of consumerism, pricing and distribution.

Prerequisites: None. Offered: Spring

Credit Breakout:  4.00  lecture,   0.00  lab,  0.00  other.

Student Expectations:Each student will spend at least 8 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class.

LAHT2510 Landscape Estimating 3

This course is an overview of the competitive bidding process including job estimating, proposal writing, and project specifications. It includes practice in completing business records common to the landscape horticulture industry.

Prerequisites: LAHT 1510 or permission of instructor. Offered: Fall

Credit Breakout:  3.00  lecture,   0.00  lab,  0.00  other.

Student Expectations:Each student will spend at least 6 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class.

LAHT2970 Supervised Occupational Experience IV 1

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LAHT2970 Supervised Occupational Experience V 1

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  Total  44
 
Technical Electives
Students may select elective credits from the Landscape Horticulture curriculum, as well as First Aid (HLTH1000 or others), with the approval of advisor.
  Total   12
 
General Education
See the General Education section.
  Total   9
  Total Program Requirements 65