Horticultural Technology
Course Offerings Bulletin 2007-2008 for Spring (As of  9/8/2008)


T220 Introduction to the Golf Course Management Industry U 1
 Introductory course for first-year students in Turfgrass Management Technology, with emphasis on career identification, career preparation, and placement in the golf course management industry.
 Au Qtr. 1 cl. This course is graded S/U. 
T223 Introduction to Turfgrass Management U 3
 An introduction to the turfgrasses and their establishment and culture.
 Au, Sp Qtrs. 3 cl, 1 2-hr lab. Prereq or concur: Gen Math T140 or Math 104 or math placement level M or N or L. The student must receive a grade of 'C' or higher to meet graduation requirements in Landscape Contracting and Construction and Turfgrass Management. 
T225 Turf Practices U 3
 A study of culture practices useful for maintenance of fine turfgrass with special emphasis on mathematical calculations and chemical applications.
 Sp Qtr. 2 cl, 1 3-hr lab. Prereq: Gen Math T140 or Math 104 or math placement level M or N or L. Course always taught as a 5-week term course. The student must receive a grade of 'C' or higher to meet graduation requirements in Turfgrass Management. 
T227 Golf Course Organization and Management U 3
 Specialized course in golf course management including the organization, design, construction, equipment, personnel, finances, and maintenance of the golf course.
 Au, Wi Qtrs. 2 cl, 1 3-hr lab. Prereq: T272 or T274, T290.05, and LabBioSc T218. The student must receive a grade of 'C' or higher to meet graduation requirements in Turfgrass Management. 
T230 Introduction to Landscape Industry Practices U 2
 Basic horticultural skills, tools, equipment, terminology, and cultural practices and procedures of the landscape contracting and construction industry and profession.
 Au Qtr. 2 cl. The student must receive a grade of 'C' or higher to meet graduation requirements in Landscape Contracting and Construction. 
T231 Principles of Landscape Design and Planning U 3
 A beginning course in landscape drafting, design, and planning emphasizing proper planning procedures and considerations, drafting techniques and design representation.
 Au, Wi Qtrs. 2 cl, 1 3-hr lab. Prereq: T243 and T244; T245 recommended. The student must receive a grade of 'C' or higher to meet graduation requirements in Landscape Contracting and Construction. 
T235 Landscape Contracting and Construction I U 4
 The techniques and use of materials for construction and installing various landscape plantings, features, and structures such as garden terraces, walks, fences, mounds, pools and streams, irrigation, and outdoor lighting.
 Wi Qtr. 2 cl, 2 3-hr lab. Prereq: Tec Math T102 or Gen Math T140. The student must receive a grade of 'C' or higher to meet graduation requirements in Landscape Contracting and Construction. 
T241 Introduction to Nursery Production U 4
 Introductory course covering commercial nursery production operations and management to establish or develop a production nursery covering field grown and container grown nursery stock.
 Au Qtr. 2 cl, 2 3-hr lab. Prereq: T244, Gen Biol T125. Recommended T245. The student must receive a grade of "C" or higher to meet graduation requirements in Nursery Management. 
T242 Principles of Nursery Management U 4
 Principles of nursery management with an emphasis on the marketing, production and scheduling, and construction and design of facilities.
 Sp Qtr. 2 cl, 2 3-hr lab. Prereq: T241. The student must receive a grade of 'C' of higher to meet graduation requirements in Nursery Management. 
T243 Landscape Horticulture Plants and Materials I U 3
 Study of deciduous shade trees and narrowleaf evergreen trees including their identification, growth habits, ornamental features, environmental adaptation, utilization, and management in the landscape.
 Au, Sp Qtrs. 2 cl, 1 3-hr lab. The student must receive a grade of 'C' or higher to meet graduation requirements in Landscape Contracting and Construction and Nursery Management. 
T244 Landscape Horticulture Plants and Materials II U 3
 Study of deciduous flowering trees, shrubs, vines, and broadleaf evergreens including their identification, growth habits, ornamental features, environmental adaptations, utilization, and landscape management.
 Su, Wi Qtrs. 2 cl, 1 3-hr lab. Prereq: T243. The student must receive a grade of 'C' or higher to meet graduation requirements in Landscape Contracting and Construction and Nursery Management. 
T245 Herbaceous Plants U 3
 The identification, culture, and indoor and outdoor use of bulbs, annuals, herbaceous perennials, garden roses, and foliage plants; course includes selection, growth habits, pests and diseases, and planting techniques.
 Su, Wi, Sp Qtrs. 2 cl, 1 3-hr lab. The student must receive a grade of 'C' or higher to meet graduation requirements in Landscape Contracting and Construction and Nursery Management. 
T246 Propagation of Nursery and Greenhouse Plants U 4
 Principles, techniques, methods, materials, and facilities used by commercial horticulturists to propagate plants with emphasis upon propagation of floral and greenhouse plants.
 Wi, Sp Qtrs. 3 cl, 1 3-hr lab. Prereq: Biol Tec T102 or Gen Bio T125. The student must receive a grade of 'C' or higher to meet graduation requirements in Nursery Management. 
T248 Garden Center Management U 3
 Basic garden center operation: garden center history, site selection, layout and design, plant selection, displays and merchandising, customer relations, and advertising.
 2 cl, 1 3-hr lab. Not open to students with credit for Plnt Tec T224. 
T249 Woody Landscape Plant Materials for Turf Managers U 3
 Identification, cultural practices, and use of woody trees, shrubs, vines and groundcovers.
 Au, Sp Qtrs. 2 cl, 1 3-hr lab. Not open to students with credit for T243 or T244. 
T251 Greenhouse Environment Control U 4
 Principles and practices of greenhouse operation and management including construction, heating, cooling, watering, fertilization, photoperiodism, root media, pest control, light, temperature, and growth regulators.
 Au, Wi Qtrs. 3 cl, 1 3-hr lab. The student must receive a grade of 'C' or higher to meet graduation requirements in Nursery Management. 
T253 Greenhouse Bedding Plant Production U 4
 Principles and practices of bedding plant production, including seed quality, sowing and germination; vegetative propagation; flat and hanging basket production; pests and pathogens; and marketing.
 Wi Qtr. 3 cl, 1 3-hr lab. Prereq: T251. 
T254 Greenhouse Pot Plant Production U 4
 Principles and practices of potted plant production, including propagation, planting, production techniques, floral induction treatments, plant height regulation, insect and disease management.
 Sp Qtr. 3 cl, 1 3-hr lab. Prereq: T251 and T253. 
T255 Greenhouse Perennial Plant Production U 3
 Principles and practices of greenhouse perennial plant production, including propagation, vernalization, photoperiodic treatments, greenhouse production techniques, insect pests, diseases, and marketing.
 Au Qtr. 2 cl, 1 3-hr lab. Prereq: T251 and T253. 
T257 Houseplants for Interior Decoration U 4
 Identification, culture, and use of plants grown and displayed in indoor living areas and conservatories.
 Wi Qtr. 3 cl, 1 3-hr lab. 
T258 Commercial Interior Plantscaping U 3
 Principles and practices of the acclimatization, installation, maintenance, rotation, and design of interior plantscapes; pests and diseases; legal aspects and identification of interior plantscaping species.
 Wi Qtr. 2 cl, 1 3-hr lab. Prereq or concur: T257. 
T262 Basic Floral Design U 4
 A basic course dealing with the principles and elements of floral design and techniques for creating flower arrangements and corsages.
 Au Qtr. 2 cl, 2 3-hr labs. 
T263 Post-Harvest Flower Care U 1
 Principles and practices of post-harvest flower care from producer to consumer with emphasis on identification and proper care and handling at the retail level.
 Sp Qtr. 1 cl. 
T264 Commercial Floral Design U 4
 An intermediate course, dealing with arrangements sold daily in traditional flower shops. Design skill, speed, creativity, pricing, and salability are emphasized.
 Wi Qtr. 2 cl, 2 3-hr labs. Prereq: T262. 
T265 Flowers for Celebrations I U 4
 A specialized course dealing with consulting, planning, organizing, and creating floral designs and decor for celebrations, with emphasis on wedding bouquets and flowers to wear.
 Au Qtr. 2 cl, 2 3-hr labs. Prereq: T264. Not open to students with credit for Hort Tec T266. 
T267 Contemporary Floral Design U 3
 An advanced course emphasizing the artistic nature of floral design; contemporary American, European, and Japanese styles and trends are covered.
 Sp Qtr. 1 cl, 2 3-hr labs. Prereq: T269. 
T268 Retail Flower Shop Operation U 3
 Principles and practices in management and operation of the retail flower shop.
 Au Qtr. 2 cl, 1 3-hr lab. Not open to students with credit for Plnt Tec T285. 
T269 Flowers for Celebrations II U 4
 A specialized course dealing with consulting, planning, organizing, and creating floral designs and decor for wedding ceremonies and receptions, parties and celebrations of life (funerals).
 Wi Qtr. 2cl, 2 3-hr labs. Prereq: T265. 
T272 Principles of Weed Science in Horticulture Crops U 4
 A study of weed classification, ecology, plant competition, herbicide formulation, properties and uses of herbicides, and weed management in horticultural crops.
 Au Qtr. 3 cl, 1 2-hr lab. Prereq: Gen Chem T132 and Gen Bio T125 or permission of instructor. Not open to students with credit for Crp&Soil T266. The student must receive a grade of 'C' or higher to meet graduation requirements in Turfgrass Management. 
T274 Plant Diseases of Ornamentals and Turf U 3
 Principles and practices in diagnosing and treating plant diseases on woody ornamentals and turf.
 Su, Au, Wi Qtrs. 2 cl, 1 3-hr lab. Prereq: T243 or T245 or T249, Gen Biol T125 recommended. Course taught as a full quarter course AU and WI. Course taught as a 5-week term course SU. The student must receive a grade of 'C' or higher to meet graduation requirements in Landscaping Contracting and Construction, Nursery Management, and Turfgrass Management. 
T276 Outdoor Gardening U 3
 Fundamentals of basic gardening with emphasis on planning, planting, and maintaining decorative utilitarian gardens.
 Sp Qtr. 2 cl, 2 3-hr lab. Not open to students with credit for Plnt Tec T286. 
T278 Arboriculture U 3
 Specialized course in tree culture emphasizing selection, planting, general maintenance activities, and diagnosis and management of tree problems.
 Au, Sp Qtrs. 2 cl, 1 3-hr lab. Prereq: Gen Bio T125; prereq or concur: T243 or T249. 
T289 Practicum in Horticultural Industries
 Practical experience in supervised horticultural laboratories, with emphasis on developing and improving competencies related to classroom and career activities.
 Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Arr. A grade of C or better is required to meet graduation requirements. 
 T289.01 Practicum in Floral Design and Marketing U 1-2
  Prereq: T262 and permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 7 cr hrs.  
 T289.02 Practicum in Greenhouse Production and Management U 1-2
  Repeatable to a maximum of 7 cr hrs.  
 T289.03 Practicum in Landscape Construction and Contracting U 1-2
  Repeatable to a maximum of 7 cr hrs.  
 T289.04 Practicum in Nursery Management U 1-2
  Repeatable to a maximum of 7 cr hrs.  
 T289.05 Practicum in Turfgrass Management U 1-2
  Repeatable to a maximum of 7 cr hrs.  
T290 Horticultural Industries Internship
 Experience of employment in the horticultural industry, structured to provide varied occupational experiences, supervised by an industry employer, and coordinated by faculty.
 Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Arr. A grade of C or better is required to meet graduation requirements. 
 T290.01 Floral Design and Marketing Internship U 3-6
  Prereq: T264 and 2.00 CPHR or above. Repeatable to a maximum of 12 cr hrs.  
 T290.02 Greenhouse Production and Management Internship U 3-6
  Prereq: T251 with a grade of C or better and 2.00 CPHR or above. Repeatable to a maximum of 12 cr hrs.  
 T290.03 Landscape Construction and Contracting U 3-6
  Prereq: T230, T243 and T244 with a grade of 'C' or better in each, CPHR 2.00. Repeatable to a maximum of 12 cr hrs.  
 T290.04 Nursery Management Internship U 3-6
  Prereq: T243, T244 with a grade of 'C' or better in each, CPHR 2.00. Repeatable to a maximum of 12 cr hrs.  
 T290.05 Turfgrass Management Internship U 3-6
  Prereq: T223 with a grade of C- or better, T289.05, and 2.00 CPHR. Prereq or concur: T225. Repeatable to a maximum of 12 cr hrs.  
T293 Individual Studies U 1-5
 Designed to give students an opportunity to pursue studies not otherwise offered.
 Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Prereq: Permission of instructor. Not open to students with credit for Plnt Tec T293. Repeatable to a maximum of 10 cr hrs.  This course is graded S/U. 
T294 Group Studies U 2-5
 Group studies for students in specialized programs.
 Arr. Prereq: Permission of instructor. Not open to students with credit for Plnt Tec T293. Repeatable to a maximum of 10 cr hrs.