Basic Horticulture

CERTIFICATE

This certificate will prepare individuals to produce and maintain the growth of flowers and foliage for ornamental purposes and landscape design.

 

FIRST SEMESTER		Credit Hours
OHT 120	Pruning	2
OHT 123	Landscape Design	2
OHT 130	Greenhouse Management	2
	TOTAL HOURS	6

 

OHT 120 Pruning

This course focuses on the principles and practices used to prune woody ornamental shrubs and trees in the landscape. Students will learn about proper timing and plant responses to pruning a variety of common landscape plants. Majority of the work will be hands-on. A pair of bypass hand pruners are required.
CREDIT: 1 hour - 2 lab hours per week.
Prerequisite: None 

 

OHT 123 Landscape Design

A study of the theory and concepts of landscape design applied to private and public areas is presented. In the laboratory, preliminary sketches and final plans of a landscape layout will be prepared.
CREDIT: 3 hours - 2 lecture and 2 lab hours per week.
Prerequisite: None  

 

OHT 130 Greenhouse Management

A study of the various culture techniques utilized for the commercial production of plants. Various other greenhouse management problems will be stressed.
CREDIT: 2 hours - 2 lecture hours per week.
Prerequisite: None  

 

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For More Information Contact:
Phyllis Sander - Business and Occupational Division Chair
at 1-800-481-2242 ext. 3334 or e-mail phylliss@shawneecc.edu

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