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Academics > All Programs > Horticultural Pesticide Applicator
The Horticulture Pesticide Applicator technical certificate of credit provides skills necessary for entry-level employment as a horticulture pesticide applicator. Topics include: Horticulture sciences, plant identification, pest management and turfgrass management.
| Course | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| HORT 1000 Horticulture Science Introduces the fundamentals of plant science and horticulture as a career field.Emphasis will be placed on an industry overview; plant morphology; plant physiology; environmental factors affecting horticulture practices; soil physical and chemical properties; fertilizer elements and analysis; and basic propagation techniques. Required textbooks and materials:
| 3 |
| HORT 1010 Woody Plant Identification Provides the basis for a fundamental understanding of the taxonomy, identification, and culture requirements of woody plants.Topics include:introduction to woody plants, classification of woody plants, and woody plant identification and culture requirements. Required textbooks and materials:
| 3 |
| HORT 1080 Pest Management This course provides an introduction to the principles and mechanisms of integrated pest management across a diverse array of pests including insects, weeds, plant pathogens, nematodes and vertebrates.Specifically, the course will provide students with a fundamental and practical understanding of integrated pest management in a landscape setting with emphasis on pest indentification and control; pesticide application safety; and legal requirements for state licensure. Required textbooks and materials:
| 3 |
HORT 1330 Turfgrass Management A study of turfgrass used in the southern United States. Topics include:industry overview, soil and soil modification; soil fertility; turf installation; turf maintenance, turf diseases, insects and weeds; and estimating costs on management practices.
Required textbooks and materials:
| 4 |
| *13 minimum semester hour credits required for certificate |
