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Academics > All Programs > Nursery/Greenhouse Technician
Prepare graduates for challenging careers in the expanding field of Landscaping and Garden Centers.
| 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 1020 Herbaceous Plant ID Emphasizes the identification, selection, and cultural requirements of herbaceous plants.Topics include:introduction to herbaceous plants, plant classification and nomenclature of herbaceous plants, herbaceous plant identification and culture requirements and seasonal color management. Required textbooks and materials:
| 3 |
| HORT 1030 Greenhouse Management This course helps to prepare students for a career in the management of commercial greenhouses, conservatories and institutional greenhouses.Emphasis is placed on greenhouse construction; operation and management; regulating and controlling the environment; applying cultural practices as they affect plant physiological processes and influence plant growth and development; and management of a greenhouse business. Required textbooks and materials:
| 4 |
| HORT 1050 Nursery Prod & Mgmt Develops skills necessary to propagate and produce both container and field grown nursery stock.Topics include:industry overview, facility design, propagation techniques and environment, field grown and container production, and managerial functions for nursery production. Required textbooks and materials:
| 4 |
| *17 minimum semester hour credits required for certificate |
