Horticulture Technology

Curriculum Description

The Horticulture Technology curriculum is designed to prepare individuals for various careers in horticulture. Classroom instruction and practical laboratory applications of horticultural principles and practices are included in the program of study.

Course work includes plant science, plant materials, propagation, soils, fertilizers and pest management. Also included are courses in plant production, landscaping and the management and operation of horticulture businesses.

Graduates should qualify for employment opportunities in nurseries, garden centers, greenhouses, landscape operations, gardens and governmental agencies. Graduates should also be prepared to take the North Carolina Pesticide Applicator’s Examination and the North Carolina Certified Plant Professional Examination.

The following represents one way in which the program of study can be completed. Students who aren’t able to follow this plan should consult their academic advisor to be sure that they take courses in the best order for their success.

Associate in Applied Science

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POS Approved: Fall 2011

Fall Semester

Course	Course Title	Class Hours	Lab/Shop Hours	Clinical/WBL Hours	Credit Hours
ENG 111	Expository Writing	3	0	0	3
HOR 160	Plant Materials I	2	2	0	3
HOR 162	Applied Plant Science	2	2	0	3
LSG 111	Basic Landscape Tech	2	0	0	2

Select one:

Course	Course Title	Class Hours	Lab/Shop Hours	Clinical/WBL Hours	Credit Hours
CIS 110 OR	Introduction to Computers NEW PREREQ	(2)	(2)	(0)	(3)
CIS 111	Basic PC Literacy NEW PREREQ	1	2	0	2

Select one:

Course	Course Title	Class Hours	Lab/Shop Hours	Clinical/WBL Hours	Credit Hours
MAT 115 OR	Mathematical Models	2	2	0	3
MAT 140 OR	Survey of Mathematics	(3)	(0)	(0)	(3)
MAT 161	College Algebra	(3)	(0)	(0)	(3)

Totals

Class Hours: 12
Lab/Shop Hours: 8
Clinical/WBL Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 16

Spring Semester

Select one:

Course	Course Title	Class Hours	Lab/Shop Hours	Clinical/WBL Hours	Credit Hours
COM 120 OR	Intro Interpersonal Com	3	0	0	3
COM 231 OR	Public Speaking	(3)	(0)	(0)	(3)
ENG 112 OR	Argument-Based Research	(3)	(0)	(0)	(3)
ENG 114 OR	Prof Research & Reporting	(3)	(0)	(0)	(3)
ENG 115	Oral Communication	(3)	(0)	(0)	(3)

Totals

Class Hours: 11
Lab/Shop Hours: 8
Clinical/WBL Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 15

Summer Term

Totals

Class Hours: 5
Lab/Shop Hours: 7
Clinical/WBL Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 8

Fall Semester

Select one:

Course	Course Title	Class Hours	Lab/Shop Hours	Clinical/WBL Hours	Credit Hours
PSY 118 OR	Interpersonal Psychology	3	0	0	3
PSY 150	General Psychology	(3)	(0)	(0)	(3)

Totals

Class Hours: 9
Lab/Shop Hours: 7
Clinical/WBL Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 14

Spring Semester

Course	Course Title	Class Hours	Lab/Shop Hours	Clinical/WBL Hours	Credit Hours
HOR 170	Hort Computer Apps	1	3	0	2
HOR 235	Greenhouse Production	2	2	0	3
HOR 273	Hor Mgmt & Marketing	3	0	0	3
___ ___	Specialty Option	**	**	**	2
___ ___	Humanities/Fine Arts Elective	**	**	0	3

Select one:

Totals

Class Hours: 6
Lab/Shop Hours: 8
Clinical/WBL Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 14

Total Credit Hours: 67

Legend

• : Comprehensive Articulation Agreement - This course is recommended for students transferring to a four-year university.
• : Local Requirement
• : Instructional Service Agreement
• : Universal General Education Transfer Component (UGETC)
• : Global Distinction
• : Requisite(s)

Additional Information

English – Select one: COM 120, COM 231, ENG 112, ENG 114, or ENG 115

Horticulture Elective: Select one: HOR 116, HOR 154, HOR 213, HOR 215, HOR 245, HOR 255, HOR 257, HOR 265, or TRF 110

Humanities/Fine Arts Elective – Select one: ART 111, ENG 125, ENG 131, HUM 110, HUM 121, HUM 220, MUS 110, PHI 215, REL 110, or REL 221. Consult an academic advisor concerning other possible electives.

**Hours vary depending on course selection.