Landscape and Horticulture Technology — Horticulture Specialization
2260: A.S. Degree in Landscape and Horticulture Technology — Horticulture Specialization (64 Credit Hours)
CIP: 01.0605
FL CIP: 1101060500
SOC: 37-1012
Entry Wage: $14.18/hour
The Landscape and Horticulture Technology program prepares students for industry certification and employment as greenhouse production managers, nursery managers, production superintendents and landscape designers. The program articulates with Florida Gateway College (formerly Lake City Community College) allowing students to transfer into the Golf Course Operations program.
The content includes, but is not limited to, instruction that prepares individuals to supervise or manage the production and use of decorative plants, plant materials and associated services. Subject matter also includes plant nutrition, plant classification and identification, propagation, hydroponics, pest control, irrigation, marketing, equipment management, cultural and environmental management of nursery and greenhouse facilities, business management, employability and human relations skills. Laboratory and horticultural land laboratory activities are an integral part of this program and include the use of horticultural equipment, management and maintenance of growing structures, chemical application and landscape maintenance and installation.
Program Core Courses
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Course No.
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Course Title
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Credits
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ORH 1000C
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Introduction to Horticulture
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3
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ORH 1510
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Ornamental Plant Identification
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3
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ORH 1020C
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Household Plants
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3
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ORH 1260
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Greenhouse Operations
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3
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ORH 1234C
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Plant Maintenance
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3
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ORH 1113C
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Pest and Disease Control
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3
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ORH 1851
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Landscape Design and Maintenance
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3
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PLS 1220
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Propagation of Nursery Plants
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3
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PLS 1220L
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Propagation Laboratory
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3
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ORH 1601C
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Retail and Wholesale Nursery Operations
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3
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ORH 1301C
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Introduction to Irrigation
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3
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CGS 1100
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Microcomputer Applications
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3
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GCO 1400C
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Turf Grasses for Golf and Landscaping
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3
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ORH 1949
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Cooperative Education
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3
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ORH 1260L
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Greenhouse Operations Laboratory
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2
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Electives
General Education Courses
ENC 1101
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Freshman Composition Skills I
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3
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QMB 1001**
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College Business Mathematics
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3
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Any Biological or Physical Science
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3
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One of the following options: (To satisfy Social Science and Humanities requirements)
ISS 1013
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Introduction to the Social Sciences and
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HUM 1020
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Introduction to the Humanities
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OR
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WOH 2012
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World Civilizations I and either
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HUM 1020
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Introduction to the Humanities or
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HUM 1230
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Introduction to the Humanities: Since the Renaissance
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6
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OR
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WOH 2022
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World Civilizations II and either
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HUM 1020
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Introduction to the Humanities or
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HUM 1210
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Introduction to the Humanities: To the Renaissance
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Total Credit Hours
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64
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