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Landscape, Plant & Turf Management

Associate Degree 10-001-4

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Start Dates: August

Effective: August 2025

First Semester
Course # Course Title Credits Prerequisites/Comments
001-116 Landscape Plants 2 Fall only | Program or pre-program student Study of annuals, perennials, and roses. Selection, care, and tips to best utilize flowers and foliage plants effectively in their landscape. Groundcovers and vines will be included. Identification of trees and shrubs and their use in the landscape with emphasis on texture, color, bark, flowers, and fruit will be examined. Students will learn proper planting and maintenance practices along with critical pests and diseases that can affect the health of these landscape plants.
Course #: 001-116
Title: Landscape Plants
Credits: 2
Prerequisites/Comments: Fall only | Program or pre-program student Study of annuals, perennials, and roses. Selection, care, and tips to best utilize flowers and foliage plants effectively in their landscape. Groundcovers and vines will be included. Identification of trees and shrubs and their use in the landscape with emphasis on texture, color, bark, flowers, and fruit will be examined. Students will learn proper planting and maintenance practices along with critical pests and diseases that can affect the health of these landscape plants.
001-120 Horticulture Soils 3 Fall only | Program or pre-program student Explores soil properties, formation, development, and classification in relation to the horticulture industry. Course topics will include horticulture soils uses as a growing medium and as an engineering base for Landscaping.
Course #: 001-120
Title: Horticulture Soils
Credits: 3
Prerequisites/Comments: Fall only | Program or pre-program student Explores soil properties, formation, development, and classification in relation to the horticulture industry. Course topics will include horticulture soils uses as a growing medium and as an engineering base for Landscaping.
001-121 Intro to Horticulture 2 Fall only | Program or pre-program student This course provides an overview of the horticulture profession. Its role and importance throughout history, current trends, and career opportunities will be covered.
Course #: 001-121
Title: Intro to Horticulture
Credits: 2
Prerequisites/Comments: Fall only | Program or pre-program student This course provides an overview of the horticulture profession. Its role and importance throughout history, current trends, and career opportunities will be covered.
001-122 Horticulture Lab 1 Fall only | Program or pre-program student Participants will experience hands on activities related to horticulture crops and their use, plant classification, plant propagation, and the inter-relationships between the environment, plant growth, and plant development.
Course #: 001-122
Title: Horticulture Lab
Credits: 1
Prerequisites/Comments: Fall only | Program or pre-program student Participants will experience hands on activities related to horticulture crops and their use, plant classification, plant propagation, and the inter-relationships between the environment, plant growth, and plant development.
801-136 English Composition 1 3   This course is designed for learners to develop knowledge and skills in all aspects of the writing process. Planning, organizing, writing, editing, and revising are applied through a variety of activities. Students will analyze audience and purpose, use elements of research and format documents using standard guidelines. Individuals will develop critical reading skills through analysis of various written documents.
Course #: 801-136
Title: English Composition 1
Credits: 3
Prerequisites/Comments:   This course is designed for learners to develop knowledge and skills in all aspects of the writing process. Planning, organizing, writing, editing, and revising are applied through a variety of activities. Students will analyze audience and purpose, use elements of research and format documents using standard guidelines. Individuals will develop critical reading skills through analysis of various written documents.
804-134 Mathematical Reasoning 3   All college students, regardless of their college major, need to be able to make reasonable decisions about fiscal, environmental, and health issues that require quantitative reasoning skills. An activity based approach is used to explore numerical relationships, graphs, proportional relationships, algebraic reasoning, and problem solving using linear, exponential and other mathematical models. Students will develop conceptual and procedural tools that support the use of key mathematical concepts in a variety of contexts. This course may be used as the first of a two part sequence that ends with Quantitative Reasoning as the capstone general education math requirement.
Course #: 804-134
Title: Mathematical Reasoning
Credits: 3
Prerequisites/Comments:   All college students, regardless of their college major, need to be able to make reasonable decisions about fiscal, environmental, and health issues that require quantitative reasoning skills. An activity based approach is used to explore numerical relationships, graphs, proportional relationships, algebraic reasoning, and problem solving using linear, exponential and other mathematical models. Students will develop conceptual and procedural tools that support the use of key mathematical concepts in a variety of contexts. This course may be used as the first of a two part sequence that ends with Quantitative Reasoning as the capstone general education math requirement.
  Total Credits: 14  
Total Credits: 14

Second Semester
Course # Course Title Credits Prerequisites/Comments
001-103 Turf Management 2 Spring only, 14 weeks | Program or pre-program student Examines how to effectively establish and maintain professional lawn/turf. Covers identification and selection of turf grasses, establishment and maintenance practices. The course will include nutrient needs, integrated pest management, diagnosing problems, corrective strategies, irrigation principles and irrigation implementation.
Course #: 001-103
Title: Turf Management
Credits: 2
Prerequisites/Comments: Spring only, 14 weeks | Program or pre-program student Examines how to effectively establish and maintain professional lawn/turf. Covers identification and selection of turf grasses, establishment and maintenance practices. The course will include nutrient needs, integrated pest management, diagnosing problems, corrective strategies, irrigation principles and irrigation implementation.
001-108 Bus Apps for Green Industry 2 Winter Term | Program or pre-program student Marketing practices of products and services for the Green Industry ranging from product pricing to distribution of product will be studied. Students will analyze new and established strategies for selling through stores, mail order catalogs and Internet sites. Effective techniques for attracting and keeping customers will be covered.
Course #: 001-108
Title: Bus Apps for Green Industry
Credits: 2
Prerequisites/Comments: Winter Term | Program or pre-program student Marketing practices of products and services for the Green Industry ranging from product pricing to distribution of product will be studied. Students will analyze new and established strategies for selling through stores, mail order catalogs and Internet sites. Effective techniques for attracting and keeping customers will be covered.
001-110 Integrated Plant/Pest Mgmt 2 Spring only, 1st 8 weeks | Program or pre-program student The course will provide students with the knowledge and skill necessary to diagnose plant problems and control strategies in the landscape. Particular attention is given to insects, diseases, weeds and cultural needs of landscape plants.
Course #: 001-110
Title: Integrated Plant/Pest Mgmt
Credits: 2
Prerequisites/Comments: Spring only, 1st 8 weeks | Program or pre-program student The course will provide students with the knowledge and skill necessary to diagnose plant problems and control strategies in the landscape. Particular attention is given to insects, diseases, weeds and cultural needs of landscape plants.
001-113 Pesticide & Fertilizer App 3 Spring only, 14 weeks | Program or pre-program student This course focuses on the study and application of pesticides and fertilizers used on horticulture crops. Specific areas of study include chemical classification, mode of action in plants, injury symptoms, resistance in plants and pests, mixing and loading concerns, application methods and concerns, recordkeeping and posting requirements. Students will be required to take the Commercial Pesticide Applicator Certification exam as part of this course.
Course #: 001-113
Title: Pesticide & Fertilizer App
Credits: 3
Prerequisites/Comments: Spring only, 14 weeks | Program or pre-program student This course focuses on the study and application of pesticides and fertilizers used on horticulture crops. Specific areas of study include chemical classification, mode of action in plants, injury symptoms, resistance in plants and pests, mixing and loading concerns, application methods and concerns, recordkeeping and posting requirements. Students will be required to take the Commercial Pesticide Applicator Certification exam as part of this course.
001-125 Horticulture Equipmnt & Safety 2 Spring only, 2nd 8 weeks | Program or pre-program student Focuses on how to maintain and operate a skid steer loader, forklift, til-handlers, turf mowing equipment and general landscape equipment.
Course #: 001-125
Title: Horticulture Equipmnt & Safety
Credits: 2
Prerequisites/Comments: Spring only, 2nd 8 weeks | Program or pre-program student Focuses on how to maintain and operate a skid steer loader, forklift, til-handlers, turf mowing equipment and general landscape equipment.
801-196 Oral/Interpersonal Comm 3 1st 8 weeks Focuses on developing effective listening techniques and verbal and nonverbal communication skills through oral presentation, group activity, and other projects. The study of self, conflict, and cultural contexts will be explored, as well as their impact on communication.
Course #: 801-196
Title: Oral/Interpersonal Comm
Credits: 3
Prerequisites/Comments: 1st 8 weeks Focuses on developing effective listening techniques and verbal and nonverbal communication skills through oral presentation, group activity, and other projects. The study of self, conflict, and cultural contexts will be explored, as well as their impact on communication.
  Total Credits: 14  
Total Credits: 14

Summer Term
Course # Course Title Credits Prerequisites/Comments
001-109 Horticulture Internship 2 Summer only, 192 hours | Program or pre-program student; 001-121 and 001-122 Individuals participating in a work experience will have an opportunity to practice acquired skills and knowledge from their program coursework. This course is designed to help the student, instructor, and site supervisor to focus on major outcomes of the training and general readiness for employment in their chosen field.
Course #: 001-109
Title: Horticulture Internship
Credits: 2
Prerequisites/Comments: Summer only, 192 hours | Program or pre-program student; 001-121 and 001-122 Individuals participating in a work experience will have an opportunity to practice acquired skills and knowledge from their program coursework. This course is designed to help the student, instructor, and site supervisor to focus on major outcomes of the training and general readiness for employment in their chosen field.
  Total Credits: 2  
Total Credits: 2

Third Semester
Course # Course Title Credits Prerequisites/Comments
001-102 Landscape Design/Construction 2 Fall only | Program or pre-program student Students will learn how to compile a landscape design including the base plan, functional, preliminary and master plan. Emphasis will be on the landscape design sequence and implementation of the completed landscape design. Hardscape construction topics will be illustrated.
Course #: 001-102
Title: Landscape Design/Construction
Credits: 2
Prerequisites/Comments: Fall only | Program or pre-program student Students will learn how to compile a landscape design including the base plan, functional, preliminary and master plan. Emphasis will be on the landscape design sequence and implementation of the completed landscape design. Hardscape construction topics will be illustrated.
001-117 Advanced Turf Management 1 Fall only, 1st 8 weeks | 001-103 This course will simulate advanced lawn and commercial care, golf course maintenance, and drought simulations. Students will care for their test plots by applying fertilizers, pesticides, lawn grooming techniques, and nutrient management. Students will use lawn and golf course equipment.
Course #: 001-117
Title: Advanced Turf Management
Credits: 1
Prerequisites/Comments: Fall only, 1st 8 weeks | 001-103 This course will simulate advanced lawn and commercial care, golf course maintenance, and drought simulations. Students will care for their test plots by applying fertilizers, pesticides, lawn grooming techniques, and nutrient management. Students will use lawn and golf course equipment.
001-132 Sustainable Land Use Mgmt 3 Fall only | Program or pre-program student Analyze the existing landscape to determine the best management practices for the location. Students will gain practical knowledge on procedures for maintaining established landscapes and the economic return. Benefits on well selected and skillful placement of native plant material for the landscape will be an integral part of the overall approach to sustainable land use in this course.
Course #: 001-132
Title: Sustainable Land Use Mgmt
Credits: 3
Prerequisites/Comments: Fall only | Program or pre-program student Analyze the existing landscape to determine the best management practices for the location. Students will gain practical knowledge on procedures for maintaining established landscapes and the economic return. Benefits on well selected and skillful placement of native plant material for the landscape will be an integral part of the overall approach to sustainable land use in this course.
102-112 Principles of Management 3   This course explores the four key managerial functions: planning, organizing, leading, and controlling. Learners gain personal insights through assessments and feedback, while learning to apply theoretical concepts to their potential managerial practices. The course emphasizes global applicability, preparing learners for diverse leadership roles.
Course #: 102-112
Title: Principles of Management
Credits: 3
Prerequisites/Comments:   This course explores the four key managerial functions: planning, organizing, leading, and controlling. Learners gain personal insights through assessments and feedback, while learning to apply theoretical concepts to their potential managerial practices. The course emphasizes global applicability, preparing learners for diverse leadership roles.
806-342 Science for Technical Trades 2 804-360 or 804-134 Provides an introduction to basic physical principles involved in precision measurement, mechanics, hydraulics, thermodynamics, and electronics to students. Practical utilization of these principles in various technologies is analyzed with reinforcement from problem solving and laboratory exercises.
Course #: 806-342
Title: Science for Technical Trades
Credits: 2
Prerequisites/Comments: 804-360 or 804-134 Provides an introduction to basic physical principles involved in precision measurement, mechanics, hydraulics, thermodynamics, and electronics to students. Practical utilization of these principles in various technologies is analyzed with reinforcement from problem solving and laboratory exercises.
809-198 Intro to Psychology 3   This introductory course in psychology is a survey of the multiple aspects of human behavior. It involves a survey of the theoretical foundations of human functioning in such areas as learning, motivation, emotions, personality, deviance and pathology, physiological factors, and social influences. Additional topics include research methods, biological and environmental impacts, development, sensation and perception, consciousness, intelligence and stress. This course directs the student to an insightful understanding of the complexities of human relationships in personal, social, and vocational settings.
Course #: 809-198
Title: Intro to Psychology
Credits: 3
Prerequisites/Comments:   This introductory course in psychology is a survey of the multiple aspects of human behavior. It involves a survey of the theoretical foundations of human functioning in such areas as learning, motivation, emotions, personality, deviance and pathology, physiological factors, and social influences. Additional topics include research methods, biological and environmental impacts, development, sensation and perception, consciousness, intelligence and stress. This course directs the student to an insightful understanding of the complexities of human relationships in personal, social, and vocational settings.
  Total Credits: 14  
Total Credits: 14

Fourth Semester
Course # Course Title Credits Prerequisites/Comments
001-104 Greenhouse Management 3 Spring only, 14 weeks | Program or pre-program student The course will explore the overall operation of a greenhouse facility including types of structures, heating and cooling options, lighting, insect and disease management, watering methods, and equipment. Student will focus on a particular plant area (flowers, herbs or vegetables) and order plant material for the annual plant sale. Marketing of the crop will be required for the sale.
Course #: 001-104
Title: Greenhouse Management
Credits: 3
Prerequisites/Comments: Spring only, 14 weeks | Program or pre-program student The course will explore the overall operation of a greenhouse facility including types of structures, heating and cooling options, lighting, insect and disease management, watering methods, and equipment. Student will focus on a particular plant area (flowers, herbs or vegetables) and order plant material for the annual plant sale. Marketing of the crop will be required for the sale.
001-112 Interior Plants & Plantscaping 2 Spring only, 2nd 8 weeks | Program or pre-program student This course covers topics in foliage plant characteristics, requirements, and identification. Particular attention is placed upon identification of foliage plant material and the classification of these materials according to cultural and interior site use characteristics. The floral design sequence will be demonstrated.
Course #: 001-112
Title: Interior Plants & Plantscaping
Credits: 2
Prerequisites/Comments: Spring only, 2nd 8 weeks | Program or pre-program student This course covers topics in foliage plant characteristics, requirements, and identification. Particular attention is placed upon identification of foliage plant material and the classification of these materials according to cultural and interior site use characteristics. The floral design sequence will be demonstrated.
001-114 Entrepreneurship for Green Ind 2 Winter Term | Program or pre-program student Students will investigate businesses utilizing a variety of methods to create a profitable return in the production of goods and services for the Green Industry. Exploring the small business aspects of this industry will be approached through practical learning activities.
Course #: 001-114
Title: Entrepreneurship for Green Ind
Credits: 2
Prerequisites/Comments: Winter Term | Program or pre-program student Students will investigate businesses utilizing a variety of methods to create a profitable return in the production of goods and services for the Green Industry. Exploring the small business aspects of this industry will be approached through practical learning activities.
001-115 Vegetable and Fruit Production 3 Spring only, 14 weeks | Program or pre-program student Students will study the commercial production of vegetables in the Midwest while examining the sustainability of the various crops in the industry. Key components will be site selection, integrated cropping systems, cultural and management practices, profitability and efficiencies.
Course #: 001-115
Title: Vegetable and Fruit Production
Credits: 3
Prerequisites/Comments: Spring only, 14 weeks | Program or pre-program student Students will study the commercial production of vegetables in the Midwest while examining the sustainability of the various crops in the industry. Key components will be site selection, integrated cropping systems, cultural and management practices, profitability and efficiencies.
001-133 Advanced Landscape Plants 1   This course will explore advanced landscape plant techniques. It will include information on planting and pruning of various plant material in the horticulture industry.
Course #: 001-133
Title: Advanced Landscape Plants
Credits: 1
Prerequisites/Comments:   This course will explore advanced landscape plant techniques. It will include information on planting and pruning of various plant material in the horticulture industry.
802-103 Spanish for the Workplace 2 1st 8 weeks Introductory conversational Spanish for the person whose business works with Spanish-speaking employees and/or customers. Emphasis is on everyday language usage and interaction rather than a formal grammar approach.
Course #: 802-103
Title: Spanish for the Workplace
Credits: 2
Prerequisites/Comments: 1st 8 weeks Introductory conversational Spanish for the person whose business works with Spanish-speaking employees and/or customers. Emphasis is on everyday language usage and interaction rather than a formal grammar approach.
809-195 Economics 3 1st 8 weeks Designed to give an overview of how a market-oriented economic system operates, and it surveys the factors which influence national economic policy. Basic concepts and analyses are illustrated by reference to a variety of contemporary problems and public policy issues. Concepts include scarcity, resources, alternative economic systems, growth, supply and demand, monetary and fiscal policy, inflation, unemployment and global economic issues.
Course #: 809-195
Title: Economics
Credits: 3
Prerequisites/Comments: 1st 8 weeks Designed to give an overview of how a market-oriented economic system operates, and it surveys the factors which influence national economic policy. Basic concepts and analyses are illustrated by reference to a variety of contemporary problems and public policy issues. Concepts include scarcity, resources, alternative economic systems, growth, supply and demand, monetary and fiscal policy, inflation, unemployment and global economic issues.
  Total Credits: 16  
Total Credits: 16

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Minimum Program Credits Required: 60

2.0 Minimum Program Cumulative GPA Required for Graduation
If a student does not enroll in any courses at CVTC for two or more consecutive semesters, the student will be required to reapply with Admissions. Students must abide by any changes in admission requirements and degree requirements.

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