Horticulture Technology
Curriculum Description
Horticulture Science Technology
Career Cluster: Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources
Pathway: Plant Systems
Program Major Horticulture Technology
Pathway Description
These curricula are 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 identification, pest management, plant science and soil science. Also included are courses in sustainable plant production and management, landscaping, and the operation of horticulture businesses.
Graduates should qualify for employment in a variety of positions associated with nurseries, garden centers, greenhouses, landscape operations, governmental agencies/parks, golf courses, sports complexes, highway vegetation, turf maintenance companies, and private and public gardens. Graduates should also be prepared to take the North Carolina Pesticide Applicator’s Examination and/or the North Carolina Certified Plant Professional Examination.
Program Major Description
A program that focuses on the general production and management of cultivated plants, shrubs, flowers, foliage, trees, groundcovers, and related plant materials; the management of technical and business operations connected with horticultural services; and the basic scientific principles needed to understand plants and their management and care.
The following represents one way in which the program of study can be completed. Students who aren’t able to follow the recommended curriculum model below should consult their academic advisor to be sure that they take courses in the best order for their success.
Associate in Applied Science
A15240 REVISED
NC CIP: 01.0601
Day
POS Approved: Fall 2014
Fall Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENG 111 | Writing and Inquiry NEW VERSION 2014 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| HOR 160 | Plant Materials I NEW VERSION 2014 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| HOR 162 | Applied Plant Science | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| LSG 111 | Basic Landscape Technique NEW VERSION 2014 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Select one: | |||||
| Introduction to Computers REVISED REQUISITE | (2) | (2) | (0) | (3) | |
| OR | |||||
| Basic PC Literacy REVISED REQUISITE | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | |
| ___ ___ | Natural Science/Mathematics Elective | * | * | * | 3 |
| Total: | 10 | 6 | 0 | 16 | |
Spring Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HOR 114 | Landscape Construction | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| HOR 161 | Plant Materials II NEW 2014 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| HOR 166 | Soils & Fertilizers NEW VERSION 2014 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| HOR 168 | Plant Propagation | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| ___ ___ | English Option | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Total: | 11 | 8 | 0 | 15 |
Summer Term
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HOR 118 | Equipment Op & Maint | 1 | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| HOR 164 | Hort Pest Management NEW VERSION 2014 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| HOR 251 | Insects & Diseases | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| Total: | 5 | 7 | 0 | 8 |
Fall Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HOR 112 | Landscape Design I NEW VERSION 2014 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| HOR 134 | Greenhouse Operations | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| HOR 225 | Nursery Production | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| Select one: | |||||
| Interpersonal Psychology | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | |
| OR | |||||
| General Psychology REVISED REQUISITE | (3) | (0) | (0) | (3) | |
| ___ ___ | Specialty Option | ** | ** | ** | 2 |
| Total: | 9 | 7 | 0 | 14 | |
Spring Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HOR 116 | Landscape Management I | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| 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: | |||||
| Horticulture Practices | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | |
| OR | |||||
| Work-Based Learning I NEW 2014 | (0) | (0) | (10) | (1) | |
| Total: | 7 | 7 | 0 | 15 | |
Total Credit Hours: 68
Additional Information
English Option – Select one: COM 120, COM 231, ENG 112, ENG 114, or ENG 115
Natural Science/Mathematics Elective - Select a course: MAT 110 or MAT 143
Specialty Option: Select one: HOR 154, HOR 213, HOR 215, HOR 245, HOR 255, HOR 257, HOR 265, HOR 271, or TRF 110
Humanities/Fine Arts Electives — Select one: HUM 110, HUM 115, HUM 230, PHI 230, PHI 240, ART 111, HUM 220, MUS 110, PHI 215, REL 110
**Hours vary depending on course selection.
HOR 215, HOR 245, HOR 255, HOR 257, HOR 265, HOR 271,
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.Horticulture Electives: Select 5 credit hours: HOR 116, HOR 154, HOR 215, HOR 245, HOR 255, HOR 257, HOR 265, HOR 271, 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.