AGH-106 Introduction to Horticulture, 3 cr.
This course introduces students to basic horticulture.
Includes plant anatomy and physiology, plant classification
and identification, and basic plant care.
AGH-113 Turfgrass Management, 3 cr.
Students will learn the basics about the turfgrass industry ,
different varieties of grasses and the care to maintain a
healthy, attractive looking lawn.
(Formerly AH-113C)
AGH-117 Weed Identification, 2 cr.
Introduces the students to identification and collecting of
weeds in turfgrass, nurseries, parks, and greenhouses. Students
will learn the different life cycles of weeds and proper timing
to control them.
(Formerly AH-132A)
AGH-126
Woody Plant Material, 4 cr.
Teaches students the various trees and evergreens hardy to Zone
4. Emphasis will be placed on Latin names and identification
techniques of the plant material commonly used in the
horticulture and landscaping industry.
(Formerly AH-114C)
AGH-128 Plant Material II, 4 cr.
Students will know the identification, characteristics, and
growing of annuals and shrubs. Emphasis will be placed on Latin
names and identification techniques of the plant material
commonly used in the horticulture and landscaping industry.
(Formerly AH-128C)
AGH-129 Plant Material III, 3 cr.
Introduces the students to the various perennials. Emphasis
will be placed on Latin and common names and identification
techniques of the plant material commonly used in horticulture
and landscape usages.
(Formerly AH-218A)
AGH-141 Equipment Operations, 3 cr.
Students will learn proper care and maintenance of the college
grounds by using appropriate horticulture practices. Students
will be introduced to specialized equipment, operation,
preventative maintenance, daily and minor repairs.
(Formerly AH-116C)
AGH-145 Landscape Construction, 2 cr.
Landscape Construction is designed to give students practical
lab experience with classroom instruction in this field of
study. Emphasis will be in the practical side with mainly
hands-on experience.
AGH-151 Landscape Design Techniques, 2 cr.
Learn to apply the principles of design taught in Residential
Landscape Design I and allow the students to continue the
hands-on practice of designing.
(Formerly
AH-212A)
AGH-153
Residential Landscape Design, 2 cr.
Teaches the basic principles and skills of designation a
landscape by using the proper plants, hardscapes, scales,
balance, and many other principles to complete and sell a
landscape design.
(Formerly AH-112A)
AGH-160
Landscape Installation and Maintenance II, 1 cr.
Continuation of landscape installation and maintenance
practices. Gives students hands on application of landscape
installation and maintenance.
(Formerly AH-131C)
AGH-165 Irrigation Install & Repair, 2 cr.
Familiarize the students with the basics of the irrigation
system and the components involved.
(Formerly TG-102A)
AGH-256
Horticulture Chemicals, 1 cr.
Certification training in pest identification, control methods,
pesticides and laws of the categories of ornamental and turf for
a commercial applicators license. Prepare students to pass the
core test and categories.
(Formerly AH 121A)
AGH-405 Golf Course Maintenance, 3 cr.
Introduction of turfgrass management techniques utilized in the
operation of a golf course. The various components studied
include tee boxes, fairways, rough, greens and bunkers.
Students learn how golf courses are managed in theory and
practice.
(Formerly TG-106A)
AGH-850 Occupational Experience I, 4 cr.
Closely supervised period of on-the-job training in a business
related to horticulture.
(Formerly AG-124A)
AGH-860 Horticulture Careers/Horticulture Fields Trips, 2 cr.
Introduces the students to various careers available within the
horticulture fields through speakers from different occupations
and by touring different businesses in the industry.
(Formerly
AH-111C)
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