Arboriculture Management

Certificate in Applied Science

24 Credit Hours

This certificate introduces and develops skills in current arboriculture practices. Students will be trained to select, establish and maintain trees.

Major Requirements

CWE 113	Cooperative Work Experience	3
Lec: 0 Lab: 15 Credit:3 First experience cooperative work experience for 3 credits. Contact your academic advisor to discuss prerequisites and approvals.Learn More

HRT 106	Ornamentals	2
Lec: 1 Lab: 3 Credit:2 This course is a survey of ornamentals that can be grown in local gardens. Emphasis is on form, texture, size, color, blooming season, culture, and botanical and common names. Plant materials include ground covers, vines, grasses, palms and some shrubs.Learn More

HRT 107	Woody Ornamentals	2
Lec: 1 Lab: 3 Credit:2 This course is a survey of deciduous and evergreen ornamentals that can be grown in local gardens. Emphasis is on form, texture, size, color, blooming season, culture, and botanical and common names.Learn More

HRT 121	Commercial Irrigation	3
Lec: 2 Lab: 3 Credit:3 This course examines the use of irrigation in the landscape industry with emphasis on design, equipment suitability, water application procedures and construction. Design projects and job bidding also are included.Learn More

HRT 125	Soils	4
Lec: 3 Lab: 3 Credit:4 This course is a study of soils and plant nutrition. Emphasis is on physical and chemical properties, water, organic matter and life of soils. Materials and methods for supplying nutrients to plants are included.Learn More

HRT 144	Plant Pests	3
Lec: 2 Lab: 3 Credit:3 This course is a study of horticulturally important insects, plant diseases and weeds. Emphasis is on identification, prevention and control.Learn More

HRT 150	Arboriculture I	3
Lec: 2 Lab: 3 Credit:3 This course is a study of tree maintenance. Topics covered are tree physiology and anatomy, ropework, tree climbing techniques, pruning, fertilization, planting, and watering.Learn More

HRT 240	Pesticides	4
Lec: 3 Lab: 3 Credit:4 This course is a study of the application of herbicides, insecticides and fungicides. Emphasis is on current certification materials, calibration problems and application of pesticides over large areas.Learn More

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Admission Requirements

Admission into this program requires proof of high school graduation (or GED) and qualifying placement levels.