This course covers the study of the fundamentals of soil and their use in horticulture. The course is an overview of the physical, chemical, and biological properties of soils, their classification and management, and soil fertility.

Prerequisites: None. Offered: Spring

Credit Breakout: 2.00 lecture, 1.00 lab, 0.00 other.

Student Expectations: Each student will spend at least 5 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class.

This course covers the identification and use of woody plants, including trees, shrubs, and evergreens, in Minnesota landscapes.

Prerequisites: None. Offered: Fall

Credit Breakout: 1.00 lecture, 1.00 lab, 0.00 other.

Student Expectations: Each student will spend at least 3 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class.

This course is an overview of the biology, identification, and control of weeds, insects, and infectious and non-infectious diseases common to landscapes of Minnesota.

Prerequisites: None. Offered: Fall

Credit Breakout: 3.00 lecture, 0.00 lab, 0.00 other.

Student Expectations: Each student will spend at least 6 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class.

This course covers the study and practice of the skills necessary to install landscape plantings and materials. Sample subjects include planting, edging, mulching, retaining walls, decks, patios, and fences. This course emphasizes plantings. Building codes and permits are also discussed.

Prerequisites: None. Offered: Fall

Credit Breakout: 1.00 lecture, 2.00 lab, 0.00 other.

Student Expectations: Each student will spend at least 4 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class.

This course is an introduction to the safe use and basic maintenance of tools and equipment. Personal safety issues as well as legal issues are discussed.

Prerequisites: None. Offered: Fall

Credit Breakout: 1.00 lecture, 0.00 lab, 0.00 other.

Student Expectations: Each student will spend at lease 3 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class.

This course covers solving mathematical problems common to the landscape horticulture trade, including calculating areas, fertilizer rates, pesticide rates, and others.

Prerequisites: Satisfactory score on CPT math entrance exam or passing grade in MATS 0200. Offered: Fall

Credit Breakout: 1.00 lecture, 0.00 lab, 0.00 other.

Student Expectations: Each student will spend at least 2 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class.

This course emphasizes the process of writing expository and persuasive essays using effective writing skills and a variety of research techniques. Also included in the course content are critical reading and logical reasoning.

Prerequisites: Must pass Accuplacer test or successfully complete ENGL0130 - English Essentials or receive instructor approval. Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer

Credit Breakout: 3.00 lecture, 0.00 lab, 0.00 other.

Student Expectations: Each student will spend at least 6 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class.

This course covers the study of biology of higher plants, including morphology, physiology, and taxonomy. Emphasis is placed on knowledge relevant to landscape horticulture.

Prerequisites: None. Offered: Fall

Credit Breakout: 2.00 lecture, 0.00 lab, 0.00 other.

Student Expectations: Each student will spend at least 3 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class.

This course covers the identification and use of woody plants, including trees, shrubs, and evergreens, in Minnesota landscapes.

Prerequisites: None. Offered: Spring

Credit Breakout: 2.00 lecture, 0.00 lab, 0.00 other.

Student Expectations: Each student will spend at least 3 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class.

This course covers the maintenance of landscape plants other than turf by proper cultural practices, including pruning, fertilizing, damage repair, and support.

Prerequisites: None. Offered: Spring

Credit Breakout: 2.00 lecture, 0.00 lab, 0.00 other.

Student Expectations: Each student will spend at least 4 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class.

This course is an introduction to establishing and maintaining turf, including turf species identification, seeding, sodding, fertilization, aeration, and other cultural practices.

Prerequisites: None. Offered: Spring

Credit Breakout: 3.00 lecture, 0.00 lab, 0.00 other.

Student Expectations: Each student will spend at least 6 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class.

his course presents basic concepts of growing plants under protective cover or in containers so as to better control the above and/or below ground environment. This course is applicable to anyone who grows plants in greenhouses, cold frames, interior landscapes, ornamental containers and elsewhere.

Prerequisites: None.

Credit Breakout: 2.00 lecture, 1.00 lab, 0.00 other.

Student Expectations: Students are expected to be prepared to participate in all lecture discussions and lab activities.

This course is an introduction to design theory and drafting techniques. Basic design elements, site characteristics, and history of landscape design are discussed. Students are taught basic drafting skills and are prepared to create and read simple landscape plans.

Prerequisites: None. Offered: Spring

Credit Breakout: 1.00 lecture, 2.00 lab, 0.00 other.

Student Expectations: Each student will spend at least 4 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class.

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This course is an introduction to annuals, perennials, groundcovers, ornamental grasses, and other herbaceous plants grown in Minnesota. Students identify and name assigned plants as well as supply information about the use and culture of each.

Prerequisites: None. Offered: Fall

Credit Breakout: 2.00 lecture, 0.00 lab, 0.00 other.

Student Expectations: Each student will spend at least 4 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class.

This course is an overview of the competitive bidding process including job estimating, proposal writing, and project specifications. It includes practice in completing business records common to the landscape horticulture industry.

Prerequisites: LAHT 1510 or permission of instructor. Offered: Fall

Credit Breakout: 3.00 lecture, 0.00 lab, 0.00 other.

Student Expectations: Each student will spend at least 6 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class.

This course focuses on the practical and theoretical concepts of human communications and the styles used in personal, social and professional environments. Students will also acquire skills in critical thinking, perception, listening, emotional communication, verbal and non-verbal expressions and conflict resolution.

Prerequisites: None. Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer

Credit Breakout: 3.00 lecture, 0.00 lab, 0.00 other.

Student Expectations: Each student will spend at least 6 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class.

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This course is an introduction: price mechanisms, supply and demand, resource allocation, analysis of market structures, distribution of income, and business decisions regard to cost analysis.

Prerequisites: None. Offered: Spring

Credit Breakout: 3.00 lecture, 0.00 lab, 0.00 other.

This course is an overview of the requirements needed for successful management in a landscape business. Subjects include personnel management, sales and marketing, government issues and basic concepts of consumerism, pricing and distribution.

Prerequisites: None. Offered: Spring

Credit Breakout: 4.00 lecture, 0.00 lab, 0.00 other.

Student Expectations: Each student will spend at least 8 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class.

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This course focuses on the practical and theoretical concepts of human communications and the styles used in personal, social and professional environments. Students will also acquire skills in critical thinking, perception, listening, emotional communication, verbal and non-verbal expressions and conflict resolution.

Prerequisites: None. Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer

Credit Breakout: 3.00 lecture, 0.00 lab, 0.00 other.

Student Expectations: Each student will spend at least 6 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class.