Horticulture and Landscape Technologies - Associate of Applied Science Degree
CODE: F_AAS_HLT
CAMPUS: LARIMER AND WESTMINSTER
This program develops skills required in the field of horticulture. Students may complete some courses, enter the workforce, and then return at any time to complete the degree. Students have the option of completing a specialized certificate in:
- Floral Design
- Horticulture
- Irrigation Management
- Landscape Construction and Management
- Landscape Design
- Nursery, Greenhouse and Garden Center Management
- Turfgrass Management
In order to graduate from this program, all courses in both the degree and certificate programs must be completed with a "C" or better to graduate and the horticulture internship.Assessment testing is required for all students. Students who place into ENG 090 (or above) and MAT 099 (or above) and REA 090 (or above), may begin this program of study. Students scoring below this level should consult with a faculty member before registering for courses in this program of study.
Required General Education Courses
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Credits
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Arts and Humanities: SPA 115 Spanish for the Professional I (or SPA 111 Spanish Language I or higher -5cr.)
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3
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Communications; Complete three credits from the following list of options; ENG 121 English Composition I, ENG 131 Technical Writing I, COM 115 Public Speaking, or COM 125 Interpersonal Communication
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3
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Mathematics: MAT 107 Career Mathematics
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3
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Science: BIO 105 Science of Biology(or CHE 101 Introduction to Chemistry I with Lab or higher - 5cr.)
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4
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Social Science: ECO 201 Principles of Macroeconomics(or ECO 202 Principles of Microeconomics)
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3
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Total Required General Education Credits
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16
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Required Major Courses
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Credits
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HLT 101 Introduction to Horticulture
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4
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HLT 237 Landscape Construction Bidding and Estimating
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2
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HLT 240 Introductory Soil Science
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4
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HLT 280 Horticulture Internship(or HLT 287 Cooperative Education)
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3
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MAN 216 Small Business Management
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3
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Computer Technology Cluster: Complete 6 credits from the following list of courses:CAD 101 Computer-Aided Drafting I (3 credits)CAD 102 Computer-Aided Drafting II (3 credits)CIS 118 Introduction to PC Applications (3 credits)CIS 145 Completer PC Database: Access (3credits)CWB 110 Completer Web Authoring (3 credits)GIS 101 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (3 credits)GIS 110 Introduction to Cartography (3 credits)MGD 111 Adobe Photoshop (3 credits)Or MGD 112 Adobe Illustrator (3 credits)
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6
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General Horticulture Cluster:Complete 6 credits from the following list: HLT 221 Woody Landscape Plants I (3 credits) HLT 222 Woody Landscape Plants II (3 credits) HLT 224 Herbaceous Perennials (4 credits) HLT 242 Turfgrass Management (4 credits) HLT 260 Plant Propagation (4 credits)
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6
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Total Required Major Credits:
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28
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Required Elective Courses
To assure broad competency in landscape horticulture, students must complete a TOTAL OF 20 CREDITS from the following course clusters (A, B, C, D) and must complete a MINIMUM OF 3 CREDITS IN EACH CLUSTER.
Elective Cluster A: Landscape Design Courses
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Credits
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HLT 126 Planting Design (2 credits) HLT 130 Landscape Graphics Studio (3 credits) HLT 140 Landscape Design and Planning (4 credits) HLT 250 Landscape Irrigation Design (3 credits)
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3 credits
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The following courses may be used to fulfill the credit requirements for cluster A - if they have not been used to fulfill credit requirements for the Computer Technology Cluster.CAD 101 Computer-Aided Drafting I (3 credits)CAD 102 Computer-Aided Drafting II (3 credits)
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Elective Cluster B: Landscape Installation Courses
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Credits
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HLT 235 Principles of Grading and Drainage (3 credits) HLT 236 Landscape Construction (4 credits) HLT 245 Green Industry Business Operations (3 credits) HLT 247 Landscape Irrigation Installation (2 credits) HLT 255 Drip Irrigation (2 credits) HLT 256 Golf and Commercial Irrigation (2 credits)
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3 Minimum
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Elective Cluster C: Landscape Management Courses
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Credits
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HLT 150 Introduction to Landscape Irrigation (2 credits) HLT 151 Irrigation Auditing and Scheduling (2 credits) HLT 202 Landscape Plant Health Care (3 credits) HLT 203 Plant Disease and Pest Field Study (2 credits) HLT 208 Commercial Pesticide License Training (3 credits) HLT 210 Landscape Management (3 credits) HLT 249 Landscape Irrigation System Troubleshooting (2 credits) HLT 264 Arboriculture (3 credits)
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3 credits minimum
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Elective Cluster D: Specialty Courses
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Credits
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FLD 100 Introductory to Floral Design (3 credits)flD 200 Advanced Floral Design (3 credits)HLT 105 Greenhouse Management and Crops (4 credits) HLT 118 Rock and Water Gardening (2 credits) HLT 120 Principles of Xeriscape (2 credits) HLT 215 Nursery Management (2 credits) HLT 216 Garden Center Management (2 credits) HLT 223 Annuals, Bulbs, and Grasses (2 credits) HLT 226 Interior Plants (2 credits) HLT 243 Golf Turf Management (3 credits) HLT 244 Sports Turf Management (3 credits)The following courses may be used to fulfill the credit requirements for cluster D – if they have not been used to fulfill credit requirements for the General Horticulture Cluster: HLT 221 Woody Landscape Plants I (3 credits) HLT 222 Woody Landscape Plants II (3 credits) HLT 224 Herbaceous Perennials (4 credits) HLT 242 Turfgrass Management (4 credits) HLT 260 Plant Propagation (4 credits)
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3 credits minimum
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Total Required Elective Credits
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20
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Total Required Credits for A.A.S. Degree
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64
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