Certificate of Achievement in Landscape/Turfgrass Technician
2021-2022 Map
Total Units: 24
Term 1
9 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.| Course Name | Units | Notes | |
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| EH 20: Introduction to Environmental Horticulture | 3.00 | ||
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course is an introduction to environmental horticulture including nursery operations, landscaping, turf management and arboriculture. Topics include basic botany, cultural practices, propagation, structures and layout, pest management, planting, transplanting, container gardening, houseplants, plant identification, turfgrass installation and care, and a broad survey of the 'Green Industry' and other career opportunities. |
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| EH 30: Irrigation Practices and Materials | 3.00 | ||
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course is an introduction to the materials, equipment, installation procedures, operation and maintenance of landscape irrigation systems and their components. |
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| Required Core (Select One) | 3.00 | To be successful in EH-23 or EH-24, department recommends that students have a knowledge base of plant science or plant physiology. EH-23 is taught Fall only. EH-24 is Spring only. | |
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Term 2
12 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.| Course Name | Units | Notes | |
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| EH 28: Turfgrass Management and Equipment | 3.00 | ||
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course is an introduction to establishing, maintaining and managing turfgrasses for sports athletic fields, golf courses, parks, cemeteries, and commercial and residential lawns. Emphasis is placed on identification of various turfgrass species, installation of proper irrigation, environmental requirements, and maintenance practices. |
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| EH 72: Landscape Business Management | 3.00 | ||
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course covers the skills and knowledge necessary to be successful in a management position for a landscape company, public/private park system, golf course and other 'Green Industry' operations. Emphasis will be placed on operational procedures of the business such as determining annual overhead, planning for recovery of that overhead, hiring and managing procedures of employees and determining 'true' profit. This course is also designed to encourage development of 'take-off' and bidding skills for the construction industry. |
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| EH 74: Irrigation System Design | 3.00 | ||
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course is a study of the design of irrigation and drainage systems. Emphasis will be placed on pipe sizing, friction loss calculations, pressure requirements, pumping stations, points of connection and backflow prevention devices. The students will learn mathematic equations/calculations used for proper design and installation. |
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| EH 22: Landscape Construction | 3.00 | ||
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course covers the fundamentals of landscape construction including: soil preparation, irrigation system construction, paving and construction materials, hand and power tool use, landscape equipment operation, turf and plant installation, water feature construction and maintenance, plan reading and materials estimating. The course includes the role of building codes as they apply to landscape construction. |
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Term 3
3 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.| Course Name | Units | Notes | |
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| EH 26: Landscape Planning and Design | 3.00 | ||
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course is a study of the principles utilized in planning and designing residential, commercial, and public landscaped areas. Topics include the fundamentals of design, the design process, and client relations. Emphasis will be placed upon the selection and utilization of plants and non-plant materials included in landscape areas. |
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