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LANDSCAPE MANAGEMENT TECHNOLOGY COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

HLT 1114—Plant Materials I. A survey of common ornamental plants used in landscaping including trees, shrubs, and vines. Includes instruction in basic classification and identification procedures and in the identifying characteristics, maintenance, and use of the plants in a horticultural setting. Two hours lecture and four hours laboratory. (4)

HLT 1124—Plant Materials II. A continuation of Plant Materials I with an emphasis on foliage and flowering plants. Two hours lecture and four hours laboratory. (4)

HLT 1513—Landscape Design I. An introduction to the concepts of landscape design. Includes instruction and practice in the use of drawing instruments and supplies and in conducting a site analysis. Two hours lecture and three hours laboratory. (3)

HLT 1523—Landscape Design II. A continuation of Landscape Design I with emphasis on preparation and presentation of site analysis and plot plans. Two hours lecture and three hours laboratory. (3)

HLT 1614—Landscape Equipment Operation and Maintenance. A course to provide instruction and practice in safe and proper operation and maintenance of landscaping equipment to include hand tools, small engines, and tractors and tractor attachments. Two hours lecture and four hours laboratory. (4)

HLT 1713—Landscape Construction. A course which provides instruction and practice in the installation of a landscape plan to include site preparation, installation of site amenities, bed preparation and planting, and shrub and tree plants.  Lecture with laboratory demonstration. (3)

HLT 1813—Turf grass Management. A course to provide instruction and practice in the identification, selection, installation, and management/maintenance of turf grass. Lecture with laboratory demonstration. (3)

HLT 2113—Ornamental and Turf Pest Management. Provides instruction and practice in the identification and control of common lawn pests and diseases.  Includes instruction in identification, pesticide use and safety, and legal aspects of pest control. Lecture with laboratory demonstration. (3)

HLT 2124—Landscape Maintenance and Weed Control. A course to provide instruction and practice in the maintenance of trees, shrubs and other green-scape features. Includes instruction in the use of herbicides and other weed control measures. Three hours lecture and two hours laboratory. (4)

HLT 2313—Landscape Business Management. A course to provide instruction and practice regarding the management of landscape operation. Includes instruction in estimating and bidding; personnel management, supervision and development; and business practices. Lecture with laboratory demonstration. (3)

HLT 2824—Irrigation and Lighting Systems. A course designed to investigate the types of irrigation/lighting systems. Discussion will include the installation and maintenance of these systems. Three hours lecture and two hours laboratory. (4)