Overview and Award Outcomes
Overview
This program of study will lead to a degree in the multi-faceted area of Arboriculture. The tree care industry has expanded over the years to include areas of conservation, landscape maintenance and management issues as well. Extensive employment opportunities are available nationwide. Students will study a variety of required subjects and elective courses allowing them to customize their program.
Award Outcomes
Identify Minnesota native woody plants by botanical/common names.
Identify Minnesota natural plant communities.
Select plant needs with proper site characteristics.
Implement proper planting techniques.
Implement proper tree care to potential clients.
Identify common urban tree pests.
Prescribe treatment for common urban tree pests.
Design environmentally sound landscapes.
Integrate a sustainable approach to landscape installation and maintenance.
Prepare to take Minnesota Tree Inspector Certification Test.
Prepare to take ISA Certified Arborist Test (Knowledge Portion).
Career Opportunities
Employment options include career opportunities in municipalities, park districts; utility companies; private residential sites; and commercial tree service companies. Each of these areas utilizes trees for a different purpose. The tree care industry has expanded over the years to include areas of conservation, landscape maintenance and management issues as well.
Semester Sequence
Offered at Brooklyn Park Only
First Semester
| LNDC1110 | Introduction to Landscape/Horticulture Careers | 1 |
| LNDC1120 | Woody Plants I - Trees | 4 |
| LNDC1242 | Plant Biology | 4 |
| LNDC1271 | Soil Science | 3 |
| Choose 3 credits from MnTC Goal Area 5 | 3 |
Second Semester
| LNDC1145 | Tree Climbing Operations | 3 |
| LNDC1151 | Insects and Diseases of Landscape Plants | 3 |
| LNDC1190 | Woody Plants II - Shrubs | 4 |
| LNDC1220 | Integrated Pest Management | 2 |
| Choose 3 credits from MnTC Goal Area 2 | 3 |
Summer Semester
| LNDC1315 | Minnesota Native Plants and Communities | 4 |
| LNDC2241 | Landscape Equipment Operation | 3 |
Third Semester
| LNDC1131 | Arboriculture I | 3 |
| LNDC1300 | Minnesota Invasive Terrestrial Plants | 2 |
| LNDC2155 | Advanced Tree Climbing Operations | 2 |
| Elective | |
| | |
| Technical Studies Electives | 2 |
| Choose 3 credits from MnTC Goal Area 1 | 3 |
Fourth Semester
| LNDC2165 | Advanced Arboriculture | 3 |
| ENGL2121 | Writing and Research | 4 |
| or | |
| ENGL2125 | Technical Writing | 3 |
| Technical Studies Electives | 2 |
| General Education Electives | 3 |
Technical Studies Electives
Recommended:
Choose a Total of: 3 Credits
General Education Electives
Hennepin Technical College’s 2000-level general education courses meet the guidelines of the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC).
Choose a Total of: 3 Credits
MnTC Goal Area 1
A complete list of MnTC courses and Goal Areas that can be used to meet General Education requirements can be found at www.hennepintech.edu. The same course cannot satisfy more than one MnTC Goal Area requirement.
Choose a Total of: 3 Credits
MnTC Goal Area 2
Choose a Total of: 3 Credits
MnTC Goal Area 5
Choose a Total of: 3 Credits
Graduation (60 Credits)
Semester listings reflect the recommended sequence. Due to circumstances beyond our control, the information herein is subject to change without notice.
6/24/2019 : BP 6111 / EP