Overview and Award Outcomes
Overview
This program of study leading to a degree concentrates on the multi-faceted career opportunities available in the landscape horticulture industry. Students will study a variety of required subjects and elective courses allowing them to customize their program. This is an excellent general program leading to varied opportunities in the landscape or greenhouse/nursery industry.
Award Outcomes
Demonstrate knowledge of greenhouse operation and management
Demonstrate knowledge of nursery production and nursery crop management
Demonstrate knowledge of the care and maintenance of trees in the landscape
Demonstrate knowledge of the care and maintenance of landscapes
Diagnose abiotic and biotic tree problems
Identify solutions for tree problems
Communicate effectively with staff and clients
Design flowerbeds
Install landscapes
Demonstrate knowledge of pesticides and their safe use
Diagnose abiotic and biotic landscape plant problems
Identify solutions for landscape plant problems
Propagate nursery crops
Use hand tools safely and efficiently
Operate landscape and turf equipment safely and efficiently
Identify plants and recommend uses
Career Opportunities
Employment options include greenhouse/nursery production, grounds care, retail and wholesale sales, interior landscaping, landscape installation and many specialized areas such as garden design and as municipal tree inspectors.
Semester Sequence
Offered at Brooklyn Park Only
Second Semester
| LNDC1151 | Insects and Diseases of Landscape Plants | 3 |
| LNDC1190 | Woody Plants II - Shrubs | 4 |
| LNDC1235 | Landscape Operations | 2 |
| LNDC1250 | Bedding Plant Production | 3 |
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| Technical Studies Electives | 2 |
Third Semester
| LNDC1125 | Introduction to Arboriculture | 4 |
| LNDC1141 | Nursery Propagation and Production | 3 |
| LNDC1231 | Nursery Operations | 2 |
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| Choose 3 credits from MnTC Goal Area 1 | 3 |
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| General Education Electives | 6 |
Fourth Semester
| LNDC1220 | Integrated Pest Management | 2 |
| LNDC1300 | Minnesota Invasive Terrestrial Plants | 2 |
| LNDC2210 | Tropical Plants and Their Uses | 2 |
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| Choose 3 credits from MnTC Goal Area 2 | 3 |
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| Choose 3 credits from MnTC Goal Area 5 | 3 |
Technical Studies Electives
Recommended:
| LNDC1160 | Greenhouse Infrastructure Technology | 2 |
| LNDC1166 | Sustainable Food and Plant Production - Fall | 3 |
| LNDC1176 | Sustainable Food and Plant Production - Winter | 3 |
| LNDC1187 | Sustainable Food and Plant Production - Summer | 2 |
| LNDC1900 | Specialized Lab | 1 - 4 |
| LNDC2120 | Landscape Construction I | 4 |
| LNDC2131 | Landscape Construction II | 3 |
| LNDC2160 | Sustainable Landscape Design I | 4 |
| LNDC2210 | Tropical Plants and Their Uses | 2 |
| LNDC2335 | Landscape Construction Internship | 1 - 4 |
| LNDC2346 | Arboriculture Internship | 3 |
| LNDC2360 | Horticulture Internship | 1 - 4 |
Choose a Total of: 4 Credits
General Education Electives
Choose credits from Hennepin Technical College’s Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) general education courses.
Choose a Total of: 6 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 (72 Credits)
Semester listings reflect the recommended sequence. Due to circumstances beyond our control, the information herein is subject to change without notice.
3/2/2023 : BP 6105 / EP