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Landscape/Horticulture Associate of Applied Science Degree

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.

Program Requirements

Technical Studies Required 53 Credits

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
LNDC1110Introduction to Landscape/Horticulture Careers

1

LNDC1120Woody Plants I - Trees

4

LNDC1125Introduction to Arboriculture

4

LNDC1141Nursery Propagation and Production

3

LNDC1151Insects and Diseases of Landscape Plants

3

LNDC1190Woody Plants II - Shrubs

4

LNDC1202Herbaceous Plant Materials

4

LNDC1220Integrated Pest Management

2

LNDC1231Nursery Operations

2

LNDC1235Landscape Operations

2

LNDC1242Plant Biology

4

LNDC1250Bedding Plant Production

3

LNDC1271Soil Science

3

LNDC1300Minnesota Invasive Terrestrial Plants

2

LNDC1315Minnesota Native Plants and Communities

4

LNDC2210Tropical Plants and Their Uses

2

LNDC2241Landscape Equipment Operation

3

LNDC2261Professional Gardening

3

General Education Required 9 Credits

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
Choose one course from MnTC Goal Area 1

3

Choose one course from MnTC Goal Area 2

3

Choose one course from MnTC Goal Area 5

3

General Education Elective 6 Credits

Choose credits from Hennepin Technical College’s Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) general education courses.

Technical Studies Elective 4 Credits

Recommended:

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
LNDC1160Greenhouse Infrastructure Technology

2

LNDC1166Sustainable Food and Plant Production - Fall

3

LNDC1176Sustainable Food and Plant Production - Winter

3

LNDC1187Sustainable Food and Plant Production - Summer

2

LNDC1900Specialized Lab

1 - 4

LNDC2110Introduction to Landscape Construction

2

LNDC2120Landscape Construction I

4

LNDC2131Landscape Construction II

3

LNDC2160Sustainable Landscape Design I

4

LNDC2335Landscape Construction Internship

1 - 4

LNDC2346Arboriculture Internship

3

LNDC2360Horticulture Internship

1 - 4

Total Associate in Applied Science Degree Credits 72

Semester Sequence

Offered at Brooklyn Park Only

First Semester

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
LNDC1110Introduction to Landscape/Horticulture Careers

1

LNDC1120Woody Plants I - Trees

4

LNDC1202Herbaceous Plant Materials

4

LNDC1242Plant Biology

4

LNDC1271Soil Science

3

 

Technical Studies Electives

2

Total Credits  18

Second Semester

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
LNDC1151Insects and Diseases of Landscape Plants

3

LNDC1190Woody Plants II - Shrubs

4

LNDC1235Landscape Operations

2

LNDC1250Bedding Plant Production

3

 

Technical Studies Electives

2

Total Credits  14

Summer Semester

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
LNDC1315Minnesota Native Plants and Communities

4

LNDC2241Landscape Equipment Operation

3

LNDC2261Professional Gardening

3

Total Credits  10

Third Semester

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
LNDC1125Introduction to Arboriculture

4

LNDC1141Nursery Propagation and Production

3

LNDC1231Nursery Operations

2

 

Choose 3 credits from MnTC Goal Area 1

3

 

General Education Electives

6

Total Credits  18

Fourth Semester

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
LNDC1220Integrated Pest Management

2

LNDC1300Minnesota Invasive Terrestrial Plants

2

LNDC2210Tropical Plants and Their Uses

2

 

Choose 3 credits from MnTC Goal Area 2

3

 

Choose 3 credits from MnTC Goal Area 5

3

Total Credit  12

Technical Studies Electives

Recommended:

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
LNDC1160Greenhouse Infrastructure Technology

2

LNDC1166Sustainable Food and Plant Production - Fall

3

LNDC1176Sustainable Food and Plant Production - Winter

3

LNDC1187Sustainable Food and Plant Production - Summer

2

LNDC1900Specialized Lab

1 - 4

LNDC2120Landscape Construction I

4

LNDC2131Landscape Construction II

3

LNDC2160Sustainable Landscape Design I

4

LNDC2210Tropical Plants and Their Uses

2

LNDC2335Landscape Construction Internship

1 - 4

LNDC2346Arboriculture Internship

3

LNDC2360Horticulture 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.

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits

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.

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
COMM1200Intercultural Communication

3

COMM1250Interpersonal Communication

3

COMM1260Small Group Communication

3

COMM1280Public Speaking

3

ENGL1070Technical Writing

3

ENGL1100Writing and Research

4

ENGL1250Short Form Composition and Reporting

4

ENGL1300Introduction to Creative Writing

3

Choose a Total of:  3 Credits

MnTC Goal Area 2

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
BIOL1000Biology in Society

4

BIOL1100Nutrition and Health

3

BIOL1300Introduction to Forensic Science

3

BIOL1400Human Biology

4

BIOL2005General Biology I

4

BIOL2125Anatomy and Physiology I

4

BIOL2225Anatomy and Physiology II

4

BIOL2235Microbiology

4

COMM1260Small Group Communication

3

MATH1150Applications of Quantitative Reasoning

3

PHIL1100Critical Thinking for College Success

3

PHYS1005Introductory Physics I

3

PHYS1010Introductory Physics II

3

SOCI1100Introduction to Sociology

3

Choose a Total of: 3 Credits

MnTC Goal Area 5

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
ECON1200Principles of Microeconomics

3

ECON1300Principles of Macroeconomics

3

ENGL1200Introduction to Humanities

3

HIST1400Contemporary World History

3

POLI1000Introduction to American Government and Politics

3

PSYC1000General Psychology

3

PSYC1200Psychology Throughout the Lifespan

3

PSYC1300Abnormal Psychology

3

SOCI1100Introduction to Sociology

3

SOCI1200Marriage and Family

3

SOCI1400Race in America

3

SOCI1500Introduction to Criminal Justice

3

SOCI1600Food and Society

3

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.

 

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