HRT 110- Principles of Horticulture
Introduces concepts of plant growth and development. Covers horticultural practices, crops and environmental factors affecting plant growth.
Prerequisite: None Corequisite: None Credit Hours: 3 | Lecture Hours: 3 | Contact Hours: 3 [More] | ![Display Outline PDF](ois/r/files/static/v32Y/pdf2.JPG) |
HRT 115- Plant Propagation
Teaches principles and practices of plant propagation. Examines commercial and home practices. Provides experience in techniques using seed-spores, cuttings, grafting, budding, layering and division.
Prerequisite: HRT 110 (or corequisite) Corequisite: None Credit Hours: 3 | Lecture Hours: 2 | Lab Hours: 2 | Contact Hours: 4 [More] | ![Display Outline PDF](ois/r/files/static/v32Y/pdf2.JPG) |
HRT 121- Greenhouse Crop Production I
Covers commercial practices related to production of floriculture crops. Considers production requirements, environmental control and management, and cultural techniques.
Prerequisite: None Corequisite: None Credit Hours: 3 | Lecture Hours: 2 | Lab Hours: 2 | Contact Hours: 4 [More] | ![Display Outline PDF](ois/r/files/static/v32Y/pdf2.JPG) |
HRT 122- Greenhouse Crop Production II
Continues commercial practices related to production of floriculture crops. Considers production requirements, environmental control and management, and cultural techniques.
Prerequisite: None Corequisite: None Credit Hours: 3 | Lecture Hours: 2 | Lab Hours: 2 | Contact Hours: 4 [More] | ![Display Outline PDF](ois/r/files/static/v32Y/pdf2.JPG) |
HRT 135- Training for Commercial Pesticide Application
Introduces students to the principles and practices for safe pesticide usage as required by law in the state of Virginia. Prepares students for the official tests administered by VDACS (Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services).
Prerequisite: None Corequisite: None Credit Hours: 3 | Lecture Hours: 3 | Contact Hours: 3 [More] | ![Display Outline PDF](ois/r/files/static/v32Y/pdf2.JPG) |
HRT 150- Theory of Landscape Design
Presents the theoretical aspects of landscape planning and design. Uses theory to analyze and solve design problems.
Prerequisite: None Corequisite: None Credit Hours: 3 | Lecture Hours: 3 | Contact Hours: 3 [More] | ![Display Outline PDF](ois/r/files/static/v32Y/pdf2.JPG) |
HRT 155- Plants and Society
Covers the relationship between plants and people and the uses of plants as sources of food, medicine, drugs, spices, beverages, poisons, fibers, oils and plants exudates.
Prerequisite: HRT 110 Corequisite: None Credit Hours: 3 | Lecture Hours: 2 | Lab Hours: 2 | Contact Hours: 4 [More] | ![Display Outline PDF](ois/r/files/static/v32Y/pdf2.JPG) |
HRT 201- Landscape Plants I
Studies landscape use of plants. Considers ornamental value, growth habit, identification, and limitations. Part I of II.
Prerequisite: None Corequisite: None Credit Hours: 3 | Lecture Hours: 2 | Lab Hours: 2 | Contact Hours: 4 [More] | ![Display Outline PDF](ois/r/files/static/v32Y/pdf2.JPG) |
HRT 202- Landscape Plants II
Studies landscape use of plants. Considers ornamental value, growth habit, identification, and limitations. Part II of II.
Prerequisite: None Corequisite: None Credit Hours: 3 | Lecture Hours: 2 | Lab Hours: 2 | Contact Hours: 4 [More] | ![Display Outline PDF](ois/r/files/static/v32Y/pdf2.JPG) |
HRT 207- Plant Pest Management
Teaches principles of plant pest management. Covers morphology and life cycles of insects and other small animal pests and plant pathogens. Lab stresses diagnosis, chemical and non-chemical control of specific pests, and pesticide safety.
Prerequisite: None Corequisite: None Credit Hours: 3 | Lecture Hours: 2 | Lab Hours: 2 | Contact Hours: 4 [More] | ![Display Outline PDF](ois/r/files/static/v32Y/pdf2.JPG) |
HRT 226- Greenhouse Management
Discusses the theoretical and applied practices of managing a greenhouse facility. Emphasizes greenhouse construction and design, environmental control, energy conservation, and related topics.
Prerequisite: None Corequisite: None Credit Hours: 3 | Lecture Hours: 2 | Lab Hours: 2 | Contact Hours: 4 [More] | ![Display Outline PDF](ois/r/files/static/v32Y/pdf2.JPG) |
HRT 227- Professional Landscape Management
Focuses on basic practices and techniques involving landscape management. Includes development of a year-round management calendar and preparation of bid and contract proposals.
Prerequisite: None Corequisite: None Credit Hours: 3 | Lecture Hours: 2 | Lab Hours: 2 | Contact Hours: 4 [More] | ![Display Outline PDF](ois/r/files/static/v32Y/pdf2.JPG) |
HRT 231- Planting Design I
Applies landscape theory and principles of drawing to the planning of residential and small scale commercial landscape designs.
Prerequisite: HRT 235 and HRT 201 or HRT 202 Corequisite: None Credit Hours: 3 | Lecture Hours: 2 | Lab Hours: 2 | Contact Hours: 4 [More] | ![Display Outline PDF](ois/r/files/static/v32Y/pdf2.JPG) |
HRT 235- Landscape Drawing
Teaches students the use of drafting equipment. Emphasizes drawing techniques and use of media. Includes hard line and free-style landscape drawing.
Prerequisite: None Corequisite: None Credit Hours: 3 | Lecture Hours: 2 | Lab Hours: 2 | Contact Hours: 4 [More] | ![Display Outline PDF](ois/r/files/static/v32Y/pdf2.JPG) |
HRT 259- Arboriculture
Studies the techniques of tree care. Covers surgery, pruning, insect and disease recognition and control, fertilization, cabling, and lightning rod installation.
Prerequisite: None Corequisite: None Credit Hours: 3 | Lecture Hours: 2 | Lab Hours: 2 | Contact Hours: 4 [More] | ![Display Outline PDF](ois/r/files/static/v32Y/pdf2.JPG) |
HRT 269- Professional Turf Care
Covers turfgrass identification selection, culture, propagation, and pest control. Surveys commercial turf care operations and use of common equipment.
Prerequisite: None Corequisite: None Credit Hours: 3 | Lecture Hours: 2 | Lab Hours: 2 | Contact Hours: 4 [More] | ![Display Outline PDF](ois/r/files/static/v32Y/pdf2.JPG) |
HRT 275- Landscape Construction and Maintenance
Examines practical applications of commercial landscape construction techniques, and materials used. Covers construction, planting, and maintenance.
Prerequisite: None Corequisite: None Credit Hours: 3 | Lecture Hours: 2 | Lab Hours: 2 | Contact Hours: 4 [More] | ![Display Outline PDF](ois/r/files/static/v32Y/pdf2.JPG) |
HRT 298- Seminar and Project
This course requires the completion of a project or research report related to the student's occupational objective and a study of approaches to the selection and pursuit of career opportunities in the field.
Prerequisite: Instructor permission Corequisite: None Credit Hours: 4 | Lecture Hours: 4 | Contact Hours: 4 [More] | ![Display Outline PDF](ois/r/files/static/v32Y/pdf2.JPG) |