Landscape Technology Associate in Science and Certificate of Achievement
Landscape installation and management forms the focus of this program. Students will learn the latest methods, materials and techniques in the landscape industry. Those seeking careers in landscape technology are entering a challenging career field that requires knowledge of plant material, turfgrass, landscape and irrigation design, soils, pest control and landscape construction. A professional in the field has the opportunity to be involved in working with people as well as plants as the manager must direct and supervise employees, deal with clients and suppliers, and may become involved in professional organizations. Students entering the landscape industry, those already employed but see
Courses
- BUS 110 — Introduction to Business
- BUS 111 — Entrepreneurship: Starting and Developing a Business
- BUS 125 — Business Law: Legal Environment of Business
- OH 102 — Xeriscape: Water Conservation in the Landscape
- OH 120 — Fundamentals of Ornamental Horticulture
- OH 130 — Plant Pest Control
- OH 140 — Soils
- OH 150 — Landscape Architecture I
- OH 151 — Landscape Architecture II
- OH 170 — Plant Materials: Trees and Shrubs
- OH 174 — Turf and Ground Cover Management
- OH 180 — Plant Materials: Annuals and Perennials
- OH 190 — Business Management for Turf and Horticulture
- OH 220 — Landscape Construction: Concrete and Masonry
- OH 221 — Landscape Construction: Irrigation
- OH 222 — Japanese Garden Design and Construction
- OH 225 — Landscape Contracting
- OH 235 — Principles of Landscape Irrigation
- OH 250 — Landscape Water Management
- OH 255 — Sustainable Urban Landscape Principles and Practices
- OH 260 — Arboriculture
- OH 275 — Diagnosing Horticultural Problems
- OH 290 — Cooperative Work Experience Education
- SPAN 120 — Spanish I