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HORT 1020 Introduction to Turf Management I.... 2
Introductory course in the care and culture of turf that provides knowledge on the principles of turf management.

HORT 1050 Turf Management II.... 3
An advanced turf course with emphasis on scientific principles of turf species adaption in landscape and recreation.

HORT 1060 Turf Management II Lab.... 1
Lab for HORT1050, including hands-on emphasis on scientific principles of turf species adaption in landscape and recreation.

HORT 1070 Plant Propagation..... 2
Principles and practices involved with the propagation of herbaceous and woody plants.

HORT 1080 Plant Propagation Lab.... 1
Lab for HORT 1070, including hands-on practice to gain experience on propagating woody plants using various methods.

HORT 1090 Integrated Pest Management.... 2
Identification of insects, plant pathogens, weeds, and nutritional disorders of horticultural crops. Pesticide selection, handling, and application will be demonstrated.

HORT 1110 Practical Horticulture I.... 1
An applied practicum to train students in the proficient and safe use of equipment and tools and application of horticultural techniques, procedures and skills.

HORT 1120 Practical Horticulture II.... 1
An applied practicum for further development of horticultural skills, work performance and personal leadership skills based on principles and technique in Practical Horticulture I.

HORT 1130 Management and Operational Development in the Horticulture Industry.... 3
Management of a horticulture business to include: budgeting, accounting, marketing, public relations, human resource management, and food and beverage operations.

HORT 1140 Golf Playability I.... 1
This course is designed for the student to learn and improve the different techniques used in the golf swing and to allow the student to gain a better understanding and enjoyment of the game of golf.

HORT 1150 Golf Playability II.... 1
This course is designed for the student to fine tune, improve and begin to analyze their golf swing for the improvement and advancement of their individual golf game.

HORT 1300 Cooperative Internship I.... 1-8
Work-student program for in-depth instruction on the job. The college gives both related and vocational instruction before and/or during this period, including seminars directly related to the work experience. These experiences are planned and supervised by the college and employers so that each contributes to the student's education and employability.

HORT 1990-1999 Special Topics I.... variable
A course, seminar, or workshop designed to meet the special interests or needs of an individual student or group of students when these interests or needs are not fulfilled by the regular course offerings of the department.

HORT 2010 Plant Materials.... 3
Identification of plant materials used in the upper great plains with botanical and common names. Field trips will be included and required.

HORT 2020 Nursery/Greenhouse Management.... 4
Principles underlying nursery/greenhouse management and production. A portion of the course will deal with the economic aspect of running a business.

HORT 2040 Landscape Management and Design.... 3
An introductory course covering the basic principles of landscape design. A portion of the class will be devoted to landscape maintenance practices.

HORT 2050 Landscape Management and Design Lab.... 1
Lab for HORT 2040, including hands-on emphasis on the basic principles of landscape design and landscape maintenance practices.

HORT 2060 Golf and Sports Turf Management I.... 3
An in-depth study of the specialized techniques in the maintenance practices of golf courses, sports complexes and parks.

HORT 2070 Golf and Sports Turf Management I Lab.... 1
This lab is designed to give the students hands-on experience in the specialized and complex maintenance practices of golf courses, sports complexes, and parks.

HORT 2100 Golf and Sports Turf Management II.... 3
Students will learn basic construction, renovation, and restoration techniques for golf courses, sports fields, parks and landscaped areas.

HORT 2110 Practical Horticulture III.... 1
Applied practicum to enhance all skills acquired during Practical Horticulture I and II. Emphasis placed on interpersonal skills, leadership qualities and supervisory ability.

HORT 2120 Golf Playability III.... 1
This course is designed for the student to develop skills in instructing other students in all phases of the golf swing, as well as fine tune their own over all golf game.

HORT 2130 Golf Playability IV.... 1
This course is designed for the student to develop skills in some of the specialty shots required in the game of golf. The student will also attain an understanding of the varied and complex equipment used in golf as well as continue instructing fellow students.

HORT 2990-2999 Special Topics II.... variable
A continuation of Special Topics I.

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The contact hours indicated are minimums for state aid reimbursement: actual hours may exceed those listed for each class.