Outcomes
Compare and contrast basic theories, concepts, and terminology used in horticulture.
Demonstrate knowledge of sustainable horticultural practices.
Demonstrate skill in the use of equipment, tools, environmental controls, and computers as they relate to the horticultural field.
Perform basic landscape design, construction, and maintenance techniques needed to execute residential and commercial landscape projects.
Identify common landscape plants for the Midwest (Illinois) and describe their cultural needs.
Diagnose plant disease and pest problems, and recommend management options.
Explain basic plant growth principles and how they relate to the propagation, production, use, and maintenance of landscape plant materials.
Identify and practice safety, environmental protection, workplace ethics, and leadership skills in the horticultural workplace.
Program Overview
The Agri-Hort Technology curriculum is designed to provide students with the basic knowledge and fundamental skills to work in a field related to production. This program is designed to meet the needs of students entering into the career field and those students looking to update their career skills.
Program Requirements
Major Courses
Choose one
| HORT 1014 | Fundamentals of Horticulture | 4 Credits |
| HORT 1513 | Introduction to Horticulture Science | 3 Credits |
| AGRC 1724 | Plant Science | 4 Credits |
| Credit Hours: | 34-36 |
General education
| COMM 1553 | Introductory Speech | 3 Credits |
| COMM 1603 | Business Communication | 3 Credits |
| ENGL 1613 | English I | 3 Credits |
| MATH 1103 | Technical Mathematics | 3 Credits |
| General Education Course | 3 Credits |
| Credit Hours: | 15 |
Electives
Choose 15 credits
Minimum Credit Hours: 64
Suggested Course Sequence
Fall semester
| AUTO 1064 | Internal Combustion Engines | 4 Credits |
| COSC 1513 | Introduction to Information Processing | 3 Credits |
| ENGL 1613 | English I | 3 Credits |
| HORT 1014 | Fundamentals of Horticulture | 4 Credits |
| Technical Elective | 3 Credits |
Spring semester
| AGRC 1153 | Companion Animals | 3 Credits |
| AGHT 1254 | Basic Soils | 4 Credits |
| General Education Course | 3 Credits |
| Technical Elective | 4 Credits |
Fall semester
| ELTR 1004 | Fundamentals of Electricity | 4 Credits |
| COMM 1553 | Introductory Speech | 3 Credits |
| WELD 1114 | Basic Welding | 4 Credits |
| Technical Elective | 4 Credits |
Spring Semester
| AGHT 1013 | Integrated Pest Management | 3 Credits |
| AGHT 1024 | Engineering Applications | 4 Credits |
| AGHT 2012 | Internship | 2 Credits |
| COMM 1603 | Business Communication | 3 Credits |
| Technical Elective | 4 Credits |
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