Agri-Hort Production, AAS

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AGHT.AAS.V06

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

AGHT 1024Engineering Applications

4 Credits

AGHT 1013Integrated Pest Management

3 Credits

 

AGHT 1254Basic Soils

4 Credits

or

AGRC 1624Soil Science

4 Credits

 

AGHT 2012Internship

2 Credits

or

AGHT 2022Special Topics

2 Credits

 

AGRC 1704Animal Science

4 Credits

or

AGRC 1153Companion Animals

3 Credits

 

AUTO 1064Internal Combustion Engines

4 Credits

COSC 1513Introduction to Information Processing

3 Credits

ELTR 1004Fundamentals of Electricity

4 Credits

WELD 1114Basic Welding

4 Credits

Choose one

HORT 1014Fundamentals of Horticulture

4 Credits

HORT 1513Introduction to Horticulture Science

3 Credits

AGRC 1724Plant Science

4 Credits

Total Credit Hours:34-36

General education

COMM 1553Introductory Speech

3 Credits

COMM 1603Business Communication

3 Credits

ENGL 1613English I

3 Credits

MATH 1103Technical Mathematics

3 Credits

General Education Course

3 Credits

Total Credit Hours:15

A higher level mathematics course can be substituted.

Choose the General Education course from the General education courses for Applied Science Degrees.

Electives

Choose 15 credits

AGHT 1103Introduction to Farmsteading

3 Credits

HORT 1023Plant Propagation

3 Credits

HORT 1173Greenhouse Operations

3 Credits

HORT 1323Fruit and Vegetable Production

3 Credits

AUTO 2233Heating & Air Conditioning

3 Credits

ELTR 1073Hydraulic Systems

3 Credits

ELTR 1082Pneumatics & Electro-Pneumatics

2 Credits

ELTR 1174Natl Electric Code & Wiring Methods

4 Credits

MCHN 1214Machine Tool I

4 Credits

MCHN 1311Precision Measurement

1 Credit

Total Credit Hours:15

Total Credit Hours: 64

Suggested Course Sequence

Fall semester

AUTO 1064Internal Combustion Engines

4 Credits

COSC 1513Introduction to Information Processing

3 Credits

ENGL 1613English I

3 Credits

HORT 1014Fundamentals of Horticulture

4 Credits

Technical Elective

3 Credits

Spring semester

AGRC 1153Companion Animals

3 Credits

AGHT 1254Basic Soils

4 Credits

General Education Course

3 Credits

Technical Elective

4 Credits

Fall semester

ELTR 1004Fundamentals of Electricity

4 Credits

COMM 1553Introductory Speech

3 Credits

WELD 1114Basic Welding

4 Credits

Technical Elective

4 Credits

Spring Semester

AGHT 1013Integrated Pest Management

3 Credits

AGHT 1024Engineering Applications

4 Credits

AGHT 2012Internship

2 Credits

COMM 1603Business Communication

3 Credits

Technical Elective

4 Credits

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