Arboriculture/Urban Forestry
Winter 2019
Start
Fall, Winter, Spring
Additional Costs
Books | $195 |
Supplies and Equipment | $30 |
Program Description
The landscape program provides a study of turf and ornamental plant materials and how they relate to landscape design, construction, installation, maintenance, bidding & estimating, irrigation and arboriculture. The curriculum is built around landscape certified competencies. At the completion of the second year, the student may receive the associate in applied sciences degree.
This program is accredited by the Professional Landcare Network (PLANET) landcarenetwork.org
The following is a typical student schedule, individual student schedules may differ slightly depending on course availability. Courses may only be offered in the quarter indicated. Outlined curriculum assumes students begin the program fall quarter and continue winter and spring quarters, with summer quarter off. It is recommended that students work closely with the program advisor when planning classes.
Program Learning Outcomes
- Apply planting and maintenance practices to lawns, trees and shrubs during the course of a year.
- Apply concepts of landscape design, construction, and installation of residential and small commercial projects.
- Understand and apply the concepts of residential irrigation.
- Diagnose causes of plant problems (i.e. insect, disease, and abiotic problems) and suggest appropriate remedies.
- Understand and apply the principles of weed science to landscape weed management.
- Understand and apply the principles of business management and human relations to agribusiness management.
Career Opportunities
Employment potential includes: landscape contractor, plant healthcare technician, park maintenance supervisor, golf course superintendent, estate/private gardener, retail sales manager, landscape designer, irrigation specialist, and arborist.
Certificate - SCC
Offered at Locations: Spokane Community College |
First Quarter |
AGGEN156 | Equipment Operation and Maintenance | 2 |
AGHRT102 | Pesticides and Fertilizer Application Equipment 2 | 2 |
AGHRT104 | Principles of Pest Management 2 | 5 |
AGHRT110 | Fall Landscape Plant Materials 2 | 5 |
AGHRT126 | Computer Essentials for Environmental Sciences 3 | 2 |
AGHRT184 | AgHort Occupational Preparation 1 | 1 |
| 17 |
Second Quarter |
AGGEN151 | Shop Skills | 4 |
AGHRT116 | Green Industry Business Management 2 | 5 |
ENVS 110 | Plant Biology 2 | 5 |
| 14 |
Third Quarter |
AGHRT112 | Spring Landscape Plant Materials 2 | 5 |
AGHRT185 | AgHort Occupational Preparation 1 | 1 |
AGHRT201 | Landscape Installation 2 | 4 |
ENVS 210 | Environmental Soil Science 2 | 5 |
| 15 |
46 credits are required for the Certificate |
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1 | AGHRT 184 and 185 are related education requirements. |
2 | Related education requirement. |
3 | May be substituted with CIS 105 or CIS 110. Related education requirement. |
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Disclaimer: The college cannot guarantee courses will be offered in the quarters indicated. During the period this guide is in circulation, there may be curriculum revisions and program changes. Students are responsible for consulting the appropriate academic unit or adviser for more current and specific information. the information in this guide is subject to change and does not constitute an agreement between the college and the student.