College Credit Certificate, Landscape and Horticulture Technician- Horticulture Specialization
Specializations: Several EFSC Associate in Science (A.S.) and Bachelor degrees have multiple associated specializations. Students must select one specialization, and will receive the specific A.S./BAS degree only one time. While students may take courses from more than one specialization, the specific degree will be awarded only once.
Specialization Requirements
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|
Major Courses | ||
BOTC 1010 | Botany | 4 |
HOSC 2010 | Horticulture 1 | 3 |
IPMC 2323 | Soils and Application of Pesticides and Fertilizers | 3 |
LDE 2301 | Irrigation Design and Maintenance | 3 |
ORHC 1510 | Plant Identification | 4 |
Horticulture Specialization | ||
ENYC 2000 | Principles of Entomology | 4 |
HOSC 2011 | Horticulture 2 | 3 |
ORHC 2260 | Greenhouse Operations and Management | 3 |
PLSC 2220 | Plant Propagation | 3 |
Total Credit Hours | 30 |
Learning Outcomes
- Manipulate plant growth and growth regulators on select plant species.
- Supports Core Ability: Think Critically and Solve Problems
- Demonstrate proficiency of Florida commercial fertilizer application laws, rules, and regulations (i.e. Chapter 576 FS, 576.021(1) FS, 576.045 (2) FS).
- Supports Core Ability: Model Ethic and Civic Responsibility
- Students will collect and identify a variety of plant species in an area(s) of choice.
- Supports Core Ability: Work Cooperatively