Horticulture - Ornamental Horticulture - Nursery/Greenhouse Specialization Associate of Technical Arts Degree

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PGM Code – 155V

Program Description The Nursery/Greenhouse ATA provides students with a solid foundation in Ornamental Horticulture along with special knowledge and skills in plant production. Completion of the Nursery/Greenhouse degree prepares students for careers in plant propagation, nursery and greenhouse operation, production, and management.

Common Course Numbering Please refer to www.edcc.edu/ccn for more information.

Credit/Grade Requirements This ATA degree requires successful completion of a minimum of 96 credits as outlined. A minimum of 30 credits or one-third of the required credits, whichever is less, must be earned at Edmonds Community College. Students are required to maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0 in all college-level courses.

Previously Earned Credit To transfer horticulture or other college credits, students must request an evaluation of their college transcripts through the Enrollment Services office. This should be done during your first quarter at Edmonds CC. Students wishing to seek a waiver of credit requirements should obtain a Petition of Waiver form from the Enrollment Services office. Other curriculum modifications based on work or other special experiences should be discussed with your horticulture adviser.

Cultural Diversity Requirement All students earning degrees and certificates of 45 credits or more must meet a cultural diversity (CD) requirement by completing courses marked as “CD” on the requirement sheet and/or “Meets Cultural Diversity Requirement” in the quarterly class schedule. Those courses may also be used to fulfill other requirements of the degree or certificate.

Students are advised to

Contact Enrollment Services to make an advising appointment and take the ACCUPLACER tests. Placement into BRDGE 093 or higher, as well as MATH 080 or higher is strongly recommended and may be required for some courses;
Plan their schedule several quarters in advance in order to accommodate courses that are offered only once or twice a year, or those that may alternate between day and evening offerings from year to year;
Review the college catalog for required course prerequisites and include these in schedule planning; and
Meet quarterly with an adviser from the horticulture faculty to assure graduation as planned.

Graduation Application A completed Graduation Application form must be submitted to Enrollment Services by the 10th day of the quarter in which the student expects to graduate. Forms are available online or at Enrollment Services located in Lynnwood Hall. Note applications for summer quarter are due by the 8th day of the quarter.

Adviser
The adviser for this program is
Tim Hohn | thohn@edcc.edu | 425.640.1454

Department Contact Information
Horticulture | www.edcc.edu/hort
425.640.1739 | horticulture@edcc.edu

Advising Note

This program requirement sheet is not a substitute for meeting with an academic adviser. Meeting the requirements to graduate with an Edmonds Community College certificate or degree is ultimately the responsibility of the student.

I. General Education/Related Instruction Requirements (13-15 credits)

A. Communication Skills (5 credits)

BSTEC 110 - Business Communications:CD 5.0 Credits Check with your adviser for alternative courses that meet both the Group Interaction and Cultural Diversity requirements. OR
ENGL 100 - Introduction to College Writing 5.0 Credits OR
ENGL& 101 - English Composition I 5.0 Credits Required for transfer to a four-year college or university.

B. Quantitative Skills (5 credits)

BUS 130 is recommended for those going into their own business. Also accepted: higher level math or ACCT 101 .

BUS 130 - Business Mathematics Maximum of 5.0 possible Credits

C. Human Relations/Group Interaction (3-5 credits)

MGMT 100 - Human Relations in Organizations:CD 5.0 Credits Check with your adviser for alternative courses that meet both the Group Interaction and Cultural Diversity requirements. OR
CMST& 210 - Interpersonal Communication:CD 5.0 Credits
Course Taken - ______________________________ _____ Credits (take 3 credits)

Cultural Diversity Requirement

____Cultural Diversity Requirement met.

General Education/Related Instruction Requirements Learning Outcomes

Students will demonstrate General Education/Related Instruction Learning Outcomes in each of the following areas:

Communication Skills: Write in clear, effective ways, adapted to audience, context, and purpose.
Quantitative Skills: Apply mathematical, quantitative or symbolic models to solve problems, draw inferences, or support conclusions appropriate to an individual discipline.
Human Relations/Group Interaction: Identify and explain how to apply the skills needed to maintain effective working relationships in multicultural settings.
Cultural Diversity: Apply multiple perspectives when examining cultural differences and interacting in multicultural settings.

II. Program Requirements (64-65.50 credits)

A. First year

HORT 102 - Horticulture Plant Science 4.0 Credits
HORT 106 - Broadleaf Plant Identification 5.0 Credits
HORT 107 - Conifer Plant Identification 4.0 Credits
HORT 108 - Deciduous Plant Identification 5.0 Credits
HORT 109 - Soils and Plant Nutrition 5.0 Credits */**
HORT 110 - Pest Management Principles and Chemical Safety 2.0 Credits */**
HORT 117 - Pruning 3.5 Credits
HORT 118 - Introduction to Plant Pests 6.0 Credits *
HORT 192 - Horticultural Careers 1.5 Credits
HORT 196 - Introduction to the Nursery and Greenhouse 3.0 Credits

B. Second year

HORT 191 - Horticulture Internship 1.0 to 5.0 Credits (Take 4 credits.) (This class should be taken within the last two quarters of your program.)
HORT 229 - Plant Propagation 3.0 Credits
HORT 236 - Nursery and Greenhouse Operations 4.0 Credits *
Take the following courses consecutively as a capstone series:
HORT 296 - Greenhouse/Nursery Practicum I 3.0 Credits
HORT 297 - Greenhouse/Nursery Practicum II 3.0 Credits

a. Choose TWO of the following classes

HORT 134 - Interior Plants 3.0 Credits
HORT 211 - Spring Flowering Herbaceous Plants 3.5 Credits
HORT 212 - Summer Flowering Herbaceous Plants 2.5 Credits
HORT 213 - Fall Flowering Herbaceous Plants 2.5 Credits

b. Choose THREE of the following classes

HORT 231 - Micropropagation Laboratory 1.0 Credits
HORT 232 - Grafting 1.0 Credits
HORT 233 - Seed Propagation Lab 1.0 Credits
HORT 234 - Hardwood Cuttings Lab 1.0 Credits

Program Requirements Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the Program Requirements for this degree, students will be able to:

Describe and demonstrate the safe, efficient, and sustainable use of the nursery and greenhouse tools, equipment and supplies.
Identify common trees, shrubs, and groundcovers for Pacific Northwest landscapes and their cultural requirements.
Describe, demonstrate and combine basic theories, concepts, and the terminology of plant science with sustainable nursery and greenhouse practices to produce greenhouse and nursery plants.
Describe plant problems, diagnosis, and sustainable management options.
Successfully complete a four-credit nursery and/or greenhouse internship.
Describe and apply basic business principles essential to the nursery industry.
Career Management: Demonstrate the ability to research employment opportunities, prepare an effective employment package, and present oneself positively in a job interview.

III. Program Electives (to complete 96 credits)

HORT 103 - Horticulture Tools and Equipment 2.5 Credits
HORT 174 - Landscape Materials 3.0 Credits
HORT 207 - Native Plants in the Landscape 3.0 Credits
HORT 269 - Horticulture Business Practices 3.0 Credits
HORT 280 - Weed Identification and Management 3.0 Credits **
HORT 284 - Irrigation Design 5.0 Credits
HORT 287 - Low Volume Irrigation 2.0 Credits **

Program Electives Learning Outcome

Students will demonstrate the following Learning Outcome from Program Elective courses:

Demonstrate a breadth or depth of knowledge and skill, according to the students’ independent selection of degree elective courses or according to the program’s specialized areas of focus.

Course Notes

*Placement into BRDGE 093 or higher is required.

**Placement into MATH 080 or higher is required or completion of MATH 060 Introduction to Algebra or BUS 130 Business Math with a grade of 2.0 or higher. If you are not sure of your math abilities, take the ACCUPLACER test to see where you place. If you need further advice, please see a Horticulture adviser.

Signatures

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Adviser’s Signature and Date

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Dean’s Signature and Date

Eff: summer 2012 | Rev: 06/12