Academic Programs

Horticulture (CRT.HRT)

The Horticulture certificate is designed for students seeking educational training and employment in the industries of landscaping, greenhouse management, plant propagation, nursery management, golf course management and turf grass management. In addition to 33 credit hours of specialized courses in horticulture, business and soil science, students will receive 12 weeks of supervised occupational experience at approved internship locations.

Program requirements may change over time. Specific degree/graduation requirements are determined by a degree audit.

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First Year
First Semester

HRT-201

Credit Hours: 3.00

HRT-061

Credit Hours: 3.00

HRT-076

Credit Hours: 3.00

HRT-082

Credit Hours: 3.00

AGR-040

Credit Hours: 2.50

AGR-050

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Credit Hours: 3.50

First Year
Second Semester

HRT-063

Credit Hours: 3.00

HRT-066

Credit Hours: 3.00

HRT-081

Credit Hours: 3.00

HRT-071

Credit Hours: 3.00

HRT-091

Credit Hours: 3.50

First Year
Summer Term

HRT-072

Credit Hours: 3.00

HRT-092

Credit Hours: 2.50

FIRST YEAR
First Semester			Hours
	HRT-201	Introduction to Horticulture HRT-201 Introduction to Horticulture A study and introduction to the principles and practices involved in the development, production, and use of horticultural crops (fruits, vegetables, greenhouse, turf, nursery, floral, and landscape). Course will include a broad overview of the green industry including propagation, production and design. Course Outline +	3.0
	HRT-061	Woody Plants Identification HRT-061 Woody Plants Identification A study in the identification of deciduous trees and shrubs used primarily in landscaping. Emphasis is placed on cultural requirements of the plants, their natural habitat, and plant usage. Course Outline +	3.0
	HRT-076	Greenhouse Mgt and Production HRT-076 Greenhouse Mgt and Production A study of the commercial production of floricultural crops, including greenhouse construction, management and operation. Attention will be given to the production of better plants through the study of temperature, light, soil, nutrition, scheduling, propagation methods, and plant breeding. Course Outline +	3.0
	HRT-082	Landscape Construction & Maint HRT-082 Landscape Construction & Maint Students will learn construction methods for residential and small commercial landscapes; selection and installation of plants; techniques and uses of materials related to various landscape features; prepare cost estimates; control of landscape diseases and pests; and maintenance of landscape areas. Course Outline +	3.0
	AGR-040	Agricultural Mathematics AGR-040 Agricultural Mathematics Applications of mathematics as it applies to the operation of grain and livestock farms, agriculture business and agriculture mechanization. Course Outline +	2.5
	AGR-050	Soils AGR-050 Soils Planned learning activities and experiences designed to cover soil development, functions of soil minerals, soil types, and their class. A major study of soil types in Illinois and Indiana and their conservation practices are included. Course Outline + OR
	AGR-205	Intro/Soil Science AGR-205 Intro/Soil Science Application of the basics in the physical, chemical, and biological aspects in soils. Soils of Illinois and Indiana are emphasized along with concepts of fertility, conservation, and field descriptions. Course Outline	3.5
	Semester Totals		18.0
Second Semester
	HRT-063	Evergreen/Vines & Ground Cover HRT-063 Evergreen/Vines & Ground Cover A study in the identification, selection, use, propagation, and cultural requirements of woody and herbaceous ground covers, vines, needled evergreens, and broad-leaved evergreen plants. Course Outline +++	3.0
	HRT-066	Turf Management HRT-066 Turf Management Methods of establishment and maintenance of turfgrass for lawns, public grounds, and recreational areas. Also includes the identification and management of plant and soil materials in different environments. Course Outline +++	3.0
	HRT-081	Landscape Design HRT-081 Landscape Design This class will cover the basic principles of landscape design, methods and techniques of the landscape design process for residential and commercial settings, including an appreciation of various landscape theories and objectives, art in landscape design, and special landscape problems. Course Outline +++	3.0
	HRT-071	Herbaceous Perennial Plants HRT-071 Herbaceous Perennial Plants A study in the identification, selection, and use of herbaceous plants primarily used in the landscape, including perennials, biennials, ornamental grasses, wildflowers and specialty annuals. Emphasis is placed on cultural requirements of the plants, propagation, and plant usage. Course Outline +++	3.0
	HRT-091	Supervised Occupational Exp I HRT-091 Supervised Occupational Exp I This course provides introductory on the job experience as a full-time employee in selected horticulture production or landscaping. Course Outline	3.5
	Semester Totals		15.5
Summer Term
	HRT-072	Herbaceous Annual Plants HRT-072 Herbaceous Annual Plants Covers the identification and use of flowering (bedding) annuals, specialty annuals, and tropical plants used for outdoor displays. Improvement in selection, changes in marketing and branding, and new trends are discussed. Emphasis is placed on use in the Illinois landscape. Course Outline ++++	3.0
	HRT-092	Supervised Occupational Exp II HRT-092 Supervised Occupational Exp II This course provides intermediate level on the job experience as a full-time employee in selected horticulture production or landscaping occupation. Course Outline	2.5
	Semester Totals		5.5

Total Program Hours

39.0

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Faculty Contact: Dyke E. Barkley
Faculty Email: dbarkley@lakelandcollege.edu
Faculty Phone: 217-234-5569

* There are prerequisites, course requisites, or minimum placement test scores for this course.
** Electives must be approved by the Program Coordinator
+ Course only offered fall semester
++ Course only offered spring and summer semester
+++ Course only offered spring semester
++++ Course offered in summer term only
^ SOS 050 Human Relations and PSY 271 Introduction to Psychology cannot be used as a social science elective
^^ Consult Academic Advisor for appropriate course
^^^ Course requires a 30-hour practicum experience in addition to classroom lecture hours
^^^^ ECE 120 and ECE 125 must be taken the same semester

Horticulture (CRT.HRT)

Catalog Term Year:

First YearFirst Semester

First YearSecond Semester

First YearSummer Term

HRT-201Introduction to Horticulture

HRT-061Woody Plants Identification

HRT-076Greenhouse Mgt and Production

HRT-082Landscape Construction & Maint

AGR-040Agricultural Mathematics

AGR-050Soils

AGR-205Intro/Soil Science

Semester Totals

HRT-063Evergreen/Vines & Ground Cover

HRT-066Turf Management

HRT-081Landscape Design

HRT-071Herbaceous Perennial Plants

HRT-091Supervised Occupational Exp I

Semester Totals

HRT-072Herbaceous Annual Plants

HRT-092Supervised Occupational Exp II

Semester Totals

Total Program Hours

First Year
First Semester

First Year
Second Semester

First Year
Summer Term

HRT-201
Introduction to Horticulture

HRT-061
Woody Plants Identification

HRT-076
Greenhouse Mgt and Production

HRT-082
Landscape Construction & Maint

AGR-040
Agricultural Mathematics

AGR-050
Soils

AGR-205
Intro/Soil Science

HRT-063
Evergreen/Vines & Ground Cover

HRT-066
Turf Management

HRT-081
Landscape Design

HRT-071
Herbaceous Perennial Plants

HRT-091
Supervised Occupational Exp I

HRT-072
Herbaceous Annual Plants

HRT-092
Supervised Occupational Exp II