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Horticulture Production & Landscape (AAS.HRT)

The Horticulture degree is for students seeking advanced training within the green industry including greenhouse management, golf course management, landscape design, nursery management, and landscape construction. The 20 weeks of internship allow the student to specialize within the production or landscape areas.

Note: Those students that are considering transferring to a university should contact their advisor as soon as possible.

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

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Catalog Term Year: 2025 Summer

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First Year
First Semester

COREHRT-201

Credit Hours: 3.00

COREAGR-205

-OR-
Credit Hours: 3.50

COREHRT-076

Credit Hours: 3.00

COREHRT-082

Credit Hours: 3.00

GENAGR-040

-OR-
-OR-
Credit Hours: 3.00

First Year
Second Semester

COREHRT-063

Credit Hours: 3.00

COREHRT-072

Credit Hours: 3.00

COREAGR-112

-OR-
Credit Hours: 2.00

COREHRT-091

Credit Hours: 3.50

ELE--- ---

Credit Hours: 2.00

First Year
Summer Term

COREAGR-207

-OR-
Credit Hours: 3.00

COREHRT-092

Credit Hours: 2.50

Second Year
First Semester

COREHRT-071

Credit Hours: 3.00

COREHRT-061

Credit Hours: 3.00

COREHRT-066

Credit Hours: 3.00

GENENG-098

-OR-
-OR-
Credit Hours: 3.00

GENBIO-130

-OR-
-OR-
Credit Hours: 4.00

Second Year
Second Semester

COREHRT-081

Credit Hours: 3.00

COREHRT-062

Credit Hours: 3.00

COREHRT-093

Credit Hours: 3.00

GENSOS-052

-OR-
-OR-
Credit Hours: 3.00

GENCOM-111

Credit Hours: 3.00

FIRST YEAR
First Semester			Hours
CORE	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
CORE	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 OR
CORE	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	3.5
CORE	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
CORE	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
GEN	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 OR
GEN	MAT-115	General Education Pathway MAT-115 General Education Pathway Survey of mathematical topics including set theory, consumer/financial math, measurement and statistics. Problem solving projects involving detailed written solutions required. Calculators and computers will be used. Intended for students that don't assess directly into MAT-116. Includes supplemental instruction lab. Course Outline OR
GEN	MAT-116	General Education Math MAT-116 General Education Math Survey of mathematical topics with emphasis on solutions to real life problems. Topics will include set theory, consumer/financial math, measurement, and statistics. Problem solving projects involving detailed written solutions will be required. Calculators and computers will be used. Course Outline	3.0
	Semester Totals		15.5
Second Semester
CORE	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
CORE	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
ELE	--- ---	Career Elective --- --- Career Elective	2.0
CORE	AGR-112	Computer Applic/Agriculture AGR-112 Computer Applic/Agriculture Covers the effective use of keyboard, manipulating agriculture files, using word processors, spreadsheets, database and presentation software, and discovering available agriculture software for accounting, budgeting, record keeping, and market analysis. Course Outline OR
CORE	AGR-111	Intro to Agriculture Software AGR-111 Intro to Agriculture Software Use of computers in farm and agri-business management with emphasis on commercially available software for accounting, budgeting, record keeping and market analysis. Course Outline	2.0
CORE	HRT-091	Supervised Occupational Experience I HRT-091 Supervised Occupational Experience 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		13.5
Summer Term
CORE	AGR-207	Intro/Ag Economics AGR-207 Intro/Ag Economics Principles of economics applied to problems in agriculture, marketing of agricultural products, agricultural policy and the role of agriculture in the U.S. and world economies. Course Outline OR
CORE	AGR-120	Agriculture Economics AGR-120 Agriculture Economics An introduction to basic economic concepts of the agricultural sector with emphasis on costs, revenue, price determination, supply and demand and farm policy. Course Outline	3.0
CORE	HRT-092	Supervised Occupational Experience II HRT-092 Supervised Occupational Experience 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

SECOND YEAR
First Semester			Hours
CORE	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 and wildflowers. Emphasis is placed on cultural requirements of the plants, propagation and plant usage in the landscape. Course Outline	3.0
CORE	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
GEN	ENG-098	Communications I ENG-098 Communications I Students will learn the principles of communications by listening, speaking, and writing. Emphasis is placed on communication skills related to the demands of the student's career area. Course Outline OR
GEN	ENG-119	Composition I Pathway ENG-119 Composition I Pathway Students will study the writing process by reading essays illustrating a variety of rhetorical strategies, analyzing texts and writing, revising and editing short essays. Course is for students who have assessed into developmental English, receiving supplemental instruction for course completion. Course Outline OR
GEN	ENG-120	Composition I ENG-120 Composition I Students develop a writing process by reading and analyzing texts that illustrate various rhetorical strategies as well as writing, revising and editing short essays. Minimally, students must compose four formal, revised writing assignments, having one reach at least 1,250 words. Course Outline	3.0
GEN	BIO-130	Environmental Science BIO-130 Environmental Science This course examines the principles that govern natural environments and human interconnections to them. Some topics include resource use, pollution, sustainability, energy, water, food, ecology, evolution, climate change, and population. Laboratory exercises include outdoor field studies and indoor hands-on exercises. Course Outline OR
GEN	BIO-100	Bio Science I BIO-100 Bio Science I This course provides an introduction to the fundamental processes and structures common to all living things along with their applications to society. Course Outline OR
GEN	CHM-120	General, Organic and Biochemistry I CHM-120 General, Organic and Biochemistry I Fundamentals of inorganic chemistry including history, atomic theory, bonding, stoichiometry, gases, solids, solutions, chemical equilibria, acids, bases, salts, pH, and electrochemistry. Course Outline	4.0
CORE	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
	Semester Totals		16.0
Second Semester
CORE	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
CORE	HRT-062	Vegetable Crop Production HRT-062 Vegetable Crop Production Prepares students for successfully growing vegetable crops. Course will include each crop's botany, origin, history, and economic importance, optimum production practices, diseases, insect pests and nutritional requirements, plant breeding objectives. Soil health, cover crops, rotation, handling and marketing covered. (Repeatable 3 times). Course Outline	3.0
CORE	HRT-093	Supervised Occupational Experience III HRT-093 Supervised Occupational Experience III This course provides advanced on the job experience as a full-time employee in selected horticulture production or landscaping occupation. Course Outline	3.0
GEN	SOS-052	Workplace Communication/Safety SOS-052 Workplace Communication/Safety Provides an understanding of the human mechanism when associated with interpersonal relationship on the job. Emphasis placed on vocational motivation, communication and perception, along with Red Cross CPR/AED/First Aid training to enhance safety and response skills in a workplace emergency. Course Outline OR
GEN	PSY-271	Intr/Psychology PSY-271 Intr/Psychology Focuses on psychology as a science, presenting concepts, research methods and research in a variety of subfields, including neuroscience, sensation and perception, consciousness, learning and memory, cognition, motivation and emotion, development, personality, disorders and therapy and social psychology. Course Outline OR
GEN	POS-160	American National Government POS-160 American National Government The fundamental principles of the American Government are summarized. Such topics as federalism, civil liberties, citizenship, parties and elections, the Presidency, Congress, Judiciary and national policies and politics are discussed within the framework of the American Constitutional system. Course Outline	3.0
GEN	COM-111	Intro to Speech Communication COM-111 Intro to Speech Communication Focuses on the fundamental principles and methods of selecting, analyzing, organizing, developing and communicating information, evidence and points of view to audiences. Course Outline	3.0
	Semester Totals		15.0

Total Program Hours

65.5

Suggested Electives
ELE	AGR-133	Agriculture Salesmanship AGR-133 Agriculture Salesmanship Covers the basic principles underlying the sales process in agricultural farm supply and practical application and development of sales techniques. Basic to the course is an understanding of the salesperson's obligation to self, his or her company, and his or her customer. Course Outline	2.5
ELE	AGR-132	Retailing/Agri Supplies AGR-132 Retailing/Agri Supplies Covers the practical application of retailing as it affects farm business supplies by divisions merchandising, sales, promotion, personnel control and operation. Course Outline	2.0
ELE	AGR-051	Soil Fertility AGR-051 Soil Fertility Enables those involved with soils and crops to make intelligent and efficient use of fertilizer materials available. Course Outline	2.5
ELE	AGR-053	Integrated Pest Management AGR-053 Integrated Pest Management Students will develop a working knowledge of agricultural chemicals as they relate to herbicides and insecticides. Students should have a working knowledge of calibration and maintenance of agricultural chemical equipment. Identification of major weed species and their control is emphasized. Course Outline	3.0
ELE	AGR-141	Introduction to Agroecology AGR-141 Introduction to Agroecology This course introduces ecological principles as they relate to agriculture, and includes sustainable food production systems and concepts of agroecology. Also emphasized is discussion of population ecology and plant demographics, as well as the conversion from conventional to alternative production. Course Outline	3.0
ELE	AGR-143	Organic Crop Production AGR-143 Organic Crop Production Organic crop production will explore the history, production, harvesting, storage, and marketing of products. State and federal laws as they relate to organic crop production will also be discussed. Course Outline	3.0
ELE	AGR-145	Biological Pest Management AGR-145 Biological Pest Management Biology of pest management will discuss the pest concerns of an organic production system. The discussion will include identification, prevention, and approved control measures within an organic system. Course Outline	3.0
ELE	AGR-083	Small Engines AGR-083 Small Engines Designed to develop a working knowledge of types of gas engines, systems in a gas engine, components of systems, principles of operations, care, maintenance, repair, and adjustment of gas engines. Course Outline	3.0
ELE	HRT-083	Landscape Design II-Layout/Graphics HRT-083 Landscape Design II-Layout/Graphics This course reviews the design processes and techniques as they apply to residential landscape designs and integrates them into landscape projects. Course will include pen and ink graphic design techniques, freehand sketching, preparing quick designs, perspective sketching, and color drawing. Course Outline	3.0

Call Counseling Services: 217-234-5232
Email: counsel@lakelandcollege.edu

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 Production & Landscape (AAS.HRT)

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Catalog Term Year: 2025 Summer

First YearFirst Semester

First YearSecond Semester

First YearSummer Term

Second YearFirst Semester

Second YearSecond Semester

HRT-201Introduction to Horticulture

AGR-205Intro/Soil Science

AGR-050Soils

HRT-076Greenhouse Mgt and Production

HRT-082Landscape Construction & Maint

AGR-040Agricultural Mathematics

MAT-115General Education Pathway

MAT-116General Education Math

Semester Totals

HRT-063Evergreen/Vines & Ground Cover

HRT-072Herbaceous Annual Plants

--- ---Career Elective

AGR-112Computer Applic/Agriculture

AGR-111Intro to Agriculture Software

HRT-091Supervised Occupational Experience I

Semester Totals

AGR-207Intro/Ag Economics

AGR-120Agriculture Economics

HRT-092Supervised Occupational Experience II

Semester Totals

HRT-071Herbaceous Perennial Plants

HRT-061Woody Plants Identification

ENG-098Communications I

ENG-119Composition I Pathway

ENG-120Composition I

BIO-130Environmental Science

BIO-100Bio Science I

CHM-120General, Organic and Biochemistry I

HRT-066Turf Management

Semester Totals

HRT-081Landscape Design

HRT-062Vegetable Crop Production

HRT-093Supervised Occupational Experience III

SOS-052Workplace Communication/Safety

PSY-271Intr/Psychology

POS-160American National Government

COM-111Intro to Speech Communication

Semester Totals

Total Program Hours

AGR-133Agriculture Salesmanship

AGR-132Retailing/Agri Supplies

AGR-051Soil Fertility

AGR-053Integrated Pest Management

AGR-141Introduction to Agroecology

AGR-143Organic Crop Production

AGR-145Biological Pest Management

AGR-083Small Engines

HRT-083Landscape Design II-Layout/Graphics

AGR-133Agriculture Salesmanship

AGR-132Retailing/Agri Supplies

AGR-051Soil Fertility

AGR-053Integrated Pest Management

AGR-141Introduction to Agroecology

AGR-143Organic Crop Production

AGR-145Biological Pest Management

AGR-083Small Engines

HRT-083Landscape Design II-Layout/Graphics

AGR-133Agriculture Salesmanship

AGR-132Retailing/Agri Supplies

AGR-051Soil Fertility

AGR-053Integrated Pest Management

AGR-141Introduction to Agroecology

AGR-143Organic Crop Production

AGR-145Biological Pest Management

AGR-083Small Engines

HRT-083Landscape Design II-Layout/Graphics

First Year
First Semester

First Year
Second Semester

First Year
Summer Term

Second Year
First Semester

Second Year
Second Semester

HRT-201
Introduction to Horticulture

AGR-205
Intro/Soil Science

AGR-050
Soils

HRT-076
Greenhouse Mgt and Production

HRT-082
Landscape Construction & Maint

AGR-040
Agricultural Mathematics

MAT-115
General Education Pathway

MAT-116
General Education Math

HRT-063
Evergreen/Vines & Ground Cover

HRT-072
Herbaceous Annual Plants

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Career Elective

AGR-112
Computer Applic/Agriculture

AGR-111
Intro to Agriculture Software

HRT-091
Supervised Occupational Experience I

AGR-207
Intro/Ag Economics

AGR-120
Agriculture Economics

HRT-092
Supervised Occupational Experience II

HRT-071
Herbaceous Perennial Plants

HRT-061
Woody Plants Identification

ENG-098
Communications I

ENG-119
Composition I Pathway

ENG-120
Composition I

BIO-130
Environmental Science

BIO-100
Bio Science I

CHM-120
General, Organic and Biochemistry I

HRT-066
Turf Management

HRT-081
Landscape Design

HRT-062
Vegetable Crop Production

HRT-093
Supervised Occupational Experience III

SOS-052
Workplace Communication/Safety

PSY-271
Intr/Psychology

POS-160
American National Government

COM-111
Intro to Speech Communication

AGR-133
Agriculture Salesmanship

AGR-132
Retailing/Agri Supplies

AGR-051
Soil Fertility

AGR-053
Integrated Pest Management

AGR-141
Introduction to Agroecology

AGR-143
Organic Crop Production

AGR-145
Biological Pest Management

AGR-083
Small Engines

HRT-083
Landscape Design II-Layout/Graphics

AGR-133
Agriculture Salesmanship

AGR-132
Retailing/Agri Supplies

AGR-051
Soil Fertility

AGR-053
Integrated Pest Management

AGR-141
Introduction to Agroecology

AGR-143
Organic Crop Production

AGR-145
Biological Pest Management

AGR-083
Small Engines

HRT-083
Landscape Design II-Layout/Graphics

AGR-133
Agriculture Salesmanship

AGR-132
Retailing/Agri Supplies

AGR-051
Soil Fertility

AGR-053
Integrated Pest Management

AGR-141
Introduction to Agroecology

AGR-143
Organic Crop Production

AGR-145
Biological Pest Management

AGR-083
Small Engines

HRT-083
Landscape Design II-Layout/Graphics