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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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Catalog Term Year: 2025 Summer

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First Year
First Semester

COREHRT-201

Credit Hours: 3.00

COREHRT-076

-OR-
Credit Hours: 3.00

COREHRT-082

-OR-
Credit Hours: 3.00

COREAGR-205

-OR-
Credit Hours: 3.50

GENAGR-040

Credit Hours: 3.00

First Year
Second Semester

COREHRT-063

-OR-
Credit Hours: 3.00

COREHRT-072

-OR-
Credit Hours: 3.00

COREHRT-091

Credit Hours: 3.50

COREAGR-133

Credit Hours: 2.50

First Year
Summer Term

COREHRT-092

Credit Hours: 2.50

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	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 OR
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
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 OR
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
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	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
	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 OR
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-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 OR
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-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
CORE	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
	Semester Totals		12.0
Summer Term
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		2.5

Total Program Hours

30.0

Suggested Electives
ELE	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

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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)

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Catalog Term Year: 2025 Summer

First YearFirst Semester

First YearSecond Semester

First YearSummer Term

HRT-201Introduction to Horticulture

HRT-076Greenhouse Mgt and Production

HRT-061Woody Plants Identification

HRT-082Landscape Construction & Maint

HRT-071Herbaceous Perennial Plants

AGR-040Agricultural Mathematics

AGR-205Intro/Soil Science

AGR-050Soils

Semester Totals

HRT-063Evergreen/Vines & Ground Cover

HRT-081Landscape Design

HRT-072Herbaceous Annual Plants

HRT-062Vegetable Crop Production

HRT-091Supervised Occupational Experience I

AGR-133Agriculture Salesmanship

Semester Totals

HRT-092Supervised Occupational Experience II

Semester Totals

Total Program Hours

HRT-066Turf Management

HRT-066Turf Management

HRT-066Turf Management

First Year
First Semester

First Year
Second Semester

First Year
Summer Term

HRT-201
Introduction to Horticulture

HRT-076
Greenhouse Mgt and Production

HRT-061
Woody Plants Identification

HRT-082
Landscape Construction & Maint

HRT-071
Herbaceous Perennial Plants

AGR-040
Agricultural Mathematics

AGR-205
Intro/Soil Science

AGR-050
Soils

HRT-063
Evergreen/Vines & Ground Cover

HRT-081
Landscape Design

HRT-072
Herbaceous Annual Plants

HRT-062
Vegetable Crop Production

HRT-091
Supervised Occupational Experience I

AGR-133
Agriculture Salesmanship

HRT-092
Supervised Occupational Experience II

HRT-066
Turf Management

HRT-066
Turf Management

HRT-066
Turf Management