2011-2012
Landscape Horticulture
Associate in Applied Science Degree — Mequon Campus
Program Code: 10-001-4
This curriculum goes into effect starting with the fall 2011 semester.
This page was last updated in April 2011.
Overview — Landscape Horticulture is an associate degree program structured to prepare you for employment in the horticulture/landscape industry. With a base of core courses, this program allows you flexibility in selecting some of your courses. While many students are engaged in full-time day school, you have the option of participating in program courses offered in the evenings on a rotating basis. MATC’s Mequon Campus offers complete design, construction and equipment laboratories. Instruction on this campus is supported by an extensively landscaped area, which is used in course studies. MATC’s program is certified by the Professional Landcare Network (PLANET). Students participate in PLANET Student Career Days each year, and MATC’s Hort Club is a very active student organization.
Career Outlook — Horticulturists and landscapers are in steady demand to meet growing requests for installation and maintenance work on commercial, residential and recreational properties. Some graduates take positions as specialists or salespeople with garden centers. Companies supplying products to the horticulture industry are other sources of employment.
Job titles commonly assigned to horticulturalists’ positions include landscape designer, landscape technician, design/sales, construction technician, grounds manager, sales representative, garden center manager, pest control specialist, arborist, maintenance specialist and garden center specialist. Job duties may include designing landscapes, installing and maintaining design plans, garden center operations, installing plant material, diagnosing plant problems, operating equipment used in horticulture industries, developing and executing landscape maintenance plans, and estimating costs of labor and materials for job orders.
Program Learning Outcomes — Employers expect you as a job applicant to be able to:
- Communicate effectively and work well with people
- Have a positive attitude toward the job
- Conduct client interviews and site analysis
- Safely operate and maintain equipment
- Have a good technical background in horticultural plants and their selection and maintenance
Preparation for Admission — The following are required for admission to the program:
- Demonstration of proficiency in basic skills through a course placement assessment
- A high school diploma or GED
This program will transfer to one or more four-year institutions.
Possible Careers:
Arborist
Garden Center Manager
Grounds Manager
Landscape Designer
Landscape Sales
Landscape Technician
Related Program:
Liberal Arts and Sciences
For more information, call 262-238-2300.
Curriculum effective 2011-2012.
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TECHNICAL STUDIES |
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( ) = Semester Order for Full-Time Students |
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(1) |
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HORT-111 |
Introduction to Horticulture |
3 |
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HORT-122 |
Landscape Design 1 |
3 |
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HORT-114 |
Survey of Woody Ornamental Plants |
3 |
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HORT-116 |
Landscape Equipment |
3 |
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(2) |
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HORT-112 |
Horticulture Soils |
3 |
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HORT-113 |
Ornamental Plant Healthcare |
3 |
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HORT-159 |
Survey of Herbaceous Plants |
2 |
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(2) |
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HORT-126 |
Landscape Estimating and Bidding |
3 |
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(2) |
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HORT-118 |
Landscape Business Principles |
3 |
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HORT-125 |
Landscape Maintenance Applications |
3 |
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(4) |
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HORT-132 |
Horticulture Communications & Marketing |
2 |
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Select one of the following groups of courses: |
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Design Track |
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(3) |
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HORT-119 |
Landscape Construction 1 |
3 |
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(3) |
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HORT-123 |
Landscape Design 2 |
3 |
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(3) |
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HORT-160 |
Landscape Plants - Trees |
2 |
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(4) |
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HORT-161 |
Landscape Plants - Shrubs |
2 |
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(4) |
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HORT-124 |
Landscape Design 3 |
2 |
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Landscape Construction Track |
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(3) |
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HORT-119 |
Landscape Construction 1 |
3 |
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(3) |
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HORT-117 |
Landscape Equipment 2 |
3 |
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HORT-121 |
Irrigation, Lighting and Ponds |
3 |
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(4) |
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HORT-120 |
Landscape Construction 2 |
3 |
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Landscape Maintenance & Arboriculture Track |
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(3) |
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HORT-133 |
Turf Management and Related Equipment |
3 |
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(3) |
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HORT-160 |
Landscape Plants - Trees |
2 |
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HORT-127 |
Arboriculture 1 |
3 |
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(4) |
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HORT-162 |
Landscape Plants - Shrubs |
2 |
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HORT-171 |
Exterior Plant Pests |
2 |
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GENERAL STUDIES |
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ECON-195 |
Economics |
3 |
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OR |
Any 200-series ECON course |
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ENG-151 and
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Communication Skills 1 ‡
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3 |
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ENG-152 |
Communication Skills 2 ‡ |
3 |
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ENG-201 and any 200-series ENG or SPEECH course |
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MATH-107
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College Mathmatics ‡
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3
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OR |
Any 200-series MATH course |
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NATSCI-184
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Plant Biology
Any 200-series NATSCI course
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3 |
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PSYCH-199
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Psychology of Human Relations
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3
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OR |
Any 200-series PSYCH course |
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SOCSCI-197
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Contemporary American Society
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3
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OR |
Any 200-series SOCSCI or HIST course |
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Suggested Electives: Six Credits Needed 6 |
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HORT-157 |
Production Horticulture |
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HORT-196 |
LandCADD 1 ‡ |
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PHYED-210 |
An Active Approach to Wellness and Fitness |
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TOTAL CREDITS: 70 |
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Program curriculum requirements are subject to change.
NOTE: Students who have not been accepted, or have not decided on a program, may begin with the GENERAL STUDIES courses, if course prerequisites have been met.
For course descriptions, times, location or to register online, visit INFOnline.
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