MATC 2021-22 Catalog

HORT

DEGREE/DIPLOMA/CERTIFICATE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

of materials needed for landscape projects from landscape plans are thoroughly covered, as well as garden center fi guring, landscape design calculations, nursery and greenhouse setup, and fertilizer materials and calibration. HORT-127 Credits: 3 Arboriculture 1: Tree Care Fundamentals Students will learn tree establishment, pruning, bracing and cabling, problem treatments, fertilization, rigging and removal, avoidance and treatment of construction damage, tree risk and decay detection, rope and harness tree climbing, and knot tying. Brush chippers, stump cutters, aerial lifts, root excavators and chainsaws are demonstrated and operated. The current Safety Requirement Standards (ANSI Z133) and Standard Practices (ANSI A300) are stressed. HORT-128 Credits: 3 Arboriculture II Climbing and Pruning In an outdoor setting, this course provides practical application to principles presented in the previous arboriculture course. The students observe and perform skills in tree climbing and pruning, as well as tree repair, practical rigging and tree removal, as opportunities present themselves. Knowledge of safe tree care operations and tree pruning standards are stressed, and students gain skills in knot tying, aerial rescue and clear communication. HORT-129 Credits: 3 Arboriculture III – Rigging and Removal In an outdoor setting, students rig and remove trees using various techniques and equipment. Students become competent in determining methods of tree removal and skilled in operation of chainsaws and selection of removal equipment. Safe work practices, clear communication and knots needed for removals are stressed. HORT-132 Credits: 2 Communications and Marketing The course discusses communication and marketing skills, techniques and strategies as they apply to the horticulture profession. Students will learn and practice interpersonal skills as they relate to customers, co-workers, employees and employers. HORT-133 Credits: 3 Turf Management and Related Equipment The description and identi fi cation of turf grasses used in the landscape industry are studied. Emphasis is on cultural requirements, pest problems, and equipment used in establishing and maintaining turf. HORT-134 Credits: 3 Greenhouse Production Fall Crops This course provides an overview of greenhouse production of crops grown in fall and winter. Planning and growing of the crops is the main focus.

HORT-113

Credits: 3

HORT-120

Credits: 3

Ornamental Plant Health Care The identi fi cation of and control of insects and diseases, with a focus on plant health care and maintenance, will be emphasized. An integrated pest management approach in diagnosing pest problems and the control of pests using biological, cultural, physical and chemical applications will be included. Calibrations, laws, regulations, safety and ecological impact also are covered. Training and testing for the Wisconsin State Certi fi ed Pesticide Applicator Exam, Category 3.0, Landscape, Turf and Interiorscape, is part of this course. Students who pass the exam will receive state certi fi cation. HORT-114 Credits: 3 Survey of Woody Ornamental Plants Plant classi fi cation and the techniques of plant identi fi cation are explained. The student utilizes these techniques in identifying commonly used deciduous and evergreen trees and shrubs. HORT-116 Credits: 3 Landscape Equipment This course covers maintenance, adjustment and productive use of specialized rolling stock, and tools used in landscaping. Students practice safe operation of an array of landscape equipment. HORT-117 Credits: 3 Landscape Equipment II This course covers advanced operation and safety skills involved in using landscape construction equipment. Grading, drainage and sculpting, and materials handling are emphasized using specialized equipment attachments and implements. Skills learned contribute toward passing the Certi fi ed Landscape Technician test administered at MATC by the Professional Landcare Network (PLANET). HORT-118 Credits: 3 Landscape Business Principles This course outlines the processes involved in running a business that are unique to landscaping. This includes fi nding property boundaries, and determining restrictions on what can be done to land. Landscaping contracts and the process of expediting work on land are included. The landscape business is approached from the standpoint of fi nancial management, human resource management and project management. HORT-119 Credits: 3 Landscape Construction 1 This course provides an overview of the installation of hardscape features of the landscape. Included are basic construction techniques for retaining walls, outdoor steps, paving (patios, walks and drives), decks and fences. Limitations in executing hardscape designs are discussed.

Landscape Construction II This course focuses on developing pro fi ciency in landscape installation. Students practice skill development with specialized landscape construction equipment that enhances labor e ffi ciency in completing projects. HORT-121 Credits: 3 Irrigation, Lighting and Ponds These landscape accessories augment both the greenscape and the rest of the hardscape. They are increasingly popular add-ons to commercial, as well as residential, projects. As part of a national trend, irrigation, low-voltage lighting, and water features contribute to more sophisticated outdoor living areas. HORT-122 Credits: 3 Landscape Design I This course provides the student with the initial experience needed to understand the fundamental processes used in creation of a landscape design. This includes contracting with a client, assessing fundamental client needs, site measurement, client analysis, environmental analysis, functional analysis, the use of geometric form and planting design principles. HORT-123 Credits: 3 Landscape Horticulture – Design II Learn to draw landscape graphics and understand what makes them readable. Review and practice design processes including planting design and its basic elements. Practice planting design developed fi rst in a class client-contact project. Prerequisite(s): Complete HORT-122. HORT-124 Credits: 2 Landscape Design 3 This course brie fl y reviews outdoor rooms and planting design. Actual situations with clients are used. Projects include study and design of vehicular circulation, steps and walls, a community project and a specialty project. There will be class collaboration and class presentations to clients. Students are encouraged to review each other’s work. Color projects also are encouraged. Prerequisite(s): Complete HORT-123. HORT-125 Credits: 3 Landscape Maintenance Application Students will learn concepts in landscape management and health such as establishment, pruning, weed control, mulching, fertilization, winter protection and basic turf management. HORT-126 Credits: 3 Landscape Estimating and Bidding The numerical aspects of landscape installations and maintenance are studied including estimation of labor and material costs. Linear, area and volume calculations

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