MATC 2022-23 Catalog

HIT – HORT

DEGREE/DIPLOMA/CERTIFICATE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

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-130 Credits: 1 Pesticide Applicator Training The focus of this course is training to successfully pass the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture and Consumer Protection’s pesticide applicator exam, Category 3.0 - Turf and Landscape (which will be proctored in this class). Additionally, students will be familiarized with principles of pest control, equipment calibration, as well as pesticide handling, mixing, safety, application, and laws. HORT-131 Credits: 3 Landscape Business and Marketing This course will create awareness of the elements involved in starting and running a business within the horticulture industry. Subjects studied are horticulture industry resources and trends; types of legal ownership; client relationships and contracts; sta ff relationships and supervision; fi nancial resources and fi nancial statements for business plans; legalities of landscaping; landscape industry paper trails; marketing and sales. The fi nal project of this course is a mock business plan.

HIT-199

Credits: 2

HORT-117

Credits: 3

ICD Procedure Coding This course prepares students to assign ICD procedure codes supported by medical documentation with entry-level pro fi ciency. Students apply instructional notations, conventions, rules, and o ffi cial coding guidelines when assigning ICD procedure codes to case studies and actual medical record documentation. Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted to the Medical Coding program (31-530-2) or the Health Information Technology program (10-530 1). Complete BIOSCI-177 or NATSCI-177, BIOSCI-189 or NATSCI-189, or BIOSCI-201 or NATSCI-201 and BIOSCI-202 or NATSCI-202, HEALTH-101 and HEALTH-104 with minimum grade of C. HORT – Landscape Horticulture (Department: 001) HORT-111 Credits: 3 Introduction to Horticulture This course provides an overview of the horticulture profession. Its role and importance throughout history, current trends and career opportunities will be covered. Particular attention is given to horticulture crops, plant classi fi cation, their use, and the interrelationships between the environment, plant growth, and plant development. HORT-112 Credits: 3 Horticulture Soils This course explores the properties of soils and applies them to horticultural uses as a growing medium and as an engineering base for landscaping. 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-115 Credits: 3 Plant Pests and Controls 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. 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.

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-119 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. HORT-120 Credits: 3 Landscape Construction II This course focuses on developing pro fi ciency in landscape installation. Students practice skill development with specialized landscape construction equipment, which 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-125 Credits: 3 Landscape Maintenance Applications 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 of materials needed for landscape projects Credits: 3

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