MATC 2023-24 Catalog

HORT

DEGREE/DIPLOMA/CERTIFICATE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

project. There will be class collaboration and class presentations to clients. Students are encouraged to review each other’s work. Color projects are also encouraged. Prerequisite(s): Complete HORT-122 and HORT-123. HORT-139 Credits:3 CAD for Landscape Design This course will introduce students to computer design software used to create landscape designs. The students will learn basic commands for setting properties, drawing graphic elements, dimensioning, labeling, and plotting. The class will focus on the use of AutoCAD, but other industry design programs will be discussed and practiced. HORT-142 Credits:2 Intro to Organic Vegetable/Culinary Herb Identi fi cation and cultural requirements of Culinary Herbs and cool and warm season vegetables suitable for growing in Wisconsin are studied. Attention is given to bed layout and preparation, propagation, planting techniques, maintenance, and harvesting. Special consideration is given to urban agriculture, including contained space gardening containers, vertical cropping, and rooftop gardens. HORT-152 Credits:3 Greenhouse Production - Spring Students will grow spring greenhouse crops from propagation, transplanting, fertilization, to market. Cultural care for each crop will be done under greenhouse growing conditions. Schedules of crops and planning of greenhouse space will be covered. HORT-153 Credits:3 Advanced Woody Plants The study of woody landscape plants is broadened to include evergreen and deciduous tree and shrub cultivars (landscape zone 5 and colder) as well as woody vines. Emphasis is on cultural requirements, uses in various landscape settings, and identi fi cation. Prerequisite(s): Complete HORT-114. HORT-163 Credits:3 Native Plants - Fall In this course, students identify the basic plant communities that are native to Wisconsin, especially to southeastern Wisconsin. Students become familiar with a selection of native plants that make each of these communities unique. Students also study how to cultivate these plants for use in ecologically based landscape design. HORT-193 Credits:3 Native Plants - Spring This course teaches landscaping with native plants through on-site observation of native plant communities. Students also learn basic preservation and restoration techniques for native plant communities. Landscape design principles will be observed and noted.

HORT-122

Credits:3

HORT-129

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-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 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.

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 & 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. 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, pet 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-135 Credits:3 Herbaceous Plants This course introduces herbaceous landscape plant materials for Zone 5 or colder climates. Emphasis is on identi fi cation, cultural and maintenance requirements, and use in landscape design. HORT-136 Credits:3 Landscape Design III 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

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