St. Clair County Community College 2004-2005 Catalog

HORTICULTURE PROGRAM

ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED ARTS AND SCIENCE DEGREE

Industrial Technology Dept. 810-989-5754  

Horticulture principles are extensively used in landscaping, nurseries, ornamental horticulture and grounds management. Emphasis is placed on practical application of horticultural and biological principles.

Suggested Course Sequence

FIRST YEAR - 1st Semester Semester Hours

AGR 203 Introduction to Soils 3

AGR 205 Introduction to Horticulture 2

ENG 101 English Composition I WR 3

ACCT 189 Office Accounting 4

Electives* 3

Total credits this semester: 15

2nd Semester Semester Hours

AGR 206 Applied Horticulture 3

AGR 202 Agriculture Pests/Pesticides 3

BUS 158 Business Math CT MA 4

PS 101 Introduction to Political Science GA GP 3

CIS 115 Microcomputer Applications CL 4

Total credits this semester: 17

SPRING/SUMMER (12 Weeks - see program advisor) Semester Hours

AGR 150 Agriculture Placement Training 1-6

SECOND YEAR - 1st Semester Semester Hours

AGR 207 Greenhouse and Nursery Management 2

BUS 150 Principles of Business GA 4

BUS 180 Marketing Principles 4

BUS 221 Principles of Economics I GA CT 3

AGR 225 Introduction to Forestry 3

Total credits this semester: 16

2nd Semester Semester Hours

AGR 110 Farm/Agri-Business Management 3

AGR 204 Soils and Nutrient Supply 2

AGR 126 Gardening and Landscape Maintenance 3

ENG 102 English Composition II WR 3

SPC 101 Speech Communication OC 3

Total credits this semester: 14

*Suggested electives:

AGR 122 Elevator and Agricultural Supply 2

AGR 123 Livestock Production 3

AGR 201 Agriculture Crop Production 3

BUS 153 Introduction to Business Law CT 3

BUS 181 Professional Selling OC 3

Range Total Credit Hours = 63-68

Range Total Contact Hours = 72-76