The Landscape Management program provides students with practical knowledge and training regarding the selection, use and management of landscape plants and lawns. Students explore plant growth, development and identification, with areas of study in soil science, landscape maintenance, irrigation, weed management and more. Upon completion of the program, graduates are prepared for careers in the green industry such as landscape design, construction and management; irrigation systems; retail equipment and supply centers; greenhouse and field nursery operations; professional lawn services; and retail garden centers.
Requirements for Landscape Management
Students must complete 48 credits from the following:
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All of the following courses (26 credits): |
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AT |
202 |
Agricultural Regulation, Compliance and Safety |
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AT |
293 |
Professional Internship in Agricultural Technology |
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CSS |
126 |
Introduction to Weed Management |
2 |
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CSS |
203 |
World of Soils |
2 |
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ENT |
110 |
Applied Entomology of Economic Plants |
3 |
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HRT |
207 |
Horticulture Career Development |
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HRT |
211 |
Landscape Plants I |
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3 |
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HRT |
212 |
Landscape Plants II |
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3 |
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HRT |
213 |
Landscape Maintenance |
2 |
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HRT |
218 |
Irrigation Systems for Horticulture |
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PLP |
105 |
Fundamentals of Applied Plant Pathology |
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PLP |
105L |
Fundamentals of Applied Plant Pathology Lab |
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Complete 22 credits of additional course work through the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, a community college partner (Muskegon Community College, Northwestern Michigan College, Wayne County Community College District) or an approved transferring institution. All course work must be approved by the program coordinator in the Institute of Agricultural Technology. |