Landscape Management

LAT101 3 credits

General Horticulture

Provides students with an overview of the trades and basic horticultural skills that are involved in those trades. Includes horticultural terms on the fundamentals of plant life their effects on the environment. Problem-solving and decision-making skills will be emphasized, as well as an integrated plant health approach to establishing and managing plantings. Prerequisites:  MTH20, RD30 and WR30.

LAT107 3 credits

Pest Control

Covers Oregon  pesticide law, applicator licensing, and pesticide types and their applications. The toxicity nomenclature and the safety requirements to avoid personal and environmental exposures will be included. Common weed, insect and disease pest characteristics will be addressed, as well as the integrated pest management technique of pest control. Prerequisites:  MTH20, RD30 and WR30.

LAT109 3 credits

Arboriculture

Studies woody plant physiology and growth to augment tree care. The course conveys the techniques and procedures used in making good tree care decisions related to optimal growth and health. The review of these methods will address initial tree selection, plant adaptation, proper planting, long-term maintenance and failure response. Students will also know how to analyze local environments and their limitations so that data can be incorporated into a methodical plant care program. Prerequisites:  MTH20, RD30 and WR30.

LAT110 3 credits

Plant Identification

Introduces the terminology and structure of classifying and identifying plant materials. Includes specific vocabulary that is used and woody plant materials that are applicable to this region. Internet-aided plant searches are used as an investigation and design tool. Prerequisites:  MTH20, RD30 and WR30.

LAT120 3 credits

Landscape Construction

Introduces the basic elements of construction. It establishes students’capabilities in organizing, reading and comprehending fundamental project documents, specifications and procedures, and demonstrates how to apply that information to arrive at estimates, costs and bids. Includes site preparation and construction initiation. Prerequisites:  MTH20, RD30 and WR30.

LAT130 3 credits

Turfgrass Management

Studies turfgrasses and their characteristics, uses, and management as primary ground covers. Includes the optimal, supportive environments of soils, irrigation, fertilization, pest control, and special management factors that result in good turfgrass cultural practices. Additionally, a comprehensive introduction to the selection, establishment, maintenance and renovation of turfgrasses will be reviewed. Uses of turf substitutes in unique situations will also be addressed as a problem-solving tool. Prerequisites:  MTH20, RD30 and WR30.

LAT137 3 credits

Landscape Maintenance

Covers essentials of both business commitment and daily, fundamental maintenance activities. Includes general methods of site analysis, services costing and public relations. Assuming that the business has a client base, the course focuses on each maintenance activity as part of an overall maintenance program with considerations given to seasonal impacts and scheduling adjustments. Prerequisites:  MTH20, RD30 and WR30.

LAT180 Variable credit

Cooperative Work Experience/Landscape Technician

Provides work-related experience and study in selected occupational environments. Prerequisite: permission of instructor.