Agri-Hort

Degrees and Certificates

Courses

AGHT 1013: Integrated Pest Management

Credit Hours 3.0
The purpose of this course is to develop the student's ability to analyze and diagnose landscape plant health problems; prescribe treatment alternatives; apply pesticides properly and safely; and prepare for the Illinois Pesticide Operators/Applicators exam.

AGHT 1024: Engineering Applications

Credit Hours 4.0
Students will receive an introduction to surveying, construction, electricity, and small engines. Specific topics will include slope measurement, structural design, fundamentals of electrical flow, and principles of engine and equipment systems operation. This course will also teach irrigation system concepts, equipment, design, troubleshooting, and repair. Emphasis will be on residential design systems. Golf Course systems will be introduced.

AGHT 1103: Introduction to Farmsteading

Credit Hours 3.0
This course provides the fundamental principles pertaining to farmsteading. Structured around sustainable agriculture, students will learn essential information for starting up and/or improving a farmstead through demonstration, instruction and practical application. Topics include securing land, farm planning, soil fertility, plant propagation, animal husbandry, marketing, U.S. Department of Agriculture Good Agricultural Practices, and more.

AGHT 1254: Basic Soils

Credit Hours 4.0
This course provides the fundamental principles of the nature and properties of soils including their origin, formation and biological, chemical and physical aspects. Soil dynamics, texture, structure, and soil reactions will be studied.

AGHT 2012: Internship

Credit Hours 2.0
The student will apply his/her knowledge of agri-hort technology by working a minimum of 160 hours at a cooperating business under the supervision of a training site supervisor and the program coordinator.

AGHT 2022: Special Topics

Credit Hours 2.0
The student will apply his/her knowledge of agri-hort technology to a problem or research topic under the supervision of the instructor. A comprehensive research presentation will be required at the conclusion of the course.

AGRC 1153: Companion Animals

Credit Hours 3.0
This course provides the fundamental principles pertaining to types, care, physiology, common diseases, and common treatments of companion animals (dogs, cats, horses, and exotic pets). In addition, careers, service uses, and overpopulation of companion animals will be studied.

AGRC 1624: Soil Science

Credit Hours 4.0
This course will provide the fundamental principles of the nature and properties of soils including their origin, formation and biological, chemical and physical aspects. Soil dynamics, texture, structure, and soil reactions will be studied. IAI: AG 904 Agriculture.

AGRC 1704: Animal Science

Credit Hours 4.0
This course will include the application of the sciences of genetics, physiology and nutrition to the improvement of the animal industries. It also will include an introduction to animal management and production practices. Included will be a study of animal breeds, breeding and selection; products and marketing; production technology and economics, animal behavior, and current issues in animal science. IAI: AG 902 Agriculture.

AGRC 1724: Plant Science

Credit Hours 4.0
This introductory course covers the basic principles of plant growth, including human and environmental influences and the theoretical and practical application of agronomic principles to crop production. IAI: AG 903 Agriculture.

HORT 1014: Fundamentals of Horticulture

Credit Hours 4.0
The purpose of this course is to 1) introduce the student to the employment options in the horticulture industry; 2) develop the student's ability to apply the biological concepts of plant structure and function to horticulture practices; 3) develop the student's use of the horticulture terminology; and 4) have the student perform basic horticultural tasks.

HORT 1023: Plant Propagation

Credit Hours 3.0
This course introduces students to the basic principles, techniques, and facilities used in the propagation of horticultural plants. Students will learn to effectively and efficiently propagate plants using seeds and vegetative organs, discriminate among the various major methods of plant propagation, devise propagation plans for various horticultural plants, apply practical plant propagation knowledge to real world settings.

HORT 1154: Landscape Layout and Design

Credit Hours 4.0
The purpose of this course is to: 1) develop a knowledge of the materials used in landscape construction; 2) develop an understanding of the selection criteria for common construction materials; 3) develop the ability to estimate the quantity of construction materials required for construction; 4) develop the ability to estimate the cost of landscape construction projects; 5) learn and practice basic construction techniques; and 6) learn and demonstrate appropriate safety practices.

HORT 1173: Greenhouse Operations

Credit Hours 3.0
The purpose of this course is to provide information needed for basic greenhouse production including study of the principles and practices used by commercial growers in production of bulbs, cut flowers, and potted plants. Environmental and nutritional factors are emphasized along with concentration on flowering potted plants production.

HORT 1234: Turf Management

Credit Hours 4.0
The purpose of this course is to have students apply irrigation principles, maintain golf tees, traps, greens and fairways on golf courses. Students will also learn about maintenance of high and low intensity use turf including scheduling and equipment. Selection of fertilizers, pesticides and turf grass varieties will be emphasized.

HORT 1314: Landscape Plants and Design

Credit Hours 4.0
The purpose of this course is for students to be able to identify characteristics of common landscape plants, such as evergreen plants, ground covers, vines, and deciduous trees and shrubs. Emphasis is placed on their culture, use, and aesthetic value. In addition, students will develop knowledge of the materials used in landscape construction and how to select those materials. Students will learn and practice basic construction techniques and learn how to demonstrate appropriate safety practices.

HORT 1323: Fruit and Vegetable Production

Credit Hours 3.0
This course provides the fundamental principles of successful growing, harvesting, storing, and marketing of fruit and vegetable crops. In addition, sustainable agriculture, plant development, composting, and food safety will be studied.

HORT 1513: Introduction to Horticulture Science

Credit Hours 3.0
This course is an introduction to the principles and practices in the development, production, and use of horticultural crops including fruits, vegetables, greenhouse, turf, nursery, floral and landscape. It includes the classification, structure, growth and development, and environmental influences on horticultural plants; horticultural technology; and an introduction to the horticultural industries. This course is not part of the Horticulture Technology program or certificate. IAI: AG 905 Agriculture.