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CETT 1191
Special Topics (1-1-2)
Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to
the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. This course was
designed to be repeated multiple times to improve student proficiency.
TVCC CERTIFICATE — Horticulture*
Credit Hrs.
HALT 1401
Principles of Horticulture
4
HALT 2423
Horticultural Pest Control
4
HALT 1422
Landscape Design
4
HALT 2402
Greenhouse Crop Production
4
HALT 2404
Garden Center Management
4
HALT 2414
Plant Propagation
4
TOTAL 24
*This program is designed for students who plan to enter the workforce and is not designed for transfer.
HALT 1401
Principles of Horticulture (4-4-12)
An overview of the horticulture industry, plant science, terminology, classification, propagation, environmental
responses, and careers and opportunities in the field of horticulture.
HALT 1422
Landscape Design (4-4-12)
A study of the principles and elements of landscape design. Topics include client interview, site analysis, plan
view, scale, plant selection, basic drawing and drafting skills, and plan preparation.
HALT 2402
Greenhouse Crop Production (4-4-12)
In-depth coverage of the production of crops within the controlled environment of a greenhouse. Topics include
growing techniques, environmental control, crop rotation, scheduling, preparation for sale, and marketing.
HALT 2404
Garden Center Management (4-4-12)
An introduction to modern principles and practices used in the management and operation of a garden center.
Topics include procedures used in the garden center industry. Emphasis on managerial and communication skills.
HALT 2423
Horticultural Pest Control (4-4-12)
Examination of federal, state, and local laws and regulations governing the control of horticultural pests. Topics
include procedures, methods, safety requirements, integrated pest management (IPM), and chemical, natural,
and biological controls.
HALT 2414
Plant Propagation (4-4-12)
A study of the sexual and asexual propagation of plants used in horticulture. Topics include prorogations by
seeds, cuttings, grafting, budding, layering, division, separation, and tissue culture; and environmental factors of
propagation.
