Sustainable Landscape Practices Certificate
Curriculum HRT.SUS.CERT (C401D)
Provides the student with training in sustainable agriculture and horticulture practices and the necessary background to pursue a career in sustainable agriculture technology. The program includes landscape and home gardening practices that provide conservation and sustainable practices. Topics covered include green roofs, water gardens, natural gardens, xeriscaping and other related sustainable agricultural practices. Students will examine common landscape and agricultural practices that have an adverse effect on the environment and explore solutions to those problems. Environmental aspects of bioenergy also is included.
Upon successful completion of the Sustainable Landscape Practices program, the graduate will be able to:
- describe environmental issues that directly affect landscape and agricultural production practices;
- describe solutions to address environmental issues caused by today's common agricultural and landscape practices;
- list and describe agricultural practices to provide for a healthier environment;
- describe sustainable practices in environmental conservation;
- describe current trends in sustainable practices in agriculture, horticulture and bioenergy;
- use technology procedures to develop sustainable practices; and
- identify related career opportunities.
| HRT 100 Introduction to Horticulture | | 4 credits |
| HRT 125 ◊ Plants and Society | | 4 credits |
| HRT 127 Entomology: Insects, People & Plants | | 3 credits |
| HRT 270 Sustainable Landscape Practices | | 3 credits |
| Total Semester Credits: | 14 |
HRT 125 meets the Mathematics and/or Science general education requirement.
| BIS 105 ◊ Environmental Biology | | 4 credits |
| HRT 135 Soils and Fertilizers | | 3 credits |
| HRT 275 Innovations in Sustainability | | 4 credits |
| Total Semester Credits: | 11 |
Total Credit Hours: 25
See HRT course descriptions.
Coordinator: Tricia Wagner, Ext. 3550
Gainful Employment
The information provided in the link below is available to assist students in making informed choices about their education and career.
http://www.triton.edu/GE_Certificates/HorticultureSustainableLandscapePracticesCertificate/01.0605-Gedt.html
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