SUNY Delhi - Horticulture

Associate of Applied Science Degree

Curriculum

First Semester

Course No.	Course	Cr. Hrs.
HORT 100	Orientation to Horticulture	1
HORT 120	Introduction to Horticultural Practices	3
HORT 130	Woody Plant Materials and Use	3
LARC 110	Drawing and Surveying	3
ENGL 100	Freshman Composition	3
MATH ___	Mathematics (by placement)	3-4
	Total	16-17

Second Semester

Course No.	Course	Cr. Hrs.
HORT 150	Grounds Equipment/Fleet Management	3
HORT 160	Soil Technology	3
HORT 165	Woody Plants II	1
HORT 170	Woody Plant Field Experience*	1
HORT 180	Internship	1
BIOL 210	Botany	4
LDCT 110	Landscape Construction Principles	3
	Total	16

Third Semester

Course No.	Course	Cr. Hrs.
HORT 205	Horticultural Entomology	3
HORT 206	Plant Pathology	3
LDCT 210	Planting Design	3
BUSI ___	Business Elective	3
COMM 100	Public Speaking	3
____ ___	Social Science Elective	3
	Total	18

Fourth Semester

Course No.	Course	Cr. Hrs.
HORT 212	Horticultural Chemicals	1
HORT 220	Shade Tree Maintenance	3
HORT 230	Greenhouse Production	2
HORT 240	Herbaceous Ornamentals	2
PEDH 220	First Aid: Responding to Emergencies	2
____ ___	Social Sciences/Humanities Elective	3
____ ___	Technical Elective	1-3
	Total	14-16

Degree Requirement: 64 credit hours

Admissions Requirements

To be eligible for consideration, a student must be a high school graduate with a minimum of a 75% overall average or have a minimum 2500 GED test score and a 70% or higher on the Math A/Algebra and Biology regents exams.

Program Objectives

A graduate of the Horticulture A.A.S. program should be able to:

Understand how a plant grows and develops.
Understand and be able to apply the basic principles of plant care, growth, and propagation.
Identify common ornamental and native plants of the Northeast United States, both woody and herbaceous.
Understand the principles of two-stroke and four-stroke small engines.
Operate and maintain common equipment and tools used in the profession.
Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of soils, fertilizers, soil amendments, soil management techniques, and how these are manipulated for plant growth.
Survey and plot a site, select appropriate plants, and design a landscape plan for that site that is both functional and aesthetically pleasing.
Demonstrate proficiency in working with common landscaping materials and the associated tools.
Design and develop landscape features such as steps, decks, walks, patios, and fences using materials such as flagstone, fieldstone, brick, and pressure-treated lumber.
Identify common pests, diseases, and other problems of ornamental plants and select the best method of treatment.
Understand the proper and safe use and handling of horticultural chemicals.
Demonstrate the ability to prune, spray, and maintain existing landscapes and ornamental plants.
Understand the fundamentals of greenhouses and commercial greenhouse production.
Demonstrate a responsible attitude in relationships with employers, colleagues, and clients.
Demonstrate an awareness of how a business is developed and operated in the profession.
Demonstrate familiarity with the basic techniques of first aid and handling emergencies.