HALT Agriculture

HALT-1319: Landscape Construction

Credit Hours 3

Exploration of landscape construction materials and the methods used for installation. Topics include site preparation, use of common construction materials, landscape lighting, water features, and general construction details.

HALT-1322: Landscape Design

Credit Hours 3
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-1324: Turfgrass Science and Management

Credit Hours 3

A survey of various species of warm and cool season grasses including their uses, application, adaptability, environmental tolerances, anatomy, and physiological responses.

HALT-1338: Irrigation Water Management and Conservation

Credit Hours 3
Application of the science of soil-water plant relations and climatic conditions to develop effective scheduling and management of irrigation water systems for residential, commercial, industrial, park, and golf courses. Water conservation issues, water policies and codes and other related matters will be discussed.

HALT-1345: Golf/Sports Field/Park Management

Credit Hours 3
Instruction in the management of golf courses, sports fields, and municipal parks departments. Topics include record keeping, budgeting, labor management, maintenance programs, financial reports, personnel management, and business functions.

HALT-2307: Horticultural Food Crops

Credit Hours 3
A study of commercial and home cultivated food crops including various vegetables, fruits, and nuts. Topics address planting, maintenance, harvest, and storage of the various crops.

HALT-2308: Greenhouse Management

Credit Hours 3
Fundamentals of greenhouse construction and operation. Topics include architectural styles, construction materials, environmental systems and controls, growing media, fertilizers, post-harvest handling, marketing and business management.