Professional and Technical
Horticulture Technology – Diploma (D15240)
The Horticulture Technology curriculum is designed to prepare individuals for various careers in horticulture. Classroom instruction and practical laboratory applications of horticultural principles and practices are included in the program of study.
BCC also offers Horticulture Technology Degree and Certificate options. The Horticulture Technology Diploma program is specifically designed to help students get ahead in their professional field of interest and is a stepping stone to those who may want to pursue a Horticulture Technology Associate Degree.
Diploma (D15240)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Requirements | ||
| (May be completed in any term, pending requisite requirements.) | ||
| ENG 111 | Writing and Inquiry | 3 |
| MAT 143 | Quantitative Literacy | 3 |
| Semester Total | 6 | |
| Fall Semester #1 | ||
| HOR 112 | Landscape Design l | 3 |
| HOR 160 | Plant Materials | 3 |
| HOR 162 | Applied Plant Science | 3 |
| TRF 110 | Intro Turfgrass Cultures&ID | 4 |
| TRF 120 | Turfgrass Irrigation & Design | 4 |
| Semester Total | 17 | |
| Spring Semester #1 | ||
| HOR 134 | Greenhouse Operations | 3 |
| HOR 164 | Horticulture Pest Mngmt | 3 |
| HOR 166 | Soils & Fertilizers | 3 |
| HOR 168 | Plant Propagation | 3 |
| HOR 257 | Arboriculture Practices | 2 |
| Semester Total | 14 | |
| TOTAL PROGRAM CREDITS | 37 | |
