CE Course Schedule
Course Listings as of October 07, 2008 at 11:30am
Horticulture and Landscape Design
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The Landscape Design & Horticulture Program provides educational opportunities for individuals interested in working with plants and the landscape. As we become increasingly aware of the positive effect that plants and nature have on our well-being, Americans are spending more money on plants, landscape services, and design services every year. As a result there are many opportunities for successful and varied careers in the green industry. The Landscape Design & Horticulture Program at Austin Community College offers students instruction and certificates in four areas: Landscape Design, Landscape Professional, Nursery Professional, and Interiorscape Professional. While the majority of our students are seeking new career opportunities or aiming to increase their success in the industry, many students also take our courses for their own enjoyment, to advance their education, or to assist them in working with their own properties.
Our certificate programs are closely aligned with the Texas Nursery & Landscape Association (TNLA) and the Professional Landcare Network (PLANET) (formerly the Associated Landscape Contractors of America) certificate examinations. It is expected that a student who successfully completes all of the required courses in one of our certificate programs will be well-prepared for the majority of the related TNLA and/or PLANET exam.
The Landscape Design & Horticulture Program provides up-to-date, relevant, and useful information that an individual can use to start a new business or enhance an existing business. Our philosophy of instruction involves hands-on experience and visits to thriving, local businesses whenever possible.
Landscape Professional
Nursery Professional
Landscape Designer
Interiorscape Technician
Above listed are the certification programs available through Landscape Design & Horticulture. Please visit our website, www.austincc.edu/ce/cp/landscape/ for detailed information and course requirements in the different certificate tracks.
AGME 1091 Green Garden Management
(24.0 hours/$125.00/$30.00 Lab)
This course educates the student, whether amateur or professional, on how to bridge the gap between the practices and conditions in natural and cultivated landscapes by applying least-toxic and effective maintenance practices for sustainable landscapes. By broadening the scope of the seven principles of xeriscape to incorporate biological pest management practices, minimization of the use of chemical fertilizers and additives, and landscaping techniques that promote environmental conservation, the student is enriched by this all-encompassing concept of Green Garden Management.
14 95075 Oct 21 - Dec 9 6:00pm - 9:00p T RVS XGRNH OH Ferris, Jeffrey A
HALT 1008 Landscape Design I
(32.0 hours/$125.00/$30.00 Material)
This course will examine and apply the landscape design process. Topics will include design principles and elements, site inventory and analysis, design programming, client relationship, conceptual design, form study, master plan, planting plans, and cost estimating.
Prerequisites: HALT 3003-Introduction to Landscape Graphics.
c 93154 Oct 27 - Dec 15 5:30pm - 9:30p M HBC 103.2 OH Urban, Timothy J
HALT 1051 Landscape Business Operations
(32.0 hours/$250.00)
A survey of the landscape business and its operations. Topics include: organization; business plans; start-up, cost estimation and equipment needs; specifications and contracts; personnel and materials management; marketing; best practices; and other issues pertaining to the landscape business.
11 93740 Oct 29 - Dec 17 6:00pm -10:00p W SAC 1318 OH Michael, Patricia D
HALT 1073 History of Landscape Architectural Design
(28.0 hours/$168.00)
A survey of the theories and principals that have shaped landscape design throughout history.
x 93744 Oct 7 - Dec 9 6:00pm - 9:00p T SAC 1320 OH Michael, Patricia D
HALT 1095 Plants for Central Texas
(24.0 hours/$125.00/$25.00 Lab/$3.50 Insurance)
Instruction in the identification and use of native plant species of the Edwards Plateau and Llano Uplift. Basic plant knowledge is helpful, but not required. Much of the class will take place on field study trips for plant identification purposes.
11 94491 Oct 25 - Dec 6 12:00pm - 4:00p S RVS XGRNH OH Ferris, Jeffrey A
HALT 3003 Introduction to Landscape Graphics
(24.0 hours/$125.00/$30.00 Lab)
Introduction to the manual graphic techniques of landscape design. Both drafting and freehand sketching will be covered including plan, elevation/section, and perspective drawing, scale, landscape symbols, and rendering techniques.
12 94965 Jan 13 - Mar 3 6:00pm - 9:00p T HBC 110.0 OH Urban, Cynthia O
HALT 3007 Integrated Pest Management
(30.0 hours/$180.00/$30.00 Lab/$3.50 Insurance)
A survey of the common insects and diseases affecting plants in Central Texas. Emphasis will be on the identification and diagnoses of these problems and the selection, implementation, and theory of integrated pest management techniques.
1 92938 Sep 23 - Oct 23 5:30pm - 8:30p TTh RVS HH1 OH Doxey, Jennifer S
HALT 3012 Planting Design
(24.0 hours/$180.00)
Study of plants in landscape design and their structural, environmental, and aesthetic uses. The development of planting plans and details will be covered.
Prerequisites: HALT 3003-Introduction to Landscape Graphics.
5 93155 Oct 28 - Dec 16 6:00pm - 9:00p T HBC 103.2 OH Urban, Cynthia O
HALT 3013 Propagation
(21.0 hours/$147.00/$3.50 Insurance/$25.00 Material)
Instruction on plant propagation techniques including propagation of seeds, cuttings, leaf cuttings, air rooting, and division.
15 94969 Jan 22 - Mar 5 5:45pm - 8:45p Th RVS HH1 OH Doxey, Jennifer S
HALT 3014 Woody Ornamentals
(18.0 hours/$126.00/$30.00 Material)
Instruction on the installation and maintenance of trees, shrubs, vines, and groundcovers including planting, fertilization, and pruning as well as pest and disease issues.
11 92939 Nov 4 - Nov 20 5:30pm - 8:30p TTh RVS H104 OH Doxey, Jennifer S
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