Horticulture Science - Certificate (Major Code - HCSC)

The Horticulture Science Certificate will examine key aspects of nursery, greenhouse and landscape horticulture in Southeast Arizona. Focusing on landscape plants in the arid southwest, the certificate includes courses in basic crop and soil sciences, insects and diseases of ornamental and vegetable plants.
Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete this program will be able to do the following:

• Demonstrate knowledge of plant growth principles, processes, and functions, including reproduction and environmental influences for improving plant growth.
• Summarize the sustainability principles, practices, and methods for producing greenhouse and nursery crops including comprehension of insect management, plant diseases and weeds related to plant health.
• Identify and recommend plants for various landscape uses.
• Apply proper propagation techniques for native and introduced plants commonly used in arid southwest landscapes.
• Describe methods for determining soil fertility, plant nutrient deficiencies, and soil fertility improvement processes.

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