Course Descriptions

Designed for the student who has athletic skills beyond the recreational level and desires to participate on an intercollegiate athletic team. Skills are refined and integrated into concepts of team play. Competitive opportunities within the conference and region are a part of this course.

• Health and Physical Education
• 1 Credit(s)
• (2) Contact Hour(s)

Designed for the student who has athletic skills beyond the recreational level and desires to participate on an intercollegiate athletic team. Skills are refined and integrated into concepts of team play. Competitive opportunities within the conference and region are a part of this course.

• Health and Physical Education
• 1 Credit(s)
• (2) Contact Hour(s)

Designed for the student who has athletic skills beyond the recreational level and desires to participate on an intercollegiate athletic team. Skills are refined and integrated into concepts of team play. Competitive opportunities within the conference and region are a part of this course.

• Health and Physical Education
• 1 Credit(s)
• (2) Contact Hour(s)

Designed for the student who has athletic skills beyond the recreational level and desires to participate on an intercollegiate athletic team. Skills are refined and integrated into concepts of team play. Competitive opportunities within the conference and region are a part of this course.

• Health and Physical Education
• 1 Credit(s)
• (2) Contact Hour(s)

• Health and Physical Education
• 3 Credit(s)
• (3) Contact Hour(s)

HRT 102 introduces first-year students within the Horticulture program to the foundational ideas, resources, and strategies upon which students can build their academic successes. Students will explore and practice essential skills such as critical and creative thinking, metacognition, resource literacy, self-advocacy and reflection, and study strategies. HRT 102 is also intended to acquaint students with classroom expectations within the Horticulture program and the social, financial, and emotional challenges students often face across their college experience. Students will examine learning and professional resources at FLCC - including information and technology, applied learning and internships, and mental and physical health - while time and space will be provided for students to develop interpersonal skills and positive relationships within their peer group. The course will also establish program-level classroom expectations and examine the social, financial, and emotional challenges students often will face across their experience at FLCC. Upon completion, students will have crafted a multi-year academic and professional plan., Co-requisite: Recommended Corequisite: HRT-110.

• Horticulture
• 1 Credit(s)
• (1) Contact Hour(s)

This is a hands-on course that emphasizes the numerous specialties in the horticulture field. It includes a study of plants as living organisms, the fundamentals of integrated pest management and plant growth requirements. An introduction to a variety of plant care techniques is included. This is a required beginning course in both Horticulture and Viticulture and Wine Technology degree programs., Co-requisite: Recommended Corequisite: HRT-102.

• Horticulture
• 3 Credit(s)
• (3) Contact Hour(s)

This course introduces individuals to the care of trees and shrubs in the landscape based on industry standards. Topics include: woody plant anatomy, tree and shrub pruning, planting and aftercare, diagnosis of weak/strong tree structure, monetary evaluation of ornamental trees, introduction to climbing, rigging and cabling, root structure, construction vulnerabilities of trees, diagnosis of damaged trees and standard and specifications. Hands-on tree analysis and fault remediation of community trees will be emphasized.

• Horticulture
• 3 Credit(s)
• (3) Contact Hour(s)

This fruit production course will cover many aspects of growing tree fruit. Orchard planning, cost analysis, soil and site considerations, varieties, rootstocks, nutrients, marketing and record keeping with computer programs are some of the topics that will be covered. There will be guest speakers and field tours for the different subject material.

• Horticulture
• 3 Credit(s)
• (3) Contact Hour(s)

This is a skills-based class for students interested in the profession of floral arranging. Studies will concentrate on creating a variety of seasonal and special event arrangements, identifying specific flowers, greens, and plants utilized, basic functions of florist shops, and terminology used in the profession.

• Horticulture
• 3 Credit(s)
• (3) Contact Hour(s)