Course Descriptions

This course introduces students to the legal issues related to medical cannabis production as well as Best Management Practices as they relate to regulations. Included are laws that govern cannabis cultivation and distribution as well as possession and consumption by medical patients. Students will learn New York state laws regarding cannabis cultivation as it relates to medical usage and to impacts on the state budget. Ways in which federal laws impact cultivation and recent history of cannabis laws will also be explored.

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

This course integrates classroom and hands-on learning towards the identification and utilization of herbaceous annual, biennial, and perennial plants - native and non-indigenous - in commercial and residential ornamental landscapes as well as the horticulture industry at large, emphasizing plant anatomy, taxonomic identification, culture requirements, landscape value, proper placement and care, and seasonal interest within gardens and the broader landscape. Students will develop recognition skills of commonly used herbaceous plants in Northeast gardens and planted landscapes according to their scientific classification and, with their new found academic knowledge of said plants, develop plant selection skills - assembling best-fit plants for garden/landscape application based on plant aesthetics, ecology, and sustainability. Classroom learning will be reinforced by practical experiences at local and regional botanic gardens.

• Horticulture
• 3 Credit(s)
• (2-2) Contact Hour(s)

This course integrates classroom and hands-on learning towards the identification and utilization of trees and shrubs - native and non-indigenous - in commercial and residential ornamental landscapes as well as the horticulture industry at large. This course emphasizes plant anatomy, taxonomic identification, culture requirements, landscape value, proper placement and maintenance, and seasonal interest within gardens and the broader landscape. Students will develop recognition skills of commonly used trees and shrubs in Northeast gardens and planted landscapes according to their scientific classification and, hence, will develop tree and shrub selection skills - assembling best-fit plants for garden/landscape application based on aesthetics, ecology, and sustainability. Classroom learning will be reinforced by practical experiences on the grounds of FLCC, including arboretum, and visits to local cemeteries and botanic gardens.

• Horticulture
• 3 Credit(s)
• (2-2) Contact Hour(s)

This three- to four-day course provides students with field and travel experiences relative to their coursework in horticulture. This travel course is conducted in different locations in the Northeastern United States that are noted for their botanical gardens and horticulture facilities. Students will be provided with the opportunities to observe a wide variety of plant species and learn about their identification and care. Employment opportunities at the visited facilities will be explored.

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

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

An introduction to landscape design for those interested in reading, installing or drawing designs. Theory and principles of landscape design for private homes and/or commercial enterprises, techniques for understanding how to accurately place real world items into the drawing and drawn items into the landscape, presentation techniques, development of drawing skills, and visual communication of landscape designs on paper will be covered. Also included will be discussion of the integration of landscape design principles with elements of the environment that lead to sound ecological practices and the calculation of the quantity of materials needed to complete the installation of the project.Prerequisite: Take HRT-151 with a Minimum Grade of C-

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

This course is open to all interested individuals and emphasizes various hands-on skills of horticulture including soil preparing, planting, pruning, weeding, edging, and mulching. Tours of various horticulture sites will familiarize students on the materials and methods for construction of walls, walks and patios. Achieving a basic understanding of the region's horticultural history through field trips and hands-on learning at various non-profit institutions is included. Native plant and wholesale plant nursery visits will familiarize students to plant availability. An introduction to business operation is included.

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

This course deals with grasses and grass varieties, cultural requirements of turfgrass, establishment, mowing, dethatching, aerating, fertilizing, irrigation, and weed control.

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

This course will familiarize the student with methods of increasing plant numbers and producing a saleable product. Topics include: growth structures, media, plant culture, sexual and asexual reproduction, grafting, and nursery management. Practical greenhouse and field experience included.

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

Designed to help prepare a student as a golf course superintendent. The course will cover construction of golf courses, care of trees and fairways, irrigation, personnel management, and scheduling.

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