| Course Number | Course Title | Credits | Description | Competencies |
| AGH103 | Floral Design I | 1 | Construction and mechanics of merchandising flowers and plants at retail. | Loading... |
| AGH104 | Floral Design II | 1 | An advanced class in commercial floral design, flower shop organization and management. Advanced wedding work, funeral work and commercial flower arrangements will be taught. Prerequisite: AGH 103 | Loading... |
| AGH106 | Introduction to Horticulture | 3 | This course introduces students to basic horticulture. Includes plant anatomy and physiology, plant classification and identification, and basic plant care. | Loading... |
| AGH112 | Intro to Turfgrass Management | 3 | This course is a study of soil and turf relationships such as seed bed preparation, seed selection, fertilization, sowing and establishing of turf and lawn. The student receives practical experience in starting and maintaining lawn areas. Prerequisite/Corequisite: AGH 146 and 147 OR Prerequisite: BIO 104 or BIO 112 or BIO 135 or BIO 138 or BIO 145. | Loading... |
| AGH120 | Herbaceous Plant Materials | 3 | The study and identification of herbaceous annual and perennial plants used in horticulture. | Loading... |
| AGH123 | Woody Plant Materials | 3 | The identification, morphology, landscape use and culture of native and nonnative woody plants of the Upper Midwest. First 10 weeks, emphasis on deciduous plants. Last 5 weeks, emphasis on evergreens. | Loading... |
| AGH132 | Introduction to Greenhouse | 3 | An introduction to greenhouse structures, heating and environmental control systems and watering. Winter and spring commercial potted plants, cut flowers and bedding plant crops will be explored in the college greenhouse. Prerequisite/Corequisite: AGH 146 and AGH 147 OR Prerequisite: BIO 104 or BIO 112 or BIO 135 or BIO 138 or BIO 145 | Loading... |
| AGH133 | Greenhouse Production I | 3 | This course investigates techniques used to produce Fall and Winter crops in a commercial greenhouse. Students will be responsible for the daily growing of a commercial greenhouse crop and its marketing. Field trips to commercial greenhouses are included in this course. Prerequisite: AGH 132 | Loading... |
| AGH139 | Field to Kitchen | 3 | An introduction to the production of commercial food crops. Students will produce a food crop. Food safety issues relating to the Food Safety Modernization Act are emphasized. | Loading... |
| AGH142 | Landscape Construction | 3 | Principles and practices of landscape construction will be explained. Curriculum encompasses process from initial client contact to installation of plant material and hardscape. Laboratory work in the course involves landscape installation using various materials and techniques. | Loading... |
| AGH146 | Soil Science for Horticulture | 3 | A study of the management and properties of soils and rooting media for horticulturalists. The course will study the physical, chemical and biological aspects of soil management. This course also includes the study of soil amendments for fertilization, pH and salt control. Corequisite: AGH 147 | Loading... |
| AGH147 | Soil Fertility for Hort. | 1 | This course provides a study of the practical application of soil management to the various aspects unique to soil and potting media management in horticulture. Corequisite: AGH 146 | Loading... |
| AGH154 | Residential Landscape Design | 3 | Fundamentals of landscape design for homes are presented. Introduction to principles of landscaping as they apply to residential landscaping. Students are given opportunities to draw basic residential landscape plans. Prerequisite: AGH 159 | Loading... |
| AGH156 | Landscape Design II | 3 | This course covers the landscape design of residential, commercial and public areas with an emphasis on advanced planting and hardscape design. Prerequisite: AGH 154, 159. | Loading... |
| AGH159 | Landscape Graphics | 2 | This course is an introduction to landscape graphics and the associated drafting equipment and materials. | Loading... |
| AGH161 | Irrigation Systems | 3 | A study of the design, installation, use, repair and maintenance of the different types of irrigation systems used in the production of horticulture crops. Irrigation system components, materials and estimates of operation costs will be discussed. | Loading... |
| AGH200 | Landscape Estimating and Bidding | 2 | This course investigates the development of landscape bids and estimates. Prerequisite: AGH 142 | Loading... |
| AGH211 | Advanced Turfgrass Management | 3 | Turf management practices on golf and recreation areas with practical experience in maintaining turf on outdoor campus facilities. Prerequisite: AGH 112 | Loading... |
| AGH221 | Principles of Horticulture | 3 | A course designed to introduce the student to the principles of botany that are basic to plant life. Topics covered include plant cell chemistry, cell structure, functions, photosynthesis and transpiration. | Loading... |
| AGH223 | Tree Physiology | 3 | The course investigates tree growth patterns and reactions to abiotic influences. Prerequisite: AGH 281. | Loading... |
| AGH224 | Tree Maintenance | 3 | This course investigates the maintenance techniques used in tree care. Emphasis is placed on the pests, pathogens and treatment of tree diseases. Prerequisite: AGH 281. | Loading... |
| AGH225 | Tree Climbing and Pruning | 3 | This course investigates the basic steps and equipment needed for safe tree climbing and pruning techniques used in tree management. Prerequisite: AGH 281. | Loading... |
| AGH233 | Plant Propagation I | 3 | An introduction to plant propagation with emphasis on grafting, herbaceous and hardwood cuttings, and greenhouse and nursery seeds. Propagation schedules, equipment, structures and growth regulators will be discussed. Prerequisite: AGH 106 or BIO 104 or BIO 112 or BIO 135 or BIO 138 or BIO 145. | Loading... |
| AGH245 | Golf Course and Sports Turf Mgt | 3 | Introduction to the management of turfgrass played upon by a variety of sports contests. Students will study the sport, site selection and preparation, turf grass species selection, establishment and maintenance of the field. Pre-competition practices of field layout along with post-competition practices of repair and field recovery will be discussed. Prerequisite: AGH 112. | Loading... |
| AGH253 | Insects and Diseases | 3 | Identification of pests that frequently infest horticulture crop will be covered in this course. Pest lifecycles and methods to disrupt pests will also be investigated. | Loading... |
| AGH262 | Fruit and Vegetable Science | 3 | A study of tree fruits, small fruits and vegetable culture, including varietal selection, planting, pruning, fertilizing, disease and insect control programs. Prerequisite: AGH 106 or BIO 104 or BIO 112 or BIO 135 or BIO 138 or BIO 145. | Loading... |
| AGH272 | Nursery Production I | 3 | Introduces the student to site selection, equipment and supplies with an introduction to field production, harvesting and marketing. Basic nursery and landscape skills will be developed on- and off-campus. Prerequisite: AGH 106 or BIO 104 or BIO 112 or BIO 135 or BIO 138 or BIO 145. | Loading... |
| AGH276 | Greenhouse Production II | 3 | This course covers the techniques used to produce Spring crops in a commercial greenhouse. Students will be responsible for the daily growing of a commercial greenhouse crop and its marketing. Field trips to commercial greenhouses are included in this course. Prerequisite: AGH 132 and AGH 133 | Loading... |
| AGH281 | Arboriculture | 3 | A study of tree culture with emphasis on propagation, pruning, transplanting, pest control, urban environmental concerns and recognition of hazards and liabilities. Methods of evaluation of values also studied. Prerequisite: AGH 106 or BIO 104 or BIO 112 or BIO 135 or BIO 138 or BIO 145. | Loading... |
| AGH283 | Pesticide Application Cert | 2 | Types of chemicals will be identified and how to use and apply them properly will be studied. The safe handling of chemicals and calibration of spray equipment will be covered. Includes study of core manual and category for commercial pesticide license. | Loading... |
| AGH291 | Hort. Business Operations | 3 | This course is an overview of wholesale and direct-to-consumer horticulture businesses. Various methods of marketing, economic feasibility, roles of personnel and startup for horticulture businesses will be investigated. Prerequisite: AGH 106. | Loading... |
| AGH296 | Commercial Landscape Industry | 2 | This course provides preparation for Iowa Certified Nursery Professional certification and provides an introduction to the commercial landscape industry. Students in this course must be a member of the Iowa Nursery and Landscape Association and attend the Iowa Shade Tree Short Course. Prerequisite: AGH 120, 123, 142. | Loading... |
| AGH805 | Horticulture Internship I | 2 | Experience in a business setting related to the student's career objective. Taken over a five-week period. (This course is Pass/Fail.) Prerequisite: Must be in program major. | Loading... |
| AGH912 | Current Topics in Hort. | 1 | This is a capstone course for the Horticulture program. This course provides an overview of current and potential future trends in the green industry. Case studies will be investigated. Prerequisite: AGH 106 or BIO 104 or BIO 112 or BIO 135 or BIO 138 or BIO 145. | Loading... |
| AGH928 | Independent Study | 1 | | Loading... |
