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248 LHO 180 (1-8) S Field Applications Applied experience in an occupational setting, individualized to meet the needs of the student. Credit varies. Stipend may be received for fieldwork. Prereq: Third-quarter standing; permission. LHO 189 (3) S Intro to Landscape Construction Intro to the standards and procedures of the industry. Covers the proper and accepted methods of a multitude of landscape installations. Includes construction specifications, project sequencing and safety practices. LHO 197 (VARIABLE) S Internship Provides practical work experience and employment contacts by integrating academic studies with on-the-job training. Orientation to internships required prior to registration. Prereq: Permission. LHO 201 (1) S Career Coaching Successfully transition from school into a career. Work with an industry professional on portfolios, job-hunting strategies, and presentation/interviewing skills. Prereq: LHO 100. LHO 210 (3) S Plant Problem Diagnostics Diagnose and manage plant problems: insect, disease, cultural, and environmental maladies. Stresses a total plant health care approach that utilizes cultural, biological, and chemical strategies. Prereq: LHO 109 or permission. LHO 215 (3) S Plant Propagation Covers the art and science of plant propagation by seed, cuttings, division and grafting. Includes field trips to plant production facili ties. Recommended: LHO 111. LHO 217 (2) S Plant Propagation Workshop Continue to explore propagation and refine skills. Follow plant materials propagated in LHO 215. Work on production of specific spe cies and quantities for sale in the retail garden center. Prereq: LHO 215 or permission. LHO 220 (4) S Turf Grass Culture Covers types of turf soils and sequential steps from propagation through seed-bearing, including methods of turf identification. Includes pest identification, prevention and control. Prereq: LHO 112 or permission. LHO 236 (4) S Advanced Irrigation An in-depth study of systems and their relationship to our environment focusing on irrigation technology and theory and their practical application. Prereq: LHO 135 or permission. LHO 238 (3) S Maintenance Estimating Bidding Covers estimating material cost and quantity for bidding individual jobs and annual contracts. Includes design of efficient residential and commercial landscapes. Prereq: LHO 137 or permission. LHO 240 (2) S Intro to Urban Forestry Overview of the industry, including professionalism, ethics, and responsibilities of individuals and companies involved in urban forestry. Prereq: Second-year standing or permission. LHO 242 (4) S Tree Selection Covers correcting pathological or non-pathological tree failure and knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of a tree. Prereq: LHO 240 or permission. LHO 244 (4) S Transplanting Establishing Urban Trees Provides skills and understanding to determine high-risk-hazard trees. Covers proper tree transplanting, soil nutrition, and use and care of tools. Prereq: Second-year standing or permission. LHO 246 (4) S Urban Tree Management Covers ability to determine proper chemical and natural control of insects and diseases as well as fertilizing and plant nutrition requirements. Prereq: LHO 152. LHO 248 (4) S Urban Tree Problems Diagnosis and treatment of environmental tree problems, insects, diseases and wounds. Prereq: LHO 246 or permission. LHO 250 (3) S Small Business Management for Horticulture Covers organization and operation of horticulture-related small business: success and failure factors, capital sources, record-keeping, interpretation of financial statements, taxa tion, credits and collections, legal problems, management principles, proprietorships, partnerships and corporations. LHO 255 (4) S Small Engine Repair Study of operation and maintenance of power mower equipment used in horticulture. Includes safety, leadership and work ethics. Prereq: Second-year standing or permission. LHO 256 (4) S Advanced Tree Pruning Removal Covers tree climbing and pruning techniques for tree care operations. Includes basic tree biology as well as equipment use, ropes, knots, rigging and safe work practices. Participation in supervised tree climbing optional. Prereq: LHO 155 and 246 or permission. LHO 257 (4) S Diagnosis of Hazardous Trees, Cabling Bracing Technologies Covers corrective cabling, bracing and proper tool use. Focuses on duties and responsibilities of each crew member. Prereq: Secondyear standing or permission. LHO 262 (4) S Landscape Design III Refines the design process through a step-bystep problem-solving method. Emphasis on organization of outdoor spaces for use and enjoyment. Explores field of ghardscapingh and introduces refining construction draw ings to scale. Prereq: LHO 121 and 125 or permission. LHO 264 (4) S Landscape Design IV Covers elevation, sectional, and perspective drawing. Prereq: LHO 125 or permission. LHO 265 (3) S Landscape Contracts Specifications Covers practical application of bidding and estimating procedures and techniques within the landscape industry, as well as industry opportunities and standards. LHO 266 (4) S Landscape Design V Refines the residential design process, re viewing sectional, elevation and perspective drawings with an emphasis on specifica tions and estimation. Focus on designing outdoor rooms and use of theme gardens. Prereq: LHO 121, 125, 262, and 264 or permission.

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