C O U R S E D E S C R I P T I O N S 153
HORT 280 INTRO TO LANDSCAPE DESIGN( 3 credits) Students learn how to develop functional, aesthetically pleasing and environmentally responsible landscapes. Site assessment, basic design principles, plant selection and drafting skills will be emphasized. Introduction to computeraided design( CAD), using color in landscape designs and rendering section / elevation views. Recommended: HORT 225 Landscape Plant Materials, HORT 255 Herbaceous Ornamentals
HT: HORTICULTURE TECHNOLOGY
HT 8.102 CAREER EXPLORE: HORTICULTURE( 1 credit) Surveys career opportunities in horticulture. A report on a specific career position is required. Includes resume writing and job search skills.
HT 8.115 GREENHOUSE MANAGEMENT( 3 credits) Introduces greenhouse management emphasizing practical applications in the horticulture industry. Topics include growing structures and environment, root media containers, watering, plant nutrition, pest management and plant growth. Includes an interview with a greenhouse operator.
HT 8.135 TURF MANAGEMENT I( 3 credits) Introduces and develops the art and science of turf-grass culture. Grass identification and maintenance; fertilizer and water requirements; weed, insect and disease identification and control; and other turf problems are emphasized. Offered winter 2008.
HT 8.137 PLANT PROPAGATION( 4 credits) Introduces the principles, methods, techniques and facilities used to propagate ornamentals. Techniques covered include seeding, grafting, cuttings, divisions and tissue culture. Lab activities utilize the LBCC Greenhouse. Students are responsible for the annual plant sale.
HT 8.139 ARBORICULTURE PRACTICUM( 4 credits) Gives practical field experience in climbing and tree work. Taught by certified arborists, emphasizing safety and skill. Note: Limited enrollment. Requires personal protective equipment. Prerequisites: instructor’ s approval.
HT 8.140 LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE( 3 credits) Introduces principles, methods, techniques and use of equipment for maintenance of landscape and turf areas. Course offered alternate years only. Offered Fall 2007.
HUM: HUMANITIES
HUM 101 HUMANITIES: PREHISTORY-MID AGES ‣( 3 credits) Examines the connections among arts, ideas and human experiences through study and experience of selected works from Western and non-Western cultures. Emphasizes arts and ideas as reflections of and influences on social and crosscultural change. Attendance at out-of-class activities is required. Note: Need not be taken in sequence. Prerequisite: College-level writing and reading skills( WR 121) are strongly recommended for success in this course.
HUM 102 HUMANITIES: RENAISSANCE-ENLIGHT ‣( 3 credits) Examines the connections among arts, ideas and human experiences through study and experience of selected works from Western and non-Western cultures. Emphasizes arts and ideas as reflections of and influences on social and crosscultural change. Attendance at out-of-class activities is required. Note: Need not be taken in sequence. Prerequisite: College-level reading and writing skills( WR 121) are strongly recommended for success in this course.
HUM 103 HUM: ROMANTIC ERA-CONT SOCIETY ‣( 3 credits) Examines the connections among arts, ideas and human experiences through study and experience of selected works from Western and non-Western cultures. Emphasizes arts and ideas as both reflections of and influences on social and cross-cultural change. Attendance at out-of-class activities is required. Need not be taken in sequence. Prerequisite: College-level reading and writing skills( WR 121) are strongly recommended for success in this course.
HV: HEAVY EQUIPMENT / DIESEL
HV 3.122 CUSTOMER SVC FOR HEAVY EQUIP TECHNICIANS( 3 credits) Effective troubleshooting and fabrication project design requires communicating with internal and external customers. This course helps heavy equipment technicians create effective troubleshooting and project management methods that incorporate customer service skills coupled to communicating effectively with people from different social and cultural backgrounds. Included are job seach skills for obtaining employment in the industry, as well as repair and design options that promote energy efficiency.
HV 3.123 FUNDAMENTAL SHOP SKILLS( 3 credits) Gives the student practical working knowledge of safety in the trade areas of employment. Uses safety regulatory agencies as a foundation, and also includes fork lift training. Students will complete online training specific to safety and pollution prevention. Prerequisites: Placement test score of 67 or higher for RD 090 College Success and Reading Strategies, and placement into WR 095 College Writing Fundamentals or higher, and placement into MTH 060 Introduction to Algebra or higher.
HV 3.129 HEAVY EQUIPMENT / DIESEL ENGINES( 1-7 credits) This section of our program pertains to the operating principles, maintenance, repair and overhaul of various types and sizes of diesel engines. Diesel engines, their component parts, and related accessories are studied in depth. In conjunction with this is the study of manufacturer’ s specifications as they pertain to correct engine operation, performance and emissions. Prerequisite: Prerequisites: Placement test score of 67 or higher for RD 090 College Success and Reading Strategies, and placement into WR 095 College Writing Fundamentals or higher, and placement into MTH 060 Introduction to Algebra or higher.
HV 3.130 H. E./ DIESEL TUNE-UP( 1-10 credits) Capstone class that introduces diesel tune-up and techniques for optimum engine performance including diagnostic troubleshooting, engine break-in procedure through use of the dynamometer. The student will use all of the critical thinking skills they have learned in the past classes to solve real world problems on mechanical and computer managed engines and trucks. This class also includes the ITS diesel club. Prerequisite: Prerequisites: Placement test score of 67 or higher for RD 090 College Success and Reading Strategies, and placement into WR 095 College Writing Fundamentals or higher, and placement into MTH 060 Introduction to Algebra or higher.
HV 3.132 ADVANCED MOBILE HYDRAULICS( 5 credits) This course covers advanced hydraulic theory along with service and repair of valves, pumps, motors, and connectors used in mobile equipment hydraulic systems. Systems design and modification will be covered. Machine systems will be learned using hydraulic schematic drawings. Common customer concerns with specific heavy equipment and their solutions will be learned. Operational check-out and laptop computer testing of heavy equipment will be performed in labs, as well as repair and adjustment and electronic controls. Prerequisites: Placement test score of 67 or higher for RD 090 College Success and Reading Strategies, and placement into WR 095 College Writing Fundamentals or higher, and placement into MTH 060 Introduction to Algebra or higher.
Courses marked with the following symbols may be used to fulfill general education requirements for the Associate of General Studies degree: ‣ Humanities / Art • Math / Science • Social Sciences.