Propagate and grow horticulture plants . Use masonry hand and power tools . Diagnose and treat pest problems on ornamental plants . Identify and maintain tropical indoor plants . Utilize sustainable practices and biorational controls .
10-890-101 COLLEGE 101 ... Students will utilize digital tools and resources to assess , explore , practice , apply , and evaluate both employability and learning skills . By establishing NWTC cultural values as hallmarks of success in academic , career , and personal settings the course encourages re�ective , personalized development of a growth mindset and emphasizes the importance of making wise choices . To maximize the return on investment , students should take this course in their �rst semester as it identi�es key expectations ( hidden rules ) of higher learning and professional employment . Course Typically Offered : Summer / Fall / Spring
10-001-110 HORTICULTURE-INTRODUCTION ... explore the horticulture industry , plant culture , identi�cation , propagation , physiology , selected aspects of horticulture industry including fruits , vegetables , ornamentals , greenhouse systems , landscape techniques , home gardens , and turf . Course Typically Offered : Fall
10-001-158 PLANT-WOODY ORNAMENTAL ... physiology , culture , identi�cation , and use of primarily temperate woody plant materials appropriate for landscapes in northeastern Wisconsin . Course Typically Offered : Fall
10-001-106 DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION LAYOUT ... introduction to the techniques of site analysis , hand drafting and sketching , blueprint reading , site layout using scaled drawings and estimating material quantities . Course Typically Offered : Spring
10-804-113 COLLEGE TECHNICAL MATH 1A ... topics include solving linear equations ; graphing ; percent ; proportions ; measurement systems ; computational geometry ; and right triangle trigonometry . Emphasis will be on the application of skills to technical problems . ( Prerequisite : Next Gen Arithmetic score greater / equal to 250 AND Rdg score greater / equal to 250 ; OR TABE A 9 / 10 Math greater / equal to 12.7 AND Rdg greater / equal to 8.8 ; OR TABE 11 / 12 Math greater / equal to 780 AND Rdg greater / equal to 573 ; OR ACT Math score greater / equal to 15 AND ACT Rdg score greater / equal to 16 ; OR preparatory courses-contact an academic advisor 920-498-5444 ) Course Typically Offered : Summer / Fall / Spring
10-001-107 PLANT AND SOIL SCIENCE ... this course provides the opportunity for the learner to develop the knowledge skill process for understanding of plant structure and biological functions . The role of soils in plant development and best management practices for soils will also be examined . Course Typically Offered : Fall
10-001-122 FUNDAMENTALS OF PLANT NUTRITION ... fundamentals of plant nutrition , identi�cation and analysis of the nutritional needs of plants ; covers the selection of appropriate materials and application rates & methods .
10-001-180 LANDSCAPE INSTALLATION PRACTICES ... investigate safety and techniques used in landscape construction practices . These include the use of speci�c landscape tools , plan implementation methods , preliminary site survey methods , proper planting , equipment operations and installation techniques of basic landscape features . Course Typically Offered : Spring
10-001-141 HORTICULTURAL OPERATIONS ... explore the operations of a horticultural enterprise . The focus will be on business objectives , regulations , estimating , record keeping , equipment and accepted practices . Sustainability , supervision and industry credentialing will also be examined . Course Typically Offered : Spring
10-001-170 INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT ... various methods to combat plant pests in an environmentally responsible manner ; using biorational techniques and strategies . Course Typically Offered : Fall
10-001-159 FLOWERS-HERBACEOUS ... annuals / perennials / roses ; using �owers / foliage effectively in the landscape ; care of each �ower emphasizing selection / tips to best utilize each �ower ; groundcover / vines included . ( Corequisite : 10-001-110 , Horticulture-Introduction ) Course Typically Offered : Spring
31-001-100 TURF MANAGEMENT ... identi�cation of turf grasses ; course will examine natural low-maintenance turf , residential lawns and high intensity applications ( i . e ., golf courses , athletic �elds ). Course Typically Offered : Fall
10-001-172 LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE ... identifying problems and cultural challenges in the landscape ; pruning techniques , insect / disease problems , weed identi�cation ; soil fertility ; resolve situations in the �eld . ( Prerequisites : 10-001-110 , Horticulture-Introduction ; 10-001-116 , Horticultural Soils ) Course Typically Offered : Fall
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