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Career and Program Description
Prepare for entry level and supervisory work in landscape construction, landscape management, landscape design and environmental landscape management. In the construction area, students work with landscape contractors installing landscapes. Those specializing in management work primarily in maintaining existing landscapes both private and public. Landscape designers work with clients and contractors to produce residential design. Those specializing in environmental landscape management will work in sustainable landscape practices including bioswales, greenroofs and restoration. Upon application to the Landscape Contractors Board and presentation of transcripts and diploma, students completing the Associate of Applied Science Degree in Landscape Technology will be eligible to sit for the Landscape Contractors licensing exam.
The Landscape Technology AAS Degree courses are designed to develop knowledge and skills in plant care, plant identification, tree care, soils, irrigation, landscape business operations, estimating and bidding, and construction practices. With proper licensing and experience, many students establish their own business in construction, maintenance or design. Employment can include work with retail and wholesale nurseries, garden centers, landscape contractors, landscape designers, positions in landscape maintenance and gardening, and at landscape and horticultural suppliers. Students are prepared for landscape construction work including installing hardscapes, irrigation and drainage systems and planting. Students are also prepared for landscape management work including maintaining residential, estate, commercial and public properties, golf courses, private and public gardens, and parks.
The Landscape Technology Design AAS Degree courses are developed to build knowledge and skills in plant identification, soils, irrigation, site measurement and analysis, drafting and CAD. Students completing the curriculum will have the skills needed to produce landscape designs. Required landscape design courses meet the educational requirement for certification with the Association of Professional Landscape Designers. Students are prepared to work in the landscape design and construction field, performing services for residential and small commercial projects. They may work for landscape contractors, landscape designers, or be self employed.
The Environmental Landscape Management Technology AAS Degree courses will develop skills and knowledge in Landscape Technology, Biology and Environmental Science to prepare students for careers working with natural resources and sustainable landscape technologies. Students who complete the degree will have a broad background in science and the technical skills to construct, maintain and monitor sustainable landscape systems such as bioswales, greenroofs and environmental restoration projects.
The Landscape Service Technician Certificate core of courses in the first year are designed to develop knowledge and skills in plant care, plant identification, soils, irrigation, basic landscape design and construction practices. Students successfully completing this curriculum may seek entry level positions with landscape companies and will have completed the educational requirement for applying a combination of education and work experience as qualifying to sit for the State of Oregon Landscape Contractors licensing exam. Students are prepared for entry level positions in sales, construction or maintenance at wholesale and retail nurseries, landscape installation companies, or landscape management companies. Credits earned through this degree apply to subsequent LAT certificates and degrees.
The Landscape Entry Level Certificate courses prepare students for entry level work in landscape management and/or construction. Credits earned through this degree apply to subsequent LAT certificates and degrees.
Following the listed sequence of courses and entry into the program in the fall is recommended although not required by the program.
Degrees and Certificates Offered
Associate of Applied Science Degree
Landscape Technology
Landscape Technology: Design
Environmental Landscape Management Technology
Less than One-Year Certificate
Arboriculture Career Pathway Certificate
Landscape Service Technician Career Pathway Certificate
Landscape Technology Entry Level Career Pathway Certificate
Academic Prerequisites
- None. See individual courses for prerequisites.
Academic Prerequisites
- None. See individual courses for prerequisites.
Academic Requirements
Requirements vary depending upon the degree or certificate. See following details:
- Landscape Technology AAS, Landscape Design AAS, Landscape Service Technician Certificate, and Landscape Technology Entry Level Career Pathways Certificate:
- All LAT, HOR, CSS, and MSD courses must be completed for a grade of “C” or “P” or better.
- Environmental Landscape Management Technology AAS:
- All LAT, HOR, CSS, BI, ESR, and MSD courses must be completed for a grade of “C” or “P” or better.
Non-Academic Prerequisites
- None
Non-Academic Requirements
- None
Associate of Applied Science Degree
Landscape Technology
Landscape Technology: Design
Environmental Landscape Management Technology
Landscape Technology AAS Degree
Minimum 90 credits. Students must also meet Associate Degree Comprehensive Requirements and Associate of Applied Science Requirements. Students must complete a total of four courses of General Education. Math/computation competency is met through the courses in the program of study indicated with a § symbol. Students should consult with program advisors for course planning.
Course of Study2
The coursework listed below is required. The following is an example of a term-by-term breakdown.
| First Term | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| LAT 101 | Introduction to the Landscape Industry | 2 |
| LAT 236 | Landscape Math § | 3 |
| Plant ID Electives | 3 | |
| General Education: 1 course | ||
| Second Term | ||
| CSS 200 | Soils and Plant Nutrition | 4 |
| LAT 115 | Tool and Equipment Safety, Operation and Maintenance | 3 |
| LAT 272 | Sustainable Landscaping | 3 |
| Plant ID Electives | 3 | |
| Third Term | ||
| LAT 102 | Plant Establishment and Maintenance | 3 |
| LAT 108 | Landscape Irrigation I | 3 |
| Plant ID Electives | 3 | |
| General Education: 1 course | ||
| Fourth Term | ||
| LAT 280A | Cooperative Education: Landscape 1 | 3 |
| Landscape Technology Electives | 3 | |
| General Education: 2 courses | ||
| Fifth Term | ||
| LAT 106 | Plant Anatomy and Physiology | 4 |
| LAT 111 | Landscape Construction Practices | 3 |
| LAT 223 | Site Evaluation | 3 |
| Landscape Technology Electives | 3 | |
| Sixth Term | ||
| LAT 104 | Pesticides | 3 |
| LAT 240 | Tree Care | 3 |
| LAT 243 | Landscape Business Operations | 3 |
| LAT 264 | Landscape Estimating and Bidding | 3 |
| Seventh Term | ||
| LAT 224 | Grading and Drainage | 3 |
| LAT 250 | Plant Diseases, Insects and Weed Identification | 3 |
| LAT 276 | Employment & Careers in the Landscape Industry | 2 |
| Eighth Term | ||
| LAT 280A | Cooperative Education: Landscape | 3 |
| MSD 101 | Principles of Management and Supervision | 3 |
| Landscape Technology Electives | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 90 | |
- §
Course cannot be substituted with another course.
- 1
Students with one year documented work experience may take an additional 3 credits of General Education or landscape electives in place of cooperative work experience. Arrange with the landscape department chair.
- 2
Most LAT classes are only offered once a year. First term corresponds to the fall term, second term to winter term, third term to spring term, and 4th term to summer term. Students may start the program at any time of the year. Please contact the LAT program advisor for more guidance.
Landscape Technology Degree Electives
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HOR 226 | Plant Materials - Deciduous | 3 |
| HOR 227 | Plant Materials - Evergreens | 3 |
| HOR 228 | Plant Materials - Flowering | 3 |
| HOR 272 | Summer Annuals & Perennials | 3 |
| HOR 285 | Permaculture Design | 7 |
| HOR 290 | Introduction to Landscape Design | 3 |
| HOR 291 | Landscape Design III | 3 |
| LAT 103 | Beekeeping | 2 |
| LAT 109 | Plant Propagation | 3 |
| LAT 112 | The Nature of Green Infrastructure | 1 |
| LAT 214 | Landscape Design II | 3 |
| LAT 219 | Landscape Illustration | 3 |
| LAT 225 | Water Gardens | 3 |
| LAT 237A | Landscape Problem Solving-Fall | 1 |
| LAT 237B | Landscape Problem Solving-Winter | 1 |
| LAT 237C | Landscape Problem Solving-Spring | 1 |
| LAT 238 | Ecosystem-Based Landscaping Practices | 1 |
| LAT 242 | Arborist Tree Climbing | 3 |
| LAT 262 | Native Plants of Oregon | 3 |
| LAT 271 | Computer-Aided Landscape Design | 3 |
| LAT 275 | Introduction to Landscape Night Lighting | 3 |
| LAT 279 | Computer-Aided Landscape Design II | 3 |
| LAT 280C | Cooperative Work Experience- Landscape Design | 3 |
Plant Identification Electives
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HOR 226 | Plant Materials - Deciduous | 3 |
| HOR 227 | Plant Materials - Evergreens | 3 |
| HOR 228 | Plant Materials - Flowering | 3 |
| HOR 272 | Summer Annuals & Perennials | 3 |
| LAT 262 | Native Plants of Oregon | 3 |
Landscape Design AAS Degree
Minimum 96 credits. Students must meet Associate Degree Comprehensive Requirements and Associate of Applied Science Requirements. Students must complete a total of four courses of General Education. Math/computation competency is met through the courses in the program of study indicated with a § symbol. Students should consult with program advisors for course planning.
Course of Study2
The coursework listed below is required. The following is an example of a term-by-term breakdown.
| First Term | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| HOR 290 | Introduction to Landscape Design | 3 |
| LAT 101 | Introduction to the Landscape Industry | 2 |
| LAT 236 | Landscape Math § | 3 |
| Plant ID Electives | 3 | |
| Second Term | ||
| CSS 200 | Soils and Plant Nutrition | 4 |
| LAT 271 | Computer-Aided Landscape Design | 3 |
| LAT 272 | Sustainable Landscaping | 3 |
| Plant ID Electives | 3 | |
| Third Term | ||
| LAT 102 | Plant Establishment and Maintenance | 3 |
| LAT 108 | Landscape Irrigation I | 3 |
| LAT 279 | Computer-Aided Landscape Design II | 3 |
| Plant ID Electives | 3 | |
| Fourth Term | ||
| WR 121 | Composition I (WR121=WR121Z) Z or Composition II (WR122=WR122Z) or Technical Writing (WR227=WR227Z) | 4 |
| Landscape Design Electives | 3 | |
| General Education: 2 courses | ||
| Fifth Term | ||
| LAT 106 | Plant Anatomy and Physiology | 4 |
| LAT 111 | Landscape Construction Practices | 3 |
| LAT 214 | Landscape Design II | 3 |
| LAT 223 | Site Evaluation | 3 |
| LAT 237A | Landscape Problem Solving-Fall | 1 |
| Sixth Term | ||
| HOR 291 | Landscape Design III | 3 |
| LAT 115A | Tools and Equipment Seminar | 2 |
| LAT 237B | Landscape Problem Solving-Winter | 1 |
| LAT 243 | Landscape Business Operations | 3 |
| LAT 264 | Landscape Estimating and Bidding | 3 |
| General Education: 1 course | ||
| Seventh Term | ||
| LAT 219 | Landscape Illustration | 3 |
| LAT 224 | Grading and Drainage | 3 |
| LAT 237C | Landscape Problem Solving-Spring | 1 |
| LAT 276 | Employment & Careers in the Landscape Industry | 2 |
| General Education: 1 course | ||
| Eighth Term | ||
| LAT 280C or LAT 280A | Cooperative Work Experience- Landscape Design 1 or Cooperative Education: Landscape | 3 |
| Landscape Design Electives | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 96 | |
- §
Course cannot be substituted with another course.
- 1
Students with one year documented work experience in landscape design may take an additional 3 credits of LAT elective courses in lieu of cooperative work experience. Arrange with landscape department chair.
- 2
Most LAT classes are only offered once a year. First term corresponds to the fall term, second term to winter term, third term to spring term, and fourth term to summer term. Students may start the program at any time of the year. Please contact the LAT program advisor for more guidance.
- Z
This course is part of Oregon Common Course Numbering. The following courses are equivalent:
WR 121 and WR 121Z
WR 122 and WR 122Z
WR 227 and WR 227Z
Landscape Design Degree Electives
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HOR 226 | Plant Materials - Deciduous | 3 |
| HOR 227 | Plant Materials - Evergreens | 3 |
| HOR 228 | Plant Materials - Flowering | 3 |
| HOR 272 | Summer Annuals & Perennials | 3 |
| HOR 285 | Permaculture Design | 7 |
| LAT 103 | Beekeeping | 2 |
| LAT 104 | Pesticides | 3 |
| LAT 109 | Plant Propagation | 3 |
| LAT 112 | The Nature of Green Infrastructure | 1 |
| LAT 115 | Tool and Equipment Safety, Operation and Maintenance | 3 |
| LAT 219 | Landscape Illustration | 3 |
| LAT 225 | Water Gardens | 3 |
| LAT 238 | Ecosystem-Based Landscaping Practices | 1 |
| LAT 240 | Tree Care | 3 |
| LAT 242 | Arborist Tree Climbing | 3 |
| LAT 250 | Plant Diseases, Insects and Weed Identification | 3 |
| LAT 262 | Native Plants of Oregon | 3 |
| LAT 275 | Introduction to Landscape Night Lighting | 3 |
Plant Identification Electives
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HOR 226 | Plant Materials - Deciduous | 3 |
| HOR 227 | Plant Materials - Evergreens | 3 |
| HOR 228 | Plant Materials - Flowering | 3 |
| HOR 272 | Summer Annuals & Perennials | 3 |
| LAT 262 | Native Plants of Oregon | 3 |
Environmental Landscape Management Technology AAS Degree
Minimum 92 credits. Students must also meet Associate Degree Comprehensive Requirements and Associate of Applied Science Requirements. Students must complete a total of four courses of General Education. Math/computation competency is met through the courses in the program of study indicated with a § symbol. Student should consult with program advisors for course planning.
Course of Study2
The coursework listed below is required. The following is an example of a term-by-term breakdown.
| First Term | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| BI 141 | Habitats: Life of the Forest * | 4 |
| ESR 150 | Environmental Studies Orientation | 1 |
| ESR 200 | Introduction to Environmental Systems | 4 |
| LAT 236 | Landscape Math § | 3 |
| Second Term | ||
| CSS 200 | Soils and Plant Nutrition | 4 |
| LAT 104 | Pesticides | 3 |
| LAT 115 | Tool and Equipment Safety, Operation and Maintenance | 3 |
| LAT 272 | Sustainable Landscaping | 3 |
| Third Term | ||
| BI 143 | Habitats: Freshwater Biology * | 4 |
| LAT 102 | Plant Establishment and Maintenance | 3 |
| LAT 108 | Landscape Irrigation I | 3 |
| LAT 262 | Native Plants of Oregon | 3 |
| Fourth Term | ||
| LAT 280A | Cooperative Education: Landscape | 3 |
| Environmental LAT Degree Elective | 3 | |
| General Education: 1 course | ||
| Fifth Term | ||
| ESR 202 | Applied Environmental Studies: Prep for Problem Solving | 4 |
| LAT 106 | Plant Anatomy and Physiology | 4 |
| LAT 223 | Site Evaluation | 3 |
| General Education: 1 course | ||
| Sixth Term | ||
| ESR 201 | Applied Environmental Studies: Science/Policy Consideration | 4 |
| LAT 243 | Landscape Business Operations | 3 |
| LAT 264 | Landscape Estimating and Bidding | 3 |
| Environmental LAT Degree Elective | 3 | |
| Seventh Term | ||
| ESR 204 | Introduction to Environmental Restoration * | 4 |
| LAT 224 | Grading and Drainage | 3 |
| LAT 250 | Plant Diseases, Insects and Weed Identification | 3 |
| LAT 276 | Employment & Careers in the Landscape Industry | 2 |
| Eighth Term | ||
| LAT 280A | Cooperative Education: Landscape 1 | 3 |
| Environmental LAT Degree Elective | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 92 | |
- *
Could be used as General Education.
- §
Course cannot be substituted for another course.
- 1
Students with one year documented work experience in landscape management may take an additional 6 credits of elective courses in lieu of cooperative work experience. Arrange with landscape department chair.
- 2
Most LAT classes are only offered once a year. First term corresponds to the fall term, second term to winter term, third term to spring term, and 4th term to summer term. Students may start the program at any time of the year. Please contact the LAT program advisor for more guidance.
Environmental Landscape Degree Electives
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BI 101 | Biology I | 4 |
| BI 101H | Biology I: Honors | 4 |
| BI 102 | Biology II | 4 |
| BI 103 | Biology III | 4 |
| BI 141 | Habitats: Life of the Forest | 4 |
| BI 142 | Habitats: Marine Biology | 4 |
| BI 143 | Habitats: Freshwater Biology | 4 |
| BI 145 | Intro. to Fish and Wildlife Conservation and Management | 4 |
| BI 160 | Ecology/Field Biology: Coast | 2 |
| BI 161 | Ecology/Field Bio: Great Basin | 2 |
| BI 163 | Organic Gardening | 4 |
| BI 164 | Bird Identification and Ecology | 4 |
| BI 198 | Independent Study - Biology | 1-4 |
| BI 200B | Principles of Ecology: Field Biology | 4 |
| BI 202 | Botany: An Introduction to the Plant Kingdom | 4 |
| BI 211 | Principles of Biology I | 5 |
| BI 212 | Principles of Biology II | 5 |
| BI 213 | Principles of Biology III | 5 |
| BI 280A | Cooperative Education: Biology | 1-10 |
| BI 298 | Independent Study | 1-4 |
| ESR 140 | Introduction to Sustainability | 4 |
| ESR 141 | Introduction to Individual Sustainability | 4 |
| ESR 171 | Environmental Science: Biological Perspectives | 4 |
| ESR 172 | Environmental Science: Chemical Perspectives | 4 |
| ESR 173 | Environmental Science: Geological Perspectives | 4 |
| ESR 298 | Independent Study: Environmental Science | 1-4 |
| GEO 242 | GIS Programming | 5 |
| GEO 265 | Intro to GIS & Mapping Techniques | 4 |
| GEO 266 | GIS Analysis | 4 |
| GEO 267 | Geospatial Applications | 4 |
| HOR 226 | Plant Materials - Deciduous | 3 |
| HOR 227 | Plant Materials - Evergreens | 3 |
| HOR 228 | Plant Materials - Flowering | 3 |
| HOR 272 | Summer Annuals & Perennials | 3 |
| HOR 285 | Permaculture Design | 7 |
| HOR 290 | Introduction to Landscape Design | 3 |
| HOR 291 | Landscape Design III | 3 |
| LAT 101 | Introduction to the Landscape Industry | 2 |
| LAT 103 | Beekeeping | 2 |
| LAT 109 | Plant Propagation | 3 |
| LAT 111 | Landscape Construction Practices | 3 |
| LAT 112 | The Nature of Green Infrastructure | 1 |
| LAT 214 | Landscape Design II | 3 |
| LAT 219 | Landscape Illustration | 3 |
| LAT 225 | Water Gardens | 3 |
| LAT 237A | Landscape Problem Solving-Fall | 1 |
| LAT 237B | Landscape Problem Solving-Winter | 1 |
| LAT 237C | Landscape Problem Solving-Spring | 1 |
| LAT 238 | Ecosystem-Based Landscaping Practices | 1 |
| LAT 240 | Tree Care | 3 |
| LAT 242 | Arborist Tree Climbing | 3 |
| LAT 271 | Computer-Aided Landscape Design | 3 |
| LAT 275 | Introduction to Landscape Night Lighting | 3 |
| LAT 280C | Cooperative Work Experience- Landscape Design | 3 |
Less than One-Year: Career Pathway Certificate
Arboriculture
Landscape Service Technician
Landscape Technology Entry Level
Arboriculture Career Pathway Certificate
Minimum 12 credits. Students must meet all certificate requirements. The Arboriculture Certificate is a Career Pathway. All courses are contained in the Landscape Technology AAS Degree.
Arboriculture Career Pathway Courses
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HOR 226 | Plant Materials - Deciduous | 3 |
| or HOR 227 | Plant Materials - Evergreens | |
| or HOR 228 | Plant Materials - Flowering | |
| LAT 240 | Tree Care | 3 |
| LAT 242 | Arborist Tree Climbing | 3 |
| LAT 280A | Cooperative Education: Landscape | 3 |
| Total Credits | 12 | |
Landscape Service Technician Career Pathway Certificate
Minimum 32 credits. Students must meet all certificate requirements. The Landscape Service Technician Certificate is a Career Pathway. All courses are contained in the Landscape Technology AAS Degree
Course of Study1
The coursework listed below is required. The following is an example of a term-by-term breakdown.
| First Term | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| LAT 101 | Introduction to the Landscape Industry | 2 |
| LAT 236 | Landscape Math | 3 |
| Landscape Service Technician Electives | 3 | |
| Second Term | ||
| LAT 115 | Tool and Equipment Safety, Operation and Maintenance | 3 |
| LAT 272 | Sustainable Landscaping | 3 |
| Landscape Service Technician Electives | 6 | |
| Third Term | ||
| LAT 102 | Plant Establishment and Maintenance | 3 |
| LAT 108 | Landscape Irrigation I | 3 |
| Landscape Service Technician Electives | 6 | |
| Total Credits | 32 | |
- 1
Most LAT classes are only offered once a year. First term corresponds to the fall term, second term to winter term, third term to spring term. Students may start the program at any time of the year. Please contact the LAT program advisor for more guidance.
Landscape Service Technician Electives
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CSS 200 | Soils and Plant Nutrition | 4 |
| HOR 226 | Plant Materials - Deciduous | 3 |
| HOR 227 | Plant Materials - Evergreens | 3 |
| HOR 228 | Plant Materials - Flowering | 3 |
| HOR 272 | Summer Annuals & Perennials | 3 |
| HOR 285 | Permaculture Design | 7 |
| HOR 290 | Introduction to Landscape Design | 3 |
| HOR 291 | Landscape Design III | 3 |
| LAT 102 | Plant Establishment and Maintenance | 3 |
| LAT 103 | Beekeeping | 2 |
| LAT 104 | Pesticides | 3 |
| LAT 106 | Plant Anatomy and Physiology | 4 |
| LAT 109 | Plant Propagation | 3 |
| LAT 111 | Landscape Construction Practices | 3 |
| LAT 112 | The Nature of Green Infrastructure | 1 |
| LAT 115 | Tool and Equipment Safety, Operation and Maintenance | 3 |
| LAT 214 | Landscape Design II | 3 |
| LAT 219 | Landscape Illustration | 3 |
| LAT 223 | Site Evaluation | 3 |
| LAT 224 | Grading and Drainage | 3 |
| LAT 225 | Water Gardens | 3 |
| LAT 237A | Landscape Problem Solving-Fall | 1 |
| LAT 237B | Landscape Problem Solving-Winter | 1 |
| LAT 237C | Landscape Problem Solving-Spring | 1 |
| LAT 238 | Ecosystem-Based Landscaping Practices | 1 |
| LAT 240 | Tree Care | 3 |
| LAT 242 | Arborist Tree Climbing | 3 |
| LAT 243 | Landscape Business Operations | 3 |
| LAT 250 | Plant Diseases, Insects and Weed Identification | 3 |
| LAT 262 | Native Plants of Oregon | 3 |
| LAT 264 | Landscape Estimating and Bidding | 3 |
| LAT 271 | Computer-Aided Landscape Design | 3 |
| LAT 275 | Introduction to Landscape Night Lighting | 3 |
| LAT 276 | Employment & Careers in the Landscape Industry | 2 |
| LAT 279 | Computer-Aided Landscape Design II | 3 |
| LAT 280A | Cooperative Education: Landscape | 1-10 |
| LAT 280C | Cooperative Work Experience- Landscape Design | 3 |
Landscape Technology Entry Level Career Pathway Certificate
Minimum 17 credits. Students must meet all certificate requirements. The Landscape Technology Entry Level Certificate is a Career Pathway. All courses are contained in the Landscape Technology AAS Degree.
Course of Study1
The coursework listed below is required. The following is an example of a term-by-term breakdown.
| First Term | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| LAT 101 | Introduction to the Landscape Industry | 2 |
| LAT 236 | Landscape Math | 3 |
| Second Term | ||
| LAT 272 | Sustainable Landscaping | 3 |
| LAT Entry Level Career Pathway Electives | 3 | |
| Third Term | ||
| LAT 102 | Plant Establishment and Maintenance | 3 |
| LAT Entry Level Career Pathway Electives | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 17 | |
- 1
Most LAT classes are only offered once a year. First term corresponds to the fall term, second term to winter term, third term to spring term. Students may start the program at any time of the year. Please contact the LAT program advisor for more guidance.
LAT Entry Level Electives
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CSS 200 | Soils and Plant Nutrition | 4 |
| HOR 226 | Plant Materials - Deciduous | 3 |
| HOR 227 | Plant Materials - Evergreens | 3 |
| HOR 228 | Plant Materials - Flowering | 3 |
| HOR 272 | Summer Annuals & Perennials | 3 |
| HOR 285 | Permaculture Design | 7 |
| HOR 290 | Introduction to Landscape Design | 3 |
| HOR 291 | Landscape Design III | 3 |
| LAT 103 | Beekeeping | 2 |
| LAT 104 | Pesticides | 3 |
| LAT 106 | Plant Anatomy and Physiology | 4 |
| LAT 108 | Landscape Irrigation I | 3 |
| LAT 109 | Plant Propagation | 3 |
| LAT 111 | Landscape Construction Practices | 3 |
| LAT 112 | The Nature of Green Infrastructure | 1 |
| LAT 115 | Tool and Equipment Safety, Operation and Maintenance | 3 |
| LAT 115A | Tools and Equipment Seminar | 2 |
| LAT 214 | Landscape Design II | 3 |
| LAT 219 | Landscape Illustration | 3 |
| LAT 223 | Site Evaluation | 3 |
| LAT 224 | Grading and Drainage | 3 |
| LAT 225 | Water Gardens | 3 |
| LAT 237A | Landscape Problem Solving-Fall | 1 |
| LAT 237B | Landscape Problem Solving-Winter | 1 |
| LAT 237C | Landscape Problem Solving-Spring | 1 |
| LAT 238 | Ecosystem-Based Landscaping Practices | 1 |
| LAT 240 | Tree Care | 3 |
| LAT 242 | Arborist Tree Climbing | 3 |
| LAT 243 | Landscape Business Operations | 3 |
| LAT 250 | Plant Health Care | 3 |
| LAT 262 | Native Plants of Oregon | 3 |
| LAT 264 | Landscape Estimating and Bidding | 3 |
| LAT 271 | Computer-Aided Landscape Design | 3 |
| LAT 275 | Introduction to Landscape Night Lighting | 3 |
| LAT 276 | Employment & Careers in the Landscape Industry | 2 |
| LAT 279 | Computer-Aided Landscape Design II | 3 |
| LAT 280A | Cooperative Education: Landscape | 1-10 |
| LAT 280C | Cooperative Work Experience- Landscape Design | 3 |
CSS 200. Soils and Plant Nutrition. 4 Credits.
Examines soils and plant interrelationships. Introduces soil development and terms, physical, biological, and chemical properties, and the use of organic and inorganic means to provide optimum environment for plant growth. Recommended: MTH 60 or instructor permission. Prerequisite: (WR 115 and RD 115) or IRW 115 and MTH 20 or equivalent placement. Audit available.
HOR 226. Plant Materials - Deciduous. 3 Credits.
Covers botanical characteristics and field identification of common landscape plants. Emphasizes cultural requirements, pests, diseases, and landscape uses of plants with a concentration on deciduous material and plants of fall interest. Audit available.
HOR 227. Plant Materials - Evergreens. 3 Credits.
Covers botanical characteristics and field identification of common landscape plants. Emphasizes cultural requirements, pests, diseases, and landscape uses of plants with concentration on evergreen material and plants of winter interest. Audit available.
HOR 228. Plant Materials - Flowering. 3 Credits.
Covers botanical characteristics and field identification of common landscape plants. Emphasizes cultural requirements, pests, diseases, and landscape uses of plants with a concentration on flowering material and plants of spring interest. Audit available.
HOR 272. Summer Annuals & Perennials. 3 Credits.
Covers botanical characteristics and field identification of common annuals and perennials. Emphasizes cultural requirements, pests, diseases, and landscape uses of plants with a concentration on annuals and perennials. Audit available.
HOR 285. Permaculture Design. 7 Credits.
Covers principles of permaculture for both urban & rural applications and sustainable human settlements. Covers landscape analysis, ecological planning & design methods, organic food production, food security, natural soil improvement, integrated animal systems, water harvesting, conservation and management, forest gardening, techniques and design strategies. Audit available.
HOR 290. Introduction to Landscape Design. 3 Credits.
Covers basic steps and elements used in landscape design. Establishes specific design criteria, field measurements and basic drawing techniques required in production of finished design. Audit available.
HOR 291. Landscape Design III. 3 Credits.
Covers the design process. Explores design problems and challenges through projects. Includes developing a final design and the use of hardscapes, lighting and materials in landscape design. Introduces architectural styles and themes as influences in landscape design. Recommended: A total of 9 credits of HOR 226, HOR 227, HOR 228, HOR 255, HOR 272, or LAT 262. Prerequisites: HOR 290, LAT 214, LAT 223. Audit available.
LAT 101. Introduction to the Landscape Industry. 2 Credits.
Introduces the landscape industry and related professions through guest speakers and field trips. Provides an opportunity to learn directly from industry professionals about the many career pathways available. Audit available.
LAT 102. Plant Establishment and Maintenance. 3 Credits.
Introduces industry standards for the selection, establishment, and maintenance of landscape plants. Provides hands-on experience for plant establishment and maintenance including planting, watering, fertilizing, and pruning. Prerequisites: (WR 115 and RD 115) or IRW 115 and MTH 20 or equivalent placement. Audit available.
LAT 103. Beekeeping. 2 Credits.
Introduces current standards for the establishment and management of bees. Covers bee biology and beekeeping skills through hands on experience in active bee hives. Audit available.
LAT 104. Pesticides. 3 Credits.
Covers federal and Oregon pesticide laws, safety, application equipment, types of pesticides and alternatives to pesticides. Includes basic information for use in preparation for state pesticide certification. Credit is accepted towards recertification of valid Oregon pesticide license. Audit available.
LAT 106. Plant Anatomy and Physiology. 4 Credits.
Introduces botany and biology of plant physiology. Includes plant growth and reaction to nutrients, light, air, water, pests, and diseases. Audit available.
LAT 108. Landscape Irrigation I. 3 Credits.
Covers materials, installation, and maintenance for residential and small commercial spray and drip irrigation systems. Includes applied math calculations used for basic hydraulics and system layouts. Includes installation of sprinklers and drip zones. Prerequisites: (WR 115 and RD 115) or IRW 115 and MTH 20 or equivalent placement. Audit available.
LAT 109. Plant Propagation. 3 Credits.
Covers propagation techniques in hardwood, softwood and conifer cuttings; budding and grafting; layering; division; seed sowing; as well as an overview of propagation facilities, irrigation and pest control. Audit available.
LAT 111. Landscape Construction Practices. 3 Credits.
Basic materials, safety, equipment and techniques used in the construction of landscapes. Basic tool and hardware identification and use in fences, decks, hardscapes, planters and retaining walls. Hands-on projects in wood, concrete, stone, and modular pavers. Audit available.
LAT 112. The Nature of Green Infrastructure. 1 Credit.
Covers the purpose and function of vegetated private water quality facilities (VPWQF), inspections, and management. Includes the skills and knowledge required to be listed as a Preferred Maintenance Contractor on the Clean Water Services website.
LAT 115. Tool and Equipment Safety, Operation and Maintenance. 3 Credits.
Introduces the function, safe operation and minor maintenance of the most common tools and equipment in the landscape industry. Includes both power equipment and handheld tools. Audit available.
LAT 115A. Tools and Equipment Seminar. 2 Credits.
Introduces common tools and equipment used in the landscape industry. Includes the benefits and limitations of these tools. Covers the potential impacts of design decisions on installation and maintenance of common landscapes. Audit available.
LAT 214. Landscape Design II. 3 Credits.
Continues the exploration of landscape design principles. Focuses on form and spatial composition as applied to residential landscape design with an emphasis on plant use and placement. Recommended: A total of 9 credits of HOR 226, HOR 227, HOR 228, HOR 255, HOR 272, or LAT 262. Prerequisites: HOR 290 and (HOR 226 or HOR 227 or HOR 228 or HOR 255 or HOR 272 or LAT 262). Audit available.
LAT 219. Landscape Illustration. 3 Credits.
Covers basic principles of graphic presentation for landscape design. Includes perspectives, isometric drawing, botanical drawings and plan renderings. Audit available.
LAT 223. Site Evaluation. 3 Credits.
Introduces the site evaluation process for landscape design and construction. Covers measuring, recording, and interpreting site information for the purpose of site development, site inventory, site analysis, and graphic documentation for the landscaping industry. Prerequisite: LAT 236 or department permission. Audit available.
LAT 224. Grading and Drainage. 3 Credits.
Covers the interpretation of design documents to lay out grading and drainage projects. Includes the design and installation of drainage elements per site requirements. Introduces tools and methods for grading landscape sites based on design documents and field measurements. Prerequisites: LAT 236 and LAT 223, or instructor permission. Audit available.
LAT 225. Water Gardens. 3 Credits.
Covers layout and construction of water features. Introduces hands-on techniques for site development, use of liners, equipment and plumbing, placement of rock and plants, and criteria for selection of water plants and fish. Audit available.
LAT 236. Landscape Math. 3 Credits.
Covers math skills (arithmetic, geometry and basic algebra) necessary to solve problems common to the landscape industry such as business, hydraulic, construction, volume, area pesticide rate and fertilizer rate problems. Recommended: MTH 60. Prerequisites: (WR 115 and RD 115) or IRW 115 and MTH 20 or equivalent placement. Audit available.
LAT 237A. Landscape Problem Solving-Fall. 1 Credit.
Provides a real-world study of landscape sites in the fall. Presents landscape design challenges and analysis of potential solutions. Audit available.
LAT 237B. Landscape Problem Solving-Winter. 1 Credit.
Provides a real-world study of landscape sites in the winter. Presents landscape design challenges and analysis of potential solutions. Audit available.
LAT 237C. Landscape Problem Solving-Spring. 1 Credit.
Provides a real-world study of landscape sites in the spring. Presents landscape design challenges and analysis of potential solutions. Audit available.
LAT 238. Ecosystem-Based Landscaping Practices. 1 Credit.
Covers the key concepts and principles of ecosystem-based landscape design, installation, and management in municipal and residential settings for the purpose of protecting and supporting natural resources. Includes visits to several landscape installations to discuss and evaluate the form and function of site-specific designs, choice of plant material, and maintenance programs. Recommended: LAT 262 and LAT 272.
LAT 240. Tree Care. 3 Credits.
Introduces principles and practices of modern arboriculture (tree care). Covers cabling and bracing, fertilization, tree appraisals, construction protection, hazard tree management and pruning. Audit available.
LAT 242. Arborist Tree Climbing. 3 Credits.
Provides hands-on experience with tree climbing for the landscape industry. Includes climbing techniques, equipment selection and configuration, and safety procedures in accordance with ANSI Z133 and industry best practices. Recommended: LAT 240 or industry tree care experience.
LAT 243. Landscape Business Operations. 3 Credits.
Requirements for beginning and operating a landscape/horticultural business. Licensing requirements, basic bookkeeping systems, insurance, liability and legal requirements, state regulations, marketing, and promotional ideas. Audit available.
LAT 250. Plant Diseases, Insects and Weed Identification. 3 Credits.
Covers the identification of common diseases, insects, and weeds that affect the normal development of horticultural plants. Introduces control options for managing diseases, insects and weeds. Audit available.
LAT 262. Native Plants of Oregon. 3 Credits.
Covers common native plants of Oregon and their environmental requirements. Explores plant communities in Oregon. Introduces adaptations of native plants and their uses in traditional landscapes and restoration projects. Audit available.
LAT 264. Landscape Estimating and Bidding. 3 Credits.
Presents methods and mechanics of estimation. Includes interpretation of specifications and drawings, material take-offs, labor, equipment, contingency, and overhead calculations, pricing strategies, production rates, bid procedures, recordkeeping, and computer use. Prerequisite: LAT 236. Audit available.
LAT 271. Computer-Aided Landscape Design. 3 Credits.
Explores site designer software and its use in landscape design. Covers computer-aided design (CAD) techniques needed to produce finished landscape designs, plant lists, and reports. Audit available.
LAT 272. Sustainable Landscaping. 3 Credits.
Covers methods used to protect and conserve natural systems and resources within the landscape. Deals with the health of people, plants and the environment and examines new approaches to landscaping. Recommended: WR 115 or IRW 115. Audit available.
LAT 275. Introduction to Landscape Night Lighting. 3 Credits.
Introduces landscape low voltage night lighting. Covers electricity fundamentals, layout, bulbs and fixtures, transformers, wire sizing and connections, and lighting design. Includes installing a night lighting system. Audit available.
LAT 276. Employment & Careers in the Landscape Industry. 2 Credits.
Provides an overview of Landscape industry career fields available and the necessary job search skills to be competitive in the marketplace. Includes development or refinement of job search materials, applications, resumes, cover letters, portfolios, interview skills, informational interviews and social media presence. Must be enrolled in a second year of an LAT degree program. Prerequisites: Instructor approval required. Audit available.
LAT 279. Computer-Aided Landscape Design II. 3 Credits.
Continues the exploration of computer-aided design techniques introduced in LAT 271, Computer Aided Design. Explores more advanced techniques and broadens understanding and fluency in CAD usage. Covers the application of CAD skills to landscape design challenges. Prerequisite: LAT 271. Audit available.
LAT 280A. Cooperative Education: Landscape. 1-10 Credit.
Actual work experience at approved job sites or on Rock Creek grounds. Department permission required.
LAT 280C. Cooperative Work Experience- Landscape Design. 3 Credits.
Actual landscape design work experience for approved clients utilizing a required set of learning outcomes. Department permission required.