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2012-2013 TMCC College Catalog B-93
Horticulture Emphasis
Associate of Science
This program introduces students to the various aspects
of horticulture, including the production, utilization, and
maintenance of ornamental plants and turf grass as they relate
to urban landscapes and quality of life. This program is designed
as a 2+2 transfer degree toward the University of Nevada, Reno’s
horticulture bachelor of science and the University of Nevada,
Las Vegas’ urban and environmental horticulture bachelor of
science degrees.
Emphasis Outcomes
Students completing the emphasis will:
• Possess a basic knowledge of horticultural concepts,
terminology and techniques as it relates to further studies or
careers in industry.
• Gain the ability to prepare basic production, utilization, and
maintenance plans for ornamental plants and turf grass as
they relate to landscapes.
• Synthesize course knowledge and skills that will enable them
to transfer into a baccalaureate horticulture program in the
Nevada System of Higher Education System.
General Education Requirements
Diversity (3 credits)
Recommended: AAD 201 or ART 263
English 6 credits
Recommended: ENG 101 and 102 or ENG 113 and 114.
Fine Arts 3 credits
Recommended: ART 100 or ART 263
Humanities 3 credits
Recommended: AAD 201 or SPAN 111
Mathematics 6 credits
Recommended: MATH 126 or higher
Science 12 credits
Recommended: BIOL 190/190L, CHEM 122
Required: CHEM 121
Social Science 6 credits
Recommended: ECON 102
U.S. and Nevada Constitutions 3 credits
Recommended: PSC 101
Total General Education Requirements 39 Credits
Emphasis Requirements
AAD 257 Plant Materials. ..................................................3
ADT 168 Landscape Management I...................................3
ADT 170 Soil Management. ..............................................3
ADT 172 Turfgrass Management I.....................................3
ADT 174 Urban Tree Care I.................................................3
ADT 178 Fundamentals of Horticulture.............................3
CHEM 220 Introduction to Organic Chemistry......................4
Total Emphasis Requirements 22 Credits
Elective Requirements
Choose from the following:
Choose three credits from remaining
ADT courses. .......................................................3
Total Elective Requirements 3 Credits
Total Degree Requirements 64 Credits
Suggested Course Sequence
First Year Course # Title Credits
1st Semester
Emphasis ADT 168 Landscape Management I 3
Emphasis ADT 178 Fundamentals of Horticulture 3
Fine Arts Elective Choose from recommended list 3
English ENG 101 Composition I 3
Mathematics MATH 126 Pre-Calculus I 3
Total 15
2nd Semester
Emphasis ADT 170 Soil Management 3
Science CHEM 121 General Chemistry I 4
Social Science Elective Choose from recommended list 3
English ENG 102 Composition II 3
Mathematics MATH 127 Pre-Calculus II 3
Total 16
Second Year Course # Title Credits
3rd Semester
Emphasis AAD 257 Plant Materials 3
Emphasis ADT 172 Turfgrass Management I 3
Emphasis ADT 174 Urban Tree Care 3
Science CHEM 122 General Chemistry II 4
Humanities/
Diversity Elective Choose from recommended list 3
Total 16
4th Semester
Elective Choose from ADT courses 3
Science BIOL 190/190L Introduction to Cell/Molecular Biology/
Laboratory 4
Emphasis CHEM 220 Introduction to Organic Chemistry 4
Social Science Elective Choose from recommended list 3
U.S. and Nevada
Constitutions PSC 101 Introduction to American Politics 3
Total 17
Degree Total 64