HALT 1205 Horticulture Soils (2)
This is a WECM course number. Prerequisite: None. A study of the physical and properties of soil including structure and texture. Topics include the origin and development of soils, the composition of a soil horizon, and the interrelationship between soil fertility and plants. (1 Lec., 3 Lab.)
HALT 1209 Interior Plants (2)
This is a WECM course number. Former course /prefix/number HORT 1272. Prerequisite: None. Instruction in the identification and classification of the plants used in home and commercial interior landscapes. Topics include design characteristics for interiorscapes and environmental requirements of the plants. (1 Lec., 3 Lab.)
HALT 1211 Shrubs, Vines, and Groundcovers (2)
This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number HORT 1271. Prerequisite: None. In-depth coverage of the shrubs, vines, and groundcovers used in the horticulture industry. Topics include identification, characteristics, adaptation, cultural requirements, pest and disease problems, and use in the landscape. (1 Lec., 3 Lab.)
HALT 1213 Economic Entomology (2)
This is a WECM course number. Prerequisite: None. An overview of insects and related organisms with an emphasis on destructive, predaceous, parasitic and beneficial species. Topics include insect taxonomy, anatomy, morphology and physiology and the application of proper biological and chemical control measures. (1 Lec., 3 Lab.)
HALT 1217 Trees (2)
This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number HORT 1270. Prerequisite: None. A study of the trees used in the horticulture industry. Topics include identification, characteristics, adaptation, cultural requirements, pest and disease problems, and trees in the landscape. (1 Lec., 3 Lab.)
HALT 1224 Turfgrass Science and Management (2)
This is a WECM course number. Prerequisite: None. In-depth coverage of various species of warm and cool season grasses including their uses, application, adaptability, environmental tolerances, anatomy and physiological responses. (1 Lec., 3 Lab.)
HALT 1244 Propagation of Woody Ornamentals (2)
This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number HORT 2270. Prerequisite: Approval from professor. Instruction in the principles of sexual and asexual propagation of woody ornamentals, Topics include propagation by seed, cutting, budding, layering and grafting. Topics also include management, production and scheduling. (1 Lec., 3 Lab.)
HALT 1253 Landscape Computer Design (2)
This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number HORT 1273. Prerequisite: None. A course in computer-aided landscape design. Emphasis on the application of design concepts and techniques using software. (1 Lec., 3 Lab.)
HALT 1303 Herbaceous Plants (3)
This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number HORT 1370. Prerequisite: None. An in-depth study of herbaceous plant material. Topics include practices and procedures used in the identification, growth, propagation, maintenance, and utilization of herbaceous plants in the horticulture industry. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.)
HALT 1315 Fundamentals of Landscape Planning (3)
This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number HORT 1372. Prerequisite: None. Exploration of the concepts and practices used in preparing landscape plans. Projects in constructing and improving landscapes through survey, perspective, contour and construction drawings. (1 Lec., 6 Lab.)
HALT 1319 Landscape Construction (3)
This is a WECM course number. Prerequisite: None. Exploration of landscape construction materials and the methods used for installation. Topics on soil preparation, including wood, concrete, and masonry construction; and landscape lighting, including pools, spas, and general construction details. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.)
HALT 1320 Horticulture Calculations (3)
This is a WECM course number. Prerequisite: None. Skill development in and reinforcement of the formulas and calculations commonly used in the horticulture industry. Emphasis on business calculations and problem-solving skills. (3 Lec.)
HALT 1333 Landscape Irrigation (3) New course added June 12, 2002 This is a WECM course number. Prerequisite: None. In-depth coverage of irrigation systems including equipment, design, performance, and maintenance. Topics include residential and commercial applications, troubleshooting, repair, and technological advances in irrigation systems. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.)
HALT 1351 Landscape Business Operations (3)
This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number HORT 2371. Prerequisite: Approval from professor. Instruction in the structure of the landscape business including cost estimation; organization; equipment needs; interpretation of financial reports; and material, labor and equipment management. Emphasis on the types of landscape operations, marketing, legal forms, construction law and safety. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.)
HALT 1391 Special Topics in Horticulture Services Operations and Management, General (3)
This is a WECM course number. Prerequisite: Approval from professor. Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge's and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. (1 Lec., 5 Lab.)
HALT 1401 Principles of Horticulture (4)
This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number HORT 1470. Prerequisite: None. An overview of the horticulture industry, plant science, terminology, classification, propagation, environmental responses, and careers and opportunities in the field of horticulture. (3 Lec., 3 Lab.)
HALT 1422 Landscape Design (4)
This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number HORT 2471. Prerequisite: Approval from professor. A study of the principles and elements of landscape design. Topics include client interview, site analysis, plan view, scale, plant selection, basic drawing and drafting skills and plan preparation. (2 Lec., 6 Lab.)
HALT 2201 Arboriculture (2)
This is a WECM course number. Prerequisite: None. Fundamentals of woody plant physiology and growth including techniques and procedures utilized in making sound tree care decisions related to growth and pest and disease control. Topics include design principles of planning and maintenance for city streets, parks and commercial and residential properties. (1 Lec., 3 Lab.)
HALT 2320 Nursery Production and Management (3)
This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number HORT 2370. Prerequisite: Approval from professor. An overview of the procedures for establishing and operating a commercial nursery. Topics include site selection, structures, equipment, stock selection, production practices, harvesting, marketing and management practices. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.)
HALT 2331 Advanced Landscape Design (3)
This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number HORT 2375. Prerequisite: Approval from professor. In-depth coverage of advanced practices in landscape planning for commercial and residential landscapes. Topics include advanced design analysis, architectural elements, space articulation, and land engineering concepts. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.)
HALT 2341 Interiorscaping (3)
This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number HORT 2374. Prerequisite: Approval from professor. Instruction in the selection, propagation, culture, and marketing of foliage plants and other tropical and subtropical plants used in interiorscapes. Topics include the principles of interiorscaping and the care of plants in indoor environments. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.)
HALT 2380 Cooperative Education-Horticulture Services Operations and Management, General (3)
This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number HORT 7371 and HORT 7372. Prerequisite: Approval from professor. Career-related activities encountered in the student’s area of specialization are offered through a cooperative agreement between the college, employer and student. Under supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. Directly related to a technical discipline, specific learning objectives guide the student through the paid work experience. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (1 Lec., 15 Lab.)
HALT 2402 Greenhouse Crop Production (4)
This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number HORT 2470. Prerequisite: Approval from professor. In-depth coverage of the production of crops within the controlled environment of greenhouses. Topics include growing techniques, environment control, crop rotation, scheduling, preparation for sale and marketing. (2 Lec., 6 Lab.)
Academic Courses
Designated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for transfer among community colleges and state public four year colleges and universities as freshman and sophomore general education courses.
WECM Courses
Designated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board as workforce education (technical) courses offered for credit and CEUs (Continuing Education Units). While these courses are designed to transfer among state community colleges, they are not designed to automatically transfer to public four year colleges and universities.
