Course Descriptions for HALT
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HALT 1209 Interior Plants (2)
This is a WECM Course Number. 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.) |
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HALT 1225 Landscape Plant Material (2)
This is a WECM Course Number. Study of the identification, characteristics, cultural requirements, and landscape uses of native and adapted plants. (6 Lab.) |
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HALT 1296 Special Topics in Nursery Operations and Management (2)
This is a WECM Course Number. Field course in horticulture to study Texas native plants in their natural environment. The class will study the different regional ecosystems such as the Trans-Pecos, High Plains, East and West Cross Timbers, Central Texas (Hill Country), Piney Woods of East Texas, the Valley, the Gulf Coast and the Post Oak Belt. Students will learn about the varied soil types, rainfall, temperature ranges, and elevation of the regions. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (6 Lab.) |
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HALT 1303 Herbaceous Plants (3)
This is a WECM Course Number. 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.) |
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HALT 1305 Horticultural Soils (3)
This is a WECM Course Number. A study of the physical 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. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.) |
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HALT 1319 Landscape Construction (3)
This is a WECM Course Number. Exploration of landscape construction materials and the methods used for installation. Topics include site preparation, use of common construction materials, landscape lighting, water features, and general construction details. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.) |
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HALT 1320 Horticultural Calculations (3)
This is a WECM Course Number. Problem solving and use of formulas and calculations commonly used in the horticulture industry. Emphasis on mathematical, geometrical, financial and chemical calculations. (3 Lec.) |
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HALT 1324 Turfgrass Science and Management (3)
This is a WECM Course Number. In-depth coverage of various species of warm and cool season grasses including their uses, application, adaptability, environmental tolerances, anatomy, and physiological responses. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.) |
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HALT 1331 Woody Plant Materials (3)
This is a WECM Course Number. An in-depth study of the woody plant materials used in the horticulture industry. Topics include identification, characteristics, adaptation, cultural requirements, pest and disease problems, and use in the landscape. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.) |
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HALT 1333 Landscape Irrigation (3)
This is a WECM Course Number. In-depth coverage of irrigation systems including equipment, design, performance, and maintenance. Topics include residential and small business applications, troubleshooting, repair, and technological advances in irrigation systems. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.) |
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HALT 1338 Irrigation Water Management and Conservation (3)
This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite: HALT 1333. Application of the science of soil-water plant relations and climatic conditions to develop effective scheduling and management of irrigation water systems for residential, commercial, industrial, part, and golf courses. Water conservation issues, water policies, codes, and other related matters will be discussed. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.) |
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HALT 1351 Landscape Business Operations (3)
This is a WECM Course Number. 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.) |
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HALT 1353 Landscape Computer Design (3)
This is a WECM Course Number. A course in computer-aided landscape design. Emphasis on the application of design concepts and techniques using software. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.) |
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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. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (1 Lec., 5 Lab.) |
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HALT 1401 Principles of Horticulture (4)
This is a WECM Course Number. 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.) |
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HALT 1422 Landscape Design (4)
This is a WECM Course Number. 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.) |
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HALT 2301 Arboriculture (3)
This is a WECM Course Number. 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. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.) |
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HALT 2310 Advanced Landscape Irrigation (3)
This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite: HALT 1333. Advanced applications of landscape irrigation. Topics include commercial applications of irrigation including athletic fields, golf courses, and large commercial projects. Topics also include equipment, design, performance, troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.) |
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HALT 2314 Plant Propagation (3)
This is a WECM Course Number. A study of the sexual and asexual propagation of plants used in horticulture. Topics include propagation by seeds, cuttings, grafting, budding, layering, division, separation, and tissue culture; and environmental factors of propagation. (2 Lec., 3 Lab) |
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HALT 2320 Nursery Production and Management (3)
This is a WECM Course Number. 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.) |
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HALT 2323 Horticultural Pest Control (3)
This is a WECM Course Number. Examination of federal, state, and local laws and regulations governing the control of horticultural pests. Topics include procedures; methods; safety requirements; integrated pest management (IPM); and chemical, natural, and biological controls. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.) |
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HALT 2331 Advanced Landscape Design (3)
This is a WECM Course Number. 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.) |
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HALT 2341 Interiorscaping (3)
This is a WECM Course Number. 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.) |
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HALT 2380 Cooperative Education-Applied Horticulture/Horticultural Operations,
General (3)
This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite: Approval from professor. Career-related activities encountered in the student's area of specialization offered through an individualized agreement among the college, employer and student. Under supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. Includes a lecture component. (1 Lec., 15 Ext.) |
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HALT 2402 Greenhouse Crop Production (4)
This is a WECM Course Number. 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.
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.