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Kwantlen Polytechnic University Calendar  2013-14  Faculty of Science & Horticulture  Horticulture Technology: Citations

Horticulture Technology: Citations

Description

If you are looking to acquire specific skills and knowledge backed by a university credential, consider a horticulture citation. Equal to approximately ¼ of a diploma (five to seven courses), a citation can enhance your skills or offer a start on a career. All citation courses are transferable to at least one KPU Horticulture diploma.

Enrol in a citation to:

Eleven different specializations:

Foundation in Landscape Design

Combine plant selection, design theory, and computer aided design to create designs that reflect your client's vision.

Residential Lawn Care

It is easy to grow a mediocre lawn and hard to have a great one. Learn the essential skills required to install and maintain great residential and commercial lawns.

Horticultural Science

Study the core disciplines of plant science, soil management, plant identification, and pest management. This citation is an excellent foundation for further study within all horticulture specialties.

Introduction to Sustainable Horticulture

Discover and apply sustainable practices to either residential landscape horticulture or organic greenhouse crop production.

Arboriculture

Trees are valuable to our environmental, economic, and cultural well-being. Learn how to maximize their benefits by the proper selection, establishment, and maintenance practices.

Production Facilities

Study the principles and practices of the construction, maintenance, and use of greenhouse and nursery facilities and equipment.

Garden Centre Operations

What is it, where do I plant it, and will it grow beside my...? Develop your skills in plant care, plant propagation, and sales and customer service.

Commercial Horticulture in BC

This citation is designed for graduates of agronomy or field based horticulture. Add knowledge of and learn the techniques used in B.C.'s greenhouse and nursery industry.

Pest Management, Production

Pest managers make decisions. Learn how to make better decisions for production horticulture.

Pest Management, Landscape

Pest managers make decisions. Learn how to make better decisions for landscape horticulture.

Pest Management, Turf

Pest managers make decisions. Learn how to make better decisions for turf.

Student Profile

Students who wish to contribute to environmental and community well-being, engage in creative activities, own and operate their own businesses, or engage in hands-on work will enjoy horticulture.

Many students enter the horticulture to upgrade their skills or to facilitate a career change. Faculty and staff are supportive and sensitive to the issues faced by students who embark on a post-secondary program after a significant period away from school, college, or university.

Individuals with allergies to dust, pollen or plant products, or specific chemicals should be aware of the potential impact of practicing horticulture on their health. Moderate physical fitness and a healthy back are generally required for a successful career in these horticulture disciplines.

The citation is an excellent credential for those who seek some specific horticulture knowledge but who are not able to consider either a diploma program or apprenticeship.

Career Opportunities

The citation may be valuable to supplement a student’s knowledge in a particular topic. As such, a citation can help establish or advance a career in horticulture.

Program Admission Requirements

General university admission requirements apply to this program including the undergraduate-level English Proficiency Requirement.

Program Requirements

Arboriculture

The following courses (18 credits) are required to complete the citation with this specialization:

All of:
  HORT 1102 Botany for Horticulture 3 credits
  HORT 1155 Introduction to Plant Identification 3 credits
  HORT 1217 Foundations of Plant Health 3 credits
  HORT 1240 Arboriculture I 3 credits
  HORT 2308 Landscape Pest Management 3 credits
  HORT 2442 Arboriculture II 3 credits

Commercial Horticulture in BC

The following courses (17 credits) are required to complete the citation with this specialization:

One of:
  HORT 1171 Production Practices — Fall 2 credits
  HORT 1271 Production Practices — Spring 2 credits
Plus all of:
  HORT 2372 Greenhouse Vegetable Production 3 credits
  HORT 2378 Production Horticulture Pests 3 credits
  HORT 2463 Nursery Production 3 credits
  HORT 2477 Production Management 3 credits
Plus one of:
  HORT 2371 Fall Floriculture 3 credits
  HORT 2479 Spring Floriculture 3 credits

Foundation in Landscape Design

The following courses (18 credits) are required to complete the citation with this specialization:

All of:
  HORT 1155 Introduction to Plant Identification 3 credits
  HORT 1224 Landscape Drafting 3 credits
  HORT 2320 Landscape Design 1 3 credits
  HORT 2355 Plant Identification 3 3 credits
  HORT 2426 Landscape Construction 3 credits
And one of:
  HORT 1119 Landscape and the Environment I
(not offered every year)
3 credits
  HORT 1122 Introduction to Landscape Practices 2 credits

Garden Centre Operations

The following courses (17.5 credits) are required to complete the citation with this specialization:

All of:
  HORT 1101 Pesticide Applicator/Dispenser Certification 0.5 credits
  HORT 1102 Botany for Horticulture 3 credits
  HORT 1155 Introduction to Plant Identification 3 credits
  HORT 1217 Foundations of Plant Health 3 credits
  HORT 1261 Plant Propagation 3 credits
And one of:
  HORT 1171 Production Practices - Fall 2 credits
  HORT 1271 Production Practices - Spring 2 credits
And one of:
  HORT 1110 Introduction to Sustainable Horticulture 3 credits
  HORT 1119 Landscape & the Environment I
(not offered every year)
3 credits
  HORT 2355 Plant Identification 3 3 credits

Horticultural Science

The following courses (15 credits) are required to complete the citation with this specialization:

All of:
  HORT 1102 Botany for Horticulture 3 credits
  HORT 1104 Soils and Growing Media 3 credits
  HORT 1155 Introduction to Plant Identification 3 credits
  HORT 1217 Foundations of Plant Health 3 credits
Plus one of:
  HORT 1230 Sustainable Turf Management 3 credits
  HORT 1240 Arboriculture I 3 credits
  HORT 1261 Plant Propagation 3 credits

Introduction to Sustainable Horticulture

The following courses (15 credits) are required to complete the citation with this specialization:

All of:
  HORT 1104 Soils and Growing Media 3 credits
  HORT 1110 Introduction to Sustainable Horticulture 3 credits
  Sustainable Horticulture Enterprises (under development) 3 credits
Plus one of:
  HORT 1102 Botany for Horticulture 3 credits
  HORT 1155 Introduction to Plant Identification 3 credits
Plus one of:
  HORT 1119 Landscape and the Environment I 3 credits
  HORT 2490 Organic Greenhouse Crop Production 3 credits

Pest Management, Landscape

The following courses (15.5 credits) are required to complete the citation with this specialization:

All of:
  HORT 1101 Pesticide Applicator/Dispenser Certification 0.5 credits
  HORT 1110 Introduction to Sustainable Horticulture 3 credits
  HORT 1155 Introduction to Plant Identification 3 credits
  HORT 1217 Foundations of Plant Health 3 credits
  HORT 2308 Landscape Pest Management 3 credits
Plus one of:
  HORT 1240 Arboriculture I 3 credits
  HORT 1102 Botany for Horticulture 3 credits

Pest Management, Production

The following courses (17.5 credits) are required to complete the citation with this specialization:

All of:
  HORT 1101 Pesticide Applicator/Dispenser Certification 0.5 credits
  HORT 1102 Botany for Horticulture 3 credits
  HORT 1110 Introduction to Sustainable Horticulture 3 credits
  HORT 1155 Introduction to Plant Identification 3 credits
  HORT 1217 Foundations of Plant Health 3 credits
  HORT 1271 Production Practices - Spring 2 credits
  HORT 2378 Production Horticulture Pests 3 credits

Pest Management, Turf

The following courses (18.5 credits) are required to complete the citation with this specialization:

All of:
  HORT 1101 Pesticide Applicator/Dispenser Certification 0.5 credits
  HORT 1102 Botany for Horticulture 3 credits
  HORT 1104 Soils and Growing Me 3 credits
  HORT 1110 Introduction to Sustainable Horticulture 3 credits
  HORT 1217 Foundations of Plant Health 3 credits
  HORT 1230 Sustainable Turf Management 3 credits
  HORT 2333 Turfgrass Pest Management 3 credits

Production Facilities

The following courses (15 credits) are required to complete the citation with this specialization:

All of:
  HORT 1116 Introductory Equipment Maintenance 2 credits
  HORT 1171 Production Practices—Fall 2 credits
  HORT 1271 Production Practices—Spring 2 credits
  HORT 2375 Production Facilities and Equipment 3 credits
  HORT 2334 Irrigation, Drainage & Lighting 3 credits
  HORT 2473 Greenhouse Environment and its Control 3 credits

Residential Lawn Care

The following courses (16.5 credits) are required to complete the citation with this specialization:

All of:
  HORT 1101 Pesticide Applicator/Dispenser Certification 0.5 credits
  HORT 1104 Soils and Growing Media 3 credits
  HORT 1116 Introductory Equipment Maintenance 2 credits
  HORT 1134 Turf Maintenance Operations 2 credits
  HORT 1217 Foundations of Plant Health 3 credits
  HORT 1230 Sustainable Turf Management 3 credits
  HORT 2334 Irrigation, Drainage and Lighting 3 credits

Credential Awarded

Upon successful completion of the Arboriculture citation program, students are eligible to receive a Citation in Horticulture Technology, Arboriculture.

Upon successful completion of the Commercial Horticulture in BC citation program, students are eligible to receive a Citation in Horticulture Technology, Commercial Horticulture in BC.

Upon successful completion of the Foundation in Landscape Design citation program, students are eligible to receive a Citation in Horticulture Technology, Foundation in Landscape Design.

Upon successful completion of the Garden Centre Operations citation program, students are eligible to receive a Citation in Horticulture Technology, Garden Centre Operations.

Upon successful completion of the Horticultural Science citation program, students are eligible to receive a Citation in Horticulture Technology, Horticultural Science.

Upon successful completion of the Introduction to Sustainable Horticulture citation program, students are eligible to receive a Citation in Horticulture Technology, Introduction to Sustainable Horticulture.

Upon successful completion of the Pest Management, Landscape citation program, students are eligible to receive a Citation in Horticulture Technology, Pest Management, Landscape.

Upon successful completion of the Pest Management, Production citation program, students are eligible to receive a Citation in Horticulture Technology, Pest Management, Production.

Upon successful completion of the Pest Management, Turf citation program, students are eligible to receive a Citation in Horticulture Technology, Pest Management, Turf.

Upon successful completion of the Production Facilities citation program, students are eligible to receive a Citation in Horticulture Technology, Production Facilities.

Upon successful completion of the Residential Lawn Care citation program, students are eligible to receive a Citation in Horticulture Technology, Residential Lawn Care.

Last Updated: Sep 16, 2013

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