Summer/Fall 2011 Credit Class Schedule - Kirkwood Community ...

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS . summer & Fall 2011 . Kirkwood Credit Class Schedule
Floral Design III 3
> AGF-144
Involves advanced all-occasion and wedding
designing, including table setting and copy
work.
(1/4/0/0); ASE Code: B; Prereq: AGF-142
Retail Flower Shop Operation I 3
> AGF-150
Introduces the florist business, floral product
sales, general selling and efficient shop layout.
Studies the processing of floral orders,
terminology and telephone procedures.
(3/0/0/0); ASE Code: B
Retail Flower Shop Operation III
> AGF-154
2
Analyzes the floral business as a center of
employment, personnel policies, shop
management and operations.
(2/0/0/0); ASE Code: B; Prereq: AGF-150, AGF-152
Event Planning I 1
> AGF-160
Introduces the career of an event planner.
Includes characteristics of an event planner,
organizing the business, marketing and
networking. Students plan, produce and
successfully execute special events.
(.5/1/0/0); ASE Code: B
Event Planning III
> AGF-164
3
Emphasizes instruction and practical
experience in event planning, including event
planning management, contract negotiation,
visual presentation, and marketing and
advertising special events. Students plan,
produce and successfully execute special
events.
(2/2/0/0); ASE Code: B; Prereq: AGF-162
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AG - HORTICULTURE
Horticulture Math
> AGH-102
3
Reviews basic math calculations including
math operations, fractions, decimals,
introductory algebra and geometry. Relates
math problems to horticulture applications.
(3/0/0/0); ASE Code: B
Success in Horticulture 1
> AGH-110
Acquaints students with critical issues relevant
to horticulture, and provides information, skills
and opportunities to be successful in the
program, as well as their chosen career.
Encourages students to stay engaged in their
educational experience, both in and outside
the classroom. This class is a source for both
personal and academic growth, where
students can develop lasting relationships and
acquire skills to help them in making difficult
choices.
(1/0/0/0); ASE Code: B
Intro to Turfgrass Management 3
> AGH-112
Examines the culture of turf with an emphasis
placed on establishments, turf varieties, and
pest identification and control.
(2/2/0/0); ASE Code: B
Herbaceous Plant Materials
> AGH-120
3
Studies the identification and cultural
requirements of approximately 40 annual and
40 herbaceous perennial plants. Includes bed
establishment and care.
(2/2/0/0); ASE Code: B
Woody Plant Materials 3
> AGH-123
Develops skills in the identification, landscape
use and cultural requirements of 80 varieties of
deciduous trees and shrubs native to Iowa, as
well as conifers used in windbreak and wildlife
plantings.
(2/2/0/0); ASE Code: B
Ornamental Plant Materials 3
> AGH-127
Studies the identification, landscape use and
cultural requirements of 80 ornamental trees,
shrubs and vines.
(2/2/0/0); ASE Code: B; Prereq: AGH-123
Note: Second-year student
Equipment Operations 3
> AGH-141
Introduces the student to basic equipment
maintenance, operation and troubleshooting.
Provides a working knowledge of equipment
used in the horticulture industry.
(2/2/0/0); ASE Code: B
Landscape Construction and Design 3
> AGH-144
Involves the construction of landscape paving,
concrete, retaining walls, basic wood
construction, basic electrical and plumbing.
Also covered are calculations necessary to
order materials and bid procedures.
(2/2/0/0); ASE Code: B
Landscape Design Techniques 3
> AGH-152
Provides information and practice in basic
graphic communication and introductory
landscape design. Topics covered include use
of scales, basic drafting, landscape symbols,
design process, master planning, design with
plant material and cost estimating.
(2/2/0/0); ASE Code: B
Computer Apps/Landscape Industry 2
> AGH-158
Introduces students to software used in the
landscape, nursery, garden center fields.
Students will learn new applications of
Microsoft Office programs with an emphasis
on marketing, inventory control, and customer
relations. Some design software is also used
including both two-dimensional (plan view)
designing and photo imagery.
(1/2/0/0); ASE Code: B; Prereq: AGH-152
Note: Demonstrated computer competence
Irrigation Installation and Repair 2
> AGH-165
Develops skills in the areas of irrigation system
installation and repair. Topics covered include
trenching and installation of irrigation pipe,
heads, valves, and controls; system
troubleshooting; and minor system repair.
(1/2/0/0); ASE Code: B
Note: Second-year student.
Plant Propagation I 3
> AGH-233
Introduces students to techniques used in
reproducing plants through sexual and asexual
methods. Seedlings, vegetative cuttings, grafts
and buddings are practiced in the laboratory.
(2/2/0/0); ASE Code: B
Note: Second-year student
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