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HEC - HORTICULTURE - HOTEL & RESTAURANT MGMT.168LTCC CATALOG 2010-2011HEC 185B SERGER TECHNIQUES IILecture .5, Lab 1, Units 1This course will cover the theory and concepts of more advancedserger/overlock techniques including construction details such ascollars, pockets, and ribbing applications. Students will work ondecorative thread options, aerobic and swimwear applications,flatlocking garments, and home decorating.ADVISORY: HEC 185A or equivalent.HEC 191 SPECIAL TOPICSUnits 1-4This course is designed to meet the needs of students for studies inoccupational, technical or college preparatory areas of special interest.Topics and credits will vary from quarter to quarter and will beincluded under this cover title published in the schedule of classes forthe quarter in which the course will be offered.HEC 231 SPECIAL PROJECTSUnits 1-4This course is designed for students wishing to pursue a specific topicof study. Emphasis is placed on individualized instruction and studentproject planning. The student must arrange for project and creditapproval by the instructor prior to registering for this course.Transfers to CSUHEC 291 SPECIAL PROJECTSUnits 1-4This course is designed for students wishing to pursue a specifictopic of study in occupational, technical or college preparatory areas.Emphasis is placed on individualized instruction and student projectplanning. The student must arrange for project and credit approval bythe instructor prior to registering for this course.HORTICULTUREHOR 101 LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURELecture 3, Lab 1, Units 3.25This course is an introduction to landscape architecture with anemphasis on the Lake Tahoe basin. The student will learn the historyof landscape architecture, design principles, drawing techniques,site analysis, irrigation concepts, construction and implementationmethods, and how to develop a planting plan. Students will berequired to use these fundamental ideas to create their own landscapeplan.Transfers to CSU, UNR, UCHOR 108 PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES OFLANDSCAPE HORTICULTURELecture 2, Lab 1, Units 2.25This course provides an overview of the principles and practices ofhorticulture and includes such topics as botany, propagation, treesand shrubs, bulbs, organic gardening, perennials, roses, westernnative plants, water gardens, herb gardens, aesthetic pruning, andmaintenance. There will be a special emphasis on hardy plants suitablefor high altitude climates.Transfers to CSU, UNRHOR 131 SPECIAL TOPICSUnits 1-4This course is designed to meet the needs of students for studies inareas of special interest. Topics and credit will vary from quarter toquarter and will be included under this cover title published in theschedule for the quarter in which the course will be offered.Transfers to CSUHOR 151A ESSENTIALS OF BEST MANAGEMENTPRACTICES (BMP) IN LANDSCAPELecture .5, Lab 0, Units .5This course presents the essential elements of Best ManagementPractices (BMP) design and construction for residential and smallcommercial settings. In this intensive format workshop, students willlearn the fundamental materials and techniques for construction ofworking Best Management Practices.HOR 191 SPECIAL TOPICSUnits 1-4This course is designed to meet the needs of students for studies inoccupational, technical or college preparatory areas of special interest.Topics and credits will vary from quarter to quarter and will beincluded under this cover title published in the schedule of classes forthe quarter in which the course will be offered.HOR 231 SPECIAL PROJECTSUnits 1-4This course is designed for students wishing to pursue a specific topicof study. Emphasis is placed on individualized instruction and studentproject planning. The student must arrange for project and creditapproval by the instructor prior to registering for this course.Transfers to CSUHOR 291 SPECIAL PROJECTSUnits 1-4This course is designed for students wishing to pursue a specifictopic of study in occupational, technical or college preparatory areas.Emphasis is placed on individualized instruction and student projectplanning. The student must arrange for project and credit approval bythe instructor prior to registering for this course.HOTEL ANDRESTAURANTMANAGEMENTHRM 131 SPECIAL TOPICSUnits 1-4This course is designed to meet the needs of students for studies inareas of special interest. Topics and credit will vary from quarter toquarter and will be included under this cover title published in theschedule for the quarter in which the course will be offered.Transfers to CSU