MCCCD Program Description

Major: 5069N Catalog Year: 2023-2024 Effective Term: 2019 Fall Last Admit Term: 2024 Summer Award: CCL Total Credits: 13-16 CIP Code: 01.0605	Primary College: Initiating College: Mesa Community College Program Availability: Not Found Program Availability: College-Specific Program Availability: College-Specific Field of Interest: Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Instructional Council: Agriculture/Equine Science GPA: 2.00
SOC Code: Upon completion of this program, students may pursue a career as: 37-1012.00 First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers 37-3013.00 Tree Trimming and Pruners

Description: The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Landscape Aide program emphasizes the basic skills of Plant Science and Plant Identification, incorporating these skills into the practical study of Landscape Design and Construction. The program is designed to prepare students to become employed as technicians, salespeople and supervisors in nurseries or landscape design/build firms. Students may continue their studies with the Certificate of Completion in Landscape Specialist program. In addition, the program prepares students for jobs with government agencies or other agencies involved with the technical phases of the Landscape Horticulture industry.

Learning Outcomes
1. Design and install complete landscapes and irrigation systems using blueprints, specifications, and appropriate landscape equipment. (AGL181) 2. Apply knowledge of common landscape plants and their use to develop landscape and irrigation plans that meet the environmental, aesthetic and cultural needs of the customer. (AGS164, AGS183) 3. Effectively maintain and assess landscapes by synthesizing principles of plant growth and responses to particular soils, climate, sun exposure, water availability, nutrients and pests. (AGS164, AGL183, CHM130) 4. Employ environmentally and socially responsible horticultural practices. (AGL189, AGS164, AGS183) 5. Perform a cost analysis to develop competitive bidding for landscapes. (AGL181) 6. Synthesize multiple sources of information to assist in decision making relative to landscape business operations (e.g. orders, inventory, scheduling). (AGL181, AGL189) 7. Demonstrate professional behaviors and abide by norms and conventions appropriate to the field. (AGL181, AGL189, AGS164) 8. Employ effective oral, written, and visual communication skills to multiple stakeholders in a culturally sensitive and responsive manner. (AGL181, AGL189) 9. Operate equipment adhering to proper safety, ethical, and environmental protocols. (AGL181) 10. Explain the physical and chemical properties of soil as they relate to pH, water, nutrients and organic matter. (CHM130)

Program Notes
This program is not eligible for Title IV Federal Financial Aid. Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program.

Required Courses

AGL181 Landscape Construction Techniques 3
AGL189 Landscape Design I 3
AGS164 Plant Growth and Development 4
AGS183 Urban Plant Identification and Use 3

+ CHM130 Fundamental Chemistry (3) OR
Permission of Program Director 0-3

Credits: 13-16

Restricted Electives
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General Electives
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+ indicates course has prerequisites and/or corequisites.
++ indicates that any suffixed course may be selected.

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: January 22, 2019

All information published is subject to change without notice. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information presented, but based on the dynamic nature of the curricular process, course and program information is subject to change in order to reflect the most current information available.