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Landscape Management
Course: GCO132

First Term: 2018 Fall
 Lec + Lab   2 Credit(s)   3 Period(s)   3 Load  
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: T Lab Load


Description: Identification of plants commonly used in Arizona landscaping. Includes trees, shrubs, vines, flowers, and ground covers. Techniques for planting, watering, and fertilizing recreational grounds. Pest control planning



MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Describe Arizona plants commonly used in landscaping recreational grounds. (I)
2. Explain the water requirements of landscape plants. (II, III)
3. Explain chemical or mechanical regulation of landscape plants. (III)
4. Prepare soil for planting. (II)
5. Install an irrigation system. (II)
6. Locate existing utilities and rough grade the site. (II)
7. Repair, brace, and prune trees. (III)
8. Select and plant trees, shrubs, and plants. (III)
9. Describe the components of a fertilization plan. (III)
10. Describe the components of a pest control plan. (III)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.
 
MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. Arizona Plants Used on Recreational Grounds
   A. Cactus
   B. Trees
   C. Shrubs
   D. Flowers
   E. Ground covers
   F. Other
II. Soil Preparation
   A. Utility location
   B. Rough grading
   C. Irrigation system
      1. Sprinklers
      2. Drip system
      3. Other
   D. Mulching
   E. Layout and planting of plants
   F. Clean-up
III. Landscaping Maintenance
   A. Trees
      1. Repair
      2. Bracing
      3. Pruning
      4. Irrigating
   B. Plants
      1. Selection
      2. Replacement
      3. Irrigation schedule
      4. Cultivation
   C. Fertilization
      1. Frequency
      2. Type
         a. Organic
         b. Inorganic
   D. Pest Control
      1. Maintenance schedule
      2. Application
 
MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date:  5/25/1999

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