Landscape Horticulture (LH)
Landscape Horticulture (LH)
The Landscape Horticulture program focuses on interior and exterior landscape design, installation, and management. Students complete foundation courses in horticulture, and then take additional technical courses in subject areas tailored to individual needs, including advanced landscape design, computerized landscape design, landscape construction, arboriculture, or greenhouse or nursery management. Core business courses prepare students for management positions. The Landscape Horticulture degree program is industry-accredited by the Professional Landcare Network (PLANET).
Landscape Design Certificate (LDC)
The Landscape Design Certificate is for students interested in learning landscape design skills, and is an excellent addition to the Landscape Horticulture major. For students who already have an associate’s or bachelor’s degree (usually in business or horticulture), the Landscape Design Certificate meets the need for professional credentials in the field of landscape design.
Landscape Horticulture (LH)
All degree-seeking students must complete a First Year Experience (FYE) course as part of the first 12 credit hours taken at Cincinnati State.
| Semester 1 | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 101 | English Composition | 3 |
| LH 105 | Horticulture Occupations | 1 |
| LH 120 | SOIL SCIENCE AND PLANT NUTRITION | 3 |
| LH 125 | TURFGRASS MANAGEMENT | 3 |
| LH 130 | WOODY PLANT MATERIALS | 3 |
| LH 140 | Landscape Operations | 3 |
| BUS 190 | Professional Practices | 1 |
| Semester 2 | ||
| ACC 101 | Financial Accounting | 3 |
| ENG 10X English Composition Elective | 3 | |
| LH 110 | HORTICULTURE SCIENCE | 3 |
| LH 151 | Landscape Design 1 | 3 |
| XXX XXX Computer Elective | 3 | |
| Semester 3 | ||
| LH 135 | HERBACEOUS PLANT MATERIALS | 3 |
| LH 165 | Landscape Construction | 3 |
| LH 291 | Full-Time Cooperative Education 1: Landscape Horticulture | 2 |
| Semester 4 | ||
| LAW 101 | Business Law | 3 |
| ECO 105 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| COMM 110 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| MKT 1XX Marketing Elective | 3 | |
| LH XXX Landscape Elective 1 | 3 | |
| Semester 5 | ||
| MGT 1XX Management Elective | 2 | |
| LH 205 | Landscape Pests and Controls | 3 |
| LH 240 | Landscape Management | 3 |
| LH XXX Landscape Elective 2 | 3 | |
| XXX XXX Arts/Humanities Elective | 3 | |
| Semester 6 | ||
| BUS 290 | Business Competencies | 1 |
| LH 292 | Full-Time Cooperative Education 2: Landscape Horticulture | 2 |
| Total Credits: | 72 | |
Electives
| English Composition Elective | ||
| ENG 102 | Composition and Argument | 3 |
| ENG 105 | Composition and Business Communication | 3 |
| Computer Elective | ||
| LH 155 | Computer-Aided Landscape Design | 3 |
| IM 111 | Computer Applications 1 | 3 |
| IM 112 | Computer Applications 2 | 3 |
| IM 120 | Electronic Spreadsheets: Microsoft Excel | 3 |
| Landscape Elective | ||
| LH 115 | Floral Design and Marketing | 3 |
| LH 160 | Irrigation Design, Installation, and Management | 3 |
| LH 175 | Interior Plantscaping | 3 |
| LH 215 | Arboriculture | 3 |
| LH 225 | GREENHOUSE MANAGEMENT AND PLANT PRODUCTION | 3 |
| LH 252 | Landscape Design 2 | 3 |
| LH 265 | Landscape Grading, Drainage, and Surveying | 3 |
| Marketing Elective | ||
| MKT 101 | Principles of Marketing | 3 |
| MKT 105 | Marketing and Customer Relations | 3 |
| MKT 110 | Sales and Customer Relations | 3 |
| MKT 130 | Professional Selling | 3 |
| MKT 140 | Entrepreneurial Marketing | 3 |
| Management Elective | ||
| MGT 100 | Introduction to Management | 2 |
| MGT 101 | Principles of Management | 3 |
| MGT 105 | Human Resource Management | 3 |
| MGT 120 | Entrepreneurship | 3 |
| MGT 130 | Project Management | 3 |
| Arts/Humanities Elective | ||
| Any Transfer Module course from ART, COMM, LIT, MUS, PHI, REL, THE | ||
Landscape Design Certificate (LDC)
| Semester 1 | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| LH 105 | Horticulture Occupations | 1 |
| LH 110 | HORTICULTURE SCIENCE | 3 |
| LH 120 | SOIL SCIENCE AND PLANT NUTRITION | 3 |
| LH 130 | WOODY PLANT MATERIALS | 3 |
| LH 140 | Landscape Operations | 3 |
| LH 151 | Landscape Design 1 | 3 |
| Semester 2 | ||
| LH 135 | HERBACEOUS PLANT MATERIALS | 3 |
| LH 155 | Computer-Aided Landscape Design | 3 |
| LH 160 | Irrigation Design, Installation, and Management | 3 |
| LH 165 | Landscape Construction | 3 |
| Semester 3 | ||
| LH 240 | Landscape Management | 3 |
| LH 252 | Landscape Design 2 | 3 |
| LH 265 | Landscape Grading, Drainage, and Surveying | 3 |
| Total Credits: | 37 | |
Courses
LH 105 Horticulture Occupations
1 Credit. 1 Lecture Hour. 1 Lab Hour.
An introduction to horticulture occupations in the Cincinnati region. Topics include: job levels, working conditions, abilities needed, and benefits within the horticulture industries; resume preparation; interviewing; and business etiquette for the landscaping industry.
Prerequisites: None
LH 110 HORTICULTURE SCIENCE
3 Credits. 2 Lecture Hours. 3 Lab Hours.
A course on plant classification, structures, physiology, and development, and the environmental conditions that affect plant growth.
Prerequisites: None
LH 115 Floral Design and Marketing
3 Credits. 2 Lecture Hours. 2 Lab Hours.
A course on concepts and techniques of floral design. Topics include: floral design styles, pricing, shop management, and specialized work such as weddings and funerals. Students must attend off-campus field trips.
Prerequisites: None
LH 120 SOIL SCIENCE AND PLANT NUTRITION
3 Credits. 2 Lecture Hours. 2 Lab Hours.
A course on the physical, chemical, and biological properties of soils. Topics include: soil formation; soil conservation; and properties of soils that affect plant growth, development, and health.
Prerequisites: None
LH 125 TURFGRASS MANAGEMENT
3 Credits. 2 Lecture Hours. 2 Lab Hours.
A course on principles and practices for management of turfgrass installations. Topics include: turfgrass identification, growth, uses, and establishment; and pest control. Students must attend field trips.
Prerequisites: AFM 095 or appropriate placement test score
LH 130 WOODY PLANT MATERIALS
3 Credits. 1 Lecture Hour. 5 Lab Hours.
A course on woody plants grown by nurseries and found in the landscape and in naturalized settings of Ohio. Topics include: identifying the features and landscape uses of deciduous and evergreen trees, shrubs, and vines. Students must attend weekly plant walk field trips.
Prerequisites: None
LH 135 HERBACEOUS PLANT MATERIALS
3 Credits. 2 Lecture Hours. 3 Lab Hours.
A course on annual, biennial, and non-woody plants commonly used in landscapes of the greater Cincinnati region. Topics include: identification, culture, and design uses of plants for landscapes.
Prerequisites: None
LH 140 Landscape Operations
3 Credits. 2 Lecture Hours. 3 Lab Hours.
A course on equipment used for landscape activities such as planting trees and shrubs and maintaining landscaped areas. Topics include: job safety; and operations of equipment such as loaders, backhoes, tractors, and commercial mowers. Students must attend field trips.
Prerequisites: None
LH 145 Horticulture Mechanics
3 Credits. 2 Lecture Hours. 2 Lab Hours.
An introduction to the mechanical systems used in the landscape industry. Topics include small engine theory, operation, and repair; gasoline and diesel fuels; hydraulic power systems; and traditional and alternative electrical systems.
Prerequisites: None
LH 151 Landscape Design 1
3 Credits. 2 Lecture Hours. 3 Lab Hours.
A course on landscape development for residential and small commercial sites. Topics include: the design process, proper design development, and graphics and lettering. Students must provide their own drawing tools and must attend field trips.
Prerequisites: None
LH 155 Computer-Aided Landscape Design
3 Credits. 2 Lecture Hours. 3 Lab Hours.
A course on techniques for using computers in landscape design and contracting. Topics include: generating plot plans, planting plans, and presentation drawings.
Prerequisites: None
LH 160 Irrigation Design, Installation, and Management
3 Credits. 2 Lecture Hours. 3 Lab Hours.
A course on designing, installing, and managing residential and commercial irrigation systems. Students must participate in field work.
Prerequisites: LH 125 and LH 151
LH 165 Landscape Construction
3 Credits. 2 Lecture Hours. 3 Lab Hours.
A course on techniques and use of materials for constructing and installing landscape planting features and structures such as gardens, terraces, walls, fences, mounds, ponds, irrigation, and outdoor lighting. Students must participate in field work.
Prerequisites: LH 151
LH 170 From Field to Kitchen
3 Credits. 2 Lecture Hours. 3 Lab Hours.
A course on edible plants, herbs, and spices and their use in culinary preparations.
Prerequisites: None
LH 175 Interior Plantscaping
3 Credits. 2 Lecture Hours. 2 Lab Hours.
A course on the use of foliage and blooming plants to enhance interior areas of buildings. Topics include: classification, culture, and design applications.
Prerequisites: None
LH 180 Introduction to Urban Agriculture
3 Credits. 2 Lecture Hours. 3 Lab Hours.
A course covering urban agriculture defined as the practice of cultivation, processing, and distributing food in, or near, a village, town or city. Topics include growing food within the urban landscape, politics and history of urban agriculture, and urban farm design. Projects and field trips required.
Prerequisites: AFL 085
LH 191 Part-Time Cooperative Education 1: Landscape Horticulture
1 Credit. 1 Lecture Hour. 20 Lab Hours.
Students seeking an associate's degree participate in their first part-time field learning experience related to their degree. Students are expected to register for academic courses during the same semester. Students must follow cooperative education policies and procedures to earn credit. Grades issued are Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory.
Prerequisites: BUS 190
LH 192 Part-Time Cooperative Education 2: Landscape Horticulture
1 Credit. 1 Lecture Hour. 20 Lab Hours.
Students seeking an associate's degree participate in their second part-time field learning experience related to their degree. Students are expected to register for academic courses during the same semester. Students must follow cooperative education policies and procedures to earn credit. Grades issued are Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory.
Prerequisites: LH 191
LH 193 Part-Time Cooperative Education 3: Landscape Horticulture
1 Credit. 1 Lecture Hour. 20 Lab Hours.
Students seeking an associate's degree participate in their third part-time field learning experience related to their degree. Students are expected to register for academic courses during the same semester. Students must follow cooperative education policies and procedures to earn credit. Grades issued are Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory.
Prerequisites: LH 192
LH 194 Part-Time Cooperative Education 4: Landscape Horticulture
1 Credit. 1 Lecture Hour. 20 Lab Hours.
Students seeking an associate's degree participate in their fourth part-time field learning experience related to their degree. Students are expected to register for academic courses during the same semester. Students must follow cooperative education policies and procedures to earn credit. Grades issued are Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory.
Prerequisites: LH 194
LH 195 Part-Time Cooperative Education 5: Landscape Horticulture
1 Credit. 1 Lecture Hour. 20 Lab Hours.
Students seeking an associate's degree participate in their fifth part-time field learning experience related to their degree. Students are expected to register for academic courses during the same semester. Students must follow cooperative education policies and procedures to earn credit. Grades issued are Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory.
Prerequisites: LH 195
LH 196 Part-Time Cooperative Education 6: Landscape Horticulture
1 Credit. 1 Lecture Hour. 20 Lab Hours.
Students seeking an associate's degree participate in their sixth part-time field learning experience related to their degree. Students are expected to register for academic courses during the same semester. Students must follow cooperative education policies and procedures to earn credit. Grades issued are Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory.
Prerequisites: LH 195
LH 198 First Year Special Topics in Landscape Horticultur
1-9 Credits. 0 Lecture Hour. 0 Lab Hour.
A course on selected topics related to Landscape Horticulture, which gives students opportunities to study information not currently covered in other courses. Grades issued are A, B, C, D, or F.
Prerequisites: Vary by section
LH 199 First Year Independent Project in Landscape Horticulture
1-9 Credits. 0 Lecture Hour. 0 Lab Hour.
A project related to Landscape Horticulture that is completed by one or more students to meet specific educational goals. Projects must have prior approval and supervision by Landscape Horticulture faculty. Grades issued are Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory.
Prerequisites: Vary by section
LH 205 Landscape Pests and Controls
3 Credits. 2 Lecture Hours. 3 Lab Hours.
A course on identification, diagnosis, and control of common insect, disease, and weed pests in the landscape industry. Topics include: integrated pest management/plant health care principles, and Ohio Department of Agriculture Commercial CORE and Category 6d exams.
Prerequisites: LH 110, LH 130, and LH 135
LH 210 Turfgrass Pests and Controls
3 Credits. 2 Lecture Hours. 2 Lab Hours.
A course on identification, diagnosis, and control of common insect, disease, and weed pests of turfgrasses. Topics include: integrated pest management/plant health care principles, and Ohio Department of Agriculture Commercial CORE and Category 8 exams. Students must attend field trips.
Prerequisites: LH 110 and LH 125
LH 215 Arboriculture
3 Credits. 2 Lecture Hours. 3 Lab Hours.
A course on principles and techniques of the commercial arboriculture business. Topics include: trees and the environment; protection, diagnosis, and treatment of tree health problems; techniques for pruning, removal, and climbing; and job safety. Students must attend field trips.
Prerequisites: LH 110
LH 225 GREENHOUSE MANAGEMENT AND PLANT PRODUCTION
3 Credits. 2 Lecture Hours. 2 Lab Hours.
A course on principles and practices for greenhouse management and plant production. Topics include: greenhouse structures and maintenance, plant production, and managing environmental conditions vital to plant growth. Students must attend field trips.
Prerequisites: LH 110 and LH 135
LH 230 Landscape Solutions to Stormwater Management
3 Credits. 2 Lecture Hours. 3 Lab Hours.
A course on using landscaping to manage stormwater and water runoff. Topics include: the ecology, design, installation, and maintenance of water management and retention systems including bioswales, green roofs, and rain gardens. Students must attend field trips.
Prerequisites: LH 110, LH 120, and LH 151
LH 240 Landscape Management
3 Credits. 2 Lecture Hours. 3 Lab Hours.
A course on principles and practices of management used in the landscape industry. Topics include: seasonal planning for landscape maintenance, contracts and specifications, cost estimating, business management, and personnel management. Students must attend field trips.
Prerequisites: LH 110, LH 120, and LH 130
LH 245 Plants for Sustainable Landscapes
3 Credits. 2 Lecture Hours. 3 Lab Hours.
A course on identification, culture, and uses of nursery-grown woody and herbaceous plants in Cincinnati-area sustainable landscapes. Topics include: using native species appropriately, and controlling invasive species. Students must attend weekly field trips.
Prerequisites: LH 125 and LH 151
LH 252 Landscape Design 2
3 Credits. 2 Lecture Hours. 3 Lab Hours.
A course on application of design theory to develop creative solutions to landscape problems. Topics include: graphic skills such as section, elevation, isometric and perspective techniques; construction plans; interaction with clients; and sales presentations. Students must attend field trips.
Prerequisites: LH 130, LH 140, and LH 151
LH 255 Golf Course Management
3 Credits. 2 Lecture Hours. 3 Lab Hours.
A course on development, management, and maintenance of golf courses. Topics include: layout and construction, course management systems, budgeting, record-keeping, and golf-specific turf care.
Prerequisites: LH 125 and LH 151
LH 260 Athletic Field Management
3 Credits. 2 Lecture Hours. 3 Lab Hours.
A course on athletic field management for school, municipal, and professional sports operations. Topics include: turfgrass options, practices for enhancing turf growth and playability, field setup, and field renovation. Students must attend field trips.
Prerequisites: LH 125 and LH 151
LH 265 Landscape Grading, Drainage, and Surveying
3 Credits. 2 Lecture Hours. 2 Lab Hours.
A course on landscape site preparation. Topics include: site assessment, establishing grades, soil conservation and improvement, surface and sub-surface drain systems, cut-and-fill calculations, and safe operation of equipment. Students must attend field trips.
Prerequisites: LH 151, and MAT 120 or appropriate placement test score
LH 290 Sustainable Landscape Design Capstone
3 Credits. 2 Lecture Hours. 3 Lab Hours.
Students complete a project while examining the landscape designer's role in restoring and protecting habitats. Topics include: site choice, stormwater controls, xeriscaping, criteria for LEED and other certifications, and techniques for landscape features such as green roofs and rain gardens. Students must attend field trips.
Prerequisites: LH 110, LH 145, LH 151, and LH 155
LH 291 Full-Time Cooperative Education 1: Landscape Horticulture
2 Credits. 1 Lecture Hour. 40 Lab Hours.
Students seeking an associate's degree participate in their first full-time field learning experience related to their degree. Students must follow cooperative education policies and procedures to earn credit. Grades issued are Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory.
Prerequisites: BUS 190
LH 292 Full-Time Cooperative Education 2: Landscape Horticulture
2 Credits. 1 Lecture Hour. 40 Lab Hours.
Students seeking an associate's degree participate in their second full-time field learning experience related to their degree. Students must follow cooperative education policies and procedures to earn credit. Grades issued are Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory.
Prerequisites: LH 291
LH 293 Full-Time Cooperative Education 3: Landscape Horticulture
2 Credits. 1 Lecture Hour. 40 Lab Hours.
Students seeking an associate's degree participate in their third full-time field learning experience related to their degree. Students must follow cooperative education policies and procedures to earn credit. Grades issued are Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory.
Prerequisites: LH 292
LH 298 Second Year Special Topics in Landscape Horticulture
1-9 Credits. 0 Lecture Hour. 0 Lab Hour.
A course on selected topics related to Landscape Horticulture, which gives students opportunities to study information not currently covered in other courses. Grades issued are A, B, C, D, or F.
Prerequisites: Vary by section
LH 299 Second Year Independent Project in Landscape Horticulture
1-9 Credits. 0 Lecture Hour. 0 Lab Hour.
A project related to Landscape Horticulture that is completed by one or more students to meet specific educational goals. Projects must have prior approval and supervision by Landscape Horticulture faculty. Grades issued are Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory.
Prerequisites: Vary by section