This is an ARCHIVED version of the Kwantlen University College Calendar for 2000-2001 and is provided for historical reference only. See the current version of the Calendar for updated information.
Graduation
There are 6 Citation programs from which to choose. Each citation can be a stand-alone credential or applied toward a two-year diploma in Horticulture Technology.
Description
Citation Programs deliver entry-level training in horticulture and are designed for people whose long-term objectives include a career in this exciting profession. All courses in our Citation Programs carry an HRTA designation. They are offered at cost recovery ($200.00 per credit) and are from 5 to 15 weeks in length. Upon completion of the Citation Program, students will have earned a minimum of 15 credits, which can then be directly applied toward a two-year diploma in Horticulture Technology. Citation programs are easily accessible and provide convenient entry into careers in horticulture.
Career Opportunities
Our courses have been co-developed with industry experts to ensure quality and currency. Their stamp of approval is your guarantee of training relevance.
Admission Requirements
If you have been out of school for a while, or did not complete grade 11 level mathematics and science, we strongly recommend that you begin with HRTA 0096, Mathematics for Horticulture, and HRTA 0095, Chemistry for Horticulture.
Content
Core Courses:
HRTA 1100 Botany - Intro. to Higher Plants
HRTA 1105 Intro. to Soils - Chem. Properties
HRTA 1200 Pesticide Appl./Dispenser Cert.
Sub-Total Credits: 3.0
Specialty Courses (Required):
HRTA 1125 Plant Id. - Woody Ornamentals I
HRTA 1232 Intro. to Turfgrass Maintenance
HRTA 1240 Arbor.-Pruning & Woody Plant Struct.
HRTA 1241 Arbor. - Tree Install. & Maintenance
HRTA 1321 Landscape Install. & Maintenance
Sub-Total Credits 8.0
Options (Choose 4.0 credits from the following):
HRTA 1101 Bot.-Plant Tissues, Growth & Reprod.
HRTA 1102 Bot.-Survey of Plnts & Related Organism
HRTA 1104 Intro. to Soils-Physical Properties
HRTA 1221 Basic Drafting and Garden Design
HRTA 1225 Plant Id. - Woody Ornamentals II
HRTA 1231 Intro. to Turfgrass Establishment
HRTA 1242 Arboricul.-Intro. to Large Tree Care 1.5
HRTA 1304 Grounds Machinery 2.0
HRTA 1327 Plnt Id.-Peren.& Other Herbac. Plnts 2.5
HRTA 1331 Intro. to Princ. of Irrigat. & Drain. 1.0
HRTA 1332 Intro. to Design & Install. of Res Irrig.Sys.1.0
Total Credits 15.0
Core Courses:
HRTA 1100 Botany - Introduction to Higher Plants 1.0
HRTA 1105 Intro. to Soils - Chem. Properties 1.5
HRTA 1200 Pesticide Applicator/Dispenser Cert. 0.5
Sub-Total Credits 3.0
Specialty Courses (Required):
HRTA 1125 Plant Id. - Woody Ornamentals I
HRTA 1232 Introduction to Turfgrass Maint.
HRTA 1240 Arbor.-Prune. & Woody Plant Structure
HRTA 1241 Arbor.-Tree Installation & Maint.
HRTA 1351 Parks Maintenance Practices
HRTA 1352 Principles of Parks Maintenance Mgmt.
Sub-Total Credits 9.0
Options (Choose 3.0 credits from the following):
HRTA 1101 Bot.-Plant Tissues, Growth & Reprod.
HRTA 1102 Bot.-Survey of Plnts & Related Organism
HRTA 1104 Intro. to Soils-Physical Properties
HRTA 1225 Plnt Id.-Woody Ornamentals II
HRTA 1230 Intro. to Turfgrasses
HRTA 1231 Intro. to Turfgrass Establishment
HRTA 1242 Arboriculture-Intro. to Large Tree Care
HRTA 1331 Intro. to the Princp. of Irrigat. & Drain.
HRTA 1332 Intro. to Design & Inst. of Res. Irrig. Sys.
Total Credits 15.0
Core Courses:
HRTA 1100 Botany - Introduction to Higher Plnts
HRTA 1105 Intro. to Soils - Chemical Properties
HRTA 1200 Pesticide Applicator/Dispenser Cert.
Sub-Total Credits 3.0
Specialty Courses (Required):
HRTA 1125 Plnt Id. - Woody Ornamentals I
HRTA 1201 Intro. to Pests and their Control
HRTA 1232 Intro. to Turfgrass Maintenance
HRTA 1240 Arbor. - Pruning & Woody Plnt Struc.
HRTA 1480 Garden Centre Management
Sub-Total Credits 8.5
Options (Choose 3.5 credits from the following):
HRTA 1101 Bot.-Plnt Tissues, Growth & Reprod
HRTA 1102 Bot.-Survey of Plnts & Related Organism
HRTA 1104 Intro. to Soils-Physical Properties
HRTA 1221 Basic Drafting and Garden Design
HRTA 1225 Plnt Id. - Woody Ornamentals II
HRTA 1231 Intro. to Turfgrass Establishment
HRTA 1241 Arbor. - Tree Install. and Maintenance
HRTA 1327 Plnt Id.-Peren. & other Herbac. Plnts
Core Courses:
HRTA 1100 Botany - Introduction to Higher Plnts
HRTA 1105 Intro. to Soils - Chem. Properties
HRTA 1200 Pesticide Appl./Dispenser Certification
Specialty Courses (Required):
HRTA 1101 Botany-Plnt Tissues, Growth & Reprod.
HRTA 1104 Intro. to Soils - Physical Properties
HRTA 1230 Intro. to Turfgrasses
HRTA 1231 Intro. to Turfgrass Establishment
HRTA 1232 Intro. to Turfgrass Maintenance
HRTA 1304 Grounds Machinery
HRTA 1331 Intro. to the Principles of Irrig. & Drain.
Options (Choose 3.5 Credits from the following):
HRTA 1102 Bot.-Survey of Plnts & Related Organism1.0
HRTA 1240 Arbor.-Prun. & Woody Plnt Struc.
HRTA 1241 Arbor. - Tree Installation & Maint.
HRTA 1332 Intro. to Des. & Install. of Res. Irrig. Sys.
HRTA 1351 Parks Maintenance Practices
Core Courses:
HRTA 1100 Botany - Introduction to Higher Plnts
HRTA 1105 Intro. to Soils - Chemical Properties
HRTA 1200 Pesticide Applicator/Dispenser Certif
Specialty Courses (Required):
HRTA 1101 Bot. - Plnt Tissues, Grow. & Repro.
HRTA 1201 Intro. to Pests & their Control
HRTA 1203 Plnt Physiol.-Water & Grow.Regul.
HRTA 1204 Grow. Media - Substrates in Hort.
HRTA 1205 Grow. Media - Fertil.& Crop. Sys.
HRTA 1263 Plnt Prop.-Propag. with Seeds
HRTA 1264 Plnt Prop.-Veget. Prop. & Tissue Cult.
Options (Choose 4.0 credits from the following):
HRTA 1102 Bot.-Survey of Plnt & Related Organism
HRTA 1104 Intro. to Soils-Physical Properties
HRTA 1202 Plnt Physio.-Photosyn. & Respiration
HRTA 1473 Grnhse Enviro.-Heating & Cooling
HRTA 1474 Grnhse Enviro.-Clim. Factors & Control
*HRTA 1170 Intro. to Grnhse Wrk-Fall Season Crops
*HRTA 1171 Intro. to Grnhse Wrk-Erly Winter Crops
*HRTA 1270 Intro. to Grnhse Wrk-Lte Winter Crops
*HRTA 1271 Intro. to Grnhse Wrk -Spring Crops
*Choose no more than two credits from these courses.
Specialty Courses (Required):
HRTA 1104 Intro. to Soils - Physical Properties
HRTA 1105 Intro. to Soils - Chemical Properties
HRTA 1125 Plnt Id. - Woody Ornamentals I
HRTA 1221 Basic Drafting &Garden Design
HRTA 1323 Residential Garden Design
HRTA 1324 Garden Design-A Modern Approach
Sub-Total Credits 10.5
Options (Choose 4.5 credits from the following):
HRTA 1222 Landscape Construction Materials
HRTA 1225 Plnt Id. - Woody Ornamentals II
HRTA 1321 Landscape Install. and Maintenance
HRTA 1327 Plnt Id. - Perennials and other Herbaceous Plnts
HRTA 1331 Intro. to the Principles of Irrigation and Drainage
HRTA 1332 Intro. to Design & Inst. of Res. Irrig. Sys.
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