Georgia Department of Technical and Adult Education

Date Approved:	NA
Implementation Date:	NA
Last Updated:	11/12/08

Technical Certificate of Credit

o State Standard þInstitutionally Developed College: Gwinnett

Program Name:	Site Planning and Analysis
Major Code:	SPA1
CIP Code:	010605
PAS Code / PAS Group Name:	580 - Environmental Horticulture
Curriculum Program Specialist:	Larry Roberson

Program Description

The site planning and analysis certificate program is designed to enhance skills in the landscape industry specific to soil and topography issues. The program provides in-depth understanding of soil dynamics and soil chemistry. It helps the student understand the issues and challenges of soil preparation. Reading and being able to draw topography maps is also part of this area of study. The program also provides hands-on instruction in the building of retaining walls, walks/paving systems, ponds and other landscape features that deal with earth moving and placement. Technical courses apply to the degree or diploma program in environmental horticulture.

Curriculum

Course Code	Course Title	Class Hours	Demo Lab Hours	Practical Lab Hours	Contact Hours	Credit Hours	Course Type

EHO 104	Horticulture Construction	2	2	3	7	4	Standard
EHO 141	Soils and Nutrition	4	2	0	6	5	Standard
EHO 144	Landscape Grading and Drainage	3	6	0	9	5	Standard
EHO xxx	Elective	0+	0+	0+	2+	2
TCC Minimum Required Hours:		9+	10+	3+	24+	16

Admission Requirement

Required Age:		16
High School Diploma or GED Required:		Yes
Test:		COMPASS
Minimum Test Scores	Reading:	68
	English:	38
	Mathematics:	37
	Algebra:	29
Other Conditions for Admission (if any):		No
If yes, explain:

Posted: 11/12/08