Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the environmental hazards associated with air pollution from a human health and welfare perspective. This course covers methods of properly managing land-based resources for maximum conservation and use. Emphasis is placed on the physical, biological, and ecological principles underlying sustainable use of soil, mineral, forest, and ground and surface water resources for current and future generations. Upon completion, students should be able to develop conservation plans for sustainable use of major land resources. This course provides a forum for the discussion of current environmental issues.
Emphasis is placed on environmental news, regulations, accidents, and areas of controversy.
Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the impact of local, state, national, and global events on environmental quality. This course covers design fundamentals as applied to the floral industry, past and present. Topics include the elements and principles of design, color theory, floral history, and visual merchandising. Upon completion, students should be able to recognize period floral designs and have a working knowledge of the elements and principles of design. This course introduces the fundamental elements of the French language within a cultural context.