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Landscape Technology
This concentration is designed to provide a depth of understanding and skill in the technical requirements for work in any of the many areas of employment in the "green industry." The curriculum is planned to prepare a student for positions in residential or commercial landscape construction and management, golf course, park and cemetery maintenance.
See which campuses offer this area of study.

Curriculum varies based on the degree (A.A.S., A.S., or Technical Certificate) and is subject to change. Curriculum posted are samples; Advisors can help determine sequence of classes.

GENERAL EDUCATION -- 20 CREDITS
    Fundamentals of Public Speaking 3
    English Composition 3
    Life Skills Elective 1
    Geometry-Trigonometry 3
    Intermediate Algebra or Higher 3
    Humanities/Social Sciences Elective 3
    Technical Physics 4
    or  
    Physics I 4
PROFESSIONAL / TECHNICAL CORE -- 18 CREDITS
    Introduction to Construction Technology 3
    Construction Materials 3
    Construction Blueprint Reading 3
    Electrical Basics 3
    Estimating and Specifications 3
    Computer Fundamentals for Technology 3
CONCENTRATION -- 12 CREDITS
    Landscape Trees 3
    Shrubs and Other Plants 3
    Landscape Management I 3
    Turf Management I 3
REGIONALLY DETERMINED -- (Limit = 12)
TOTAL CREDITS 62

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"I'm project engineer for all street, water and sewer design and repair for the city. I'm overseeing the design, bidding, planning and management of contractors. I enjoy my job and Ivy Tech helped me get there."
Gary Ainslie
Construction Tech., '00
Project Engineer, City of Fort Wayne