Sustainable Landscape Practices AAS
Triton College
Date Posted: Feb. 25, 2016
Submitted by: Monika Urbanski
Sustainability Topics:
Curriculum,
Grounds
Content Type:
Academic Programs
Discipline:
Design
Tags:
landscaping
Program Type: Associate (2-year) degree
Distance: Local Only
Commitment: Full-Time
Description
Provides the student with training in sustainable agriculture and horticulture practices and the necessary background to pursue a career in sustainable agriculture technology. The program includes landscape and home gardening practices that provide conservation and sustainable practices. Topics covered include green roofs, water gardens, natural gardens, xeriscaping and other related sustainable agricultural practices. Students will examine common landscape and agricultural practices that have an adverse effect on the environment and explore solutions to those problems. Environmental aspects of bioenergy also is included.