Retention Pond Management
Certificate Program
The Retention Pond Management Certificate Program provides a heavy concentration of hands-on retention pond management experience using retention ponds at the CFCC North Campus. Students will learn how to select aquatic and wetland plants for use around a retention pond including planting, fertilization and pruning. Students will also learn the basics of aquatic and wetland weed management and pest control and will receive the North Carolina Commercial Aquatic Pest Control license and the Commercial Pesticide Ground Applicators license.
General Education Courses
| Course Number | Course Name | Semester Hour Credits |
|---|---|---|
| LSG 111 | Basic Landscape Techniques | 2 | LSG 121 | Fall Gardening Lab Plant | 2 | HOR 160 | Materials I Horticultural Pest | 3 | HOR 164 | Management Spring | 3 | LSG 122 | Gardening Lab | 2 |
Total Credits ....................................................12
Course Sequence
| Fall Semester I |
Spring Semester II |
|---|---|
| LSG 111 LSG 121 HOR 164 |
LSG 122 HOR 160 |