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Stormwater Management Course - $100.00
8 Hrs. Credit
(Course #0701, FL #0009491, NC #9841)
(Courses are classified as optional in Florida)- Human Activities That Alter the Water Cycle.
- Causes and Effects of Eutrophication.
- Riparian Zones Prevent Erosion, Protect Water Quality, and Provide a Habitat.
- Point and Non-Point Source Water Pollution.
- Forms of Stormwater Mitigation.
- Integrated Stormwater Management.
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Solar Energy Course - $100.00
8 Hrs. Credit (Course #0601, FL #0009300, NC #9397)
(Courses are classified as optional in Florida)- Passive Solar Energy Used for Drying, Cooking, and Water Purification.
- Passive Solar Energy Design Guidelines.
- Benefits of a Cool or Green Roof.
- Types and Applications of Solar Collectors.
- Landscape Design Considerations for a Solar Collector Array.
- Sustainable Design in Landscaping.
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The Benefits of Trees Course - $100.00
8 Hrs. Credit (Course #0901, FL #0010984, NC #12469)
(Courses are classified as optional in Florida)- Explain the Environmental, Economic, and Social Benefits of Trees to Humans.
- Understand the Physical, Biological, and Chemical Properties of Soil.
- Use of Imported, Prepared Soil to Obtain Optimum Planting Conditions.
- Explain Tree Planting Procedures Including Support Systems.
- Appropriate Use of a Particular Type of Tree.
- Proper Placement of Trees of the Site for the Desired Results.
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Water Conservation Course - $100.00
8 Hrs. Credit (Course #0101, FL #0008416, NC #6378)
(Courses are classified as optional in Florida)- Global Water Scarcity.
- Micro-Irrigation.
- Water Conservation Techniques.
- Water Conservation Devices.
- Watering Schedules.
- Water Audits.
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Micro-Irrigation Course - $100.00
8 Hrs. Credit
(Course #0201, FL #0008415, NC #6436)
- Advantages / Limitations.
- Elements of the Design Process.
- Plant Water Requirements.
- Drip System Layout.
- Drip System Hydraulics.
- Installation/Maintenance/Troubleshooting.
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Landscape Irrigation Management Course - $100.00
8 Hrs. Credit
(Course ##0801, FL #0010333, NC #11502)
- Conventional and Micro-Irrigation Equipment
- Irrigation Terminology
- Calculate Conventional Irrigation Schedules
- Calculate Micro-Irrigation Schedules
- Educate the Property Owner About Proper Maintenance
- Advise the Property Owner of Water Usage and Costs
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Cross Connection Control Course - $100.00
8 Hrs. Credit
(Course #0301, FL #0008418, NC #6437)
(Courses are classified as optional in Florida)- Cross-Connection and Backflow Terminology.
- Backflow Affecting Public Health, Safety, and Welfare.
- Protecting Critical Infrastructure and Key Resources.
- Associated Risks and Types of Contaminants.
- Approaches to Cross-Connection Control.
- Cross-Connection Control Responsibility.
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Barrier Free Design Course - $75.00
3 Hrs. Credit
(Course #0501, FL #0008417, NC #6439)
- History and Evolution of Accessibility Laws.
- Terminology Applicable to Accessibility.
- Emotional and Psychological Needs for Universal Design.
- Minimum Clearances for Mobility.
- Examples of Clear Space and Reach Limits.
- Maximum Slopes, Ramps, and Handrail Requirements.
- Physical Barriers Encountered in a Municipality.
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Sustainability Course - $50.00
2 Hrs. Credit
(Course #0401, FL #0008414, NC #6438)
(Courses are classified as optional in Florida)- Problems Associated with Overpopulation.
- Causes of the “Greenhouse Effect.”
- Consequences of Global Warming.
- Processes of Regeneration.
- Ecosystems and Ecosystem Services.
- Human Development and Regenerative Processes.