HORT 100 Plant Diseases and Pests ( 3 Units)
Formerly: HORT 55
Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: HORT 300.
Course Not Transferable UC or CSU
Hours: 36 hours LEC; 54 hours LAB
This course is a study of local plant diseases and pests including weed problems, recognition of symptoms and causes, learn life cycles, host and habitat relationships and methods of control.
HORT 105 Pest Control Licensing For Certification (2 Units)
Formerly: HORT 79
Prerequisite: HORT 300 with a grade of "C" or better.
Course Not Transferable UC or CSU
Hours: 36 hours LEC
This course covers the laws and regulations for operators, applicators, and advisors including the study of different pests and recommended control.
HORT 110 Irrigation Design (2 Units)
Formerly: HORT 78
Prerequisite: HORT 300 with a grade of "C" or better.
Course Not Transferable UC or CSU
Hours: 36 hours LEC
This course is a study of water hydraulics irrigation equipment inclusive of heads, pipes, pumps, clocks, valves and design which includes preparing plans dealing with measurement, head layout, pipe sizing and specifications.
HORT 140 Advanced Student Projects (2 Units)
Formerly: HORT 83
Prerequisite: HORT 300 with a grade of "C" or better.
Course Not Transferable UC or CSU
Hours: 108 hours LAB
This course provides the student with an opportunity to pursue advanced projects which are selected by the department. May be taken twice for credit.
HORT 298 Work Experience in Horticulture (1-4 Units)
Formerly: HORT 98
Prerequisite: Horticulture 300.
Course Not Transferable UC or CSU
Hours: 18 hours LEC; 60-225 hours LAB
This course provides the student with supervised work experience with nurseries, landscape contractors, parks, state, county, federal agencies, and other horticultural enterprises. It is designed to provide developmental experience in horticulture.
HORT 299 Experimental Offerings in Horticulture
Advanced Landscape Design
Introduction to Viticulture
Landscaping with Color
Plant Identification
HORT 300 Introduction to Horticulture (3 Units)
Formerly: HORT 1
Prerequisite: None
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
This course is a survey of principles and practices of horticulture designed to improve the knowledge of the home gardener as well as those seeking a career. Basic plant structure and function, general knowledge of plant usage, landscape planning and maintenance. AA/AS area A.
HORT 302 Soils and Plant Nutrition (3 Units)
Formerly: HORT 2
Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: HORT 300.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 36 hours LEC; 54 hours LAB
This course is a study of the nature and properties of soils and their relationship to plant needs; water and irrigation problems and erosion control, composition, value and use of fertilizer materials, conditioners and agricultural minerals. (CAN REC 8)
HORT 305 Plant Materials I (3 Units)
Formerly: HORT 51
Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: HORT 300.
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 36 hours LEC; 54 hours LAB
This course is a study of the identification, habits of growth, cultural requirements and uses of ornamental woods and herbaceous plants used in the California landscape. Emphasis will be concentrated on those plants best seen in the fall and winter months and frequently used in the nursery and landscape trade.
HORT 306 Plant Materials II (3 Units)
Formerly: HORT 52
Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: HORT 300.
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 36 hours LEC; 54 hours LAB
This course is the study of the identification, habits of growth, cultural requirements and uses of ornamental woody and herbaceous plants used in the California landscape. Emphasis will be concentrated on those plants best seen in the spring and summer months and frequently in the nursery and landscape trade.
HORT 310 Nursery Practices (3 Units)
Formerly: HORT 60
Prerequisite: HORT 300 with a grade of "C" or better.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 36 hours LEC; 54 hours LAB
This course is an overview of the practices involved in commercial nursery operations, including basic garden practices.
HORT 312 Plant Propagation (3 Units)
Formerly: HORT 70
Prerequisite: HORT 300 with a grade of "C" or better.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 36 hours LEC; 54 hours LAB
This course is a study of the fundamental principles involved in propagating plants including identification of facilities, equipment and techniques utilized in plant production.
HORT 314 Greenhouse Operations (3 Units)
Formerly: HORT 80
Prerequisite: Horticulture 300 with a grade of "C" or better.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 36 hours LEC; 54 hours LAB
This course is a study of the problems and practices in the management of greenhouses, including the production of specific greenhouse crops.
HORT 320 Landscape Construction (3 Units)
Formerly: HORT 75
Prerequisite: HORT 300 with a grade of "C" or better.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 36 hours LEC; 54 hours LAB
This course develops the skill and knowledge needed in carpentry, masonry, concrete, and irrigation; plan reading, estimating and bidding in the landscape trades.
HORT 322 Landscape Graphics (3 Units)
Formerly: HORT 76
Prerequisite: HORT 300 with a grade of "C" or better.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 36 hours LEC; 54 hours LAB
This course is the study of technical drafting skills and freehand graphics including line quality, lettering and organization as it relates to landscape design. The use of a variety of graphic skills and media will be developed along with an introduction to three-dimensional sketching.
HORT 324 Landscape Maintenance (3 Units)
Formerly: HORT 81
Prerequisite: HORT 300 with a grade of "C" or better.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 36 hours LEC; 54 hours LAB
This course is a study of landscape maintenance of residential and commercial landscapes, parks, highways and public buildings. Development of skills including planting, pruning, watering, fertilizing, pest control and power equipment operation and maintenance.
HORT 326 Landscape Design (3 Units)
Formerly: HORT 86
Prerequisite: HORT 322 with a grade of "C" or better.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 36 hours LEC; 54 hours LAB
This course is a study of the basic principles and elements of landscape design related to the problem solving process, design theory and composition, functional and design uses of landscape materials, and client and maintenance criteria.
HORT 328 Turf Grass Management (3 Units)
Formerly: HORT 85
Prerequisite: Horticulture 300 with a grade of "C" or better.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 36 hours LEC; 54 hours LAB
This course is a study of the maintenance and management of turf grass areas including golf greens, athletic fields, parks, as well as for home lawns.
HORT 330 Small Gas Engines (1 Unit)
Formerly: HORT 77
Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: HORT 300.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 9 hours LEC; 27 hours LAB
This course covers trouble shooting, adjusting and maintaining small gas engines.
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