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| Environmental Horticulture and Floristry |
CREDIT, DEGREE APPLICABLE COURSES:
CREDIT, DEGREE APPLICABLE COURSES:
O H 50. Introduction to Environmental Horticulture
(3)
Lec-2, lab-3, field trips
Overview of the field of environmental horticulture: nursery and greenhouse
production; landscape design, installation and maintenance; arboriculture;
turf. Career opporutnities are explored. Introduction to technical aspects
of horticulture including plant anatomy, soils and amendments, fertilizers,
composting, plant propagation, planting and transplanting, irrigation,
landscape and turf maintenance, pruning, pest control, tree care. Hands-on
practice of plant propagation, planting and transplanting; pruning, preparation
of growing media and other horticultural skills. CSU/UC
O
H 53A-53B. Landscape Horticulture (3-3)
Lec-2, lab-4, field trips
Advise: O H 53A: O H 50 , and completion/concurrent
enrollment in 76 or 77
Principles of garden planting and practical laboratory experiences
on the college campus. Care and maintenance of established gardens; including,
but not limited to irrigation and sprinkler systems, drainage and erosion
control, xeriscape and mulches, monthly maintenance, maintenance estimates,
and proposals and agreements. CSU
O H 54. Turfgrass Management (1.5)
Lec-1, lab-2
Advise: OH 50 and 53A
or demonstration of exit skills
Establishment and care of turf areas. Uses of turf in landscape. Site
preparation, species selection, and planting of seed, sod and hydroseed.
Turf maintenance including mowing, irrigation, fertilization, thatch management,
aeration and renovation. Identification and control of turf pests. Care
of specialized turf areas including golf-greens and athletic fields. Use
and operation of irrigation and maintenance equipment. CSU
O H 55. Tree Care (3)
Lec-3, lab-3, field trips
Advise: O H 50, 53A;
and completion/concurrent enrollment in 76 or 77
The care and management of large ornamental trees common to residential,
public and industrial landscaping. Stresses correct staking, irrigating
and fertilizing of ornamental trees, as well as diagnostic cavity work,
bracing, cabling and pruning. The use of ropes and other safety equipment
in the skill of professional tree climbing is emphasized. CSU
O H 56. Horticulture Machines (3)
Lec-2, lab-3, field trips
Advise.: Completion/concurrent enrollment in O
H 50
Field and shop practice in the safe and proper operation of common
horticultural equipment such as tillers, mowers, chain-saws, shredder,
trencher and sod cutter. Preventative and service maintenance will also
be stressed during both lab and lecture periods. CSU
O H 57A. Wholesale Nursery Operations (3) fa
Lec-2, lab-3, field trips
Advise: OH 50 and 65,
and
OH 76 or 77, or demonstration
of exit skills
Cultural practices and management of wholesale nursery operations from
groundcovers and perennials to specimen trees. Emphasis on container production.
Propagation and planting, nursery structures and equipment, growing media,
irrigation, growth management, pest control, post-harvest operations. Management
topics include site selection, nursery organization, industry standards,
shipping, laws and regulations, and niche marketing. Careers explored.
CSU
O H 57B. Retail Nursery Operations (3) fa
Lec-2, lab-3, field trips
Advise: O H 50, 75,
and OH 76 or 77, or significant
field experience
Overview of the retail trade. Preparation for the California Association
of Nurserymen's certification exam, introduction to marketing and management
techniques, and practical training for employment in the nursery or garden
center. Examines a wide variety of retail operations including mass market
outlets, small specialized nurseries, catalog operations, single-store
businesses, small and large chain stores, and “high end” specialty shops.
CSU
O H 58. Greenhouse Operations (3) FA
Lec-2, lab-3, field trips
Advise: O H 50, 65, and OH 76 or 77, or significant
field experience
Overview of commercial greenhouse operations including materials and
construction, heating and cooling systems, containers and greenhouse equipment;
crops surveyed include foliage, cut flowers, potted flowering plants; emphasis
on bedding plants; management of growing medium, irrigation, fertilization
temperature, growth regulators, CO2, light and temperature;
alternative cropping systems, post-production handling, and marketing discussed.
CSU
O H 60. Business Practices in Environmental
Horticulture (3)
Lec-3
Practical business practices in various branches of environmental horticulture
including estimating, sales and service, public relations, budgets
and record keeping, and starting a business. CSU
O H 63. Soils (3) sp
Lec-2, lab-3, field trips
Advise: O H 50 or significant field experience
Introduction to soils and growing media as encountered in ornamental
horticulture. Preparation and management of field and container soils.
Soil composition and texture, soil chemistry, organic matter, colloids,
soil structure, soil water and pH, plant nutrients and fertilizers, amendments,
composting, beneficial soil organisms and diseases, drainage and irrigation.
Managing turf, landscape and container soils. CSU
O H 65. Plant Propagation (3) sp
Lec-2, lab-3, field trips
Advise: Completion/concurrent enrollment in OH
50 or demonstration of exit skills
Principles and practices of reproducing plants as commercially practiced
in the horticulture industry. Topics include propagation by seed and vegetative
methods including cuttings, layering, division, grafting, and micro-propagation.
CSU
O H 66. Irrigation (2) fa
Lec-1, lab-3, field trips
Advise: OH 50, 53A,
or demonstration of exit skills
Basics of design, installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of
sprinkler and drip irrigation systems. Emphasis on landscape and turf irrigation.
Nursery and greenhouse irrigation. Topics include establishing hydrozones,
providing drainage, calculating pressure and flow requirements, system
design and installation, equipment and fittings, automatic control systems
and water conserving technologies. CSU
O H 70A. Principles of Landscape Design (3)
Lec-2, lab-3, field trips
Lectures, reading assignments, and hands-on laboratory projects involving
the principles of landscape design, especially as applied to residential
properties. Graphic drafting techniques are included. CSU
O H 70B. Advanced Principles of Landscape Design
(3)
Lec-2, lab-3, field trips
Advise: O H 70A
Principles of advanced landscape design, especially as applied to residential
properties. CSU
O H 71A. Landscape Construction (4)
Lec-2, lab-6, field trips
Principles of landscape construction, especially as applied to construction
safety, tools, hardware, lumber, fences, gates, benches, decks, steps,
paints, stains, concrete paving, concrete blocks, stone walls, and other
physical aspects of landscape construction. CSU
O H 71B. Landscape Construction (4)
Lec-2, lab-6, field trips
Projects dealing with the use of bricks, concrete blocks, drainage,
irrigation, fountains, pumps, landscape surveying, and estimating. CSU
O H 75. Pest Control (3) SP
Lec-3, field trips
Advise: OH 50 or significant field experience
An overview of pest management in landscape, greenhouse, and nursery
operations; introduction to the identification life cycles, and damage
of common pests; emphasis on integrated pest management techniques with
an introduction to cultural, mechanical, biological, and least-toxic chemical
controls; legal requirements applicable to the safe use of pesticides;
preparation for the State Qualified Applicator Certificate examination;
QAC/QAL continuing education credit available. CSU
O H 76. Fall and Winter Plant Identification
(4) fa
Lec-3, conf-1, field trips
Identification of approximately 150 ornamental trees, shrubs, vines,
and perennials commonly used in the San Francisco Bay Area for fall and
winter bloom, fruit, or foliage. Covers basic plant anatomy and terminology
used in the taxonomic classification of plants. Emphasis on cultural requirements,
habits of growth and landscape use of plants. CSU/UC
O H 77. Spring and Summer Plant Identification
(4) sp
Lec-3, conf-1, field trips
Identification of approximately 150 ornamental trees, shrubs, vines,
and perennials commonly used in the San Francisco Bay Area for spring and
summer bloom, fruit, or foliage. Covers basic plant anatomy and terminology
used in the taxonomic classification of plants. Emphasis on cultural requirements,
habits of growth and landscape use of plants. CSU/UC
O H 91-92-93. Independent Study (1-2-3)
Conf-1, lab-3,6,9, field trips .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. P/NP
available
PREREQ.: 6 units of OH course work and project approval
Research dealing with a special topic in environmental horticulture;
an opportunity to investigate horticultural problems of special interest
or conduct an in-depth project; emphasis on practical application and current
issues in horticulture. CSU
O H 97. Work Experience (1-4)
Conf-1, work-5 per unit, field trips
PREREQ.: Completion of 6 units in Environmental Horticulture
COREQ.: Enrollment in a minimum of 7 units of course work including
this course, and consent of instructor
Repeat: max. 9 units
Field application of principles and practices taught in horticulture
courses. A supervised work experience program with cooperating employers,
providing students with hands-on experience and a smooth transition into
commercial practice. Students acquire job experience in their chosen field
of horticulture. Preparation of job applications and resumes. Interview
and career development skills discussed. CSU
O H 101. Garden Practice (3)
Lec-3, field trips .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. P/NP available
Topics include basic tools, soil improvement and composting, planning
a garden adapted to climate and microclimate, plant selection, seed germination,
transplanting, watering and water conservation, pest management (using
integrated, least-toxic methods), and basic maintenance, including pruning.
Plants discussed include annuals, bulbs, perennials, groundcovers, lawns,
shrubs, trees, vegetables, fruit shrubs and trees, drought-tolerant plants
and street trees, and houseplants. Appropriate for students seeking careers
in horticulture as well as for home gardeners. CSU
O H 102. Greenhouse Crops (3)
Lec-2, lab-3, field trips
Advise: OH 50, 65, and
OH
76 or 77, or demonstration of exit skills
Propagation, culture, post-harvest handling and care of principle greenhouse
crops. Foliage and cut flowers including roses and carnations. Emphasis
on potted flowering plants including poinsettias, azaleas, hydrangeas,
chrysanthemums, cyclamen, gesneriads, lilies, and other forced bulbs. Discussion
of pests, alternative crops, and field-grown flowers. CSU
O H 104. Principles of Landscaping (3)
Lec-3
Fundamentals of and practices in designing the small home garden. CSU
O H 111-112-113. Selected Topics in
Ornamental Horticulture (1-3)
Lec-1 to 3; lab-1 to 3, field trips .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..
P/NP available
Repeat: if no subject repeat
Advise: O H 50
Investigation in depth of selected topics in horticulture. Consideration
of current issues and innovations; expansion of subjects covered briefly
in introductory courses. CSU
O H 111A. Year-Round Color (1)
O H 110B. Orchids (1)
O H 111C. Container Gardening (1)
O H 111D. Introduction to Xeriscaping (1)
O H 111E. Vegetables & Herbs: Fall (1)
O H 111F. Vegetables & Herbs: Spring
(1)
O H 111G. Vegetables & Herbs: Summer
(1)
CREDIT, DEGREE APPLICABLE COURSES:
R F 80A. Flower Shop Procedures and Basic Designs
(5)
Lec-3, lab-6, field trips
Beginning floral design and arrangement techniques commonly used by
professional flower artists. Practical application in identifying and constructing
numerous floral designs, including arrangements for home interiors, parties,
hospital, sympathy, and other decorative and special occasions. Includes
corsage and body flower designing as well as identification of aesthetic
and mechanical accessories common to the floral industry. Appropriate use
of the principles and elements of design are stressed. CSU
R F 80B. Intermediate Floral Design (5)
Lec-3, lab-5, field trips
PREREQ.: R F 80A
Intermediate study of and practice in professional flower arranging
techniques used by the floral industry. Emphasis on sympathy tributes,
window and store display, oriental, high style design and European floral
design. CSU
R F 80C. Advanced Floral Design (3)
Lec-2, lec-lab-2, lab-1, field trips
PREREQ.: R F 80B
Principles, demonstration, and practice of advanced floral decorating,
including weddings, window, and store display. CSU
R F 81. Flower and Foliage Identification/Culture
and Care (2)
Lec-2, field trips
Repeat: max. 4 units
Identification of cut flowers and foliage used in commercial floristry,
with emphasis on post-harvest care and handling, vase life, wholesale packaging,
pricing, and uses in floral designing. CSU
R F 82. Interior Plant Identification (2)
Lec-2, field trips
Identification of indoor/tropical house plants used in commercial floristry,
with emphasis on post-harvest care and handling, culture, wholesale packaging,
pricing, and uses in floral design. CSU
R F 84. Flower-Shop Operations (3)
Lec-3, field trips
Principles and practices of flower-shop operation including salesmanship,
types of shops, merchandising, buying, advertising, delivery, and personnel.
CSU
R F 85. Introduction to Flower Arranging (2)
Lab-3, field trips
Repeat: max. 4 units
Students provide own materials.
Introduction to basic flower arranging, flower and foliage use, care
and handling of fresh materials, use of everlasting materials, flower forms,
types and use of containers. Basic historical periods and styles of decorating
for beginners. CSU
R F 86. Oriental Style Flower Arranging (1.5)
Lec-1, lab-2, field trips
Repeat: max. 6 units
Students provide own materials.
Overview, understanding and appreciation of oriental style flower arrangement,
known generally as Ikebana. Emphasis on principles of designs, experimentation,
technique, exploration, and critique intended to develop creativity and
manipulative ability. CSU
R F 88. Designs in Floristry (2)
Lec-1, conf-1, lab-1, field trips
Repeat: max. 4 units
An in-service training program for those engaged in the field of floristry
and also for those students who are currently enrolled in the Retail Floristry
Department. Guest lecturer-demonstrators. Design work in corsages, vase
arrangements, memorial flowers, and wedding work. CSU
R F 98. Work Experience (1-4)
Conf-1, work-5 (ea unit)
COREQ.: Enrollment in a minimum of 7 units of course work including
this course, and consent of instructor
Repeat: max. 6 units
Field application of principles taught in previous retail floristry
courses. This is a supervised work experience program with cooperating
employers. An opportunity for students to acquire job experience in their
chosen floristry field. CSU