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Courses
in Environmental Horticulture |
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Please refer to the catalog for complete descriptions
of courses, certificate programs and degree programs. Not all classes
are offered every term.
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COURSES REQUIRED FOR ALL CERTIFICATES
AND DEGREES |
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Introduction to Environmental Horticulture:
Survey of environmental horticulture including production of plants
and tandscape skills. Emphasis on career opportunities and cultural
requirements of plants. |
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Horticultural Machines: Field
and shop operation of common horticultral equipment. Hands-on preventative
maintenance and service. |
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Business Practices: Practical
business problems in various branches of environmental horticulture. |
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Soils: Soil characteristics and
managment for landscape, nursery, greenhouse and turf. Amendments,
fertilizers, soil-water relationships, organic matter, composting
and soil organisms. |
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Pest Control: Identification
and control strategies for common pests of environmental horticulture.
Emphasis is on Integrated Pest Management, preparation for qualified
applicator's exam. |
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Fall and Winter Plant Identification:
Identification of trees, shrubs, vines and perennials commonly used
in Bay Area landscapes. Emphasis on cultural requirements, growth
habits, and use. |
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Spring and Summer Plant Identification:
Continuation of Fall and Winter Plant Identification.
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COURSES REQUIRED FOR AWARDS OF ACHIEVEMENT
IN LANDSCAPE GARDENING AND LANDSCAPE CONTRACTING |
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Beginning and Advanced Landscape Horticulture:
Principles
and practices in landscape maintenance and management. Care of shrubs,
trees, turf and perennials. |
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Beginning and Advanced Landscape Design:
General principles of landscape design as applied to small properties.
Drafting and illustration techniques used in the preparation of working
drawings. |
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Beginning and Advanced Landscape Construction:
Design and construction problems dealing with grading, walls, steps,
decks, fences, masonry, and other aspects of landscape construction.
Planning, estimating and use of tools and instruments. |
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Work Experience: Supervised work
experience with cooperating employers. Students acquire hands-on experience
in horticulture.
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COURSES REQUIRED FOR AWARDS OF ACHIEVEMENT
IN COMMERCIAL CUT-FLOWER AND GREENHOUSE PRODUCTION |
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Greenhouse Operations: Production
of cut flowers, bedding plants, flowering potted plants and foliage
under greenhouse conditions Greenhouse materials, construction and
equipment. |
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Plant Propagation: Plant propagation
as commercially practiced in the industry. Propagation by seed, cuttings,
layering, division, grafting and micropropagation. |
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Greenhouse Crops: Production
of specific greenhouse crops including poinsettias, lilies, cyclamen,
chrysanthemums, perennials, herbs and a variety of specialty crops. |
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Landscape Design or Landscape Construction:
See above. |
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Work Experience: See above.
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COURSES REQUIRED FOR AWARDS OF ACHIEVEMENT
IN NURSERY AND GARDEN CENTER OPERATIONS |
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Wholesale Nursery Operations:
Commercial production of shrubs,
trees, vines and perennials on the wholesale level. Crop planning,
shipping and marketing. Emphasis on container production. |
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Retail Nursery Management: Theory
and practice of retail nursery management including marketing, merchandising
and display strategies. Preparation for the California Association
of Nurserymen certification exam. |
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Plant Propagation: See above.
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Landscape Design: See above.
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Landscape Construction: See above.
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Work Experience: See above.
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ELECTIVE COURSES IN ENVIRONMENTAL HORTICULTURE |
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Turfgrass Management: Overview
of installation and maintenance of turf. Residential, commercial,
recreational and specialty turf. |
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Tree Care: The care and management
of trees. The use of ropes and other safety equipment in tree climbing.
Chain saw operation and safety. |
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Irrigation: Irrigation design,
installation and maintenance. Emphasis on landscape use of drip and
sprinkler equipment. |
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Garden Practices: Principles
of garden planting and care. Soil improvement, seed starting, transplanting,
microdimate, watering, integrated pest management and pruning. |
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Year-Round Garden Color: Creative
use of color in the garden through the seasons. Use of the color wheel
in planning flowers and foliage. |
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Growing Orchids: Introduction
to the culture and care of orchids. Topics include growing mediums,
fertilization and pest control. |
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Container Gardening: Cultural
and creative options in the use of containers for gardening. Container
soils and adaptable plant materials.
Introduction to Xeriscape: Use of drought tolerant plants, efficient
irrigation and appropriate design for the water-conserving landscape. |
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Vegetables and Herbs: Planning
a home food garden, indoor seeding, transplanting, matching production
to kitchen needs, culture of herbs and vegetables according to season.
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