BIOLOGICAL & HEALTH SCIENCES DIVISION
ENVIRONMENTAL HORTICULTURE & DESIGN
| Legend: | • Online Course | % Honors Course | √ Off Campus Course | Evening Course | ||
| M=Monday T=Tuesday W=Wednesday Th=Thursday F=Friday S=Saturday U=Sunday | ||||||
| Course ID | Course Title | Units | ||||
| CRN # | Course | Activity | Time | Days | Instructor | Location |
| HORT 15 | ORIENTATION TO ENVIRONMENTAL HORTICULTURE | 4 Units | ||||
| Survey of the many facets and component sciences of environmental horticulture. Exploration of the multitude of career options available in the green industry. An introduction to the vocabulary of the environmental sciences including the terminology used in the identification of plants. Foundations of plant science such as plant structure, plant growth, and the environmental needs of plants. This course is intended for students in the horticulture program but members of the public and professional community are invited to enroll. | ||||||
| 3.5 hours lecture, 1.5 hours laboratory. (60 hours total per quarter.) | ||||||
| Advisory: Not open to students with credit in HORT 50A. | ||||||
| Formerly: HORT 50A | ||||||
| 41265 | HORT-015.-01 | Lecture | 06:30 PM-08:00 PM | MW | JOHNSON, HEIDI | 8609 |
| Laboratory | 08:05 PM-08:50 PM | MW | JOHNSON, HEIDI | 8609 | ||
| HORT 22 | PLANT MATERIALS II | 3 Units | ||||
| Identification, taxonomy, habits of growth, cultural and environmental requirements of woody plants grown in California. Emphasis on the use and maintenance of evergreen and deciduous shrubs in the landscape. Plants are observed in lab, on campus, and at off-site locations. This course is required for Horticulture certificates and degrees, and is intended for students in the horticulture program but members of the public and professional community are invited to enroll. | ||||||
| 2 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory. (60 hours total per quarter.) | ||||||
| Advisory: Completion of, or concurrent enrollment in HORT 50A strongly recommended; not open to students with credit in HORT 51B. | ||||||
| Formerly: HORT 51B | ||||||
| 41266 | HORT-022.-01 | Lecture | 09:00 AM-10:50 AM | M | SAUTER, DAVID | 8609 |
| Laboratory | 11:00 AM-01:50 PM | M | SAUTER, DAVID | 8609 | ||
| HORT 23 | PLANT MATERIALS: CALIFORNIA NATIVE PLANTS | 2 Units | ||||
| Identification, taxonomy, habits of growth, cultural and environmental requirements of plants native to California landscapes. Emphasis on a wide variety of native species including trees, shrubs, ground covers, and herbaceous plants. Plants are observed in lab, on campus, and at off-site locations. This course is intended for students in the horticulture program but members of the public and professional community are welcome invited to enroll. | ||||||
| 1 hour lecture, 3 hours laboratory. (48 hours total per quarter.) | ||||||
| Advisory: Completion of, or concurrent enrollment in HORT 50A strongly recommended; not open to students with credit in HORT 51B. | ||||||
| Formerly: HORT 51D | ||||||
| 41267 | HORT-023.-01 | Lecture | 09:00 AM-09:50 AM | F | NICCOLI, FRANCIS | 8609 |
| Laboratory | 10:00 AM-12:50 PM | F | NICCOLI, FRANCIS | 8609 | ||
| HORT 52C | HORTICULTURE PRACTICES: PLANT INSTALLATION & MAINTENANCE | 3 Units | ||||
| Horticultural principles and practices for management of plants and gardens. Proper selection and maintenance of trees, shrubs, and ground covers. Fine gardening techniques used by landscape gardeners. Transplanting and planting containerized and boxed plant material. Preparation of planting areas and post-planting care of landscape plants. Techniques for pruning of various species. Operation of equipment and tools used in gardening. This course is required for Horticulture certificates and degrees, and is intended for students in the horticulture program but members of the public and professional community are invited to enroll. | ||||||
| 2 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory. (60 hours total per quarter.) | ||||||
| Advisory: HORT 50A strongly recommended. | ||||||
| 40181 | HORT-052C-01 | Lecture | 08:30 AM-10:20 AM | W | SAUTER, DAVID | 8609 |
| Laboratory | 10:30 AM-01:20 PM | W | SAUTER, DAVID | 8609 | ||
| HORT 52H | HORTICULTURE PRACTICES: INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT | 3 Units | ||||
| Problems of and control solutions for diseases, insects, and weeds in landscapes and gardens. Ecologically based Integrated Pest Management (IPM) practices for handling plant pathogens, insect infestations, and unwanted vegetation. Emphasis on identification, life cycles, and symptoms of diseases, insects, and weeds. | ||||||
| 2 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory. (60 hours total per quarter.) | ||||||
| Advisory: Completion of, or concurrent enrollment in HORT 50A strongly recommended. | ||||||
| 40182 | HORT-052H-01 | Lecture | 01:30 PM-03:20 PM | W | NICCOLI, FRANCIS | 8609 |
| Laboratory | 03:30 PM-06:20 PM | W | NICCOLI, FRANCIS | 8609 | ||
| HORT 54D | LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION: APPLIED PRACTICES | 2 Units | ||||
| The practical application of landscape construction practices to actual projects. Emphasis on field work which may include the design and construction of landscape amenities, carpentry, paving, or wall projects. Training on motorized equipment, such as tractors and backhoes used in landscape construction. This course is an elective for Horticulture certificates and degrees, and is intended for students in the horticulture program but members of the public and professional community are welcome invited to enroll. | ||||||
| 1 hour lecture, 3 hours laboratory. (48 hours total per quarter.) | ||||||
| Advisory: HORT 54A strongly recommended. | ||||||
| 40183 | HORT-054D-01 | Lecture | 09:00 AM-09:50 AM | T | SAUTER, DAVID | 8607 |
| Laboratory | 10:00 AM-12:50 PM | T | SAUTER, DAVID | 8607 | ||
| HORT 60C | LANDSCAPE DESIGN: IRRIGATION | 3 Units | ||||
| Principles of irrigation design for ornamental landscapes. Includes history of irrigation, advanced site analysis, irrigation design theory, equipment selection and layout, controller scheduling, long-term maintenance, and water conservation issues. Process of producing irrigation plans, details, and specifications. This course is intended for students in the horticulture program but members of the public and professional community are invited to enroll. | ||||||
| 2.5 hours lecture, 1.5 hours laboratory. (48 hours total per quarter.) | ||||||
| Advisory: HORT 54C strongly recommended. | ||||||
| 40846 | HORT-060C-01 | Lecture | 09:30 AM-11:45 AM | Th | SVENSON, DANIEL | 8607 |
| Laboratory | 11:55 AM-01:10 PM | Th | SVENSON, DANIEL | 8607 | ||
| HORT 60D | LANDSCAPE DESIGN: PLANTING | 3 Units | ||||
| The use of ornamental and native plant materials to express basic design principles in the landscape. Planting design theory as it applies to the aesthetic, cultural, ecological, and functional use of plant materials in the landscape. Graphics used for presenting planting designs. Special focus on the use of plants in garden designs. This course is an elective for Horticulture certificates and degrees, and is intended for students in the horticulture program but members of the public and professional community are invited to enroll. | ||||||
| 2 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory. (60 hours total per quarter.) | ||||||
| Advisory: HORT 40 & 60B or equivalent; HORT 21, 22 & 26 strongly recommended. | ||||||
| 41371 | HORT-060D-01 | Lecture | 06:30 PM-07:20 PM | TTh | SAUTER, DAVID | 8607 |
| Laboratory | 07:30 PM-08:45 PM | TTh | SAUTER, DAVID | 8607 | ||
| HORT 60G | LANDSCAPE DESIGN: INTERMEDIATE COMPUTER APPLICATIONS | 3 Units | ||||
| Advanced use of Vectorworks as a landscape design and drafting tool. Topics covered include structuring of drawings using layers, improving drawing skills using tool commands and shortcuts, importing and rescaling pdfs for basemaps, importing images, creating viewports and sheet layers. Also covered will be customizing tool bars, expanding plant database, and importing/exporting/printing drawings. Introduction to three-dimensional drawing using Vectorworks and related programs. This course is an elective for Horticulture certificates and degrees, and is intended for students in the horticulture program but members of the public and professional community are invited to enroll if they have previous experience with computers and CADD programs. | ||||||
| 2 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory. (60 hours total per quarter.) | ||||||
| Advisory: HORT 40 and 45 strongly advised; CADD experience or training strongly advised; knowledge of computer operation strongly advised. | ||||||
| 40185 | HORT-060G-01 | Lecture | 01:30 PM-02:20 PM | TTh | SAUTER, DAVID | 8401 |
| Laboratory | 02:30 PM-03:45 PM | TTh | SAUTER, DAVID | 8401 | ||
| HORT 80 | ENVIRONMENTAL HORTICULTURE SKILLS | 2 Units | ||||
| An extension of classroom instruction offering students the opportunity through a combination of practical field experience, independent research, student internship, and industry related educational opportunities to explore problems and required skills in the green industry. Introduction to the extensive number of career options available. | ||||||
| 6 hours laboratory. (72 hours total per quarter.) | ||||||
| 40188 | HORT-080.-01 | Laboratory | 04:00 PM-06:15 PM | T | SVENSON, DANIEL | 8607 |
| Laboratory | TBA | T | SVENSON, DANIEL | 8607 | ||
| HORT 90L | PLANT PROPAGATION: BASIC SKILLS | 1 Unit | ||||
| Introduction to propagation of plants by sexual and asexual methods. Seeding, cutting, grafting, division of specialized structures, and micro-propagation discussed and demonstrated. Discussions include growing media, fertilizers, hormones, and other plant supplements. This course is intended for students in the horticulture program but members of the public and professional community are invited to enroll. | ||||||
| .75 hours lecture, .5 hours laboratory. (15 hours total per quarter.) | ||||||
| 40845 | √ HORT-090L-02 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | SVENSON, DANIEL | HDNVLA |
| √ | Laboratory | TBA | TBA | SVENSON, DANIEL | HDNVLA | |
| HORT-090L-02: Restricted to Hidden Villa student-interns. Non-HV students will be dropped. | ||||||
| HORT 90Q | RESIDENTIAL IRRIGATION SYSTEMS | 1 Unit | ||||
| Basic design and installation techniques for residential landscapes. Course takes a hands-on approach to understanding the materials and techniques used in installing both drip and spray irrigation systems. Examines methods for evaluating performance of existing irrigation systems. This course is intended for students in the horticulture program but members of the public and professional community are invited to enroll. | ||||||
| .75 hours lecture, .5 hours laboratory. (15 hours total per quarter.) | ||||||
| 41268 | HORT-090Q-01 | Lecture | 02:20 PM-04:25 PM | M | SVENSON, DANIEL | 8609 |
| Laboratory | 04:35 PM-05:50 PM | M | SVENSON, DANIEL | 8609 | ||
| HORT-090Q-01: Class meets 4 weeks beginning 5/6. | ||||||
| HORT 90V | SUSTAINABLE ORGANIC GARDENING | 1 Unit | ||||
| Principles and practices utilized in the design, implementation, and maintenance of sustainable organic gardens. Sustainable gardening practices that produce successful, environmentally responsible produce and crops. | ||||||
| .75 hours lecture, .5 hours laboratory. (15 hours total per quarter.) | ||||||
| 41769 | HORT-090V-01 | Lecture | 09:00 AM-01:15 PM | S | NICCOLI, FRANCIS | 8609 |
| Laboratory | 01:25 PM-04:20 PM | S | NICCOLI, FRANCIS | 8609 | ||
| HORT-090V-01: Class meets 2 Saturdays: 4/13 & 4/20. | ||||||
| HORT 90X | WATER CONSERVATION IN LANDSCAPE DESIGN | 1 Unit | ||||
| Applies principles of water conservation to landscape design and construction projects. Landscape designs which incorporate water-conserving principles strive to limit the need for water and strike a balance between softscape and hardscape elements. This course is intended for students in the horticulture program but members of the public and professional community are invited to enroll. | ||||||
| .75 hours lecture, .5 hours laboratory. (15 hours total per quarter.) | ||||||
| 41269 | HORT-090X-01 | Lecture | 02:20 PM-04:25 PM | M | SVENSON, DANIEL | 8607 |
| Laboratory | 04:35 PM-05:50 PM | M | SVENSON, DANIEL | 8607 | ||
| HORT-090X-01: Class meets four weeks starting the first week of classes. | ||||||
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