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| Horticulture |
| HORT 50 | Introduction to Horticulture | 3.00 Units | ||
| Botanical nomenclature, anatomy and physiology, plant growth, and development are presented. Soils, media, fertilizers, and watering methods are discussed. Preliminary Landscape design, installation and maintenance is included. Current practices of plant propagation, plant disorders and pest management, and 21st Century horticulture trends will be explored. (8 hours of lab to be scheduled on Saturdays which may include one or more field trips) | ||||
| College: Las Positas College | ||||
| Division: STEM | ||||
| HORT 53 | Landscape/Vineyard Pest Mgt. | 3.00 Units | ||
| Concepts of plant pathology, entomology, and weed science are studied in order to identify symptoms, diagnose problems, and determine methods of controlling plant diseases, insects, and weed pests. Methods and techniques of integrated pest management, chemical and non-chemical control related to garden, landscape, and other horticulture crops and plants are studied. Disease and pest control materials are assessed with emphasis on safe handling and application, and environmental protection. Focus is on preparation for State Qualified Applicators. | ||||
| College: Las Positas College | ||||
| Division: STEM | ||||
| HORT 56 | Arboriculture Urban Forestry | 3.00 Units | ||
| Care, maintenance, planting, and pruning of trees, shrubs, and vines are discussed. Specific pruning techniques for ornamental trees, fruit trees, shrubs, roses, and other woody plants are demonstrated. Principles of urban forestry, tree preservation, health, growth characteristics, plant selection, planting, irrigation, fertilization, and damage repair are studied. (8 hours of lab to be scheduled on Saturdays, which may include one or more field trips) | ||||
| College: Las Positas College | ||||
| Division: STEM | ||||
| HORT 60 | Landscape Irrigation Systems | 3.00 Units | ||
| Planning, design, engineering, construction, and maintenance of sprinkler and drip irrigation systems for landscape, garden, and turfgrass use. Principles of hydraulics, layout, and equipment application. Irrigation system equipment, components, methods of installation and repair. Principles and techniques of water conservation and plant-water-soil relations. | ||||
| College: Las Positas College | ||||
| Division: STEM | ||||
| HORT 62 | Calif. Native Dry Landscapes | 2.00 Units | ||
| This course examines the native plant communities of California and identifies native plants suitable for the design and installation of dry landscapes in Northern California. The focus of this course is the planning, design, installation, care, and maintenance of drought tolerant landscapes, with the goal of creating more sustainable landscapes. | ||||
| College: Las Positas College | ||||
| Division: STEM | ||||
| HORT 63 | Sustainable Landscapes | 2.00 Units | ||
| This course examines natural ecosystems in order to learn concepts essential to create and maintain sustainable, environmentally sound landscapes. The focus of this course is on planning, designing, installing, and maintaining of landscapes, through the use of ecologically sound construction techniques, materials, and systems. | ||||
| College: Las Positas College | ||||
| Division: STEM | ||||
| HORT 71 | Hydroponics and Aquaponics | 2.00 Units | ||
| The ecological design and operation of urban agriculture that covers the fundamental principles of raising fish and vegetable crops in soil-less media. | ||||
| College: Las Positas College | ||||
| Division: STEM | ||||
| HORT 74 | Introduction to Urban Agricult | 1.00 Unit | ||
| This is an introductory course to the art, science and practical implementation of urban agriculture techniques. Students learn where our food comes from, how a small-scale farm can impact the community, and to change our role in the food system from consumer to producer. Students will work in the garden, conduct research, and learn how to design and manage an urban garden or farm. | ||||
| College: Las Positas College | ||||
| Division: STEM | ||||
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