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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 51 | Fall Plant Material ID | 3.00 Units | ||
| Identification of landscape and garden plants will be categorized. Growth habit, climatic adaptation, ornamental value, maintenance and care of trees, shrubs, vines will be studied, with the focus on deciduous trees and fall flowering plants. (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. Students may receive credit for HORT 53 or VWT 35, but not both. | ||||
| 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 59 | Landscape Design | 2.00 Units | ||
| Landscape site planning and landscape architectural design for residential properties, home gardens, and small-scale use areas. Procedures and methods required in the planning and design process; site inventory, site analysis, user group analysis, preparation of site study diagrams, preliminary designs, and master site plans. Theory and principles of design, site layout, landscape elements, and material selection. Sketching, drafting, delineation, reproduction, and coloring techniques for landscape architectural plans. Selection and use of drawing tools, materials, and equipment. | ||||
| 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 73 | Computer Aided Design | 3.00 Units | ||
| Introduction to basic techniques in computer aided design for interior and exterior design, with emphasis on user terminology and hands-on learning. How to set up drawings, dimensioning systems appropriate to architecture. Floor plans, landscapes, details, drawings and other techniques using the computer. Students who have completed or are enrolled in INTD 40 may not receive credit. | ||||
| College: Las Positas College | ||||
| Division: STEM | ||||
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