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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 52 | Spring 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 evergreen and spring 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 54 | Landscape and Vineyard Soils | 3.00 Units | ||
| This course is a study of the physical, chemical and biological properties of soil. Areas of study will include: soil classification, derivation, uses, function and management including erosion, moisture retention, structure, cultivation, organic matter and microbiology. There is a focus on vineyard and landscape planting media, soil substitutes, hydroponics, and amendments to improve and promote plant growth which includes plant and vine nutrition, essential nutrients required for plant growth and healthy development. There will be instruction covering materials used for fertilizers which includes material origins, use, and application; and irrigation systems which will cover materials required for basic irrigation systems used in vineyard and landscape settings. Students that take VWT 12 may not receive credit for HORT 54. | ||||
| College: Las Positas College | ||||
| Division: STEM | ||||
| HORT 55 | Greenhouse,Nursery,Garden Mtg. | 3.00 Units | ||
| Explores many horticulture specializations including management and operations of retail and wholesale nurseries, greenhouse growers, specialized growers of trees, shrubs, flowers, hydroponics growers, vegetable growers. Emphasis on plant propagation, propagation structures, greenhouses, nursery and garden center management and operations. Employment opportunities are in the wholesale and retail horticulture industry. | ||||
| College: Las Positas College | ||||
| Division: STEM | ||||
| HORT 58 | Landscape Construction | 3.00 Units | ||
| Design, engineering, construction techniques, and installation methods for landscape site development. Cost estimating, bidding, construction materials, methods, equipment, tools, and safety for landscape plan implementation. Contracts, specifications, and legal aspects regarding landscape installation and site development. | ||||
| 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 | ||||
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