HORT 001 • Principles of Horticulture I.
3 hours lecture, 3 hours Lab per week. 4 UNITS.
Identification and use of ornamental plants;
culture of landscape plantings; survey of soil properties and
fertilizers; morphology of leaves, flowers and fruits; landscape
design principles. For basic skills in the horticulture and nursery
trade. (Degree Credit)
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HORT 002 • Principles of Horticulture II.
3 hours lecture, 3 hours Lab per week. 4 UNITS.
Plant propagation techniques; weed control in the landscape; plant disease-control; responsible and safe use of pesticides and their alternatives; turfgrass management techniques for basic skills in the horticulture and nursery trade. (Degree Credit) |
HORT 005 • Basic Landscape Plants.
3 hours lecture per week. 3 UNITS.
The identification of trees, shrubs, vines, herbaceous plant material and trees valuable in the landscape. Special emphasis is placed on fall-blooming, broad and narrow-leaf plants. This course is designed for homeowners, non-majors those engaged in the fields of horticulture and landscaping. Not open for transfer credits to majors in Ornamental Horticulture and Landscape Architecture as a substitute for HORT 160, Plant Identification (Degree Credit) |
HORT 006 • Basic Landscape Plants.
3 hours lecture per week. 3 UNITS.
The identification and study of trees, herbaceous plant materials, shrubs and vines of landscape value. Additional plants not covered in Hort 5, with special emphasis on spring-blooming deciduous plants.
This course is designed for homeowners, non-majors those engaged in the fields of horticulture and landscaping. Not open for transfer credits to majors in Ornamental Horticulture and Landscape Architecture as a substitute for HORT161, Plant Identification. (Degree Credit) |
HORT 008A • Landscape Pruning Practices.
2 hours lecture and 3 hours LAB per week. (6 WEEKS) 1 UNIT.
Principles and practices of the various
techniques used to prune and maintain ornamental shrubs, trees,
vines, ground covers and fruit trees found in residential and
commercial landscapes. Special attention is given to appropriate
plant use and maintenance. (Degree Credit)
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HORT 008B • Basic Turf Care.
2 hours lecture and 3 hours LAB per week. (6 WEEKS) 1 UNIT.
Fundamentals of lawn care for homeowners
including planting, fertilization, irrigation, weed control and pest
control. Special techniques and equipment used for lawn renovation
are also covered. (Degree Credit)
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HORT 008C • Home Pest Control.
2 hours lecture and 3 hours LAB per week. (6 WEEKS) 1 UNIT.
Fundamentals of pest control for homeowners
including identification and control of weeds, insects, vertebrates,
arachnids, molluscs and diseases. Special emphasis is given to
Integrated Pest Management as a home pest control technique. (Degree
Credit)
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HORT 010A • Landscape Lighting.
4 hours lecture per week. (8 WEEKS) 2 UNITS.
Principles and practices used in lighting outdoor trees, shrubs, planter beds and living spaces. Emphasis is given to appropriate selection of code-approved low voltage electrical components, wiring and lighting fixtures for residential use. (Degree Credit)
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HORT 010B • Landscape Water Features.
2 hours lecture and 3 hours LAB per week. (8 WEEKS) 2 UNITS.
Design and installation of landscape water features including ponds, garden streams, fountains and container water gardens. Students learn current construction techniques through an on-site installation. (Degree Credit)
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HORT 045 • Training Pest Control Professionals.
4 hours lecture per week. (9 WEEKS) 2 UNITS.
This course is intended to prepare students to
pass the California Department of Food and Agriculture certification
examinations for the Qualified Applicators License and Qualified
Applicators Certificate and to provide continuing education hours
for those already certified. Instruction involves pesticide laws and
regulations, pesticide safety, and control of insects, mites,
nematodes and other invertebrate pests. (Degree Credit)
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HORT 046 • Pesticide Safety for Landscape Workers.
4 hours lecture per week. (9 WEEKS) 2 UNITS.
A
course designed to teach pesticide safety to Spanish and English
speaking landscape workers. Students learn safe operation of
application equipment, pesticide toxicity ratings, methods of
exposure ad pesticide labeling along with information about pest and
disease life cycles and pest-host relationships. (Degree
Credit)
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HORT 058 • Irrigation Controller Programming.
3 hours lecture and 3 hours LAB per week. (8 WEEKS) 2 UNITS.
This course provides hands-on experience in the
fundamentals of programming some of the most popular irrigation
controllers available in the industry. Practical situations will be
used to show the applications of basic and advanced controller
features. A review of various central control computer irrigation
systems and field trips to various central control sites are also
included. (Degree Credit)
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HORT 070 • Volunteer Naturalist Training.
4 hours lecture and 3 hours LAB per week. (8 WEEKS) 2.5 UNITS.
A basic ecology course dealing specifically
with the ecosystems represented in the wilderness parks and nature
preserves of Orange County. Special emphasis will be placed on the
natural history, geology and cultural history of our undeveloped
areas. Training will also be given in the skills required to lead
nature tours in the parks. Assumes no science background. Weekly
field trips required. (Degree Credit)
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HORT 073 • Landscaping for Wildlife.
2 hours lecture and 3 hours LAB per week. (9 WEEKS) 2 UNITS.
A specialized horticulture course dealing
specifically with the backyard ecosystem. Special emphasis will be
placed on how to create a habitat that will be attractive to birds,
butterflies and other desirable animals through design and materials
selection, as well as through the use of feeders and other
artificial means. The natural history of some of the less
conspicuous garden inhabitants will be discussed along with many of
the species that can be attracted. Assumes no science background
(Degree Credit)
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HORT 075 • Habitat Assessment and Restoration.
4 hours lecture and 3 hours LAB per week. (8 WEEKS) 2.5 UNITS.
A course designed to introduce students to the
ecological theory and practical application of a variety of habitat
assessment, restoration and monitoring techniques. Scientific,
social and legal aspects of restoration will be discussed. Training
will emphasize habitat evaluation and restoration techniques used by
industry, governmental agencies and environmental organizations.
Weekly field trips will visit and assist assessment and restoration
projects. (Degree Credit)
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HORT 152 • Applied Botany.
3 hours lecture and 3 hours LAB per week. 4 UNITS.
Covers the basic concepts in plant structure
and functions. Includes the study of plant growth and development,
horticultural practices and an overview of horticulture as a
science, an art and an industry. Practical exercises and field trips
are part of the LAB work. (Degree Credit)
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HORT 153 • Landscape Irrigation.
2 hours lecture and 3 hours LAB per week. 3 UNITS.
Covers the principles and practices of
installing basic irrigation systems. Includes the study of fittings,
piping, valves, backflow-preventers, controllers, sprinklers; basic
hydraulics, friction-loss calculations and beginning irrigation
design are also covered.
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HORT 154 • Irrigation Design.
2 hours lecture and 3 hours LAB per week. 3 UNITS.
Prerequisite: HORT153 Landscape Irrigation
Covers the
principles and practices of designing residential and small
commercial irrigation systems. Component selection and installation,
head spacing and location, hydraulic calculation, graphics
presentation and current water conservation practices are discussed.
Field trips and on-site analysis are included as part of the LAB.
(Degree Credit)
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HORT 155 • Soils.
2 hours lecture and 3 hours LAB per week. 3 UNITS.
This course covers the
following physical, chemical and biological properties of soil:
formation, texture, structure, compaction, stability and drainage,
permeability and water-holding capacity, ionic exchange, soil
reaction, organic matter, soil classification, water conservation
and soil conservation.
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HORT 156 • Plant Nutrition.
3 hours lecture and 3 hours LAB per week. (8 WEEKS) 3 UNITS.
This course provides a comprehensive review of
plant fertility for landscape and container plants. Tissue and soil
testing for nutrient levels, methods and equipment used in
fertilizer application, and currently used fertilizer materials are
also covered. Students will learn to develop fertility programs for
various nursery crops.
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HORT 157 • Irrigation Principles.
2 hours lecture and 3 hours LAB per week. 3 UNITS.
Prerequisite: HORT153 Landscape Irrigation.
This course covers
the study and application of plant, soil and water relationships as
they apply to irrigation. Sprinkler precipitation rates, soil
infiltration rates and plant evapo-transpiration rates are
investigated to determine optimal irrigation, programming and
efficient water usage. LAB hours will include field trips,
investigations and on-site analysis. (Degree Credit)
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HORT 160 • Plant Identification: Ornamental Trees.
3 hours lecture per week. 3 UNITS.
The study
of broadleaf and conifers used in the California landscape, with
special emphasis on identification. Recommended as a transfer course
for majors in horticulture and landscape architecture. (UC; HORT 160
and 161 maximum credit one course) (Degree Credit)
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HORT 161 • Plant Identification: Ornamental Shrubs.
3 hours lecture per week. 3 UNITS.
The study
of ornamental shrubs, vines, ground covers, tropical and herbaceous
plants used in the California landscape with special emphasis on
identification. Recommended as a transfer course for majors in
horticulture and landscape architecture. (UC; HORT160 and 161
maximum credit one course) (Degree Credit)
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HORT 162 • Landscaping for Dry Climates.
2 hours lecture and 3 hours LAB per week. 3 UNITS.
Recommended: HORT200L Landscape Design.
A semester length
course covering the effects of Southern California's climate and
environment on plant selection, knowledge of the growth requirements
of selected native and exotic species and their proper use in
landscapes. Emphasis is placed on functional value and esthetic
qualities of native and exotic drought-tolerant plants. Through the
development of the design process, the student will create landscape
plans using an inventory of appropriate native and drought tolerant
exotic species. Field trips are an integral part of the projects,
including one weekend trip required of all students. (Degree
Credit)
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HORT 164 • Plant Identification: Annuals, Perennials and House Plants.
3 hours lecture per week. 3 UNITS.
Course covers the study of annual, perennial
and houseplant material used throughout California, with special
emphasis on identification. It includes the comparison of the care
requirements, culture and landscape use of approximately 200
herbaceous ornamental plants. Recommended as a transfer course in
the majors of horticulture and landscape architecture. (Degree
Credit)
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HORT 165 • Landscape Management.
3 hours lecture and 3 hours LAB per week. 4 UNITS.
Installation of new plantings and maintenance
of existing plantings, including pruning, fertilization, pest
control, lawn care and landscape estimating. (Degree
Credit)
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HORT 168 • Landscape Construction.
3 hours lecture per week. 3 UNITS.
Course
covers the use and cost of various landscape construction materials
and processes. Problems dealing with structure, grading, drainage,
sprinklers, masonry and electricity used in landscape construction.
The course is designed for students qualifying for the State
Landscape Contractors Examination. (Degree Credit)
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HORT 169 • Landscape Construction LAB.
3 hours LAB per week. 1 UNIT.
Co-requisite: HORT 168: Landscape Construction
Laboratory exercises in the
use of block, concrete, wood and other hardscape construction
materials and techniques as they relate to structures, drainage,
grading, utilities and irrigation. (Degree Credit)
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HORT 170 • Landscape Contracting.
3 hours lecture per week. 3 UNITS.
This course
covers the legal requirements and obligations of the landscape
contractor, including contractor law, lien rights, subcontractor
regulations and employee labor law. Also includes estimating and
cost analysis for the landscape trades. The course is directed
toward preparing the student for passing the State Contractor's
License Examination.
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HORT 173 • Greenhouse and Nursery Production.
2 hours lecture and 3 hours LAB per week. 3 UNITS.
This course covers the current theories and
techniques for producing greenhouse and nursery plants. Greenhouse
and nursery facilities and equipment will be covered along with
business practices, computer applications, nursery automation and
irrigation systems. Recommended for students seeking careers in
nursery-related fields. (Degree Credit)
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HORT 174 • Plant Propagation.
2 hours lecture and 3 hours LAB per week. 3 UNITS.
This course covers the theoretical and
practical aspects of commercial plant production. Seeding,
transplanting, preparation of cuttings. layering, division, budding
and grafting and micropropagation (in vitro) are discussed. The use
of plant hormones, plant physiology and genetic manipulation are
also covered.
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HORT 177 • Turfgrass Management.
2 hours lecture and 3 hours LAB per week. 3 UNITS.
Production, maintenance and management of turf
grasses. Laboratory and field experience in identification,
planting, management practices, renovation, fertilization and pest
management methods. Valuable to individuals entering the landscape
management, nursery propagation, landscape architecture and golf
course management fields. Also appropriate for park, stadium and
athletic field managers and managers of memorial parks.
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HORT 185 • Arboriculture.
1 hour lecture and 3 hours LAB per week. 2 UNITS.
Maintenance involving the techniques and
equipment of pruning, bracing, cabling and cavity repair of
ornamental trees. Course will study the pruning of specific trees
for special purposes and the regulations, codes and safety practices
of professional tree pruning. LAB will cover practice in safe tree
climbing by the use of harness and lines, correct methods of pruning
various tree species and preservation by cavity repair, bracing and
cabling. (Degree Credit)
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HORT 188 • Integrated Pest Management.
3 hours lecture and 3 hours LAB per week. (9 WEEKS) 2 UNITS.
A course which provides students with a
fundamental knowledge of integrated pest management. During the
class, students learn to develop and implement pest control programs
using cultural, biological and chemical methods. Emphasis will be
placed on pest identification, pest monitoring and analysis of plant
symptoms. (Degree Credit)
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HORT 200 • Landscape Design.
2 hours lecture and 3 hours LAB per week. 3 UNITS.
Basic drafting techniques are taught, combined
with the principles of design, leading to formal landscape drawings
of homes. Includes the proper association of plant materials
according to texture, color, mass, cultural requirements and
intended usage in the landscape. (UC) (Degree Credit)
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HORT 201 • Advanced Landscape Design.
2 hours lecture and 3 hours LAB per week. 3 UNITS.
Prerequisite: HORT 200 Landscape Design.
A continuation of
graphics, design theory and plant usage from HORT 200. Emphasis is
placed on hillside development and commercial projects. A survey of
the historical development of landscape. The design of landscape
structures such as walls, patios, overheads, steps and pools is
addressed, with focus on the qualities of construction materials.
Perspective drawings for project presentations will be developed,
along with a detailed site analysis and evaluation of ecological
features and impacts. Field trips are a part of the LAB, including
one weekend field trip required of all students. (Degree
Credit)
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HORT 205 • Applied Entomology.
2 hours lecture and 3 hours LAB per week. 3 UNITS.
Study of the principles of entomology including
external and internal anatomy and physiology, insect relatives,
classification and identification. Concepts of insect management
will be included. A collection of properly identified insects will
be required, with LAB and field examinations placing emphasis on
identification and control. (Degree Credit)
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HORT 207 • Plant Pathology.
2 hours lecture and 3 hours LAB per week. 3 UNITS.
An introduction to plant pathology with a study
of major plant diseases and their control. Fungi, bacteria and
viruses, nematodes causing diseases of economic crops throughout the
US are studied in the laboratory, greenhouse and field. (Degree
Credit)
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HORT 215 • Diseases and Pests of Ornamental Plants.
3 hours lecture and 3 hours LAB per week. 4 UNITS.
Prerequisite: Hort 205 Applied Entomology OR Hort 207 Plant Pathology
Diagnosis and control of parasitic and
non-parasitic disease problems in ornamental landscapes.
Determination of insets, mites and other pest problems effecting
ornamental plantings and their control. Transfer credit to colleges
offering similar programs. California Department of Food and
Agriculture Continuing Education Credits (CCUs) available for this
course. (Degree Credit)
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HORT 218 • Landscape Hydraulics.
2 hours lecture and 3 hours LAB per week. 3 UNITS.
Prerequisite: Hort 153 Landscape Irrigation and Math 40 Intermediate Algebra.
This course covers the principles of hydraulics
as they relate to open and closed piping systems, pipe and channel
flow as they relate to irrigation and drainage systems. Water,
storage, pumping, hammer, system surge, fountains and ponds are also
addressed.
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HORT 219 • CAD Applications in Horticulture.
2 hours lecture and 3 hours LAB per week. 3 UNITS.
Prerequisite: Hort 200 Landscape Design OR Hort 154 Irrigation Design
This course includes the use of the computer
and CAD (Computer Aided Drafting) in the creation of landscape and
irrigation designs. The use of symbol libraries, layered drawings,
landscape and irrigation plans will be developed for actual site
situations.
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HORT 920AB • Advanced CAD Applications in Horticulture.
2 Hours Lecture and 3 hours LAB per week. 3 UNITS.
Prerequisite: Hort 219 CAD Applications in Horticulture.
This
course advances the skills and techniques acquired in Hort 219. It
includes the use of the computer and CAD (Computer Aided Drafting)
symbol libraries, layered drawings, macros and other programs
designed for even more sophisticated Landscape applications.
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