Greenhouse and Nursery Production Certificate
PROGRAM CODE: 2C15845
The Greenhouse and Nursery Production Certificate prepares students for entry level positions in the greenhouse / nursery industry, including both wholesale and retail nursery operations. The Greenhouse and Nursery Production Certificate requires the completion of 30-31 units of which 12 units are in required courses. An additional 9 units must be chosen from restricted electives Group A and 9-10 units from restricted electives Group B. A grade of C or better is required in each course taken.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses (12 units): | ||
| HORT 160 F | Plant Identification of Ornamental Trees | 3 |
| HORT 161 F | Plant Identification of Ornamental Shrubs | 3 |
| HORT 164 F | Plant Identification of Annuals, Perennials and Houseplants | 3 |
| HORT 173 F | Greenhouse and Nursery Production | 3 |
| Restricted Electives - Group A (9 units): | 9 | |
| Soils | 3 | |
| Turf Grass Management | 3 | |
| Plant Propagation | 3 | |
| Applied Entomology | 3 | |
| Restricted Electives - Group B (9-10 units): | 9-10 | |
| Applied Botany | 4 | |
| Landscaping for Dry Climates | 3 | |
| Turf Grass Management | 3 | |
| Landscape Design | 3 | |
| Plant Pathology | 3 | |
| Hydroponics - Aquaponics | 3 | |
| Total Units | 30-31 | |