Landscape Horticulture Certificate
Division: Natural Sciences
PROGRAM CODE: 2C45378
The Landscape Horticulture Certificate is intended for students who desire an intermediate certification in horticulture. This certificate can be completed within a single school year. Courses used here can be applied toward the more advanced Certificates of Proficiency in Horticulture. The Landscape Horticulture Certificate requires a total of 18-20 units of which 7 units are in required courses. An additional 11-13 units must be chosen from the restricted electives. A grade of C or better is required in each course taken.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses (7 units): | ||
| HORT 001 F | Principles of Horticulture I | 4 |
| or HORT 002 F | Principles of Horticulture II | |
| HORT 160 F | Plant Identification of Ornamental Trees | 3 |
| or HORT 161 F | Plant Identification of Ornamental Shrubs | |
| or HORT 162 F | Landscaping for Dry Climates | |
| or HORT 164 F | Plant Identification of Annuals, Perennials and Houseplants | |
| or HORT 005 F | Basic Landscape Plants I | |
| or HORT 006 F | Basic Landscape Plants II | |
| Restricted Electives (11-13 units): | 11-13 | |
| Landscape Pruning Techniques | 1 | |
| Basic Turf Care | 1 | |
| Home Pest Control | 1 | |
| Irrigation Controller Program | 2 | |
| Landscape Irrigation | 3 | |
| Soils | 3 | |
| Plant Nutrition | 2 | |
| Irrigation Principles | 3 | |
| Landscape Management | 4 | |
| Landscape Construction | 3 | |
| Landscape Construction Laboratory | 1 | |
| Landscaping Contracting | 3 | |
| Greenhouse and Nursery Production | 3 | |
| Plant Propagation | 3 | |
| Turf Grass Management | 3 | |
| Arboriculture | 2 | |
| Landscape Design | 3 | |
| Total Units | 18-20 | |
Program Level Student Learning Outcomes
Outcome 1: Demonstrate an understanding of how landscape management practices may impact the climate, water quality, wildlife, and people.
Outcome 2: Apply the concepts of horticulture to maintain and improve plants in the landscape and garden.
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