Horticulture

HORT 110: Basic Horticulture

Units: 3
Prerequisites: None
Acceptable for Credit: CSU
Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 3 hours. (0109.00)

A basic course for horticulture majors and others desiring to learn basic horticulture science and related skills. Career opportunities in the California agricultural and landscape industries are emphasized. Field labs are required.

HORT 111: Introduction to Agri-Business Management

Units: 3
Prerequisites: None
Acceptable for Credit: CSU
Lecture 3 hours. (0112.00)

The course includes the business management practices relating to California plant industries. Retail and wholesale nurseries, landscape contracting, landscape management, floral and allied horticultural businesses are discussed. Course emphasis is upon sales, business management, employer-employee relations, laws, and labor management as related to these business operations. Opportunities for business ownership are also covered.

HORT 112: Fair Exhibit Construction

Units: 2
Prerequisites: None
Lecture 1 hour, laboratory 3 hours. (0109.00)

Students will learn to construct an actual landscape exhibit from a plan. They will incorporate design and construction skills normally used in the landscape industry and create an exhibit to attract or promote a business, private or commercial.

HORT 115: Soil Science

Units: 3
Prerequisites: None
Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC
Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 3 hours. (0103.00)

This course includes the study of soil physical, chemical, and biological properties. Soil conditions that restrict plant growth are examined. Students learn to solve soil problems that may exist in the field, greenhouse, and landscape. Problem-solving techniques that apply to Southern California soils are emphasized, including fertility, salinity, pH, high calcium, specific toxicities, and physical problems. Field labs are required.

HORT 116: Plant Science

Units: 4
Prerequisites: None
Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC
Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 3 hours. (0103.00)

This introductory course offers students an opportunity to learn the basic principles of plant science pertaining to food and ornamental plants. The course emphasizes plant morphology, anatomy and function, plant physiology, reproduction, biotic and abiotic environmental factors that impact plant growth and development, plant-soil-climate interrelationships, plant taxonomy and nomenclature, and plant diversity and adaptations. Learning activities include plant studies in the field, greenhouse, and landscape. Students are required to attend field labs and field trips.

HORT 117: Plant Identification: Trees, Shrubs, and Vines

Units: 3
Prerequisites: None
Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC
Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 3 hours. (0109.00)

This course covers the identification, growth habits, culture, and ornamental use of plants found in Southern California landscapes. Topics include botanical and common names, plant family relationships, and environmental adaptations. Students learn to identify by sight memory 200 plants from certification test and local plant lists. Students are required to attend field trips both on and off campus.

HORT 118: Arboriculture

Units: 3
Prerequisites: None
Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 3 hours. (0199.00)

This course covers the care and management of ornamental trees. Practice in the cultural requirements of seedlings to mature trees including fertilization, irrigation, and integrated pest management. Pruning techniques, safety equipment and practices, climbing, repairs, bracing, cabling, and tree removal will be stressed. (May be repeated one time.)

HORT 119: Specialized Tree Pruning and Surgery

Units: 1.5
Prerequisites: None
Lecture 1 hour, laboratory 1 hour. (0199.00)

This course covers the methods, problems, and techniques specific to ornamentals, fruit trees, and palm trees. Habits of growth coupled with correct pruning, cabling, and bracing applications are taught. Treatment and practices in crown thinning, topping alternatives, injury and cavity repairs will provide hands-on learning topics. (May be repeated two times.)

HORT 120: Urban Forestry

Units: 1.5
Prerequisites: None
Lecture 1 hour, laboratory 1 hour. (0109.10)

Integrated practice to the approach of management of street, parks, residential open spaces, or commercial/public open space vegetation. Inventory, budget, risk, and tree waste management practices will be introduced. Appraising and site evaluation techniques will be discussed, along with beneficial utilization of volunteer organizations.

HORT 121: Landscape Management

Units: 3
Prerequisites: None
Acceptable for Credit: CSU
Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 3 hours. (0109.10)

This course includes studies in landscape ecosystems with emphasis on turfgrass, trees, and border plantings. Students will learn landscape management practices, including soil preparation, fertilization, irrigation, cultivation, variety selection, mowing, pruning and growth control, and pest management. Basic skills needed for successful maintenance of landscaped areas are practiced in laboratory sessions.

HORT 126: Landscape Irrigation

Units: 3
Prerequisites: None
Acceptable for Credit: CSU
Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 3 hours. (0109.10)

Students taking this course will learn how to perform a site analysis for a landscape irrigation design, how to engineer an irrigation system using manual and automatic components, how to design a sprinkler and drip irrigation system in landscaped areas, and how to properly install and maintain irrigation systems using state-of-the-art components and procedures.

HORT 127: Landscape Design

Units: 3
Prerequisites: None
Acceptable for Credit: CSU
Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 3 hours. (0109.10)

Students enrolled in this course will learn the basic landscape design principles, elements, considerations, and enrichment factors with an emphasis upon residential landscaping. Students will assemble a site analysis, draw a plot plan, create design concepts, and render a landscape design including written specifications and a cost estimate.

HORT 128: Landscape Construction

Units: 3
Prerequisites: None
Acceptable for Credit: CSU
Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 3 hours. (0109.10)

Students will learn the basic skills required by the landscape construction trades in building architectural components, such as planter boxes, benches, walks, patio decks, fences, retaining walls, and enrichment features. Skills in specification writing and cost estimating practice will also be learned.

HORT 129: Beginning Computer-Aided Landscape Design

Units: 3
Prerequisites: None
Acceptable for Credit: CSU
Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 3 hours. (0109.10)

Introduction to the application of computer-aided drafting (CAD) for the landscape student/professional using software for the development of landscape design, irrigation design, perspective and elevation drawing, and cost estimating on personal computers.

HORT 130: Advanced Irrigation Design

Units: 3
Prerequisites: HORT 126.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU
Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 3 hours. (0109.10)

This irrigation course includes design and management of sprinkler systems on a larger or more complex level than a residential setting. Athletic fields, golf courses, parks, and other such commercial or public settings will be covered. Emphasis on the principles and practices of hydrostatic problems and methods of large-scale irrigation design will be applied to these elaborate systems, as well as single drip system design.

HORT 131: Computer-Aided Irrigation Design

Units: 3
Prerequisites: None
Advisory: HORT 126.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU
Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 3 hours. (0109.10)

Introduction to the application of computer-aided drafting (CAD) for the landscape irrigation student or professional using software specifically developed for irrigation design, graphics, and cost estimation.

HORT 132: Turf Management

Units: 3
Prerequisites: None
Acceptable for Credit: CSU
Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 3 hours. (0109.40)

This course covers the identification, culture, and management of turf grasses used in parks, residences, and landscapes. Topics include soil preparation, planting, fertilizing, irrigation methods, thatch control, aeration, and insect and disease problems and their controls.

HORT 134: Plant Pest Control

Units: 3
Prerequisites: None
Acceptable for Credit: CSU
Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 3 hours. (0109.00)

This course involves a study of the common pests that invade ornamental plantings in Southern California landscapes, including weeds, invertebrate pests, and plant diseases. Students will learn to diagnose pest problems and design solutions to these problems based upon an integration of approved pest management techniques and practices.

HORT 140: Subtropical Fruit and Plant Production

Units: 3
Prerequisites: None
Acceptable for Credit: CSU
Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 3 hours. (0109.00)

Principles and practices involved in the production of subtropical fruits and plants such as citrus and avocados. Includes discussions of propagation, site selection, planting, fertilization, irrigation, and pest control. Also emphasized are harvest techniques, marketing, and industry economic trends. Field trips to local orchards and groves.

HORT 143: Wines of the World

Units: 3
Prerequisites: None
Acceptable for Credit: CSU
Lecture 3 hours.

The world's wines, including their history, regional origins, viticultural practices, and wine-making styles are introduced. Students will participate in sensory evaluations of representative wines of Europe, Australia, Asia, and the Americas. Students must pay a lab fee and be 21 years of age to enroll.

HORT 144: Nursery Management and Production

Units: 3
Prerequisites: None
Acceptable for Credit: CSU
Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 3 hours. (0109.30)

This course will teach all aspects of nursery management including cutting/seed propagation methods and systems, soil, water, fertilization, pest management, advertising, pricing, business planning and financial statement analysis, employee selection and management, pruning and staking, and production scheduling. A number of field trips to local nurseries will be made.

HORT 145: Introduction to Enology

Units: 3
Prerequisites: None
Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC
Lecture 3 hours. (0104.00)

Students will be presented with an overview of the history and development of winemaking, detailing the grape varieties produced in the major wine-producing regions. Factors affecting the wine quality from the varying processes and the importance of these wines produced form these regions will be covered. Students must be 21 years old to enroll and pay a lab fee. (May be repeated two times.)

HORT 147: Wines of California

Units: 3
Prerequisites: None
Lecture 3 hours. (0104.00)

This course is designed for students to increase their knowledge of the technical, historical, social, and marketing aspects of wines and winemaking. Students will have their palates exposed to approximately 100 different wines, learn the skill of wine tasting, and develop an appreciation of wine. Students must be 21 years old to enroll and pay a lab fee. (Formerly HORT 141 and HORT 142.)

HORT 148: Introduction to Wine Production

Units: 1.5
Prerequisites: None
Lecture 1.50 hours.

This course will provide beginning winemakers with basic how to instructions and advanced technical training on aspects of winemaking. This course will also provide the student with information and techniques necessary to start a successful grape wine fermentation. The importance of specialized backgrounds needed to solve the wide variety of problems encountered in commercial wine production will be emphasized.

HORT 149: Vineyard Production and Management

Units: 3
Prerequisites: None
Acceptable for Credit: CSU
Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 3 hours.

The production and management decisions for wine and table grapes will be presented. Topics will include climate zones, soil selection, financing, farm organization, irrigation systems, field layout, varietal selection, nutritional needs, harvesting, labor management, marketing, and budgeting. Students will be required to prepare a budget and calendar of operations.

HORT 152: Plant Identification: Trees

Units: 1.5
Prerequisites: None
Lecture 1.50 hours. (0109.00)

Students will learn to identify 75 trees, vines, and groundcovers used in Southern California landscapes by botanical name, common name, and plant family. Students will also learn how each plant discussed may be properly used in landscaping.

HORT 170: Plant Identification: Floral Crops

Units: 3
Prerequisites: None
Lecture 3 hours. (0109.20)

This course covers the floral crops utilized in the floral design and retail floristic industry. Students will learn to identify 85 cut flowers, cut foliage, potted flowers, and potted foliage plants by their botanical and common names. Students will also learn to identify quality crops and their common market defects.

HORT 171: Floral Design I

Units: 2
Prerequisites: None
Acceptable for Credit: CSU
Lecture 1 hour, laboratory 3 hours. (0109.20)

This course will introduce students to the practical skills and theory of basic floral design. Selecting flowers and foliages used in arrangements, instruction in basic design principles, cut flower preparation and care, merchandising and packaging will be taught preparing students for employment in the floral industry.

HORT 172: Floral Design II

Units: 2
Prerequisites: None
Advisory: HORT 171 or prior floral design experience.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU
Lecture 1 hour, laboratory 3 hours. (0109.20)

Students in this course will learn the theory and practice of special occasion, contemporary, and large event floral designing. Floral shop management, employee relationships, and customer service will be emphasized.

HORT 173: Wedding Design

Units: 2
Prerequisites: None
Advisory: HORT 171.
Lecture 1 hour, laboratory 3 hours. (0109.20)

Several traditional and contemporary styles of wedding bouquets, corsages, and boutonniere construction will be covered. Students will learn church and reception floral designs. The skills, mechanics, and speed required in the floral industry will be practiced.

HORT 230: Landscape Architecture

Units: 3
Prerequisites: HORT 127.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU
Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 3 hours. (0109.10)

Students will learn techniques for organizing and synthesizing the various elements in the shaping of landscape form. The course will stress applications of ideas through construction of full-scale experimental projects. Topics covered include identification of major design determinants and the role of landscape architects and other professionals in dealing with diverse aspects of design.

HORT 292: Internship Studies

Units: 0.5-3
Prerequisites: Complete 6 units at MCC prior to internship; permission of instructor and department chair required.
Corequisite: Must currently be enrolled in 3 units and complete 60 hours of non-paid or 75 hours of paid work per unit of credit.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU
(0109.00)

Individualized study linking classroom learning to the workplace. Approval form must be signed by instructor and department chair before registration. (May be taken for a total of 12 units.)

HORT 293: Topics in Horticulture

Units: 1-3
Prerequisites: None
Repeatability Rule: Allow four completions in any combination of HORT 293, HORT 296.
Lecture 1 hour.
Lecture 2 hours.
Lecture 3 hours. (0109.00)

A study of relevant topics in the discipline not covered in the current selection of courses. Designed to meet special needs; content determined by participating faculty members in consultation with students and the community. Non-transfer topics only.

HORT 296: Topics in Horticulture

Units: 1-3
Prerequisites: None
Repeatability Rule: Allow four completions in any combination of HORT 293, HORT 296.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU
Lecture 1 hour.
Lecture 2 hours.
Lecture 3 hours. (0109.00)

A study of relevant topics in the discipline not covered in the current selection of courses. Designed to meet special needs; content determined by participating faculty members in consultation with students and the community.

HORT 299: Cooperative Work Experience--Occupational

Units: 1-4
Prerequisites: None
Corequisite: Students must be employed in a position directly related to their declared major and must complete 75 hours of paid work or 60 hours of non-paid work per unit of credit.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU
(0109.00)

For students whose work is directly related to their major. To participate in occupational cooperative work experience education, students must be employed in a position directly related to their declared major and undertake new or expanded responsibilities at their work site. Students must develop one learning objective for each unit of credit in which they enroll and they must complete 75 hours of paid work or 60 hours of non-paid work per unit of credit. A maximum of four units of occupational work experience may be earned each semester and a combined maximum of 16 units of occupational and general work experience may be earned during community college attendance and applied as electives toward graduation. Students may receive G.I. Bill benefits for work experience only if required for their specific program. (May be repeated three times.)