College Catalog 2009-2010
Horticulture

Certificates

CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT
Landscape Industry
Code #1146
Required Program Units
HORT 100 Plant Diseases and Pests 3
HORT 300 Introduction to Horticulture 3
HORT 302 Soils and Plant Nutrition (3)
or PLTS 310 Soils and Plant Nutrition (3) 3
HORT 305 Plant Materials I 3
HORT 306 Plant Materials II 3
HORT 324 Landscape Maintenance 3
HORT 498 Work Experience in Horticulture 4
AMT 306 Small Engine Repair 3
Total Units Required 25
Suggested Electives:
AGB 300 Introduction to Agriculture Business (3)
AGB 310 Agriculture Computer Applications (3)
AGB 320 Agriculture Accounting (3)
Code #1113
The certificate in Landscape Design provides a strong horticulture foundation, along with the specialized skills and technical knowledge to prepare students for entry-level employment opportunities in the horticulture industry. Students who complete the Landscape Design certificate find employment in landscape design, planning, and construction, turf management, parks and recreation, nurseries and garden centers, or others areas in horticulture.
Required Program Units
HORT 300 Introduction to Horticulture 3
HORT 302 Soils and Plant Nutrition (3)
or PLTS 310 Soils and Plant Nutrition (3) 3
HORT 305 Plant Materials I 3
HORT 306 Plant Materials II 3
HORT 322 Landscape Graphics 3
HORT 325 Landscape Irrigation 3
HORT 326 Landscape Design 3
HORT 498 Work Experience in Horticulture 4
Total Units Required 25
Suggested Electives:
AGB 300 Introduction to Agriculture Business (3)
AGB 310 Agriculture Computer Applications (3)
AGB 320 Agriculture Accounting (3)
CMT 300 Introduction to Construction Plans and Spec. (3)
CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT
Nursery Operations
Code #1115
The certificate in Nursery Operations is designed to provide a well-rounded base of skills and knowledge to prepare students for entry-level employment opportunities in the nursery industry. Students who complete the Nursery Operations certificate find employment in wholesale and retail nurseries, garden centers, plant propagation and production, landscape contracting and construction, ground maintenance and management, or other areas in horticulture.
Required Program Units
HORT 100 Plant Diseases and Pests 3
HORT 300 Introduction to Horticulture 3
HORT 302 Soils and Plant Nutrition (3)
or PLTS 310 Soils and Plant Nutrition (3) 3
HORT 305 Plant Materials I 3
HORT 306 Plant Materials II 3
HORT 310 Nursery Practices 3
HORT 312 Plant Propagation 3
HORT 498 Work Experience in Horticulture 4
Total Units Required 25
Suggested Electives:
AGB 300 Introduction to Agriculture Business (3)
AGB 310 Agriculture Computer Applications (3)
AGB 320 Agriculture Accounting (3)
HORT 122 Landscape Practices: Pesticide Qualified Applicator's Certificate (2)
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