Courses
Fall 2026 Horticulture Courses
Introduction to Horticulture and Plant Science
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the fascinating topic of plant science, based on regenerative practices. Starting with plant morphology, topics include physiology, propagation, growth media, biological competitors, post-harvest technology, plant breeding and cultivation of fiber, ornamental and native plants. C-ID AG-PS 106 106L, CSU, UC
Section 3460
Section 8192
Plant Propagation and Production: Summer and Fall
This course introduces plant propagation and production practices for nursery operations, with a focus on summer and fall plants. Topics include seasonal planting specifications; transplanting; fertilizing; seasonal plant pest and disease control; light and temperature variables; structures and site layout; preparation and use of propagating and planting mediums; use and maintenance of common tools and equipment; regulations; and new plant introductions. Students will participate in greenhouse management, scheduling of plant production and marketing of summer and fall containerized nursery stock. C-ID HORT-111 + HORT-112 = AG-EH116L, CSU
Section 8490
Controlled Environment Growing (CEG): Methods of Plant Production
This course presents the history, current state, and future of Controlled Environment Growing (CEG), also known as Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA). Topics include hydroponics, aquaponics, and aeroponic systems, as well as a review of basic plant anatomy and physiology. Emphasis is placed on cultural practices, plant protection (insects and diseases), pollination/fertilization and bee management, plant nutrition and disorders, irrigation systems and nutrient solutions, transplant production, structures, control systems and energy conservation, harvesting, grading and storage, marketing and economics of CEG systems. CSU
Section 0090
Garden Design
This basic design course is intended for employees in nursery/landscape industries and homeowners. Fundamental design principles, plant selection, hydrozoning, regional hardscape materials and planting techniques will be covered. Plants for regenerative landscaping, seasonal color, energy efficiency, carbon sequestration and water usage will be introduced. Students will create a detailed design with planting specifications for a residential garden. CSU
Section 0091
Site Analysis
This course provides an introduction to the site analysis skills required by landscape designers, architects, contractors, maintenance technicians and gardeners. Details of specified sites are assessed, inventoried and documented including climatic, geographical, historical, legal, horticultural, and infrastructural conditions. CSU
Section 3808
Sustainable Water Management
California's relationship with water is complicated, swinging from drought to floods. In this course we introduce practices in landscape irrigation and sustainable water management for California landscapes. Topics include soil, water and plant relationships, auditing, design, monitoring techniques, groundwater banking, rainwater collection, gray water systems, subsurface systems repair, regulations, storage supply and quality. CSU
Section 3811
Work Experience Education in HORT
HORT-295 is supervised employment, including paid or unpaid internships, that extends classroom learning to the job site and relates to the student's chosen field of study or area of career interest. Under the supervision of a college instructor, students will engage in on-the-job and other learning experiences that contribute to their employability skills and occupational or educational goals. CSU