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ENVIRONMENTAL HORTICULTURE
Program Learning Outcomes:
• Demonstrate a proficiency in performing basic tasks
of landscape installation/construction [with
minimal technical supervision].
• Demonstrate a proficiency in performing basic tasks
of landscape and turf maintenance, irrigation analysis
and repair, pruning, trimming, and mowing skills.
• Demonstrate a proficiency in performing
basic landscape design activities including client
contact, site measuring, evaluation of client needs,
final plan design, and cost estimates to clients.
• Demonstrate a proficiency in basic plant identification
and usage associated with the horticulture industry
including water-wise gardening techniques.
• Demonstrate a proficiency in basic plant propagation
and production tasks with emphasis on
nursery operations
• Demonstrate a proficiency in basic retail nursery
tasks including display merchandising and
salesmanship, and concepts of quality, service,
and knowledge.
• Demonstrate a proficiency in digital/electronic
technology as found in the horticulture business
industry.
• Demonstrate proficiency in common workday tasks
such as filling-out timesheets and absence forms as well
as a basic understanding of employment policies
and ethics.
ENVIRONMENTAL HORTICULTURE
(MAJOR #
R.1061.AS)
ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE DEGREE
Upon completion of the Environmental Horticulture Associate
in Science Degree, students will have developed skills and
competencies in landscape design and maintenance, plant
propagation and production, floral design, pest management,
irrigation installation, and water management. The skills
and knowledge developed by students through this course of
study will successfully prepare them to assume responsibility
for leadership and management positions in horticultural
business organizations and/or governmental agencies such as
landscape contracting, landscape and grounds maintenance,
landscape design, retail and wholesale nursery operations, pest
control, floral design, and other environmental horticulture
industry sectors.
Agriculture Core ...................................................... 28
AG 1
Computer Applications in
Agriculture............................ 3
AG 3
Agriculture Accounting........ 3
AG 5
Ag Sales &
Communications.................. 3
AGNR 1
Agricultural Careers.............. 1
AGNR 2
Agricultural Leadership........ 1
AGNR 10
Construction Technology..... 3
PLS 1
Introduction to
Plant Science......................... 3
PLS 1L
Introduction to Plant
Science Lab........................... 1
PLS 2
Soils...................................... 3
PLS 2L
Soils Lab............................... 1
PLS 5
Principles of Irrigation
Management......................... 3
PLS 7
Integrated Pest
Management......................... 3
Environmental Horticulture Concentration:........... 12
EH 30
Principles of Environmental
Horticulture.......................... 3
EH 37
Beginning Floral Design....... 3
EH 43
Plant Propagation/
Production............................ 3
EH 48
Landscape Design................. 3
Total Units
40
ENVIRONMENTAL HORTICULTURE
(MAJOR
#R.1061.CA)CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT
Upon completion of this program of study, students will
be prepared for entry-level positions in the Environmental
Horticulture Industry. Students will have acquired the
skills, knowledge and attributes necessary to assist with
the day-to-day operations within the Environmental
Horticulture industry. This program of study will develop
student competencies in floral arrangement and design, plant
propagation techniques and greenhouse operation, landscape
design and maintenance, and the fundamental knowledge of
current horticulture practices.
EH 30
Principles of
Environmental Horticulture. ..... 3
EH 37
Beginning Floral Design............ 3
EH 43
Plant Propagation/Production.... 3
EH 48
Landscape Design...................... 3
Total Units
12
Environmental Horticulture