Horticulture

The horticulture program prepares students for a career in the horticulture field and provides continuing education for current employees as well as educating home gardeners. Courses are offered in the evenings and on weekends.

Learning Outcomes: Upon successful completion of the program, students will be able to:

• Practice basic botany to identify, propagate and cultivate plants in landscape or nursery settings.
• Apply basic principles of garden design with consideration for soil, climate, drainage, water conservation and sustainability.
• Identify, monitor and manage pest and nutrition issues of plants in landscape or nursery settings.
• Identify two hundred horticultural plants by common name, scientific
name and cultivar.

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HORT 51 INTRODUCTION TO HORTICULTURE I

3 units • Letter Grade (LG) or Pass/No Pass (P/NP) •  Total hours: 42.5 hours lecture; 25.5 hours lab  

• Advisory: Eligibility for ENGL 1A or ENGL 1AE
• Credit transferable: CSU
• General Ed. Credit: MPC, Area E2 Career Exploration

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HORT 52 INTRODUCTION TO HORTICULTURE II

3 units • Letter Grade (LG) or Pass/No Pass (P/NP) •  Total hours: 42.5 hours lecture; 25.5 hours lab  

Surveys plant types and discusses proper plant use in the developed landscape. Includes an introduction to basic pruning, plant propagation, lawn care, landscape design, indoor plant care, container gardening, growing vegetables, herbs, fruit trees and native plants. May include field trips.

• Advisory: Eligibility for ENGL 1A or ENGL 1AE
• Credit transferable: CSU
• General Ed. Credit: MPC, Area E2 Career Exploration

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HORT 53  Soil Science Management

4 units • Letter Grade (LG) or Pass/No Pass (P/NP) •  Total hours: 51 hours lecture; 51 hours lab  

This course offers an examination of the biological, chemical, physical, and genetic composition of soils. It includes soil sampling, testing, and analysis of soil quality. It also covers exploration of strategies to improve soil quality and soil conservation for environmental and agricultural purposes. The course also offers an introductory overview of soils and human civilizations, including water management, agricultural production, and septic and gray water systems. Portions of instruction may be offered online; may also be offered fully online.  

Advisory: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in ENGL 1A or ENGL 1AE  

Credit transferable: Transfers to CSU & UC  

GE Credit: MPC B Natural Sciences (must include lab)   

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HORT 55 TREES

3 units • LG-P/NP • Total hours: Fifty-one hours lecture

This course covers planning, planting methods, maintenance and cultural practices of trees on the Monterey Peninsula. Topics covered are propagation, fertilizing, watering, pruning, pest and disease control, fruit tree care, tree physiology and identification.

• Advisory: Eligibility for ENGL 1A or ENGL 1AE
• Credit transferable: CSU

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HORT 61 PLANT IDENTIFICATION: SHRUBS, VINES, GROUND COVERS

3 units • LG-P/NP • Total hours: Forty-two and one-half hours lecture; twenty-five and one-half hours lab

This course covers identification, growth habits, cultural requirements and uses of common ornamental and native shrubs, vines, and ground covers. Field trips included.

• Advisory: Eligibility for ENGL 1A or ENGL 1AE
• Credit transferable: CSU

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HORT 62 PLANT IDENTIFICATION: TREES, ANNUALS, PERENNIALS

3 units • LG-P/NP • Total hours: Forty-two and one-half hours lecture; twenty-five and one-half hours lab Identification, growth habits, cultural requirements and uses of common ornamental and native trees, annuals and perennials are topics covered in this course. Field trips included.

• Advisory: Eligibility for ENGL 1A or ENGL 1AE
• Credit transferable: CSU

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HORT 63 PLANT PROPAGATION

3 units • LG-P/NP • Total hours: Forty-two and one-half hours lecture; twenty-five and one-half hours lab

Principles as well as hands-on experience with plant propagation are included in this course. Propagation methods covered include seeds, cuttings, budding, grafting, layering, division, and tissue culture. Students look at propagation structures, growing media, hormones and basic propagation procedures. Field trips included.

• Advisory: Eligibility for ENGL 111 or ENSL 110 and 155
• Credit transferable: CSU

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HORT 64 GROWING AND USING CALIFORNIA NATIVE PLANTS

3 units • LG-P/NP • Total hours: Forty-two and one-half hours lecture; twenty-five and one-half hours lab

Students learn how to grow and use California native plants for commercial or private use or for habitat restoration. Propagation methods, growth requirements, specific landscape uses, and species identification are covered. This course also includes hands-on work, guest speakers, and field trips.

• Advisory: Eligibility for ENGL 111 or ENSL 110 and 155
• Credit transferable: CSU

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HORT 65 BASIC LANDSCAPE DESIGN

3 units • LG-P/NP • Total hours: Forty-two and one-half hours lecture; twenty-five and one-half hours lab

This course is an introduction to basic drafting principles and techniques of landscape drawings, lettering, and design standards. Basic principles of landscape design, selection of plant materials, and site planning are covered. Drafting equipment is required. Field trips are included.

• Advisory: Eligibility for ENGL 111 or ENSL 110 and 155
• Credit transferable: CSU

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HORT 66 INTERMEDIATE LANDSCAPE DESIGN

3 units • LG-P/NP • Total hours: Forty-two and one-half hours lecture; twenty-five and one-half hours lab

This course involves further study in landscape design with emphasis on site analysis and details, cost considerations, maintenance specifications, larger scale design, and improved drawing methods. Drafting equipment is required. Field trips are included.

• Advisory: Eligibility for ENGL 111 or ENSL 110 and 155
• Credit transferable: CSU

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HORT 70 IRRIGATION DESIGN AND WATER ECONOMY

3 units • LG-P/NP • Total hours: Fifty-one hours lecture

In this course, students learn about sprinkler and drip equipment, automatic control systems, hydraulics, piping, soils, water supplies, water conservation, backflow prevention, and irrigation system design. Field trips are included.

• Advisory: Eligibility for ENGL 111 or ENSL 110 and 155
• Credit transferable: CSU

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HORT 72 LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION

3 units • LG-P/NP • Total hours: Forty-two and one-half hours lecture; twenty-five and one-half hours lab

Students receive instruction in techniques used in landscape construction through lectures and hands-on projects in the field. Topics covered include grading, walls, steps, drainage and irrigation, decks, fences and masonry as
well as planning, estimating, use of tools and materials, and safety.

• Advisory: Eligibility for ENGL 1A or ENGL 1AE
• Credit transferable: CSU

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HORT 78 INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT

3 units • Letter Grade (LG) or Pass/No Pass (P/NP) •  Total hours: 42.5 hours lecture; 25.5 hours lab  

In this course, students learn the identification, prevention, and various methods of control of insects, pests, weeds, and diseases affecting plants. Techniques for safe and proper pesticide and biological control applications are covered. Continuing education credit is given for licensed commercial pesticide applicators. Field trips included.

• Advisory: Eligibility for ENGL 1A or ENGL 1AE
• Credit transferable: CSU

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HORT 202 BEGINNING PRUNING

.5 unit • Pass/No Pass (P/NP) Only •  Total hours: 8.5 hours lecture; 3 hours lab  

Students become familiar with the principles, tools, and basic methods used for pruning ornamental plants. Instruction includes demonstrations and hands-on experience.

Credit transferable: Non-transferable  

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HORT 210 CURRENT TOPICS IN HORTICULTURE

.5 unit • Letter Grade (LG) or Pass/No Pass (P/NP) •  Total hours: 8.5 hours lecture  

This course covers topics of current interest and importance presented by specialists in the field of Horticulture.

Credit transferable: Non-transferable  

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HORT 425 SUCCESSFUL GARDENING TECHNIQUES

0 units • NC • Total hours: 34 hours lab  

This course covers fundamental horticultural techniques for home gardeners including tool maintenance, pruning, soil management, planting, fertilizing, irrigation, and pest and disease control. 

Repeatable: Noncredit

Portions of instruction may be offered online; may also be offered fully online.