HORT 1 Introduction to Environmental Horticulture

Units: 4
This course provides an introduction to environmental horticulture, emphasizing the application of science, art, and technology in industrial aspects of horticultural principles and practices. Topics include landscape planting and transplanting; soil properties and water relations; botanical nomenclature and plant classification; plant anatomy, physiology, growth, and development; plant reproduction and propagation; as well as the effects of hormones, climate, light, water, fertilizers, and mineral nutrition on food, fiber, ornamental, and native plants. Students will explore the branches of horticulture along with current research of plant propagation and breeding, biological competitors, and integrated pest management. Laboratory activities will develop practical skills of applying scientific horticultural techniques to growing plants. (HBCU, UC, CSU)