Landscape Horticulture
71 courses · Merritt College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Fall 2026
LANHT 1 Introduction to Landscape Horticulture with Lab (Day)
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Not open for credit to students who have completed or are currently enrolled in LANHT 1E. Principles and practices of basic landscape horticulture: Brief history of horticulture, landscape planting and transplanting, soils, soil water, water quality, watering, overview of structure of higher plants, plant metabolism, vegetative/reproductive growth and development, plant propagation, hormones and plant growth, climate, light and plant growth, fertilizers and mineral nutrition; brief review of organic gardening, biological competitors of useful plants, gardening maintenance and long-term care options, branches of horticulture, and job opportunities. The lab includes planting, garden renovation, classroom demonstrations, and field trips to prominent Bay Area landscapes.
LANHT 1E Introduction to Landscape Horticulture (Evening)
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3 hours lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Not open for credit to students who have completed or are currently enrolled in LANHT 1. Principles and practices of basic landscape horticulture: Brief history of horticulture, landscape planting and transplanting, soils, soil water, water quality, watering, overview of structure of higher plants, plant metabolism, vegetative/reproductive growth and development, plant propagation, hormones and plant growth, climate, light and plant growth, fertilizers and mineral nutrition; brief review of organic gardening, biological competitors of useful plants, gardening maintenance and long-term care options, branches of horticulture, and job opportunities. Slide presentations substituted for lab.
LANHT 2 Plant Materials: Tree ID and Culture with Lab (Day)
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab
- Advisory
- LANHT 001 or LANHT 001E and LANHT 023.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- AG-EH 108 L
Not open for credit to students who have completed or are currently enrolled in LANHT 2E. Identification and culture of trees used in Bay Area landscapes: Climate, soil, and water preferences; garden culture; pest and disease problems; and pruning and propagation.
LANHT 2E Plant Materials: Tree ID and Culture (Evening)
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3 hours lecture
- Advisory
- LANHT 001 or LANHT 001E and LANHT 023.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Not open for credit to students who have completed or are currently enrolled in LANHT 2. Identification and culture of trees used in Bay Area landscapes: Climate, soil, and water preferences; garden culture; pest and disease problems; and pruning and propagation. Slide presentations substituted for lab.
LANHT 4 Plant Materials: Shrubs ID and Culture with Lab (Day)
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab
- Advisory
- LANHT 001 or LANHT 001E and LANHT 023.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- AG-EH 108L
Not open for credit to students who have completed or are currently enrolled in LANHT 4E. Identification and culture of shrubs used in Bay Area landscapes: Climate, soil, and water preferences; garden culture; pest and disease problems; and pruning and propagation. The lab includes planting, garden renovation, classroom demonstrations, and field trips to prominent Bay Area landscapes.
LANHT 4E Plant Materials: Shrubs ID and Culture (Evening)
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3 hours lecture
- Advisory
- LANHT 001 or LANHT 001E and LANHT 023.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Not open for credit to students who have completed or are currently enrolled in LANHT 4. Identification and culture of shrubs used in Bay Area landscapes: Climate, soil, and water preferences; garden culture; pest and disease problems; and pruning and propagation. Slide presentations substituted for lab.
LANHT 5A Plant Materials: Fall Native Plant ID and Culture with Lab (Day)
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab
- Advisory
- LANHT 001 or LANHT 001E and LANHT 023.
- Transfers to
- CSU
Not open for credit to students who have completed or are currently enrolled in LANHT 5EA. Identification and culture of fall native plants used in the landscape: Climate, soil, and water preferences; garden culture; pest and disease problems; pruning and propagation. Lab includes classroom demonstrations and field trips to prominent Bay Area landscapes.
LANHT 5B Plant Materials: Spring Native Plant ID and Culture with Lab (Day)
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab
- Advisory
- LANHT 001 or LANHT 001E and LANHT 023.
- Transfers to
- CSU
- C-ID
- AG-EH 108 108 L
Not open for credit to students who have completed or are currently enrolled in LANHT 5EB. Identification and culture of spring native plants used in the landscape: Climate, soil, and water preferences; garden culture; pest and disease problems; and pruning and propagation.
LANHT 5EA Plant Materials: Fall Native Plant ID and Culture (Evening)
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3 hours lecture
- Advisory
- LANHT 001 or LANHT 001E and LANHT 023.
- Transfers to
- CSU
Not open for credit to students who have completed or are currently enrolled in LANHT 5A. Identification and culture of fall native plants used in the landscape: Climate, soil, and water preferences; garden culture; pest and disease problems; and pruning and propagation. Slide presentations substituted for lab.
LANHT 5EB Plant Materials: Spring Native Plant ID and Culture (Evening)
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3 hours lecture
- Advisory
- LANHT 001 or LANHT 001E and LANHT 023.
- Transfers to
- CSU
Not open for credit to students who have completed or are currently enrolled in LANHT 5B. Identification and culture of spring native plants used in the landscape: Climate, soil, and water preferences; garden culture; pest and disease problems; and pruning and propagation. Slide presentations substituted for lab.
LANHT 9 SketchUp Pro
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3 hours lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU
Introduction to the SketchUp 3D drawing program: Basic operating procedures, drawing and editing tools, and 3D drawing techniques for presenting design work to clients, contractors, and allied professionals.
LANHT 10 Insect Pests
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 2.5 hours lecture, 1.5 hours lab
- Advisory
- LANHT 001 or LANHT 001E.
- Transfers to
- CSU
Identification and management of local arthropod pests and beneficial populations particular to ornamental plants: Emphasis on non-chemical methods of control; integration of methods used, and development of approaches best suited to controlling pests.
LANHT 11 Plant Diseases and Their Management
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3 hours lecture
- Advisory
- LANHT 001 or LANHT 001E.
- Transfers to
- CSU
Diagnosis and management of plant diseases: Landscape plants, both exotic and native.
LANHT 12 Weeds in the Urban Landscape
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3 hours lecture
- Advisory
- LANHT 001 or LANHT 001E and LANHT 023.
- Transfers to
- CSU
Study of nature of weeds and their interactions in the environment: Emphasis on identification and characteristics of various central California weeds, including preventive, biological, and chemical methods of weed control.
LANHT 13 Arboriculture with Lab (Day)
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab
- Advisory
- LANHT 001 or LANHT 001E and LANHT 023.
- Transfers to
- CSU
Not open for credit to students who have completed or are currently enrolled in LANHT 13E. Principles and practices in the management of trees and shrubs in the landscape: Planting concerns (structural and environmental), pruning and its applications, grafting and budding applications, tree-hazard management, preventive maintenance and repair, diagnosing plant problems, preserving existing plants, tree valuation and tree maintenance businesses.
LANHT 13E Arboriculture (Evening)
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3 hours lecture
- Advisory
- LANHT 001or 1E and LANHT 023.
- Transfers to
- CSU
Not open for credit to students who have completed or are currently enrolled in Lanht 13. Principles and practices in the management of trees and shrubs in the landscape: Planting concerns (structural and environmental), pruning and its applications, grafting and budding applications, tree-hazard management, preventive maintenance and repair, diagnosing plant problems, preserving existing plants, tree valuation and tree maintenance businesses. Slide presentations substituted for lab.
LANHT 14 Landscape Construction with Lab (Day)
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab
- Transfers to
- CSU
Not open for credit to students who have completed or are currently enrolled in LANHT 14E. Principles and practices of landscape construction: Construction of fences, gates, decks, patios, walkways, retaining walls; construction tools, equipment, and hardware; concrete and masonry work; and laws and regulations.
LANHT 14E Landscape Construction (Evening)
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3 hours lecture
- Advisory
- LANHT 001, .
- Transfers to
- CSU
Not open for credit to students who have completed or are currently enrolled in LANHT 14. Principles and practices of landscape construction: Construction of fences, gates, decks, patios, walkways, retaining walls; construction tools, equipment, and hardware; concrete and masonry work; laws and regulations. Slide presentations, tool demonstrations, site analysis and model building substituted for lab.
LANHT 16 Soil Management
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 2.5 hours lecture, 1.5 hours lab
- Advisory
- LANHT 001 or LANHT 001E.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Soil science and management: Biology, physics, chemistry, geological concepts, organic matter and microbiology; soil structure, classification, derivation, cultivation, use, and function; soil management; erosion control and moisture retention.
LANHT 17 Irrigation with Lab (Day)
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab
- Transfers to
- CSU
Not open for credit to students who have completed or are currently enrolled in LANHT 17E. Principles and practices of irrigation design and installation: Irrigation system components, layout, hydraulics, automatic and solid-state controllers, and drip irrigation and pumps.
LANHT 17E Irrigation (Evening)
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3 hours lecture
- Advisory
- LANHT 001 or LANHT 001E or
- Transfers to
- CSU
Not open for credit to student who have completed or are currently enrolled in LANHT 17. Principles and practices of irrigation design and installation: Irrigation system components, layout, hydraulics, automatic and solid-state controllers, drip irrigation and pumps. Slide presentations, tool demonstrations, and site analysis substituted for lab.
LANHT 18A Landscape Design
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3 hours lecture
- Corequisite
- LANHT 018LA.
- Advisory
- Sketching classes or drafting classes, knowledge of plants and outdoor building materials, and knowledge of landscape construction..
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Introduction to landscape design: Licensing and professional practice issues, design program formation, site inventory and analysis, conceptual diagrams, and preliminary plan development for small-scale landscape designs.
LANHT 18B Landscape Design
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3 hours lecture
- Prerequisite
- LANHT 018A.
- Corequisite
- LANHT 018LB.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Introduction to landscape design: Design process for small sites, principles of low impact design, topographic measuring and design, cost estimating, shadow pattern calculations, introductory principles of planting design, plan and planometric drawing techniques.
LANHT 18LA Landscape Design Laboratory
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 3 hours lab
- Corequisite
- LANHT 018A.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Hands-on application of concepts presented in LANHT 18A (Landscape Design): Basic drafting techniques, site inventory and analysis exercises in the field, in-class preparation of conceptual diagrams, design development drawings, and preliminary landscape plans.
LANHT 18LB Landscape Design Laboratory
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 3 hours lab
- Prerequisite
- LANHT 018LA.
- Corequisite
- LANHT 018B.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Hands-on application of the concepts presented in LANHT 18B (Landscape Design Lecture): Principles of sustainable and low-impact design; advanced drawing techniques; horizontal and vertical measuring; cost estimating; and planting plan development.
LANHT 19 Plant Nutrition
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 2.5 hours lecture, 1.5 hours lab
- Advisory
- LANHT 001 or LANHT 001E and LANHT 023.
- Transfers to
- CSU
Structure and functions of cells and tissues in plants: Elements and their functions; recognition of deficiency symptoms; sources of nutrients, organic and inorganic; absorption of water and minerals; translocation; photosynthesis; respiration and transpiration; nitrogen and carbon cycling; and application to composting.
LANHT 23 Plant Terminology
- Units
- 2.5
- Hours
- 2.5 hours lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Plant Identification Terminology: Terms relating to roots, stems, leaves, flowers and fruit.
LANHT 24 Plant Propagation
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 2.5 hours lecture, 1.5 hours lab
- Advisory
- LANHT 001 or LANHT 001E and LANHT 023.
- Transfers to
- CSU
Survey of plant propagation: History of propagation, plant biology, sexual and asexual reproduction; principles and practices of grafting and budding, layering, division, cutting propagation, seed propagation, and micropropagation; propagation environment including media, environmental factors affecting plant growth, fertilization, and greenhouse construction.
LANHT 25 Nursery Management
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3 hours lecture
- Advisory
- LANHT 001 or LANHT 001E and LANHT 023.
- Transfers to
- CSU
Management of retail and wholesale nurseries in relation to sales, marketing, operation, layout, and production: Principles and practices of soil mixes, fertilization, watering, and scheduling.
LANHT 26 Pruning
- Units
- .5
- Hours
- .5 hours lecture, .5 hours lab
- Transfers to
- CSU
Elements of pruning: Basic pruning methods to more advanced techniques for pruning of ornamental trees, shrubs, vines, groundcovers, and fruit trees.
LANHT 28A Permaculture Design I
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab
- Transfers to
- CSU
Strategies and techniques of applied ecology/permaculture design and application for designing livable human communities: Observation of natural patterns, gardening in urban settings, water and nutrient recycling in the landscape, and an introduction to the Bay Area bioregion: Emphasis on permaculture ethics and principles, soil fertility, composting, and synergistic plant associations.
LANHT 28B Permaculture Design II
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab
- Transfers to
- CSU
Strategies and techniques of applied ecology/permaculture design and application for designing livable human communities: Observation of natural patterns, gardening in urban settings, water and nutrient recycling in the landscape, and an introduction to the Bay Area bioregion: Emphasis on design and assessment of landscapes, zero waste, and mulching techniques.
LANHT 28C Permaculture Design III
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab
- Transfers to
- CSU
Strategies and techniques of applied ecology/permaculture design and application for designing livable human communities: Observation of natural patterns, gardening in urban settings, ecovillages, water and nutrient recycling in the landscape, food preservation, team student designs, and an introduction to the Bay Area bioregion.
LANHT 28D Permaculture Design IV
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab
- Transfers to
- CSU
Strategies and techniques of applied ecology/permaculture design and application for designing livable human communities: Observation of natural patterns, gardening in urban settings, water and nutrient recycling in the landscape, and an introduction to the Bay Area bioregion: Emphasis on harvesting wild energies, appropriate technology, orchards, and individual student designs.
LANHT 29 Planting Design with Lab (Day)
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab
- Advisory
- LANHT 018A.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Not open for credit to students who have completed or are currently enrolled in LANHT 29E. Plants as landscape design elements: Ecological design criteria, functional use of plants in design, plants as spatial delineators, visual and aesthetic qualities of plants, and planting design styles.
LANHT 29E Planting Design (Evening)
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 4 hours lecture
- Advisory
- LANHT 018A.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Not open for credit to students who have completed or are currently enrolled in LANHT 29. Plants as landscape design elements: Ecological design criteria, functional use of plants in design, plants as spatial delineators, visual and aesthetic qualities of plants, and planting design styles. Slide presentations and site analysis substituted for lab.
LANHT 33A Design Evaluation of Bay Area Landscapes
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Investigation of selected San Francisco Bay Area landscapes: Evaluation of plants and materials, compositional elements, history, site factors (climate, topography, soils), and social uses.
LANHT 33B Design Evaluation of Bay Area Landscapes
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Continuation of LANHT33A: Investigation of selected San Francisco Bay Area landscapes with focus on city form, cognitive mapping, behavior mapping, legibility and cultural factors.
LANHT 34A Computer-Assisted Landscape Design
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3 hours lecture, 1 hour lab
- Advisory
- LANHT 018A, LANHT 018LA.
- Transfers to
- CSU
Principles and techniques of 2D and 3D computer-assisted landscape design: Layering, dimensioning, technical computations, free-hand techniques, symbol libraries, and preparation of completed designs. 2D drawing and editing tools; organizational and calculation tools; section and elevation drawings.
LANHT 34B Computer-Assisted Landscape Design
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3 hours lecture, 1 hour lab
- Prerequisite
- LANHT 034A.
- Transfers to
- CSU
Continuation of LANHT 34A: Layering, dimensioning, technical computations, free-hand techniques, symbol libraries, and preparation of completed designs; constructing and editing 3D models and landforms, and perspective and axonometric plans.
LANHT 34C Computer-Assisted Landscape Design
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3 hours lecture, 1 hour lab
- Prerequisite
- LANHT 034B.
- Transfers to
- CSU
Continuation of LANHT 34B: Layering, dimensioning, technical computations, free-hand techniques, symbol libraries, and preparation of completed designs; constructing object and plant reference libraries and plant databases; advanced landscape design drawings (grading and drainage plans, layout plans, construction details).
LANHT 35A Advanced Landscape Design
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab
- Advisory
- LANHT 018A.
- Transfers to
- CSU
Topographic form and design: Grading and drainage principles and practices, erosion control, cut and fill calculations, preparing and interpreting contour maps, and designing walls, stairs, and terraces.
LANHT 49 Independent Study in Landscape Horticulture
- Units
- .5-5
- Hours
- .5 - 5 hours lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU
In-depth exploration of an area or problem of the student's choice not covered by regular catalog offerings in Landscape Horticulture. Student must obtain approval from an appropriate faculty member. For more details, see the section on independent study in the college catalog.
LANHT 50 Plant Taxonomy
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3 hours lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU
Techniques taught to recognize and properly explain the variation of plants and to systematically organize this information: Cataloging, identifying, and classifying species used in horticulture, both exotic and native plants.
LANHT 52 Special Projects in Plant Propagation
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 2.5 hours lecture, 1.5 hours lab
- Advisory
- LANHT 024.
- Transfers to
- CSU
In-depth study of concepts in plant propagation: Seeds, cuttings, layering, and grafting; highlighted by field trips and guest speakers. A semester long propagation project of each student's choosing is also required.
LANHT 53 Alpines Lab
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 3 hours lab
- Transfers to
- CSU
Observation of nature's effect on natural rock-garden formation and application of these principles in the design and installation of local artificial rock gardens: Native and exotic alpine species, natural rock-garden environments, and plant habitat composition.
LANHT 57 Form and Composition in Landscape Design
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3 hours lecture
- Prerequisite
- LANHT 018A and LANHT 018LA.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Principles of composition underlying landscape design: Dynamics of space and scale; visual order; form relationships; aesthetic and experiential dimensions of materials and plants.
LANHT 60A Freehand Drawing for Landscape Designers I
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 2.5 hours lecture, 2 hours lab
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Freehand drawing techniques to assist landscape designers in producing three-dimensional images of their designs: Basic line-drawing techniques depicting profiles and texture, light, shade, tone, value, and volume; drawing horizon-line perspective sketches; rendering plants and landscape materials.
LANHT 60B Freehand Drawing for Landscape Designers II
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 2.5 hours lecture, 2 hours lab
- Transfers to
- CSU
Freehand drawing techniques to assist landscape designers to produce three-dimensional images of their designs: Constructing freehand gridded perspective drawings of existing landscapes, converting plan-view landscape design drawings into freehand perspective and axonometric views, depicting complex terrain and elevation changes.
LANHT 60C Freehand Drawing for Landscape Designers III
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 2.5 hours lecture, 2 hours lab
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Freehand drawing techniques to assist landscape designers to produce three-dimensional images of their designs: Advanced freehand drawing techniques, isometric sketching techniques, mixed-media presentations, rapid visualization methods, presentation-quality perspective drawings.
LANHT 76 Edible Landscaping
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab
- Advisory
- LANHT 001Basic gardening experience.
- Transfers to
- CSU
Use of food producing plants in the constructed landscape for homeowners, renters, school gardens, community gardens, senior centers, and micro-farms.
LANHT 80 Urban Forestry
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3 hours lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Foundations of urban and community forestry: Arborist field technology; valuation and appraisal of urban vegetation; development, management and application of work practices; policies and vegetation ordinances; community resources and best practices for urban and community forestry practitioners.
LANHT 81 Arborist Equipment Fundamentals
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 1 hour lecture, 3 hours lab
- Transfers to
- CSU
Fundamentals of equipment used in the arborist trade: Chain saws, chippers, plant health care equipment, and aerial lift; truck driving and bucket truck operations; equipment maintenance; equipment safety and safe work practices.
LANHT 84 Applied Structural Pruning
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 1 hour lecture, 3 hours lab
- Transfers to
- CSU
Principles and practices in structural pruning for urban and community forestry: Tree care pruning standards and application of those standards to various tree care situations; tree assessment for pruning needs; types of pruning cuts and how to perform the cuts properly; commercial, municipal, and utility applications for pruning; application of pruning practices for specific tree species.
LANHT 85 Introduction to Climbing and Aerial Tree Work
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 1 hour lecture, 3 hours lab
- Transfers to
- CSU
Practices and techniques of tree climbing and aerial tree work: Pre-climb inspections; climbing equipment for safety; rope installations; ascending skills; re-positioning skills; maneuvering techniques; descending skills; knots for various situations and applications; emergency response procedures including aerial rescue basic concepts.
LANHT 86 Applied Aerial Tree Work
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 1 hour lecture, 3 hours lab
- Prerequisite
- LANHT 085.
- Transfers to
- CSU
Strategies and techniques of applied aerial tree work: Safe work practices; operating chain saws in an aerial situation; performing pruning cuts at heights; rigging loads during aerial work; climbing in spurs; decision-making for aerial pruning cuts and tree care; aerial rescue training.
LANHT 88 Tree Care Capstone Seminar
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 2 hours lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU
Integration of occupational skills: Tree care operations, communications, and planning, engaging in opportunities to report work performed, manage resources, and apply communication and interpersonal skills to a variety of occupational situations. Upon completion of the course, students will be able to provide clients with ethical and appropriate arboricultural scenarios.
LANHT 201 Landscape Maintenance Practices
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3 hours lecture
Day-to-day aspects of maintenance gardening: Organizational skills, advertising, tool selection, generating business, estimating strategies, setting rates, client relations, efficiency strategies, and good maintenance habits.
LANHT 206 Landscape Business Practices
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3 hours lecture
Business practices for landscape professionals: Bookkeeping, tax records, licensing, insurance, contracts and agreements, employee management, marketing, and job tracking and costing.
LANHT 208A Growing and Using Herbs in the Landscape I
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 1 hour lecture, 3 hours lab
Comprehensive study of growing and using herbs for culinary, medicinal, utilitarian, and ornamental use: Herb identification and usage; planting, care, and propagation of herbs; harvesting, preparing, creating, and safely applying herbal products.
LANHT 210A Landscape Design Forum I
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 2 hours lecture
Professional practices in landscape design: Review of student design; client presentation design and review; basics of contracts and professional licensing options; development of landscape design and services marketing portfolio; and presentations from guest speakers in the trade.
LANHT 210B Landscape Design Forum II
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 2 hours lecture
Professional practices in landscape design: Review of student design; client presentation design and review; strategies for developing landscape design fees, installation costs and estimates; management of project budgets; and presentations from guest speakers in the trade.
LANHT 210C Landscape Design Forum III
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 2 hours lecture
Professional practices in landscape design: Review of student design; development of designs, planning boards and client presentations; development of nursery, supplier, and subcontractor resource lists; continuing education opportunities in landscape design; and presentations from guest speakers in the trade.
LANHT 230 Introduction to Cannabis Production
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3 hours lecture
Principles and practical application of commercial cannabis production techniques in the greenhouse and outdoor environment: Overview of the California cannabis industry with emphasis on crop selection and scheduling, market cycles, greenhouse controls and media, watering, basic hydroponics techniques, pest control, post-harvest handling, and marketing.
LANHT 233 Cannabis Careers
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 1 hour lecture
Career development strategies and exploration of emerging cannabis industry fields: Exploration of horticulture jobs in cannabis cultivation, nursery and propagation, and harvest and post-harvest sectors, with hands-on training in interviewing and job application preparation.
LANHT 234 Cannabis History and Genetics
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3 hours lecture
History of cannabis use and the effect of prohibition on selective breeding: Overview of world history of cannabis; cannabis drug uses; fiber and food production; and selection for desirable traits including various cannabinoids and terpene profiles.
LANHT 235 Cannabis Pruning, Harvesting, and Trimming
- Units
- .5
- Hours
- .5 hours lecture, .5 hours lab
Principles of cannabis pruning, harvesting, and trimming: Best practices for pruning to increase yield and prevent pests and diseases; harvesting timing and technique; and trimming including post-harvest processing.
LANHT 237 Spring Cannabis Lab
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 1 hour lecture, 3 hours lab
Application of Spring cannabis cultivation techniques: Starting plants from seed and clones, preparing growing areas, transplanting to field or greenhouse, pest control, and plant nutrition and watering during vegetative growth.
LANHT 239 Fall Cannabis Lab
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 1 hour lecture, 3 hours lab
Application of Fall cannabis cultivation techniques: Pest control during flowering, final pruning to increase yield, nutrition and watering during flowering, stress anther identification, harvesting best practices, trimming, drying and curing, and evaluating finished cannabis.
LANHT 240 Personal Use Cannabis Garden Cultivation
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab
Principles and practical application of home-based cannabis cultivation techniques: Organic, environmentally friendly and sustainable methods for outdoor production in soil and containers at home; including basic propagation techniques; organic pest control methods, nutrients, and building healthy soil; and harvest and storage best practices.
LANHT 501 Urban Community Garden
- Units
- 0
- Hours
- 1 hour lecture, 3 hours lab
Urban community gardening: Benefits, skills for design and implementation, raised-bed garden techniques, garden maintenance, plant/crop selection, and community organizational skills.