# Credit (EH) courses

Santa Barbara City College · 2026-2027 Catalog · 18 courses

Source: https://catalog.sbcc.edu/course-descriptions/eh/

"Offered" lists sections in this catalog year's class schedules: Fall 2026, Spring 2027.

### EH 101 — Plant Identification And Culture

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 90 (36 lecture, 54 lab)
- **C-ID:** AG - EH 108L
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/santa-barbara-city-college/schedule/fall-2026/eh.md)

Examines over 200 landscape plants commonly used in southern California, including trees, shrubs, vines and herbaceous plants. Each plant is studied for distinguishing characteristics and care requirements.

### EH 102 — Soils And Plant Nutrients

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 90 (36 lecture, 54 lab)
- **C-ID:** AG - PS 128L
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/santa-barbara-city-college/schedule/spring-2027/eh.md)
- SBCC General Education: SBCCGE Area 5
- Transfer Information: Cal-GETC Area 5B, CSUGE Area B2, IGETC Area 5B

Covers soils as related to sustainable plant care. Emphasis on soil analysis, problem identification, soil remediation, soil enhancement and the soil food web.

### EH 103 — Irrigation And Garden Waterworks

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 90 (36 lecture, 54 lab)
- **Transfers to:** CSU
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/santa-barbara-city-college/schedule/fall-2026/eh.md)

Introduces the materials and methods used in landscape irrigation system design, maintenance and repair. Simple plan reading, system scheduling, controller use and water conservation practices are emphasized.

### EH 104 — Landscape Maintenance

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 90 (36 lecture, 54 lab)
- **Transfers to:** CSU
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/santa-barbara-city-college/schedule/fall-2026/eh.md)

Covers basic sustainable methods of soil care, water efficient irrigation systems, pruning, fertilization, turf management, insect control, and weed control. Personal health and safety emphasized.

### EH 105 — Landscape Construction

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 90 (36 lecture, 54 lab)
- **Transfers to:** CSU
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules

Introduce basic landscape construction equipment, materials and methods, including plan reading, grading, drainage, concrete, masonry, carpentry, electrical and plumbing, C-27 license requirements, business practices and regulations.

### EH 106 — Greenhouse/Nursery Operations And Practices, Plant Propagation And Plant Recognition

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 90 (36 lecture, 54 lab)
- **C-ID:** AG-EH 116
- **Transfers to:** CSU
- **Offered:** Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/santa-barbara-city-college/schedule/spring-2027/eh.md)

Introduces greenhouse/nursery industry practices, including plant propagation methods, greenhouse design and maintenance, and the nursery market.

### EH 109 — Permaculture Design

- **Units:** 5
- **Hours:** 90 (90 lecture)
- **Transfers to:** CSU
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/santa-barbara-city-college/schedule/fall-2026/eh.md)

Application of ecological and environmental principles to designing human systems that are locally sustainable and require reduced inputs. Upon successful completion of course, students will receive worldwide recognized Permaculture Design certification.

### EH 109B — Advanced Permaculture Design

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 90 (36 lecture, 54 lab)
- **Transfers to:** CSU
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules

Provides hands-on opportunities to gain skills in permaculture design, while reviewing and adding depth of knowledge to basic permaculture design concepts.

### EH 110 — Introduction to Horticulture

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 54 (54 lecture)
- **C-ID:** AG - PS104
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/santa-barbara-city-college/schedule/fall-2026/eh.md); Spring 2027, 2 sections (/c/santa-barbara-city-college/schedule/spring-2027/eh.md)
- SBCC General Education: SBCCGE Area 5
- Transfer Information: Cal-GETC Area 5B, CSUGE Area B2, IGETC Area 5B

Introduction to central concepts of environmental horticulture. Covers horticultural practices and methods, with focus on long-term sustainability and local ecological issues.

### EH 112 — Ecological Restoration I

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 90 (36 lecture, 54 lab)
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/santa-barbara-city-college/schedule/spring-2027/eh.md)
- SBCC General Education: SBCCGE Area 5
- Transfer Information: Cal-GETC Area 5B, CSUGE Area B2, IGETC Area 5B

Principles and techniques of regional habitat restoration, with an emphasis on the identification, collection, propagation and care of native plants.

### EH 113 — Ecological Restoration II

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 90 (36 lecture, 54 lab)
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules

Review of the concepts, processes, techniques and politics involved in habitat restoration, with a focus on regional habitats, issues and long-term monitoring.

### EH 126 — Landscape Drafting I

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 72 (45 lecture, 27 lab)
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/santa-barbara-city-college/schedule/spring-2027/eh.md)
- Same as: DRFT 126

Principles of drafting and plan reading for landscape architecture and ornamental horticulture. Style research, drafting of plans, elevations and details.

### EH 127 — Landscape Drafting II

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 72 (45 lecture, 27 lab)
- **Prerequisite:** DRFT 126 or EH 126.
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules
- Same as: DRFT 127

Advanced drafting and plan reading using manual and computer drafting tools, for landscape architecture and ornamental horticulture fields. Includes site plans, elevations and details.

### EH 201 — Arboriculture

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 54 (54 lecture)
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules

Introduction to the care of woody plants, including trees, shrubs, vines and palms. Covers function, structure, taxonomy, anatomy and physiology of woody plants; the effects of soil, water and fertilizer, pruning, safety, planting, early care, and diagnostics of pests and disease.

### EH 202 — Residential Landscape Design

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 54 (54 lecture)
- **Transfers to:** CSU
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/santa-barbara-city-college/schedule/fall-2026/eh.md)

Foundational course for basic skills in design and implementation of residential landscaping. Theory and practical development of skills and artforms associated with hardscape and softscape elements and plans examined.

### EH 207 — Small Scale Food Production

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 90 (36 lecture, 54 lab)
- **Transfers to:** CSU
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules

Explores the natural and sustainable techniques and skills used to produce healthy organic produce. Soil development, composting, mulching, suitable vegetables, fruit trees and herb cultivation covered.

### EH 290 — Work Experience In Environmental Horticulture

- **Units:** 2-4
- **Hours:** 216 (216 lab)
- **Prerequisite:** Any 100 level EH class.
- **Transfers to:** CSU
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 3 sections (/c/santa-barbara-city-college/schedule/fall-2026/eh.md); Spring 2027, 3 sections (/c/santa-barbara-city-college/schedule/spring-2027/eh.md)

Exploration of elements essential to success in the fields of horticulture, including proper work ethic, job searching and job preparation. Outside of class, students work to earn credit. Time sheets are done monthly, supervisor evaluation is required, and a three-way semester contract is developed between the student, the student's supervisor and the instructor. Course restricted to 3 repetitions

### EH 299 — Independent Study In Environmental Horticulture

- **Units:** 1-4
- **Hours:** 192 (192 lab)
- **Transfers to:** CSU
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules
- Limitations on Enrollment: Completion of a minimum of 12 units at SBCC, with a 2.5 G.P.A., and a minimum of 6 units, with a 3.0 G.P.A. within the department.

For complete information, see "Independent Study" in the Catalog Index.