Horticulture - General

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Associate of Science Degree
Associate Degree requirements must be completed with a cumulative grade point average
of 2.0 (C) or better.

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ENTRY LEVEL - REQUIRED COURSES UNITS
PLNT SC 103 Introduction to Soils 3
PLNT SC 711 Botany for Horticulture 3
PLNT SC 714 Principles of Horticulture 3
PLNT SC 800 Plant Identification and Use I 3
PLNT SC 828 Sustainable Water management & Conservation 3
PLNT SC 829 Sustainable Plant Selection 3
PLNT SC 830 Introduction to Pest Management 3
PLNT SC 896A Horticulture Projects A 1
PLNT SC 896B Horticulture Projects B 2
PLNT SC 896C Horticulture Projects C 3

MAJOR - REQUIRED COURSES
PLNT SC 716 Arboriculture I(Care of Trees and Shrubs) 1
PLNT SC 756 Greenhouse Plant Production (3 units)
or
PLNT SC 757 Plant Propagation (3 units) 3
or
PLNT SC 812 Landscape Installation and Maintenance I 3

MAJOR - ELECTIVE COURSES
Select a minimum of 7 semester units from the following courses: 7
PLNT SC 701 (2 units), 711 (4 units), 714 (3 units), 716 (1 unit), 756 (3 units), 757 (3 units),  800 (3 units), 801 (3 units), 802 (3 units),   806 (4 units), 807 (4 units), 812 (3 units),  815 (2 units),  818 (3 units),
820 (3 units), 826 (3 units),830 (3 units),  896A (1 unit),
896B (2 units), 896C (3 units)
MAJOR - TOTAL UNITS 41

GENERAL EDUCATION - REQUIRED COURSES
Students must complete one of the following General Education Plans:
Plan A: NOT AVAILABLE WITH THIS MAJOR
Plan B: Pierce Career and Technical GE plan 18 units
Plan C: CSU GE Breadth Certification Plan 39 units
Plan D: IGETC 34-39 units

Floral Design and Management
 
Certificate of Achievement
 
PROGRAM INFORMATION

This program teaches students the flowers and plants in Southern California
used primarily in the florist trade. In laboratory work the student learns corsage
making, flower arrangements, funeral offerings, and the use of plastic flowers.
Lectures include shop management, buying, and salesmanship. Upon completion
of the certificate program, the student is qualified to be employed in a
flower shop.


Gainful employment

To find information about the careers for which this certificate
prepares you, the costs associated with the program, median debt accumulated
by students completing the program, and time to completion,
please visit the Gainful Employment Disclosure website at:
http://www.piercecollege.edu/departments/cate.asp 

 
Program Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, students will:

• Using the elements and principles of floral design and basic color theory as
well as industry standards, create basic floral arrangements and corsages.

• Identify by common and botanical names numerous flower and foliage
varieties and determine the post-harvest care and handling procedures.

• Create industry-standard floral designs for categories of special events, such
as wedding décor, sympathy tributes, window displays, permanent botanicals,
and event designs.

• Apply business concepts to the management of a floral business, including
issues related to accounting, marketing, and general management.

 

CERTIFICATE - REQUIRED COURSES        UNITS

PLNT SC 701 Retail Floral Design and Practices I 2
PLNT SC 711 Botany for Horticulture                  3
PLNT SC 714 Principles of Horticulture                3
PLNT SC 896A Horticulture Projects A                  1
PLNT SC 896B Horticulture Projects B                  2

 CERTIFICATE - ELECTIVE COURSES          7

CERTIFICATE - total units 18

 Gardening: Advanced

 Certificate of Achievement

 PROGRAM INFORMATION

 These programs are designed to prepare a student for employment in the field
of horticulture. Individuals are prepared for employment by various private
companies in the horticulture industries, governmental agencies, or to become
self-employed. These programs may also serve as continuing education for
those already employed in some field of horticulture.
Students with a casual interest in horticulture desiring to take classes for information
and interest are also accepted. Select from the courses listed below or
other courses approved by the department.

Gainful employment

To find information about the careers for which this certificate
prepares you, the costs associated with the program, median debt accumulated
by students completing the program, and time to completion,
please visit the Gainful Employment Disclosure website at:
http://www.piercecollege.edu/departments/cate.asp

 Program Learning Outcomes

 Upon completion of this program, students will:

• Identify and practice the safe use of tools, equipment, and supplies used in
horticulture careers, including the maintenance of trees and shrubs from
youth to specimen maturity, in such careers as gardening or landscape
technician.

• Propagate, grow, and maintain plants in horticulture production systems
utilizing fundamental principles of soils, botany, and principles of horticulture.

• Identify and categorize regional and California plants by common name,
growth, morphological characteristics, genus, and species.

• Install and maintain irrigation systems meeting varying specifications as
outlined by blueprint drawings.

• Develop solutions for a wide variety of plant health issues, including common
pests and microbial diseases.

 Select a minimum of 20 semester units from the following courses: 20

 PLNT SC 103 (3 units), 701 (2 units), 711 (3 units), 714 (3 units), 716 (1 unit), 756 (3 units),
757 (3 units), 800 (3 units), 801 (3 units), 802 (3 units), 806 (4 units), 807 (4 units), 812(3 units),
815 (3 units), 816 (1 unit), 818 (3 units), 822 (3 units), 826 (3 units), 896 (3 units)
Certificate - Total Units 20


LANDSCAPE PLANNING AND DESIGN
Associate of Science Degree
Associate Degree requirements must be completed with a cumulative grade point average
of 2.0 (C) or better.
 
ENTRY LEVEL - REQUIRED COURSES UNITS
PLNT SC 103 Introduction to Soils 3
PLNT SC 711 Botany for Horticulture 3PLNT SC
714 Principles of Horticulture 3PLNT SC
800 Plant Identification and Use I 3
PLNT SC 818 Basic Construction Techniques 3
PLNT SC 828 Sustainable Water Management & Conservation 3
PLNT SC 829 Sustainable Plant Selection 3
PLNT SC 830 Sustainable Pest Control 3
PLNT SC 896A Horticulture Projects A 1
PLNT SC 896B Horticulture Projects B 2
PLNT SC 896C Horticulture Projects C 3

MAJOR - REQUIRED COURSES
PLNT SC 801 Plant Identification and Use II 3
PLNT SC 802 Plant Identification and Use III 3
PLNT SC 806 Landscape Planning and Design 4
PLNT SC 807 Advanced Landscape Planning and Design 4
PLNT SC 812 Landscape Installation and Maintenance I 3
PLNT SC 815 Blueprint Reading and Cost Estimating 2
PLNT SC 820 Irrigation Design and Installation 3
PLNT SC 822 Turf and Ground Cover Management 3

MAJOR - ELECTIVES COURSES