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4.00 Credits
Production of cut flowers and other fresh florists' commodities in greenhouses and outdoors. Preparation and scheduling of such commodities for major markets. Field trip required. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: EHS 340 or consent of instructor.
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4.00 Credits
Production of major commercial flowering potted plants in greenhouses and outdoors. Preparation and scheduling of potted flowering greenhouse crops for major markets. Field trip required. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: EHS 340 or consent of instructor.
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4.00 Credits
Turfgrass species and uses. Principles of turfgrass physiology and communities under different environments. Overview of procedures and equipment for propagation, mowing, irrigation, fertilization, aerification, and pest control. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: HCS 120 or consent of instructor, EHS 123, SS 121.
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4.00 Credits
Horticultural investigation of the California flora with emphasis on landscape use and potential. Plant recognition, identification, propagation and culture. Utilization of native plants in landscape design and habitat restoration. Field trips required. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: BOT 121, junior standing or consent of instructor.
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4.00 Credits
Role of horticulture in the successful implementation of restoration projects, including mitigation, revegetation, and erosion control. Practical application of restoration methods and guidelines for specific California plant communities including site-specific plant production. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: HCS 124, EHS 381, SS 121.
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4.00 Credits
Economics of operating and managing retail horticulture outlets. Location, selection, layout, and demographic studies. Personnel management, merchandising, advertising, pricing strategies and selling techniques, cooperative buying and industry contributions. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory. Field trip required. Prerequisite: HCS 120, EHS 128, BUS 271, junior standing, or consent of instructor. Recommended: BUS 488.
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4.00 Credits
Care and management of large ornamental trees. Selection, planting, establishment and maintenance of specimen trees. Ropes and safety equipment required in tree maintenance. Cavity treatment, bracing and cabling, hazard identification, tree evaluation, and specialty power equipment operation.. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: EHS 123, EHS 231, EHS 232, or consent of instructor.
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2.00 Credits
Theory and practices utilized in the management of ornamental trees found in landscaped urban settings. Scheduling of cultural practices and safe usage of hand and power equipment, as specified by professional arborists, and other safety regulations. 2 activities. Prerequisite: EHS 421 or consent of instructor.
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4.00 Credits
History and overview of the nursery industry. Types of wholesale nurseries and their products. Plant production systems, scheduling, marketing. Emphasis on the wholesale nursery industry in the western U.S. Field trips required. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: HCS 124, EHS 245, HCS 327, SS 221; or consent of instructor.
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3.00 Credits
Principles of tissue culture applied to the propagation of ornamental plants. Systems applicable to commercial crops, laboratory organization, media, and current research. 2 lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: HCS 124 and BIO 435 or HCS 410.
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