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2.00 Credits
Selection, planting, care and management of ornamental trees. Practice in the techniques of climbing. Safety practices. 2 hours lecture, 1 threehour field laboratory. Prerequisites: PLT 241/241L or LA 241/241L.
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3.00 Credits
Identification and control of weeds in crops, range lands, ornamentals, turfgrass and noncrop areas. Weed ecology, competition, reproduction, seed dormancy. Methods of weed control, cultural, biological, chemical, and integrated pest management strategies. Classification of herbicides and their modes of action. 3 lectures, 1 threehour lab, Prerequisite: completion of GE subarea B2 and B3.
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3.00 Credits
Understanding the influence of soil biological, physical, and chemical properties and their interactions on nutrient availability for plants. Identify plant nutrition problems and investigate the relationship of edaphic factors on nutrient availability. Formulate a probable corrective action by developing a fertilizer plan based on soil and tissue tests. Identify soil and nutrient management practices that maximize productivity. 3 lectures, 1 threehour laboratory. Prerequisite: PLT 231/231L.
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4.00 Credits
Critical evaluation of ecosystembased strategies used in management of pests in agricultural, industrial, urban, horticultural and structural environments. Control measures are implemented on target pests after monitoring and evaluating damaging populations and following established laws, guidelines and treatment recommendations. 4 lectures. Prerequisites: PLT 233 and completion of GE subarea B2 and B3.
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3.00 Credits
An integrated study of principles and methods for managing soil and water resources for multiple uses, sustainable agriculture, environmental quality, and erosion control. Integrated effects of soil, climate, topography, and land use; social, political, and economic relationships. 3 lectures/problemsolving, 1 threehour laboratory. Prerequisite: PLT 231/231L.
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2.00 Credits
Practical application of management principles for effective establishment, care and maintenance of apiaries. Pollination and value of bees to agriculture. Recognition and control of bee diseases. Laws and regulations pertaining to beekeeping. 2 lectures, 1 threehour laboratory.
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2.00 Credits
Native California plants suitable for landscape purposes. Their identification, habits of growth, cultural requirements, and landscape use. 2 lectures, 1 threehour laboratory.
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2.00 Credits
Design of drip irrigation systems, including emitter selection and uniformity of water distribution. Lateral, and mainline design, filtration, fertilization and automation are included. Application of plant water requirements for drip irrigation scheduling. 2 lectures/problemsolving, 1 threehour laboratory. Prerequisite: PLT 251.
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4.00 Credits
Drainage problems related to landscaping, such as sizes of storms, and surface runoff. Calculations of storm sizes with different frequencies. Minimizing and prevention of damage due to runoff or erosion. 4 lectures/problemsolving. Prerequisite: PLT 251.
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3.00 Credits
Major invertebrate pests attacking and spreading diseases to man and animals; important pests damaging stored products. Recognition of life stages and damage; life histories and control measures. Important laws and regulations pertaining to medically important pests. 3 lectures, 1 threehour laboratory. Prerequisite: PLT 233.
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