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1.00 Credits
(1.0 Unit) (No prerequisite. Three and one-half lecture hours weekly for five weeks.) This class addresses identification of common arthropods found in gardens and landscapes. It also addresses ecologically sound strategies and tactics to manage arthropods on plants following Integrated Pest Management (IPM) principles. The class covers biological, microbiological, chemical and cultural arthropod management methods. This short class is the second third of a three-class sequence in IPM. (CSU)
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1.00 Credits
(1.0 Unit) (No prerequisite. Three and one-half lecture hours weekly for five weeks.) This class addresses strategies for ecologically sound management of plant diseases and weeds in gardens and landscapes. It also addresses approaches to identify common plant pathogens and the selection and use of management options. The class covers biology and ecology of plant pathogens and weeds, and nature and function of chemical, biological and cultural management methods. This class is the last third of a three-class sequence in IPM. (CSU)
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1.00 - 3.00 Credits
(1-3 units)(Limit to Enrollment: Landscape Management 110.) Individual study in a subject of interest in landscape management that goes beyond regular course offerings. The student plans and executes an individual project under the direction of a member of the department. Evaluation is through a detailed written report or examination of the study undertaken. May be taken more than once for credit. (CSU w/limit)
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3.00 Credits
(3.0 Units) (No prerequisite. Two lecture and three laboratory hours weekly.) This class covers topics essential to provide water, in an ecologically sensitive manner, to plants in gardens and landscapes. Concepts covered include: soil /water/ plant /weather relationships, basic hydraulics, site information, irrigation requirements, design and installation of diverse types of irrigation systems. (CSU)
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1.50 Credits
(1.5 Units) (No prerequisite. Two and one-half lecture and one and one-half laboratory hours weekly for eight weeks.) Identification, habits of growth, culture, environmental requirements, and use of woody and herbaceous plants grown in the landscape. Plants will be studied that exhibit late summer features such as flowers, fruit and foliage color. This is a short course of eight weeks to highlight late summer interest in the garden. (CSU/UC)
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1.50 Credits
(1.5 Units) (No prerequisite. Two and one-half lecture and one and one-half laboratory hours weekly for eight weeks.) Identification, habits of growth, culture, environmental requirements, and use of woody and herbaceous plants grown in the landscape. Plants will be studied that exhibit autumn features such as flowers, fruit, foliage coloration and deciduous appearance. This is a short course of eight weeks to highlight autumn interest in the garden. (CSU/UC)
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3.00 Credits
(3.0 Units) (No prerequisite. Three lecture hours weekly.) A study of business practices related to the construction of ornamental landscapes. Includes publications for new jobs, site evaluation, landscape plans (design), and specifications. Office and business practices for the landscape contracting industry. Bid document breakdowns, price comparisons, capital expenditures, preparation of bid documents, subcontracting, certificates of insurance, lien notices, and as-built drawings. (CSU)
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1.50 Credits
(1.5 Units) (No prerequisite. Two and one-half lecture and one and one-half laboratory hours weekly for eight weeks.) This class covers strategies and practices for ecologically sound garden and landscape maintenance, and the relationships between landscape/garden design and maintenance practices. Topics include soil management and water/weed/green waste management. This is the first half of a two-course sequence in Landscape Maintenance. (CSU)
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1.50 Credits
(1.5 Units) (No prerequisite. Two and one-half lecture and one and one-half laboratory hours weekly for eight weeks.) This class covers strategies and practices for ecologically sound garden and landscape maintenance with emphasis on efficient use of resources. It addresses maintenance practices such as insect, plant disease and weed management, following Integrated Pest Management (IPM) principles. This is the second half of a two-course sequence in Landscape Maintenance. (CSU)
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3.00 Credits
(3.0 Units) (No prerequisite. Two lecture and three laboratory hours weekly.) A course that covers the practices used in the operation of a commercial nursery including nursery structures and layout, seeding, transplanting, balling, potting, canning, fertilizing, pest control, and plant diseases. Propagation of plants, planting soil mixtures, their preparation and use. Legal aspects of operating a commercial retail nursery. Advertising and merchandising of nursery products. (CSU)
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