HORT 300 - Introduction to Horticulture

    Recent Professors
    Casey F. Frederick, Leslie S. O'Brien, Cielo P. Sichi
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2027, Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025
    Class Size
    Not published
    Difficulty
    4.0Lightout of 10
    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    None.
    Spring 2027 Sections
    View Spring 2027 sections of HORT 300
    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    Designed to inform those seeking a career in horticulture, this course surveys sustainable principles and practices of horticulture. Emphasis is on plant growth, care and appearance, and how those are influenced by plant structure, function, and growing environment. Topics include plant naming, growing conditions and processes, cultural practices, propagation, pruning, careers in horticulture, pest problems and control, and use of references for future learning.
    Usually Held
    Wed 9:30am–12:35pm, Mon Wed 11:30am–12:50pm