HORT 300 - Introduction to Horticulture

    Recent Professors
    Leslie S. O'Brien, Cielo P. Sichi, Casey F. Frederick
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Summer 2025
    Class Size
    Not published
    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    None.
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 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
    Mon Wed 10:00am–11:20am, Mon Wed 11:30am–12:50pm, Wed 9:30am–12:35pm