HORT 50 - Introduction to Horticulture

    Recent Professors
    ROBERT FLANNERY
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Fall 2025
    Class Size
    30 students
    Credits
    3
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    Botanical nomenclature, anatomy and physiology, plant growth and development are presented. Soils, media, fertilizers, and watering methods are discussed. Preliminary Landscape design, installation and maintenance is included. Current practices of plant propagation, plant disorders and pest management, and 21st Century horticulture trends will be explored. (8 hours of lab to be scheduled on Saturdays which may include one or more field trips)
    Usually Held
    Tue 5:45pm–8:15pm, Tue 6:00pm–8:20pm, Tue 8:30pm–9:45pm, Tue 8:30pm–9:55pm