Associate degrees in Ornamental Horticulture: A program that focuses on domesticated plants and plant materials used for decorative and recreational applications and prepares individuals to breed, grow, and utilize ornamental plant varieties for commercial and aesthetic purposes. Includes instruction in applicable plant science subjects, the environmental design and artistic aspects of horticultural product usage, and the management of horticultural operations.
Ornamental Horticulture Technology continues to be one of California‘s fastest growing industries. Students learn to grow and arrange plants and flowers, preparing for work in nursery production and operations, landscape drafting, design and construction, and plant care and maintenance. Many former COS students are now employed in ornamental horticulture and related agriculture fields as floral designers, cut flower growers, plant propagators, retail...
The major encompasses urban forestry, professional tree care and tree trimming. Students will learn care and pruning of landscape trees, palms and related plants as well as common fruit trees. Coursework includes skill development in tree climbing and pruning techniques, basic tree maintenance and principles of urban forestry. Graduates are employed by private tree care companies, public agencies or may be self-employed.
The specialized field focuses on the design, installation and management of landscape irrigation systems. The program is designed for entry level students, those seeking to upgrade existing skills, or those wishing to transfer to a four year degree program at Cal Poly or other institution. The use of current design theory, installation techniques and management programs form the heart of the curriculum. Graduates are employed by landscape architects,...
Curriculum leads to the Ornamental Horticulture Associate in Science Degree. This degree requires completion of 21 units of which 9 units are in required courses. An additional 12 units must be chosen from the restricted electives listed below.
Required Courses (9 units)
HORT 153 F Landscape Irrigation or 3
HORT 157 F Irrigation Principles 3
HORT 155 F Soils 3
HORT 160 F Plant Identification (Ornamental Trees) or 3
HORT 161 F Plant Identification...
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