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Transfer Courses

All courses numbered 100 or higher are transferable to the California State Universities (CSU). Courses that are transferable to the University of California are designated 'UC.' Some of these courses have limits on the amount of credit that is granted. See the UC Transferable Course List available in the Counseling Center or Transfer Center for these limitations. Courses that are non-credit or not AA degree applicable are designated with the letter 'N' preceding the course number. Identification of courses that have been accepted into the California Articulation Number (CAN) system appears after the course title.

ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURE

Ornamental Horticulture A090- Orientation to Hort (0.5)
Education and careers in horticulture. Job finding. Offered on a pass-no pass basis only.

Ornamental Horticulture A100- Horticultural Science (3)
The principles and practices used to grow plants for food and environment enhancement. May be taken for grades or on a pass-no pass basis. Transfer Credit: CSU.

Ornamental Horticulture A101- Current Topics (1-4)
Current issues in the field of Ornamental Horticulture. May be taken for grades or on a pass-no pass basis. This course may be taken four times. Transfer Credit: CSU.

Ornamental Horticulture A105- Botany for Gardeners (3)
The world of garden plants, their structure, form and how they function. A course for the plant professional and plant enthusiasts. May be taken for grades or on a pass-no pass basis. Transfer Credit: CSU.

Ornamental Horticulture A109- Knowing Your Soils (3)
A nontechnical study of the fundamental concepts of soil science. Methods of investigations for the managements of soils and soil substitutes. May be taken for grades or on a pass-no pass basis. Transfer Credit: CSU.

Ornamental Horticulture A111- Landscape Draftng Tech (1)
Lettering, line work, symbols, composition and dimensioning in landscape drafting. May be taken for grades or on a pass-no pass basis. Transfer Credit: CSU.

Ornamental Horticulture A150- Landscape Maintenance (3)
Maintenance of residential and small commercial landscapes to include: small tree and shrub trimming, all aspects of lawn care, soil amending, fertilizing, sprinkler adjustments, watering, pest inspections, and scheduling. May be taken for grades or on a pass-no pass basis. Transfer Credit: CSU.

Ornamental Horticulture A151- Intro To Tree Care (2)
An introduction to the many aspects of tree care. May be taken for grades or on a pass-no pass basis. Transfer Credit: CSU.

Ornamental Horticulture A170- Pest Ctrl App/Pco Cert (1)
Preparation for California Certification Exam as pesticide applicator and gardeners maintenance pest control operators. May be taken for grades or on a pass-no pass basis. Transfer Credit: CSU.

Ornamental Horticulture A181- Ornamental Trees (3)
Growth habits, propagation, landscape design for Southern California. May be taken for grades or on a pass-no pass basis. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.

Ornamental Horticulture A181L- Ornamental Trees Lab (0)

Ornamental Horticulture A182- Ornamental Shrubs (3)
Habits of growth, culture, propagation, and use in landscape design for Southern California. Identification will be emphasized. May be taken for grades or on a pass-no pass basis. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.

Ornamental Horticulture A183- Plant Propagation (3)
Principles and practice of propagation of horticultural plants. May be taken for grades or on a pass-no pass basis. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.

Ornamental Horticulture A184- Nursery Practice & Mgmt (3)
The production of plants in nurseries. May be taken for grades or on a pass-no pass basis. Transfer Credit: CSU.

Ornamental Horticulture A185- Plant Diseases (1.5)
Common Southern California plant diseases. Emphasis on ornamentals. May be taken for grades or on a pass-no pass basis. Transfer Credit: CSU.

Ornamental Horticulture A186- Pests of Ornamentals (1.5)
Common mite, insect and other animal pests of ornamental plants and common weeds of Southern California. May be taken for grades or on a pass-no pass basis. Transfer Credit: CSU.

Ornamental Horticulture A187- Interior Plantscaping (2)
Plants in containers, interior and outdoor landscape considerations. May be taken for grades or on a pass-no pass basis. Transfer Credit: CSU.

Ornamental Horticulture A188- Turf Culture and Mgmt (3)
Maintenance and management of turf including such areas as golf courses, parks, playing fields and home lawns. May be taken for grades or on a pass-no pass basis. Transfer Credit: CSU.

Ornamental Horticulture A189- Weeds and Their Control (1.5)
Recognition and control of weeds in the landscape and in nurseries with emphasis on practical applications. May be taken for grades or on a pass-no pass basis. Transfer Credit: CSU.

Ornamental Horticulture A190- Calif Friendly Lndscape (2)
Developing new and retrofitting existing landscapes with California friendly plant material. May be taken for grades or on a pass-no pass basis. Transfer Credit: CSU.

Ornamental Horticulture A191- Cacti and Succulents (1.5)
How to use the plants from the deserts of the world in the Southern California landscape. Identification, growth habits, culture, propagation, design considerations, and conservation. May be taken for grades or on a pass-no pass basis. Transfer Credit: CSU.

Ornamental Horticulture A285- Intro to Landscape Dsgn (3)
Landscape design, circulation, form, materials, scale. Preparation of landscape design plans. May be taken for grades or on a pass-no pass basis. PREREQUISITE: Ornamental Horticulture A111, or concurrent enrollment. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.

Ornamental Horticulture A286- Landscape Dsgn Elements (2)
Design of walls, arbors, pools, steps, fences. Construction materials and their qualities. May be taken for grades or on a pass-no pass basis. Transfer Credit: CSU.

Ornamental Horticulture A287- Planting Design (2)
Design and preparation of landscape planting plans. Emphasis on ecological and aesthetic considerations. May be taken for grades or on a pass-no pass basis. PREREQUISITE: Ornamental Horticulture A181, A182, or concurrent enrollment. Transfer Credit: CSU.

Ornamental Horticulture A288- Sprinker Irrig Sys Dsgn (2)
How to design irrigation sprinkler systems for small areas, such as residential properties and small industrial sites. May be taken for grades or on a pass-no pass basis. Transfer Credit: CSU.

Ornamental Horticulture A289- Install Resid Irrig Sys (1)
Installation of residential irrigation systems. May be taken for grades or on a pass-no pass basis. Transfer Credit: CSU.
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