Introduction to Horticulture
BIOLGY X 494
An overview of horticulture and plant care, this course provides the knowledge to solve many of the problems commonly faced in keeping plants healthy.
Fall
Spring
Remote Instruction
Starting at $625.00
As few as 11 weeks
4.0
What you can learn.
- Explore soils and soil amendments
- Explore plant physiology and Identification methods
- Address plant care methodology
- Introduce plant selection guidelines
- Identify and understand pest and disease management strategies
About this course:
Designed for beginners and experienced gardeners, this course covers the basics of garden care and provides the student with the knowledge to solve many of the problems commonly faced in keeping plants healthy. Topics include soils and soil amendments; fertilizers; plant physiology and identification methods; planting, pruning, and staking techniques; turf grasses; plant selection guidelines; and pest and disease control. The course also includes a brief history of horticulture and an introduction to taxonomy. Students are encouraged to bring in plants for identification and discussion. Includes field trips.Spring 2021 Schedule
Available Format(s):
These courses have regular meeting times and are fully online, via remote instruction. Click “See Details” below for more information.
Future Offering (Opens February 01, 2021 12:00:00 AM)
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Tuesday 7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Location:
Online
Instructor:
Gary Jones
379124
Fee:
$625.00
Notes
Core course in the Gardening Specialization. Elective course in the Landscape Architecture and Horticulture Certificates. Internet access required. Materials required.
Refund Deadline
No refunds after April 05, 2021
Course Requirements
Schedule
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Date
Time
Location
Lecture
Tue Mar 30, 2021
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Online
Lecture
Tue Apr 6, 2021
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Online
Lecture
Tue Apr 13, 2021
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Online
Lecture
Tue Apr 20, 2021
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Online
Lecture
Tue Apr 27, 2021
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Online
Lecture
Tue May 4, 2021
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Online
Lecture
Tue May 11, 2021
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Online
Lecture
Tue May 18, 2021
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Online
Lecture
Tue May 25, 2021
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Online
Lecture
Tue Jun 1, 2021
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Online
Lecture
Tue Jun 8, 2021
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Online
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