Horticulture Science
16 courses · Solano Community College · 2025-2026 Catalog
Classes: Spring 2026
HORT 006 Identification and Ecology of Landscape Plant Materials: Summer-Fall
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 3 hours lecture weekly, 3 hours lab weekly, 108 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- AG-EH 108 108 L
A study of the identification and uses of plants of special interest in the Summer and Fall seasons. Includes cultural and environmental needs, growth habits, and botanical nomenclature of common landscape plants adapted to local California climates. These plants are observed and studied through field lectures on SCC grounds and at other local locations.
HORT 007 Identification and Ecology of Landscape Plant Materials: Winter-Spring
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 3 hours lecture weekly, 3 hours lab weekly, 108 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU
- C-ID
- AG-EH 108 108 L & AG-EH 112 112 L
A study of the identification and uses of plants of special interest in the Winter and Spring seasons. Includes cultural and environmental needs, growth habits, and botanical nomenclature of common landscape plants adapted to local California climates. These plants are observed and studied through field lectures on SCC grounds and at other local locations.
HORT 030 Landscape Design I
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 2 hours lecture weekly, 3 hours lab weekly, 90 contact hours total
- Advisory
- HORT 006 (Identification and Ecology of Landscape Plant Materials) and HORT 050 (Introduction to Horticulture)
- Transfers to
- CSU
An introduction to the skills and techniques of landscape design principles and practices. Laboratories will stress drafting techniques through design projects. UC limitation of credit: 1 course between HORT 030 and HORT 031<br /> <br /> Field trips may be required
HORT 031 Landscape Design II
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 2 hours lecture weekly, 3 hours lab weekly, 90 contact hours total
- Prerequisite
- HORT 030 (Landscape Design I)
- Advisory
- HORT 050 (Introduction to Horticulture)
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Presents the association of plant materials according to design principles and their environmental requirements, with attention to groupings, arrangements, and plantings about buildings and other landscape structures. Landscape drafting will be stressed in the laboratory projects, culminating in a term design project. Mandatory field trips. UC limitation of credit: 1 course between HORT 030 and 031
HORT 050 Introduction to Horticulture
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 2 hours lecture weekly, 3 hours lab weekly, 90 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU
- C-ID
- CG-PS 106/L
Introduction to plant science as it relates to horticulture. Topics introduced include plant ecology, botany and taxonomy, plant structure, growth processes, physiology, propagation, growth media and soils, biological competitors, pests, post-harvest factors of food, fiber and ornamental plants, and industry career opportunities . The principles and practices of horticultural crop and plant production as they relate to plant, soil and climatic relationships will be stressed.
HORT 055 Soils and Fertilizers
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 2 hours lecture weekly, 3 hours lab weekly, 90 contact hours total
- Advisory
- HORT 050 (Introduction to Horticulture)
- Transfers to
- CSU
- C-ID
- AG-PS 128/L
A study of the soil's physical, chemical and biological properties. Soil classification, derivation, uses, function and management including erosion, moisture retention, structure, cultivation, organic matter and microbiology will be discussed. Laboratories focus on evaluating soil health and fertility with field measurements.
HORT 056 Landscape Pest Control and Management
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 3 hours lecture weekly, 3 hours lab weekly, 108 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU
A study of horticultural pests, insects, weeds, diseases and other non-pathogenic causes common to the Solano County area emphasizing identification, cultural, rotational, natural and chemical control methods. Mandatory field trips and laboratory experiences will provide experiences in detection, identification and techniques necessary to manage and control various species of plant pests. A collection is required.
HORT 070 Landscape Construction and Estimation
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 2 hours lecture weekly, 3 hours lab weekly, 90 contact hours total
- Advisory
- HORT 050 (Introduction to Horticulture)
- Transfers to
- CSU
A study of the construction of patios, decks, walks, retaining walls, raised planters, mowstrips, fences, overhead structures, masonry work, sprinkler and other landscape features with emphasis on building code specifications. Previews contractor's licensing. Site development and construction skills will be developed in the laboratory.
HORT 071 Irrigation Principles
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 2 hours lecture weekly, 3 hours lab weekly, 90 contact hours total
- Advisory
- HORT 050 (Introduction to Horticulture)
- Transfers to
- CSU
A study of the principles and management of water development and use in agricultural and horticultural production with special emphasis on water supplies, measurement, movement through soils, application methods, amounts needed and problems of distribution. The field laboratories will develop management techniques, through exercises and field trip observations.
HORT 101 Plant Propagation and Production: Summer-Fall
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 2 hours lecture weekly, 3 hours lab weekly, 90 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU
Introduction to plant propagation and production practices for plants grown in the Summer and Fall seasons. Hands-on propagation of seed and vegetative methods of plant reproduction including fertilizing, pest, and disease control. Students participate in greenhouse and nursery stock management including marketing and sales of plants. Laboratories evaluate various propagation methods.
HORT 102 Plant Propagation and Production: Winter-Spring
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 2 hours lecture weekly, 3 hours lab weekly, 90 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU
Introduction to plant propagation and production practices for plants grown in the Winter and Spring seasons. Hands-on propagation of seed and vegetative methods of plant reproduction including fertilizing, pest, and disease control. Students participate in greenhouse and nursery stock management including marketing and sales of plants. Laboratories evaluate the various propagation methods.
HORT 301A Adaptive Horticulture - Basic Skills and Practices
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 1 hours lecture weekly, 4 hours lab weekly, 90 contact hours total
A horticulture pre-vocational training course. Adapted for, but not limited to, students with developmental, intellectual and/or physical disabilities. Students will learn basic horticultural skills in a garden, nursery, greenhouse, and landscape setting. Students will develop an understanding of the cultural requirements of plants and how to care for them. Appropriate workplace skills will be emphasized, safety training and proper tool usage will be incorporated throughout the course. Field trips may be required
HORT 301B Adaptive Greenhouse Management
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 1 hours lecture weekly, 4 hours lab weekly, 90 contact hours total
A greenhouse skills pre-vocational training course adapted for, but not limited to, students with developmental, intellectual and/or physical disabilities. Students will learn greenhouse management skills for employment preparation. Field trips may be required.
HORT 301C Adaptive Nursery and Landscape Management
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 1 hours lecture weekly, 4 hours lab weekly, 80 contact hours total
A nursery and landscape skills pre-vocational training course adapted for, but not limited to, students with developmental, intellectual and/or physical disabilities. Students will learn nursery and landscape management skills for employment preparation. Field trips may be required.
HORT 301D Adaptive Vegetable and Orchard Management
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 1 hours lecture weekly, 4 hours lab weekly, 90 contact hours total
A vegetable and orchard skills pre-vocational training course adapted for, but not limited to, students with developmental, intellectual and/or physical disabilities. Students will learn vegetable and orchard management skills for employment preparation. Field trips may be required.
HORT 301E Adaptive Plant Propagation
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 1 hours lecture weekly, 4 hours lab weekly, 90 contact hours total
A Plant propagation skills pre-vocational training course adapted for, but not limited to, students with developmental, intellectual and/or physical disabilities. Students will learn propagation management skills for employment preparation. Field trips may be required.