Horticulture and Plant Science
A.S. Degree Horticulture Science · Solano Community College · 2025-2026 Catalog
Minimum Units Required: 60.0 units
This program is designed to provide theory and practical experience needed to enter the horticulture field or prepare for advancement or certification. It also offers some of the basic courses required of horticulture majors transferring to four year institutions. The Associate in Science Degree can be obtained by completing the 23-unit major, general education requirements, and electives as needed to complete a minimum of 60 units. All courses for this major must be completed with a minimum grade of C or a P if the course is taken on a Pass/No Pass basis.
Program Learning Outcomes
Design and draft a landscape plan.
Estimate the cost of a landscape construction project.
Design an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) plan.
Program Requirements
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Horticulture and Plant Science Major | 23 | |
| HORT 006 | Identification and Ecology of Landscape Plant Materials | 4 |
| HORT 030 | Landscape Design I | 3 |
| HORT 050 | Introduction to Horticulture | 3 |
| HORT 055 | Soils and Fertilizers | 3 |
| HORT 056 | Landscape Pest Control and Management | 4 |
| HORT 070 | Landscape Construction and Estimation | 3 |
| HORT 071 | Irrigation Principles | 3 |