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Agriculture – Horticulture and Landscaping AS Degree
Associate in Science | SC Program: AS.1492
The horticulture industry involves growing and caring for plants, working to enhance and beautify the urban environment, and connecting people with the outdoors. The landscaping and home garden industry generates more than $78 billion annually in the USA, employing many professionals in tree and landscape care, landscape design and construction, and nursery production. This degree will prepare students for a career in both the landscape and nursery areas. Job opportunities continue to outnumber the number of graduates in our local area. Career choices include working for state and federal organizations, garden centers, nurseries, golf courses, landscape maintenance businesses, landscape design and installation, and landscape management companies. Courses include directed practical experience with landscape care and construction, irrigation, and nursery production.
Students should contact their counselor or environmental horticulture faculty advisor to choose electives for the particular career they are planning to enter. Particular attention should be paid to course prerequisites. Students planning to transfer to a college or university should consult a counselor or Horticulture Faculty Advisor regarding transfer requirements.
Transfer Requirements May Be Different From A.S. Degree Requirements.
This degree is approved through the California Community College Chancellor’s Office. Upon satisfactory completion of all degree requirements and filing an application for graduation with Admissions and Records, the student’s transcript will reflect completion of this degree.
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A program map shows all the required and recommended courses you need to graduate and a suggested order in which you should take them. The suggested sequence of courses is based on enrollment and includes all major and general education courses required for the degree.
Fall Semester, First Year
14 Units TotalBUAD 66
GE
3
Business Communications
BUAD 66
Note: Student must submit all assignments in keyboarded (not handwritten) format.
This course provides implementation of letter-writing principles and techniques through expository and argumentative writing. Additionally, the writing of employment portfolio, business letters and vocational survey (team project) is required. Application of electronic communication (Netiquette, E-mail format, Internet uses) will also be presented. This is a required course for many major and certificate programs and an alternate requirement or suggested elective in others. This class also satisfied the A.A. General Education Requirement for English. The equivalent of this course in content and objectives may also be offered on the Internet.
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HUM 4
GE
3
Humanities Through the Film
HUM 4
This course is an examination of the motion picture as an art form. This course offers a concise introduction to the history of film against the broader changes in popular culture since the late nineteenth century. Students will see how elements of film can provide valuable insights into how movies communicate and convey meaning to their audiences using a unique network of techniques. Students will see how film, film genres, and developments within the film industry offer a first-hand look at how specific films illuminate important aspects of philosophical, historical, aesthetic, and social life and analyze how film connects with the larger world. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
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AGEH 33
M
3
Environmental Horticulture
AGEH 33
This class explains the basics of botany for gardeners and horticulturists. It is an examination of the scientific concepts on which plant growth is based in varied environments. This includes the interactions that result when introducing exotic species of plants into foreign environments, the relationship of plants to their natural environments and how man manipulates plants and environments to serve his needs. This course is recommended for first-year Environmental Horticulture Majors. This course may be offered in a distance-learning format.
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AGEH 22
M
2
Nursery Practices and Plant Propagation
AGEH 22
This course is required for all Environmental Horticulture majors. The methods and principles used in the propagation of plants, including both sexual and asexual propagation will be demonstrated and practiced. Other topics related to successful plant propagation such as soil media preparation, the growing environment, transplanting and potting, disease and insect control, irrigation, and fertilization will also be covered. The lecture portion of this course may be offered in a distance education format.
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AGEH 10
M
3
Plant Identification and Usage
AGEH 10
This course teaches identification, growth habits, culture, and ornamental use of commonly used landscape plants adapted to the climates of California. Plant materials from our local region will be emphasized. This course is required for an AA or AS degree in Environmental Horticulture. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
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Spring Semester, First Year
15 Units TotalMATH 73
GE
3
Contemporary Mathematics for Tech Fields
MATH 73
Prerequisite: Intermediate Algebra as determined by Multiple Measure, or Math Placement Level 4 or higher.
This course is designed to equip Career Technical Education students with college-level mathematical competencies required in today's workplace. Topics include college-level algebra, measurement units and conversion, estimation, solid figures, geometry, trigonometry, basic statistics, and probability. This course will promote quantitative reasoning through the use of mathematical applications and modeling with an emphasis on CTE topics. These applications and modeling will be reinforced by using requisite tools utilized by CTE courses to enhance students' visualization and problem-solving development.
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This course is designed to equip Career Technical Education students with college-level mathematical competencies required in today's workplace. Topics include college-level algebra, measurement units and conversion, estimation, solid figures, geometry, trigonometry, basic statistics, and probability. This course will promote quantitative reasoning through the use of mathematical applications and modeling with an emphasis on CTE topics. These applications and modeling will be reinforced by using requisite tools utilized by CTE courses to enhance students' visualization and problem-solving development.
AGNR 52
M
3
Computers in Agri and Natural Resources
AGNR 52
This course introduces students to basic computer applications in agriculture, horticulture, natural resources, and related Career Technical Education majors. Students will gain basic computer literacy skills while learning to use examples of industry-specific software. Others topics will include file management, data manipulation, and use of software such as Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint. Students will also be exposed to basic concepts and software related to Geographic Information Systems (GIS). This course is required for all agricultural, horticulture, and natural resources majors. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
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AGEH 23
M
2
Nursery Practices and Management
AGEH 23
This is required for all Environmental Horticulture majors. This hands-on course will cover production schedules, marketing strategies, customer service, product displays, greenhouse and nursery management, and much more. Best practices and economic feasibility will be emphasized. The lecture portion of this course may be offered in a distance education format.
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AGEH 38
M
3
Landscape and Turf Management
AGEH 38
Advisory: A grade of C or higher in ENGL 190, or English Placement Level 6 or higher; and a grade of C or higher in MATH 220, or Math Placement Level 1 or higher.
This is a required course for Environmental Horticulture majors. The installation of lawns, groundcovers, shrubs and trees will be covered. The practices of pruning, trimming, mowing, watering, fertilizing, and pesticide application as applied to landscape management of home, parks, highways, and how to estimate and bid in all areas of landscape management will also be covered.
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This is a required course for Environmental Horticulture majors. The installation of lawns, groundcovers, shrubs and trees will be covered. The practices of pruning, trimming, mowing, watering, fertilizing, and pesticide application as applied to landscape management of home, parks, highways, and how to estimate and bid in all areas of landscape management will also be covered.
AGPS 25
3
California Water
AGPS 25
This course is an interdisciplinary examination of California's water use and management with a historical emphasis on the politics and conflict arising from water scarcity. Topics of water quality, water law, measurement of water, evaluation of irrigation methods and systems, and issues relating to water use will all be covered. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
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AGNR 66
M
1
Watershed Restoration Practicum
AGNR 66
This course will use the hydrologic watershed unit as the focus which will provide a hands-on approach to ecosystem management, erosion control, sediment control, and stream restoration. The course will emphasize how restoring resource values require an interdisciplinary scientific approach and community-wide participation to protect, enhance and restore. Note: Since subject matter varies each time the course is taught, based on the type and availability of community-based projects, this course may be repeated one time.
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Fall Semester, Second Year
15 Units TotalCMST 54
GE
3
Small Group Communication
CMST 54
Advisory: A grade of C or higher in ENGL 190 or English Placement Level 6 or higher.
This course is an introduction to the process of human communication with an emphasis on small groups. Subjects covered are preparation for discussion, group participation, leadership, decision-making, interpersonal relations, managing diversity, critical thinking/problem-solving, managing conflict, and evaluation of group interaction. Students will be involved in group interactions and emphasis will be on practical experience. College level writing skills will be expected on all papers, outlines and short essays. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
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This course is an introduction to the process of human communication with an emphasis on small groups. Subjects covered are preparation for discussion, group participation, leadership, decision-making, interpersonal relations, managing diversity, critical thinking/problem-solving, managing conflict, and evaluation of group interaction. Students will be involved in group interactions and emphasis will be on practical experience. College level writing skills will be expected on all papers, outlines and short essays. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
AGEH 31
M
3
Landscape Irrigation
AGEH 31
Advisory: A grade of C or higher in MATH 100, or Math Placement Level 3 or higher; and a grade of C or higher in ENGL 190, or English Placement Level 6 or higher.
This is a study of water hydraulics, irrigation systems design and installation procedures and irrigation scheduling. Techniques in the operation and maintenance of irrigation systems will also be presented. Emphasis will be placed on residential design and installation, but commercial design and installation will be covered. This course is required for all Environmental Horticulture majors.
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This is a study of water hydraulics, irrigation systems design and installation procedures and irrigation scheduling. Techniques in the operation and maintenance of irrigation systems will also be presented. Emphasis will be placed on residential design and installation, but commercial design and installation will be covered. This course is required for all Environmental Horticulture majors.
AGEH 60
M
3
Master Gardener Training
AGEH 60
Advisory: A grade of C or higher in ENGL 190 or English Placement Level 6 or higher.
This is the training course for the Master Gardener Program, a community service organization designed to relay research-based horticultural information to the home gardener. The Master Gardener program was developed by the University Cooperative Extension to train interested horticultural enthusiasts to assist local gardeners in diagnosing plant problems and to provide science-based information for keeping home landscapes and the environment healthy. The University of California has agreed to let Shasta College use their training materials which are provided through this class. Topics covered in this course include pesticide use, IPM, weed identification and management, pruning, plant diseases, soils, fertilizers, growing vegetables, native plants, vermiculture, watering and many other plant-related topics. This is a required course for anyone interested in obtaining a UC Extension certification as a Shasta College Master Gardener. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
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This is the training course for the Master Gardener Program, a community service organization designed to relay research-based horticultural information to the home gardener. The Master Gardener program was developed by the University Cooperative Extension to train interested horticultural enthusiasts to assist local gardeners in diagnosing plant problems and to provide science-based information for keeping home landscapes and the environment healthy. The University of California has agreed to let Shasta College use their training materials which are provided through this class. Topics covered in this course include pesticide use, IPM, weed identification and management, pruning, plant diseases, soils, fertilizers, growing vegetables, native plants, vermiculture, watering and many other plant-related topics. This is a required course for anyone interested in obtaining a UC Extension certification as a Shasta College Master Gardener. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
AGPS 24
M
3
Soils
AGPS 24
Advisory: ENGL 196 with a grade of C or higher, or English Placement Level 6 or higher; and one year of high school chemistry or equivalent.
Note: This class includes two Saturday field trips on classification, judging, and conservation of soils. The class is required for all agriculture, natural resources, and horticulture majors.
This class is an introductory course on the physical, chemical, and biological properties of soil as it relates to agriculture and natural resources. Ecosystem relationship of soil use and management is emphasized. The effects of drainage, tillage, and irrigation on land use are discussed. A portion of this course may be offered in a distance education format.
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Note: This class includes two Saturday field trips on classification, judging, and conservation of soils. The class is required for all agriculture, natural resources, and horticulture majors.
This class is an introductory course on the physical, chemical, and biological properties of soil as it relates to agriculture and natural resources. Ecosystem relationship of soil use and management is emphasized. The effects of drainage, tillage, and irrigation on land use are discussed. A portion of this course may be offered in a distance education format.
AGEH 26
M
3
Plant Protection
AGEH 26
Weeds, insects and diseases as related to the production and culture of agricultural and horticultural commodities will be presented. A basic understanding, both physiological and morphological, of these plant pests and their control is the emphasis of the class. Pesticide safety is also emphasized and students are required to take the state certification test for application of pesticides. This course is required for all horticulture majors.
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Spring Semester, Second Year
16 Units TotalAGAB 54
GE
3
Agriculture Economics
AGAB 54
An introduction to economic and business principles as they relate to resource management. The focus of the course will be to relate economic theories and principles to applied agri-business and resource management problem solving. Student involvement in practical marketing, financing, promotions, business analysis, retailing, or some other practical economic problem will be required.
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ETHS 1
GE
3
Introduction to Ethnic Studies
ETHS 1
Advisory: ENGL 196 with a grade of C or higher
This course takes an interdisciplinary approach to the study of race and ethnicity in the United States. It examines social justice movements in relation to ethnic and racial groups in the United States to provide a basis for a better understanding of the socioeconomic, cultural, and political conditions among key social groups including, but not limited to, Native Americans, African Americans, Asian Americans, and Latina/o Americans. This course examines the systemic nature of racial/ethnic oppression through an examination of key concepts including racialization and ethnocentrism, with a specific focus on the persistence of white supremacy. Using an anti-racist framework, the course will examine historical and contemporary social movements dedicated to the decolonization of social institutions, resistance, and social justice. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
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This course takes an interdisciplinary approach to the study of race and ethnicity in the United States. It examines social justice movements in relation to ethnic and racial groups in the United States to provide a basis for a better understanding of the socioeconomic, cultural, and political conditions among key social groups including, but not limited to, Native Americans, African Americans, Asian Americans, and Latina/o Americans. This course examines the systemic nature of racial/ethnic oppression through an examination of key concepts including racialization and ethnocentrism, with a specific focus on the persistence of white supremacy. Using an anti-racist framework, the course will examine historical and contemporary social movements dedicated to the decolonization of social institutions, resistance, and social justice. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
AGMA 44
M
3
Intro to Construction Skills for Agriculture
AGMA 44
This course covers the basic construction skills related to agriculture, natural resources, and environmental horticulture. Subjects covered will be mechanical drawing, design layout, arc welding, oxy/acetylene cutting and brazing, carpentry, electrification, small engine theory, concrete work structures, and project construction. Safety will be emphasized. The lecture portion of this course may be offered in a distance education format.
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AG 6
M
1
Career Placement - Agriculture
AG 6
Note: Designed for students concurrently completing or who have completed the core course requirements in a vocational major.
This class will assist students in getting the best possible employment upon graduation. Students will learn interview techniques, will develop an employment portfolio, and will contact several prospective employers. Life goals will be developed complete with a plan of action. This class is required for all agriculture majors.
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AGEH 35
M
3
Landscape Design
AGEH 35
This course is a requirement for all Environmental Horticulture majors. This course emphasizes the process leading to the development of the residential design. The incorporation of design principles i.e. unity, rhythm, repetition, balance, etc. and how the principles are used to create a functional and pleasing composition with plant material and other landscape elements will be stressed. Emphasis is on residential design, both rural and suburban.
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AGEH 94
M
3
Horticulture Worksite Learning
AGEH 94
Limitation on Enrollment: Financial aid students must maintain concurrent enrollment in seven (7) units which include worksite learning units. Students not receiving financial aid do not need to enroll in other courses in order to participate in Worksite Learning Classes.
The Vocational Worksite Learning course allows the student to gain on-the-job experience through employment/volunteerism at an approved job site that is acquired by the student and related to the student's major. A faculty member supervises all WSL courses to ensure that the work experience is of educational value. The course stresses good work habits and meeting of competencies through actual on-the-job performance. A student may earn up to 16 units through repeating this course since course content varies and skills are enhanced by supervised repetition and practice. A maximum of 8 units may be earned in a single semester.
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The Vocational Worksite Learning course allows the student to gain on-the-job experience through employment/volunteerism at an approved job site that is acquired by the student and related to the student's major. A faculty member supervises all WSL courses to ensure that the work experience is of educational value. The course stresses good work habits and meeting of competencies through actual on-the-job performance. A student may earn up to 16 units through repeating this course since course content varies and skills are enhanced by supervised repetition and practice. A maximum of 8 units may be earned in a single semester.
Please see a counselor to discuss options for meeting general education requirements for transfer to California State Universities (CSU) and/or University of California (UC) campuses, as well as any specific additional courses that may be required by your chosen institution of transfer.
*Alternative Courses: Please see a Shasta College counselor for alternative course options. You can also view the following to find other courses to meet degree/certificate requirements:
- California State Universities – General Education
- IGETC – Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum
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