| Horticultural Science |
AGOR 1 (VOC) |
- Students completing AGOR 1 will be able to explain concepts related to plant structure and function.
- Students completing AGOR 1 will be able to describe climatic and microclimate interactions and how they influence plant growth.
- Students completing AGOR 1 will be able to explain how different types of soils can be managed to improve plant growth
- Students completing AGOR 1 will be able to correctly identify the nutrients required to correct nutrient deficiencies in plants.
- Students completing AGOR 1 will be able to explain the standard plant propagation methods.
- Students completing AGOR 1 will be able to explain photosynthesis, respiration, and translocation.
- GEO- Students completing relevant assignments in Area B courses will evaluate the impact of science on their daily lives.
- Students completing AGOR 1 will be able to describe sexual and asexual reproduction in plants.
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Integrated Pest Management |
AGOR 24 (VOC) |
- Course completers will be able to formulate and implement a complete Integrated Pest Management program for a specific site.
- Students completing AGOR 24 will be able to give a professional quality oral presentation
- Successful completers will be able to identify local pests and disorders of trees, turf, and ornamental landscapes.
- Students successfully completing this course will be able to demonstrate knowledge of Laws and Regulations of California Department of Pesticide Regulation
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Ornamental Plants - Trees and Woody Shrubs |
AGOR 30 (VOC) |
- Course completers will be able to explain the binomial method of plant nomenclature.
- Students completing AGOR 30 will be able to identify botanical terms (plant identification terminology) as related to various plant parts and structures.
- Students completing AGOR 30 will be able to summarize the various uses of plants as related to landscape and garden applications.
- Students completing AGOR 30 will be able to explain growth habits and requirements of common landscape plants.
- Students completing AGOR 30 will be able to identify common landscape trees and woody shrubs using physical features of leaf, bark, flower, fruit, and growth habit.
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Soil Science and Management |
AGOR 50 (VOC) |
- Course completers will be able to evaluate the soil conditions at an existing site and make specific recommendations for the immediate and long-term correction of all problems
- Course completers will be able to predict the potential effects that certain chemical and physical properties of soils will have on overall plant health.
- Course completers will be able to identify and explain all aspects of a standard soil test.
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Tractor and Landscape Equipment Operations |
AGOR 51 (VOC) |
- Students completing this course will be able to demonstrate safe operational skills and practices when operating tractors and other equipment
- Students completing this course will be able to demonstrate fundamentals of operating tractors and equipment covered in class
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Urban Arboriculture |
AGOR 75 (VOC) |
- Students completing this course will be able to demonstrate proper pruning skills for pruning woody trees and shrubs.
- Students will be able to explain the nutritional needs of trees.
- Students will be able to identify appropriate safety standards, equipment, and techniques for use in arboriculture practices.
- Course completers will be able to demonstrate proper use of Personal Protective Equipment.
- Students will be able to describe the various costs associated with establishing and maintaining landscape trees, and how value can be placed on the urban forest as a resource.
- Students will be able to describe the basic composition and function of a tree’s vascular system.
- Students will be able to explain concepts related to basic tree physiology.
- Students completing this course will be able to describe the formation of woody stems and the mechanics of trees.
- Students completing this course will be able to describe the various physiological disorders and injuries that can affect trees, and the concept of Compartmentalization of Decay in Trees (CODIT).
- Students completing this course will be able to explain what to look for in selecting healthy, vigorous planting stock.
- Students completing this course will be able to describe the proper procedures and techniques used to plant and transplant trees.
- Students completing this course will be able to explain how using proper installation techniques can improve survival chances and accelerate establishment.
- Students completing this course will be able to describe methods used to protect trees during construction.
- Students will explain how water, minerals, and nutrients are necessary for tree health and growth.
- Students will be able to explain the relationship among soil moisture, absorption of essential elements, and plant growth.
- Students will be able to explain the importance of proper irrigation for trees in urban landscapes.
- Students will be able to explain different methods of fertilizer application and their advantages and disadvantages.
- Students will be able to explain how trees respond to pruning and the effects of severe pruning.
- Students will be able to describe the process for assessing trees for health and safety.
- Students will be able to describe various physiological disorders and injuries caused by living and nonliving disorders that can affect trees.
- Students completing AGOR 75 will be able to describe the environmental, economic, aesthetic, and social benefits of trees.
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