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Discipline: Degree: AS - Ornamental Horticulture - S0119

Course Name	Course Number	Objectives
Food Production, Land use and Politics - A Global Perspective	AGAG 1 (VOC)	Students in AGAG 1 will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the interdependence of world agriculture systems. Students completing AGAG 1 will be able to discuss the impact that the endangered species act has on current agricultural practices. Students completing AGAG 1 will be able to give a brief, coherent presentation of their current event summary in front of the class.
Horticultural Science	AGOR 1 (VOC)	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 evaluate various pruning practices and applications for common plants. Students completing AGOR 1 will be able to describe sexual and asexual reproduction in plants.
Integrated Pest Management	AGOR 24 (VOC)	Successful completers will be able to identify local pests and disorders of trees, turf, and ornamental landscapes. Students completing AGOR 24 will be able to give a professional quality oral presentation Students successfully completing this course will be able to demonstrate knowledge of Laws and Regulations of California Department of Pesticide Regulation
Interior Landscaping	AGOR 15 (VOC)	Students will be able to identify common species and varieties of interior plants. Students will be able to select appropriate interior plants for given site conditions. Students completing AGOR 15 will be able to give a professional quality oral presentation.
Landscape Construction Fundamentals	AGOR 71 (VOC)	Identify and correctly use the proper tool needed for landscape projects. Understand basic electrical concepts for low voltage landscape lighting projects Students will prepare site and properly install bricks on sand for a walkway project.
Landscape Design	AGOR 13 (VOC)	Course completers will be able to evaluate a site and develop a functional design that meets client criteria Students completing AGOR 13 will be able to give a professional quality oral presentation. Students completing AGOR 13 will be able to demonstrate competency in one on one customer relations.
Landscape Hardscape Applications	AGOR 72 (VOC)	Student will design and estimate materials needed for a block wall project. Completers will calculate electrical loads for a low voltage lighting system.
Landscape Irrigation - Design and Installation	AGOR 62 (VOC)	Identify the proper components of a efficient automatic irrigation system Course completers will be able to evaluate a site and develop a functional design that meets client criteria
Landscape Irrigation Systems Management	AGOR 63 (VOC)	Students will be able to determine the distribution uniformity of an irrigation system. Completers will be able to properly repair a PVC piping system used in Irrigation.
Landscaping and Nursery Management	AGOR 32 (VOC)	Demonstrate a work ethic appropriate to the plant production industry. Students completing AGOR 32 will be able to demonstrate good customer relations skills. Students completing this course will be able to explain the organizational structure of the nursery industry.
Microcomputer Applications	CISB 15	Students completing CISB 15 - Microcomputer Applications will be able to effectively use formulas and functions in worksheets. Students completing CISB 15 - Microcomputer Applications will be able to use Microsoft Word to create professional documents needed to create a computer security report.
Ornamental Plants - Herbaceous	AGOR 29 (VOC)	Students completing AGOR 29 will be able to identify common herbaceous landscape plants using physical features of leaf, stem, flower, fruit, and growth habit.
Ornamental Plants - Trees and Woody Shrubs	AGOR 30 (VOC)	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.
Plant Propagation/Greenhouse Management	AGOR 2 (VOC)	Students completing AGOR 2 will be able to demonstrate a work ethic appropriate to the plant production industry. Course completers will be able to demonstrate commercial plant propagation techniques used in the nursery industry.
Small Engine Repair I	AGOR 53 (VOC)	Students completing the course will learn engine disassembly, evaluation of components, and reassembly of small air-cooled gasoline engine
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 identify and explain all aspects of a standard soil test. Course completers will be able to predict the potential effects that certain chemical and physical properties of soils will have on overall plant health.
Sports Turf Management	AGOR 40 (VOC)	Course completers will be able to formulate and propose an all-inclusive management program for a sports turf area
Tractor and Landscape Equipment Operations	AGOR 51 (VOC)	Students completing this course will be able to demonstrate fundamentals of operating tractors and equipment covered in class Students completing this course will be able to demonstrate safe operational skills and practices when operating tractors and other equipment
Turf Grass Production and Management	AGOR 39 (VOC)	Course completers will be able to formulate and implement a complete Turf Management program for a specific site.
Urban Arboriculture	AGOR 75 (VOC)	Students completing AGOR 75 will be able to describe the environmental, economic, aesthetic, and social benefits of trees.
Work Experience in Nursery Operations	AGOR 91	Employers of Horticulture Work Experience Students will rate the work habits of their students as above average. Employers of HorticultureWork Experience Students will rate the technical skills of their students as above average.

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