Student Learning Outcomes

Horticulture

1. Know scientific plant names for commonly used exotic and native trees, shrubs, groundcovers, perennials, and annual plants.
2. Know various employers, career paths, and occupations available in the horticulture industry of southern California
3. Know plant-soil-water relationships and their importance in landscape installation, design, irrigation, and maintenance.
4. Know current best management practices in landscape plant usage, installation, and maintenance.
5. Know current best management practices in landscape irrigation and water management
6. Know current applications of computer technology in the horticulture industry, including databases, spreadsheets, Computer Assisted Drafting, Geographic Information Systems, etc.