
Environmental Horticulture & Design
Class Schedule
2026 Winter Schedule
8 classes scheduled
HORT 10
ENVIRONMENTAL HORTICULTURE & THE URBAN LANDSCAPE
3 units
UC
CSU
- Description: Environmental horticulture encompasses the planning, design, construction, and management of the urban landscape. Relevant topics include ecosystem restoration and management, landscape ecology, sustainable landscape management, sustainable use of natural resources, urban horticulture, and urban landscape design. This course is intended for students in the Environmental Horticulture & Design program but members of the public and professional community are invited to enroll.
- Prerequisite:
- Corequisite:
- Advisory:
- Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
- Hours: 3 hours lecture per week. 36 hours total per quarter.
- Foothill GE Area:
- Transferability: Both
- Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
- Foothill Transfer GE Guide
Department Note:
Section: HORT-010.-01
Course Number (CRN): 32168
Dates: 1/5/2026 - 3/27/2026
Open
Type
Room
Day & Time
Instructor
40 of 40 seats open
5 of 5 waitlist seats open
5 of 5 waitlist seats open
Modality: In-person
Textbook(s):
Footnote: n/a
HORT 30
HORTICULTURAL PRACTICES: SOILS
3 units
UC
CSU
- Description: Fundamentals of soil science, including examination of soil formation, physical and chemical properties of soil, relationships between soil, water and plants, and biological factors of soil. Examination of soil samples and interpretation of soil reports and surveys. Basics of plant fertility requirements and soil related topics, such as composting, environmental issues, and soils in construction.
- Prerequisite:
- Corequisite:
- Advisory: Advisory: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in HORT 15 recommended; not open to students with credit in HORT 52A.
- Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
- Hours: 2 hours lecture per week, 3 hours lab per week. 60 hours total per quarter.
- Foothill GE Area:
- Transferability: Both
- Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
- Foothill Transfer GE Guide
Department Note:
HORT 55A
GREEN INDUSTRY MANAGEMENT: BUSINESS PRACTICES
3 units
CSU
- Description: Introductory survey of green industry management and business practices. Geared to people in such fields as landscape construction, nursery management, and landscape design, this course focuses on helping individuals successfully organize, manage, and/or market their agency or small business. The course utilizes both a theoretical and hands-on approach to the application of common business principles.
- Prerequisite:
- Corequisite:
- Advisory:
- Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
- Hours: 3 hours lecture per week. 36 hours total per quarter.
- Foothill GE Area:
- Transferability: CSU
- Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
- Foothill Transfer GE Guide
Department Note:
Section: HORT-055A-01
Course Number (CRN): 32736
Dates: 1/5/2026 - 3/27/2026
Open
Type
Room
Day & Time
Instructor
35 of 35 seats open
10 of 10 waitlist seats open
10 of 10 waitlist seats open
Modality: In-person
Textbook(s):
Footnote: n/a
HORT 60B
LANDSCAPE DESIGN: THEORY
3 units
CSU
- Description: Principles of landscape design theory. Intermediate studies in and applications of graphic communication, creative problem solving, design theory, and presentation skills. Residential site analysis and landscape design case studies.
- Prerequisite:
- Corequisite:
- Advisory: Advisory: HORT 40 and/or drafting skills strongly recommended.
- Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
- Hours: 2 hours lecture per week, 3 hours lab per week. 60 hours total per quarter.
- Foothill GE Area:
- Transferability: CSU
- Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
- Foothill Transfer GE Guide
Department Note:
Section: HORT-060B-01
Course Number (CRN): 32737
Dates: 1/5/2026 - 3/27/2026
Open
Type
Room
Day & Time
Instructor
35 of 35 seats open
5 of 5 waitlist seats open
5 of 5 waitlist seats open
Modality: In-person
Textbook(s):
Footnote: n/a
HORT 60C
LANDSCAPE DESIGN: IRRIGATION
3 units
CSU
- Description: Principles of irrigation design for ornamental landscapes. Includes history of irrigation, advanced site analysis, irrigation design theory, equipment selection and layout, controller scheduling, long-term maintenance, and water conservation issues. Process of producing irrigation plans, details, and specifications.
- Prerequisite:
- Corequisite:
- Advisory: Advisory: HORT 54C strongly recommended.
- Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
- Hours: 2.5 hours lecture per week, 1.5 hours lab per week. 48 hours total per quarter.
- Foothill GE Area:
- Transferability: CSU
- Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
- Foothill Transfer GE Guide
Department Note:
Section: HORT-060C-01
Course Number (CRN): 32745
Dates: 1/5/2026 - 3/27/2026
Open
Type
Room
Day & Time
Instructor
35 of 35 seats open
15 of 15 waitlist seats open
15 of 15 waitlist seats open
Modality: In-person
Textbook(s):
Footnote: n/a
HORT 80B
ENVIRONMENTAL HORTICULTURE WINTER SKILLS
2 units
CSU
- Description: Course provides skills development and internship opportunities in environmental horticulture for the Winter season. This is an extension of classroom instruction, covering topics such as woody tree and shrub pruning, drainage practices, winter plant protection, and rainwater harvesting. This course offers students learning opportunities through a combination of on-site practical field experience, independent research, student internship, community service and industry related educational opportunities in the green industry.
- Prerequisite:
- Corequisite:
- Advisory:
- Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
- Hours: 1 hours lecture per week, 3 hours lab per week. 48 hours total per quarter.
- Foothill GE Area:
- Transferability: CSU
- Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
- Foothill Transfer GE Guide
Department Note:
HORT 90L
PLANT PROPAGATION: BASIC SKILLS
1 unit
CSU
- Description: Introduction to propagation of plants by sexual and asexual methods. Seeding, cutting, grafting, division of specialized structures, and micro-propagation discussed and demonstrated. Discussions include growing media, fertilizers, hormones, and other plant supplements.
- Prerequisite:
- Corequisite:
- Advisory:
- Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
- Hours: 12 hours lecture per quarter.
- Foothill GE Area:
- Transferability: CSU
- Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
- Foothill Transfer GE Guide
Department Note:
Section: HORT-090L-01
Course Number (CRN): 32740
Dates: 2/2/2026 - 2/28/2026
LATE START
Open
Type
Room
Day & Time
Instructor
35 of 35 seats open
10 of 10 waitlist seats open
10 of 10 waitlist seats open
Modality: In-person
Textbook(s):
Footnote: n/a
HORT 90P
PRUNING: BASIC SKILLS
1 unit
CSU
- Description: Methods of pruning deciduous and evergreen plant materials. Emphasis on pruning common landscape plants, fruit trees, and roses. Selection of suitable pruning tools, techniques for pruning safely, and use and maintenance of tools and equipment.
- Prerequisite:
- Corequisite:
- Advisory:
- Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
- Hours: 12 hours lecture per quarter.
- Foothill GE Area:
- Transferability: CSU
- Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
- Foothill Transfer GE Guide
Department Note:
Section: HORT-090P-01
Course Number (CRN): 32741
Dates: 1/5/2026 - 1/31/2026
Open
Type
Room
Day & Time
Instructor
30 of 30 seats open
10 of 10 waitlist seats open
10 of 10 waitlist seats open
Modality: In-person
Textbook(s):
Footnote: n/a
