Environmental Horticulture & Design
Interest FormWhy Study [Department Name]
Write an overview explaining why students should study this subject. Focus on the nature of the field, its real-world relevance, and the academic or career opportunities it can lead to. If there are related programs or alternate paths (like career training), mention those and include links where appropriate.
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What is this field about?
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Why is it important or valuable in today’s world?
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What kinds of careers or industries do students enter after studying this?
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What degrees or credentials are offered?
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Are there related programs students might want to explore? If so, link to them (e.g., “Program Name”).
Example:
“If you are interested in biology but do not intend to transfer to a four-year institution,
you are encouraged to look into our Allied Health career training programs.”
Featured [Term] Course
Use this to showcase a unique or high-interest course in your department. Focus on what makes the course stand out—such as hands-on learning, fieldwork, local relevance, or skill-building. Keep the description concise but informative. Include course name, description, and a link to the course catalog or more info if available.
[Course Number] [CRN]
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Learn about the program
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Check out where you'll learn!Degrees & Certificates
View list below for programs offered at Foothill. Then select program map for a possible schedule that fulfills program and college requirements.
For program requirements and full course listings, view degrees and certificates information. [Link to dept degrees page]
Associate in Science for Transfer
- Degree Name, AS-T Program Map
- Degree Name, AS-T Program Map
- Degree Name, AS-T Program Map
- Degree Name, AS-T Program Map
Associate in Science
Certificate of Achievement (CA)
Quick Look at [Department Name] Courses
For a quick look at [Department] courses at Foothill, see list below. For complete course details, including units, hours and prerequisites, view course catalog. [Link to dept courses] For when a course is offered, view class schedule. [Link to dept schedule]
- HORT 10 Environmental Horticulture & the Urban Landscape
- HORT 15 Orientation to Environmental Horticulture
- HORT 21 Plant Materials I
- HORT 22 Plant Materials II
- HORT 23 Plant Materials: California Native Plants
- HORT 24 Plant Materials: Ground Covers & Vines
- HORT 26 Plant Materials: Perennials & Annuals
- HORT 30 Horticultural Practices: Soils
- HORT 31 Horticultural Practices: Plant Propagation
- HORT 40 Landscape Design: Graphic Communication
- HORT 45 Vectorworks for Landscape Designers
- HORT 52C Horticulture Practices: Plant Installation & Maintenance
- HORT 52G Horticultural Practices: Turfgrass Management
- HORT 52H Horticulture Practices: Integrated Pest Management
- HORT 54A Landscape Construction: General Practices
- HORT 54B Landscape Construction: Technical Practices
- HORT 54C Landscape Construction: Irrigation Practices
- HORT 54L Horticultural Practices: Disease Identification & Pathology
- HORT 55A Green Industry Management: Business Practices
- HORT 60B Landscape Design: Theory
- HORT 60C Landscape Design: Irrigation
- HORT 60D Landscape Design: Planting
- HORT 60F Landscape Design: Process
- HORT 60G Landscape Design: Intermediate Computer Applications
- HORT 60J SketchUp for Landscape Designers
- HORT 80A Environmental Horticulture Fall Skills
- HORT 80B Environmental Horticulture Winter Skills
- HORT 80C Environmental Horticulture Spring Skills
- HORT 80D Environmental Horticulture Summer Skills
- HORT 90D Herbs: Identification, Use & Folklore
- HORT 90E Horticultural & Landscape Photography
- HORT 90F Landscape Design: Basic Principles
- HORT 90G Landscape Design Forum
- HORT 90H Landscape Lighting
- HORT 90K Landscaping with Edibles
- HORT 90L Plant Propagation: Basic Skills
- HORT 90P Pruning: Basic Skills
- HORT 90Q Residential Irrigation Systems
- HORT 90U Landscape Design: Perspective Sketching
- HORT 90V Sustainable Organic Gardening
- HORT 90X Water Conservation in Landscape Design
- HORT 90Y Cacti & Succulents
- HORT 91A Composting Theory & Techniques
Frequent Asked Questions or Steps to Follow
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Ways to Experience More
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Related Programs and Degrees
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