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Learn to recognize the principal coniferous trees and shrubs used in Northwest gardens along with their culture and use. Be prepared to arrive and depart from fieldtrip sites on your own.
Soils of Puget Sound including their chemical, physical and mechanical properties. Native sols, commercial mixes, soil testing, soil amendments and application rates are covered. Prerequisite: Placement into BRDGE 093 or EAP 121 or higher, MATH 080 or higher, HORT 102 and 174 or instructor's permission.
Principles of pruning including tools, techniques, timing and special treatment of Northwest ornamentals. Field experience is stressed, including ladder use. Students must supply their own by-pass hand pruners, folding saw, and rain gear.
Here's a class for anyone interested in tropical plants for home, office, commercial use or the conservatory. Learn to identify and care for the most popular species according to industry standards and trends. S/U grade option.
Introduction to basic landscape installation and maintenance practices, woodworking tools, paving, transplanting, and more. Safe and efficient operation of equipment is stressed. Further practice from goals in HORT 170. S/U grade option.
Independent training experience at horticultural institutions, businesses, or with professional mentors. S/U grade option. Registration by entry code only. Registration permitted first seven weeks as space is available. Variable credit range shown; departmental advising is needed.
Overview of horticultural careers. Industry professionals present career information to familiarize students with career choices, requirement, benefits, and challenges. S/U grade option.
Explore greenhouse/nursery operations and basic plant production requirements in a hands-on approach to learning at our College nursery facility. Field trips to commercial operations. S/U grade option.
Bold, calm, cute or zany. Take a close look at container gardens and the types of plants that make for effective displays. Soils, drainage, weight, fertilizers, exposure, and plant combinations are considered. Practical experience in planning container combinations.
Hands-on laboratory to gain additional experience propagating plants from seed with an in-depth examination of seed selection, the development of seed lines, and seed germination requirements. Prerequisite: HORT 229 recommended.
Hands-on laboratory with a special focus on the handling, preparation, treatment, and rooting of hardwood cuttings with an in-depth examination of the special attributes of hardwood cutting propagation. Prerequisite: HORT 229 recommended.
Explore the principal facets of wholesale nursery operation and management including spatial organization, facilities, plant . production systems, and marketing. Prerequisite: Placement into BRDGE 093 or higher, HORT 102 and 196 or instructor's permission.
An exploration of urban forest practices focusing on community involvement. Prerequisite: HORT 242
A review of important codes, statutes, and rules affecting restoration horticulture and the legal research processes necessary to stay up to date on them.
Introduction to land and water resource use, conflicts, and resource management issues in the Pacific Northwest. Prerequisite: GEOG 150 or concurrently enrolled and/or instructor's permission.
Create beautiful summer blooms by learning proper pruning techniques. Class includes lecture, demonstration and hands-on practice. S/U grade. Class meets at Bellevue Botanical Garden, 12001 Main Street, Bellevue.
Course will continue advanced fieldwork in pruning of the home orchard, including tree fruits and small fruits. Students supply hand pruners and folding saw. Class meets off campus, instructor will contact students before start date. Prerequisite: HORT 117 or instructor's permission.
Course for agricultural entrepreneurs and small farmers searching for innovative ideas and enhanced marketing.
Residential landscape design based on a seven step process. This class is for the professional with emphasis on usable outdoor spaces. Prerequisite: Placement into BRDGE 093 or higher, HORT 120 and 224 or instructor's permission.
Intro to computer-aided drafting using professional CADD software as a tool for landscape design. Navigate CADD to generate base and planting plans, import/export to AutoCAD, and utilize a labeling program that provides plant lists and bid packages. Prerequisite: Placement into BRDGE 093 or higher and MATH 080 or higher. Basic proficiency in navigating a MS Windows 98/2000/XP environment. HORT 262 or equivalent.
Survey of designed features, mitigations, and other constructs to enhance and/or restore ecological function in the landscape. Prerequisite: HORT 251.
Covers the preparation of landscape construction drawings including layout, grading and construction details. Basic drafting conventions and techniques are also taught and practiced. This course parallels landscape construction classes, HORT 275 and 276. Prerequisite: HORT 174 and placement into MATH 080 or higher.
Learn how to sell jobs, write contracts, cost out time, materials, and job overhead as well as profit and loss calculations, and managing change orders. S/U grade option. Prerequisite: HORT 174 or departmental permission; placement into MATH 130 or higher.
The second year project is oriented toward career goals using training and experience in a practical demonstration of competency. The project should be taken during the last two quarters of your program and arranged with your advisor. S/U grade option. Prerequisite: Registration by entry code only. Registration permitted first seven weeks as space is available.
The summary course for second year nursery/greenhouse students involving the production of crops. HORT 297 should follow. S/U grade option. Registration permitted first seven weeks as space is available.
Study of student-selected project or approved experience in the field of horticulture. S/U grade option. Prerequisite: Instructor's permission. Registration permitted first seven weeks as space is available. Variable credit range shown; departmental advising is needed.
