EHS-ENVIRONMENTAL HORTICULTURAL SCIENCE -- 2001-03 Catalog
Horticulture and Crop Science Department

EHS 110 Orientation to Environmental Horticultural Science (1) (CR/NC)

Understanding the depth and breadth of the environmental horticulture industry, the department, and the University. Student and professional organizations, equipment safety and operation. Required of all students in the major. Credit/No Credit grading only. 1 laboratory.

EHS 121 Fundamentals of Environmental Horticulture I (4)

Introduction to environmental horticulture. Plant processes, climate and the effect of the environment on plants. Controlling the plant’s environment, soil and media, mineral nutrition. Introduction to disease and pest control. Field trip required. Miscellaneous course fee may be required–see Class Schedule. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory.

EHS 122 Fundamentals of Environmental Horticulture II (4)

Aesthetic aspects of environmental horticulture, including landscape drafting, landscape and floral design and history. Design in the use and presentation of environmental products. Miscellaneous course fee may be required–see Class Schedule. 2 lectures, 2 laboratories. Prerequisite: EHS 110, EHS 121.

EHS 123 Landscape Installation and Maintenance (4)

Planting and maintenance of trees, shrubs, ground covers, and small turf areas. Site selection, cultural requirements, scheduling of maintenance activities, pruning and fertilizing. Equipment maintenance, safety and operation. Speakers from industry. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: EHS 110, EHS 121.

EHS 124 Plant Propagation (4)

Plant propagation practices with emphasis on understanding why practices are used, how they work, and how applied in commercial horticulture. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: EHS 110, EHS 121.

EHS 125 Florist Practices I (3)

Fundamentals of theory, techniques and skills currently practiced in the florist industry. Intended as consumer education for non-majors as well as initial preparation for pre-professionals. Includes applied art principles, post-harvest care and handling practices, and proper use of florist tools and materials in crafting basic designs. Miscellaneous course fee required–see Class Schedule. 1 lecture, 2 laboratories.

EHS 126 Environmental Horticulture Construction (2)

Design, construction and repair of structures and facilities unique to the environmental horticulture industry. Materials, tools, equipment, and machinery used. 1 lecture, 1 laboratory.

EHS 200 Special Problems for Undergraduates (1–4)

Individual investigation, research, studies, or surveys of selected problems. Total graduation credit limited to 4 units, with a maximum of 4 units per quarter. Report required. Prerequisite: Consent of department head.

EHS 210 Enterprise Project I (1–4)

Selection and completion of a management/production project under faculty supervision. Project participation is voluntary and subject to approval by the department head and the Cal Poly Foundation. Degree credit limited to two units. Credit/No Credit grading only. Prerequisite: EHS 110, EHS 121, EHS 124.

EHS 221 Water Issues and Delivery Systems (3)

Water issues as they relate to the environmental horticulture industry. Water management, conservation, and quality. Methods and evaluation of water delivery. Miscellaneous course fee required–see Class Schedule. 2 lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisites: EHS 121, EHS 122, EHS 123, EHS 124, CHEM 111.

EHS 225 Florist Practices II (3)

Expanded exploration and application of design theory to commercial products and services in the retail florist industry. Appropriate utilization of current sales and business practices in a florist setting. Advanced techniques and skills for construction of wedding, sympathy, holiday and gift floral designs. Miscellaneous course fee required–see Class Schedule. 1 lecture, 2 laboratories. Prerequisite: EHS 125.

EHS 230 Environmental Horticulture (4)

Technical information and recommendations for the residential horticulturist. Propagation, pruning, planting, media, fertilizers, pest and weed control, landscaping, maintenance, identification and care of ornamental plants. Being a wise horticultural consumer. For non-horticulture majors. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory.

EHS 231, 232 Plant Materials (4) (4)

Identification, habits of growth, cultural requirements, and use of ornamental plants in the landscape. Field trip required. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: BOT 121. EHS 231 prerequisite for EHS 232.

EHS 243 Turf Management (4)

Turf propagation, irrigation, fertilizer and pest control methods and procedures. Turf grass varieties and uses. Turf equipment. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: EHS 123, SS 221.

EHS 301 Principles of Landscape Design (4)

Introduction to basic principles and elements of single-family residential landscape design, design theory, plant composition; creative problem solving, functional and aesthetic uses of landscape materials, client and maintenance criteria, xeriscape concepts, and perspective drawing. Expansion of EHS 122 drafting and CADD skills. Miscellaneous course fee may be required–see Class Schedule. 2 lectures, 2 laboratories. Prerequisite: EHS 122, EHS 123, EHS 126, EHS 231 and one computer literacy course.

EHS 310 Enterprise Project II (2–4) (CR/NC)

Selection and completion of a management/production project under faculty supervision. Project participation is voluntary and subject to approval by the department head and the Cal Poly Foundation. Degree credit limited to two units. Maximum degree credit for EHS 210 and EHS 310 limited to four units. Credit/No Credit grading only. Prerequisite: EHS 210 or consent of instructor.

EHS 315 Advanced Plant Materials (4)

Researching information about horticultural plants and presenting it verbally, in writing, and photographically. Systematic learning and identification of a selected group of horticultural plants. Field trip required. Miscellaneous course fee required--see Class Schedule. 4 lectures. Prerequisite: EHS 232.

EHS 320 Horticultural Presentation Techniques (4)

Computer Assisted Design Drafting (CADD) applications for horticultural business. Exposure to various media essential to horticultural presentations. Expanded computer applications for plan, elevation, and perspective drawings. Exposure to estimating, plant materials database and plant selection programs. Required field trip. Miscellaneous course fee required–see Class Schedule. 2 lectures, 2 laboratories. Prerequisite: Computer literacy course; EHS 122.

EHS 321 Residential Landscape Design (4)

Principles of landscape design for single-family residential properties. Project involvement includes actual client contact. Application of xeriscape concepts. Computer assisted design applications emphasized. Required field trips. Miscellaneous course fee required–see Class Schedule. 2 lectures, 2 laboratories. Prerequisite: EHS 231, EHS 232, EHS 301. Recommended: EHS 320, EHS 381, BRAE 237.

EHS 324 Foliage Plant Culture (4)

Identification, propagation, production, marketing, utilization and maintenance of plants intended for interior plantscaping. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: EHS 121, EHS 124, SS 121.

EHS 325 Floriculture Grades and Standards (3)

Grades and standards for fresh flowers, and blooming and foliage plants. Score cards in evaluating florist crops. Comparative evaluation used to develop both verbal skills and appreciation of commercially grown floriculture crops. 1 activity, 2 laboratories. Prerequisite: EHS 121, or consent of instructor.

EHS 327 Abiotic Plant Problems (3)

Diagnosis of physiological disorders associated with environmental and nutritional factors. Particular emphasis on the systematic inquiry process. Case histories, multimedia use. 2 lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: EHS 122, EHS 123, EHS 124, BOT 121, CHEM 111, SS 121.

EHS 331 Landscape Contracting (4)

Practices in supervising personnel and applying standard techniques in landscape construction. Cost finding and estimating for landscape trades. Miscellaneous course fee required–see Class Schedule. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: EHS 122, EHS 126, EHS 301.

EHS 332 Landscape Contracting (4)

Practices in supervising personnel and applying standard techniques in landscape construction cost finding and estimating for landscape trades. Rules, regulations, and licensing laws, set forth by the State of California, governing landscape contractors. Miscellaneous course fee required–see Class Schedule. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: EHS 331.

EHS 333 Sport and Recreational Turf (4)

Maintenance and operation of large areas such as golf greens, athletic fields, and park areas. Systems of management and maintenance, business aspects, and turf industry. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: EHS 243.

EHS 337 Park Planning and Management (4)

Overview of the management and maintenance of private and public parks and recreational areas. Field trips required. Miscellaneous course fee may be required–see Class Schedule. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: Junior standing or consent of instructor.

EHS 339 Internship in Environmental Horticultural Science (1–12) (CR/NC)

Selected Environmental Horticultural Science students will spend up to 12 weeks with an approved agricultural firm engaged in production or related business. Time will be spent applying and developing production and managerial skills and abilities. One unit of credit may be allowed for each full week of completed and reported internship. Degree credit limited to 6 units. Credit/No Credit grading only. Prerequisite: Consent of internship instructor.

EHS 340 Principles of Greenhouse Environment (4)

Analysis of problems and practices affecting the contemporary commercial horticulturist. Analysis and operation of greenhouses and related equipment stressing the effect of environment on plant growth. Field trip required. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: EHS 121, or consent of instructor.

EHS 341 Cut Flower Production (4)

Production of cut flowers and other fresh florists' commodities in greenhouses and outdoors. Preparation and scheduling of such commodities for major markets. Field trip required. Miscellaneous course fee required–see Class Schedule. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: EHS 340 or consent of instructor.

EHS 342 Potted Plant Production (4)

Production of major commercial flowering potted plants in greenhouses and outdoors. Preparation and scheduling of potted flowering greenhouse crops for major markets. Field trip required. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: EHS 340 or consent of instructor.

EHS 381 Native Plants for California Landscapes (4)

Horticultural investigation of the California flora with emphasis on landscape use and potential. Plant recognition, identification, propagation and culture. Utilization of native plants in landscape design and habitat restoration. Field trips required. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: BOT 121, junior standing or consent of instructor.

EHS 382 Restoration Horticulture (4)

Role of horticulture in the successful implementation of restoration projects, including mitigation, revegetation, and erosion control. Practical application of restoration methods and guidelines for specific California plant communities including site-specific plant production. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: EHS 124, EHS 381, SS 121.

EHS 400 Special Problems for Advanced Undergraduates (1–4)

Individual investigation, research, studies, or surveys of selected problems. Total degree credit limited to 4 units, with a maximum of 4 units per quarter. Report required. Prerequisite: Consent of department head.

EHS 401 Field Studies in Ornamental Horticulture (1)

Field trips to ornamental horticulture outlets and the industry businesses that supply them. Garden centers, flower shops and garden center flower shop combinations. Foundation and display gardens with retail outlets and public educational facilities. Required field trip includes wholesalers, jobbers, display houses, advertising agency and others working with the retailers. 1 activity. Prerequisite: EHS 121.

EHS 402 Retailing Horticultural Products (4)

Economics of operating and managing retail horticulture outlets. Location, selection, layout, and demographic studies. Personnel management, merchandising, advertising, pricing strategies and selling techniques, cooperative buying and industry contributions. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory. Field trip required. Prerequisite: EHS 121, EHS 122, ECON 201, junior standing or consent of instructor. Recommended: BUS 271.

EHS 421 Arboriculture (4)

Care and management of large ornamental trees. Use of ropes and other safety equipment in tree climbing. Cavity work, bracing, cabling, and pruning. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: EHS 123, EHS 231, EHS 232, or consent of instructor.

EHS 422 Advanced Arboriculture (2)

Theory and practices utilized in the management of ornamental trees found in landscaped urban settings. Scheduling of cultural practices and safe usage of hand and power equipment, as specified by professional arborists, and other safety regulations. 2 activities. Prerequisite: EHS 421 or consent of instructor.

EHS 424 Nursery Crop Production (4)

History and overview of the nursery industry. Types of wholesale nurseries and their products. Plant production systems, scheduling, marketing. Emphasis on the wholesale nursery industry in the western U.S. Field trip required. Miscellaneous course fee required–see Class Schedule. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: EHS 124, EHS 221, EHS 327, SS 221, senior standing, or consent of instructor.

EHS 425 Tissue Culture Propagation (3)

Principles of tissue culture applied to the propagation of ornamental plants. Systems applicable to commercial crops, laboratory organization, media, and current research. Miscellaneous course fee required–see Class Schedule. 2 lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: EHS 124 and BIO 435 or CRSC 410.

EHS 427 Disease and Pest Control Systems for Ornamental
Plants (4)

Recognition, prevention and control of diseases, insect/mite pests and weeds that impact commercial ornamental plantings. Integrated pest management strategies presented including biological, cultural, and safe and proper pesticidal controls. Laboratory emphasizes hands-on approach to disease, pest and weed control procedures. Miscellaneous course fee required–see Class Schedule. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: EHS 121, CRSC 311, BOT 324 and senior standing.

EHS 434 Landscape Management (4)

Maintenance procedures and operations. Operating a landscape manage-ment business. Estimating, scheduling, recordkeeping and implementation of landscape maintenance projects. Interior landscape maintenance. Miscellaneous course fee required–see Class Schedule. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: EHS 123, EHS 126, or permission of instructor.

EHS 435 Interiorscaping (4)

Systematic presentation and critique of current aspects of interior land-scaping. Elements of design, environmental influences and measurements, plant materials selection, specifications, procurement and installation, and subsequent maintenance of finished interiorscape. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: EHS 301 and EHS 324 or consent of instructor.

EHS 443 Greenhouse Management (4)

Problems and practices in the management of greenhouses. Scheduling greenhouse crops, planning crop rotation, cost accounting for floricultural crops, management decisions in production costs and personnel matters. Field trips required. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: EHS 342 or consent of instructor.

EHS 461 Senior Project (2)

Selection of a project under faculty adviser approval. Initial research and data gathering period for project information. Projects typical of problems which graduates must solve in their fields of study or employment. Project results are presented in a formal written report completed in EHS 462. Contract drawn up with approval of adviser. Minimum 60 hours. Prerequisite: All 100–200 level courses in EHS curriculum; 135 units; ENGL 134, completion of GE Area A.

EHS 462 Senior Project (2)

Continuation of Senior Project development. Write-up of rough draft and formal draft of project. Completion of formal written report under adviser supervision. Minimum 60 hours. Prerequisite: Completion of EHS 461 with a grade of C or better.

EHS 463 Senior Seminar (1)

Open forum for senior students presenting information and developing skills necessary for career planning in professional horticulture. Exposure to current employment trends in the EHS industry. 1 seminar. Prerequisite: EHS 461.

EHS 470 Selected Advanced Topics (1–4)

Directed group study of selected topics for advanced students. Open to undergraduate and graduate students. Class Schedule will list topic selected. Total credit limited to 8 units. 1 to 4 lectures. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

EHS 471 Selected Advanced Laboratory (1–4)

Directed group laboratory study of selected topics for advanced students. Open to undergraduate and graduate students. Class Schedule will list topic selected. Total credit limited to 8 units. 1 to 4 laboratories. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

EHS 500 Individual Study (1-3)

Advanced independent study planned and completed under the direction of a member of the Environmental Horticultural Science faculty. Total credit limited to 6 units; may be in same term. Prerequisite: Consent of department head, graduate adviser and supervising faculty member.

EHS 570 Selected Topics (1-4)

Directed group study of selected topics for advanced students. Class Schedule will list topic selected. Total credit limited to 12 units; may be in same term. 1-4 seminars. Prerequisite: Graduate standing or consent of instructor.

EHS 571 Selected Topics Laboratory (1-4)

Directed group laboratory of selected topics for advanced students. Class Schedule will list topic selected. Total credit limited to 12 units; may be in same term. 1-4 laboratories. Prerequisite: Graduate standing or consent of instructor.

EHS 581 Graduate Seminar in Ornamental Horticulture (3)

Group study of current problems of the ornamental horticulture industry; current experimental and research findings as applied to production and to the teaching of horticulture. Service course for, and topics chosen by, Agriculture Education Department. Not available for credit for EHS majors. Repeatable for credit up to 9 units. 3 seminars.

EHS 599 Thesis in Environmental Horticultural Science (1-9)

Systematic research of a significant problem in environmental horti-culture. Thesis will include problem identification, significance, methods, data analysis and conclusion. Students must enroll every quarter in which facilities are used or advisement is received. Degree credit limited to 6 units. Prerequisite: Graduate standing and consent of instructor.