EHS-ENVIRONMENTAL HORTICULTURAL SCIENCE -- 2003-05 Catalog
Horticulture and Crop Science Department

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. Field trip required. 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. 2 lectures, 2 laboratories. Prerequisite: HCS 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: HCS 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: HCS 110, EHS 121, and BOT 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. 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 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: HSC 110, EHS 121, EHS 124.

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. 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 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. 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 Plant Materials Research and Presentation Techniques (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. 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. 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. 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, EHS 231, EHS 232, 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. 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. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: EHS 331.

EHS 337 Park Planning and Management (4)

Overview of the management and maintenance of private and public parks and recreational areas. Field trips required. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: Junior standing or consent of 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. 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 343 Turfgrass Management (4)

Turfgrass species and uses. Principles of turfgrass physiology and communities under different environments. Overview of procedures and equipment for propagation, mowing, irrigation, fertilization, aerification, and pest control. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: EHS 123, SS 221.

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 401 Field Studies in Ornamental Horticulture (1)

Field trip to see environmental horticulture in the field. Private and public sector facilities visited. Itinerary varies. Total credit limited to 2 units. 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. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: EHS 124, 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. 2 lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: EHS 124 and BIO 435 or CRSC 410.

EHS 433 Advanced Turfgrass Operations (4)

Advanced maintenance and operation of turfgrass facilities. Systems of management, maintenance, business and finance. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: EHS 343.

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. 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 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.