Agriculture and Natural Resources
Pathways offered at Poly are highlighted in Red:
AGRISCIENCE
ANIMAL SCIENCE
PLANT AND SOIL SCIENCE
ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURE
Certification(s): Precision Exams Greenhouse Management and Floriculture Certificate
Ornamental Horticulture (Concentrator)
Course Description
This course will provide students with the necessary entry level techniques for a career in ornamental horticulture and the nursery industry. Topics covered include the anatomy and physiology of plants and the requirements for plant growth. Topics include plant growth needs, plant physiology, plant reproduction, selection and care of plants, California agriculture. Coursework includes units on plant identification, tool identification, plant propagation, irrigation and landscape design.
Greenhouse Management and Horticulture Practices (Capstone)
Course Description
This course is designed as an advanced class in Ornamental Horticulture. Students learn to apply skills in operating and maintaining environments for correct plant growth. Students will engage in labs, projects and activities focused on plant identification, plant environments, plant growth, plant propagation, transplanting and merchandising of ornamental plants. Students will gain experience through leadership development, Supervised Agriculture Experience projects, and career exploration in the area of plant science.