 Course Descriptions EH 201- Arboriculture (2) - CSU Introduction to the care of woody plants, including trees, shrubs, vines and palms. Covers function, structure, taxonomy, anatomy and physiology of woody plants; the effects of soil, water and fertilizer, pruning, safety, planting, early care, and diagnostics of pests and disease. EH 202- Residential Landscape Design (3) - CSU Foundational course for basic skills in design and implementation of residential landscaping. Theory and practical development of skills and art forms associated with hardscape and softscape element and plans examined. EH 203- Pest Management (1) - CSU Designed for professionals or others who needs to become familiar with sustainable and Integrated Pest Management (IPM) techniques. Helps students prepare for state certification or licensing and satisfying state safety requirements. EH 204- Edible Landscaping (1) - CSU Reviews some 300 edible trees, shrubs, vines and herbaceous perennials and includes their care and origins. EH 205 - Ground Covers and Turf (1) - CSU Explores various turf selections, including sustainable turf substitutes, and various groundcover plants adaptable to Southern California. EH 206- Water Efficient Landscapes (1) - CSU Covers the design and implementation of low water use landscapes by reviewing water-efficient plant selection, design and issues of water sustainability in landscapes. EH 207- Small Scale Food Production (1) Summer - CSU Explores natural and sustainable techniques and skills used to cultivate healthy, organic produce. Soil development, composting, mulching, vegetable selection, fruit tree and herb cultivation covered. EH 208- Chumash Landscaping (1) Summer - CSU Covers design, implementation and sustainable care and maintenance of local native plants of cultural importance to the Chumash people. EH 209- California's Diverse Plant Life – Island Flora (2) Fall - CSU Fee required. Two 3-day field trips. Overview of California flora, with focus on diverse growing conditions and plant life, including geography, topography and climate and how these factors create diverse flora. EH 210/ENVS 210- Permaculture Design (1) Fall - CSU Co-requisites: None; Course Advisories: ENVS 110 or EH 110; Skills Advisories: Eligibility for ENG 110 or ENG 110H or ENG 110GB. Application of ecological and environmental principles to designing human systems that are locally sustainable and require reduced inputs.When taken with ENVS 110 or EH 110, the successful student is certified as a Permaculture Design Trainee and receives a Permaculture Design Certificate recognized worldwide.
EH 211 – Spring Native Flora Identification (1) Spring - CSU Examination of the identification and cultivation of native California spring plants. For use in landscaping and restoration. EH 212 -- Summer Native Flora Identification (1) Summer -- CSU Examination of the identification and cultivation of native California summer plants. For use in landscaping and restoration. EH 213- History of Gardens (1) - CSU Introduces the student to four centuries of formal and classic gardens of Europe and the United States as well as 200 years of Santa Barbara's horticulture hertiage. Through visual media, slides, video and site visits, the elements of classic garden design are highlighted. EH 290- Work Experience in Environmental Horticulture (1-4) Fall & Spring - CSU Limitation on Enrollment: Must be enrolled in Environmental Horticulture Program, taking at least one EH prefix class. Students attend six evening classes for three hours approximiately every three weeks. Explores elements for success in horticulture through lectures and guest speakers, including job preparation, worth ethics and planning. Sutdents get credit for paid or volunteer outside-class work overseen by a supervisor. Two units in each of two semesters minimum required for A.S. degree, two units in one semester for a 1-year certificate. EH 299 - Independent Study in Environmental Horticulture (1-4), Fall & Spring -- CSU Limitation on Enrollment: Completion of a minimum of 12 units at SBCC, with a 2.5 G.P.A., and a minimum of 6 units, with a 3.0 G.P.A. within the department. For complete information, see "Independent Study" in the Catalog index.
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