1 The horticulture facility at Merritt College is one of the largest in northern California. Housed on seven and one-half acres, the facility includes 5,000 square feet of greenhouses, a 5,000 square-foot lath house, drafting and floral design labs and the Emile L. Labadie Arboretum. This two-year program is designed to prepare students for employment in the field of Landscape Horticulture. One or more certificates in Landscape Horticulture will be awarded upon satisfactory completion of the requirements listed below. Certificates at the Basic, Intermediate, and Specialist/Professional levels are available. This program is designed to lead to a vocational competency-based Associate in Science degree or transfer to a fouryear institution. Graduates can find employment in landscape design and construction, landscape maintenance, nurseries, and golf and sports turf-related fields. Courses are offered during both the day and evening. Certificates of Achievement will be awarded upon satisfactory completion of any of the Level A, B, or C Certificate of Achievement requirements. An Associate of Science (AS) degree will be awarded upon satisfactory completion of the requirements of one of the Level C certificates and the local AA/AS General Education requirements. The following Certificates of Achievement are available: Level A: Basic Landscape Horticulture: certificate is not required to qualify for a Level B or Level C certificate. Level B certificates include some Level A requirements to provide foundations for the chosen track see specific requirements for each Level B and Level C certificate. Landscape Design and Construction Track: Level B: Intermediate Landscape Design and Construction Level C: Landscape Design and Construction Specialist* Landscape and Parks Maintenance Track: Level B: Intermediate Landscape and Parks Maintenance Level C: Landscape and Parks Maintenance Specialist* Nursery management track: Level B: Intermediate Nursery Management Level C: Nursery Management Specialist* *Note: An Associate of Science (AS) degree is available for any of the Level C certificates with satisfactory completion of the local AA/AS General Education requirements. The certificate in Basic Landscape Horticulture is intended for those students who are limited to a one-year program. Graduates with this certificate can find employment at the basic or entry level in grounds maintenance, or as a park worker or gardener. An advanced certificate in the Landscape Design and Construction track enables students to find employment with landscape design and construction firms, as independent landscape designers, or, with state certification, as landscape contractors. Students with a certificate in the Nursery Management track can find employment in local retail and wholesale nurseries. Students have also successfully started their own specialty nurseries. Students who successfully complete the advanced certificate in the Landscape and Parks Maintenance track can find employment with city parks or other municipal departments, or with commercial landscape firms. Many students work either independently or with landscape maintenance companies. In addition to the above programs, Merritt College also offers an AA degree in Landscape Architecture and a Certificate of Proficiency in Permaculture Design. The Certificate of Proficiency is not indicated on the student s transcript. LEVEL A. BASIC LANDSCAPE HORTICULTURE : The Basic Landscape Horticulture certificate program is intended for those students who are limited by time constraints to a oneyear program. Graduates with this certificate can find employment at the basic or entry level in grounds maintenance or as a park worker or gardener. A will be awarded upon satisfactory certificate is not required to qualify for a Level B or Level C certificate. Level B certificates include some Level A requirements to provide foundations for the chosen track see specific requirements for each Level B and Level C certificate. Create and maintain landscapes that provide basic human comfort and livability Create and maintain landscapes that respect and respond to regional ecology, including plant community dynamics, soil mediums, water and moisture requirements, and sustainable potential in Bay Area environments Communicate basic horticulture concepts to clients, contractors, and public agencies. LH 1 (Day w/ lab) OR 1E (Eve) Introduction to Landscape Horticulture LH 26 Pruning Select one plant ID course from the following: 5EB; 6A, 6B; 6EA, or 6EB; 7 or 7E; 40 or 40E LH 8 (Day w/ lab) OR 8E (Eve) Turf ID, Culture and Management LH 13 (Day w/ lab) OR 13E (Eve) Arboriculture LH 11 Plant Diseases and Their Control LH 12 Weeds in the Urban Landscape Level A Total Required Units: 18
2 Merritt College Landscape Horticulture LANDSCAPE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION TRACK: The Intermediate Landscape Design and Construction certificate program trains students to work in the field of landscape design/build. The curriculum provides studies in design, construction, plant ID, and basic horticulture, topics that help a student obtain employment in the field, and provide foundational training towards becoming licensed landscape contractors and related specialties. A will be awarded upon satisfactory certificate is not required to qualify for the Level B Intermediate Landscape Design and Construction certificate. The Level B certificate includes some Level A requirements to provide the appropriate foundations for this track. Design and build landscapes that provide basic human comfort and livability, and meet client functional and financial needs. Design and build landscapes that respond to regional ecology. Communicate landscape design concepts to clients, contractors, and public agencies. LH 1 (Day w/ lab) OR 1E (Eve) Introduction to Landscape Horticulture LH 14 (Day w/ lab) OR 14E (Eve) Landscape Construction LH 18A Landscape Design LH 18LA Landscape Design Lab LH 18B Landscape Design LH 18LB Landscape Design Laboratory LH 29 (Day) Planting Design with Lab OR LH 29E (Eve) Planting Design 4 units Select two plant ID courses from the following:* 5EB; 6A, 6B; 6EA, or 6EB; 7 or 7E; 40 or 40E Select a minimum of from the following:* LH 8 (Day w/ lab) OR 8E (Eve) Turf ID, Culture and Management LH 9A SketchUp Pro I LH 13 (Day w/ lab) OR 13E (Eve) Arboriculture LH 31 Site Operations for Landscape Designers and Builders LH 33A Design Evaluation of Bay Area Landscapes LH 34A Computer-Assisted Landscape Design LH 35A-B Advanced Landscape Design 3- Level B Total Required Units: 28.5-29.5 LANDSCAPE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION TRACK: The Landscape Design and Construction Specialist degree and certificate program provides additional training for students interested in working in the field of landscape design/build. The curriculum provides advanced studies in design, plant ID and basic horticulture, and provides foundational training towards working in a design/build firm, and obtaining a landscape contractor s license, irrigation design certification, and related specialties (lighting, water features, water management). To qualify for the Associate of Science in Landscape Design and Construction Specialist degree, students must satisfactorily complete the Degree Major requirements specified below and the local AA/AS General Education requirements. See the Associate Degrees and Certificates section of this catalog for more information on the local AAAS overall requirements and the local AA/AS General Education requirements. A will be awarded upon satisfactory completion of the certificate requirements specified below. Note: Students must satisfactorily complete the Level B Intermediate Landscape Design and Construction certificate requirements to qualify for the Level C Landscape Design and Construction Specialist AS degree or. Students who complete the degree or certificate will be able to: Design and build landscapes that provide basic human livability, meet client functional and financial needs, and support community health and well-being. Design and build landscapes that respond to regional ecology, and support principles of sustainability. Communicate landscape design and building concepts to clients, contractors, and public agencies through electronic media, reports, graphic representation, and spoken presentations. Degree Requirements: Level B Intermediate Landscape Design and Construction Required Units: 28.5-29.5 LH 17 (Day w/ lab) OR 17E (Eve) Irrigation Select one additional plant ID course from the following: 5EB; 6A, 6B; 6EA, or 6EB; 7 or 7E; 40 or 40E Select a minimum of 6 units from the following:* LH 8 (Day w/ lab) OR 8E (Eve) Turf ID, Culture and Management LH 13 (Day w/ lab) OR 13E (Eve) Arboriculture LH 31 Site Operations for Landscape Designers and Builders
3 LH 33A Design Evaluation of Bay Area Landscapes LH 34ABC Computer-Assisted Landscape Design LH 35A-B Advanced Landscape Design Level C Total Required Units: 40.5-41.5 LH 9A, SketchUp Pro I LH 55, History of Gardens and Gardening LH 58, CAD Clinic for Landscape Horticulture LH 60ABC, Freehand Drawing for Landscape Designers I, II, III LH 210ABC, Landscape Design Forum I, II, III LANDSCAPE AND PARKS MAINTENTANCE TRACK: The Intermediate Landscape and Parks Maintenance certificate program trains students to work as grounds maintenance workers in a variety of settings, including public or private parks, golf courses, and commercial or residential gardens. The curriculum provides studies in basic horticulture, plant ID, and maintenance practices. These areas of emphasis can help a student gain employment in the field of landscape and parks maintenance with public works departments, landscape maintenance companies, golf courses, parks and recreation departments, or start their own landscape maintenance companies. A will be awarded upon satisfactory Note: Completion of the Level A Basic Land-scape Horticulture certificate is not required to qualify for the Level B Intermediate Landscape and Parks Maintenance certificate. The Level B certificate includes some Level A requirements to provide the appropriate foundations for this track. LH 11 Plant Diseases and Their Control LH 12 Weeds in the Urban Landscape LH 8 (Day w/ lab) OR 8E (Eve) Turf LH 13 (Day w/ lab) OR 13E (Eve) Arboriculture Level B Total Required Units: 30 LH 206 Landscape Business Practices LANDSCAPE & PARKS MAINTENANCE TRACK The Landscape and Parks Maintenance Specialist degree and certificate program provides additional training for students interested in working in the field of landscape and parks maintenance. The curriculum provides advanced studies in horticulture, plant ID and maintenance practices, and provides foundational training towards working for parks and recreation departments, golf courses, public works, landscape maintenance companies, or starting one's own landscape maintenance business. To qualify for the Associate of Science in Landscape and Parks Maintenance Specialist degree, students must satisfactorily complete the Degree Major requirements specified below and the local AA/AS General Education requirements. A Certificate of Achievement will be awarded upon satisfactory completion of the certificate requirements specified below. Note: Students must satisfactorily complete the Level B Intermediate Landscape and Parks Maintenance certificate requirements to qualify for the Level C Landscape and Parks Maintenance Specialist AS degree or. semester to Maintain landscapes to maximize their basic human comfort and livability. Maintain landscapes that require low water use and support regional ecology. Employ maintenance practices that minimize the use of gas power tools, source material regionally as available, and recycle or compost yard waste to minimize the dumping of green waste. Level A Basic Landscape Horticulture Required Units: 18 Plus Level B Requirements: LH 201 Landscape Maintenance Practices Select one additional course from the following*: 5EB; 6A, 6B; 6EA, or 6EB; 7 or 7E; 40 or 40E Students who complete the degree will be able to: Maintain landscapes to maximize their basic human comfort and livability. Maintain landscapes to support regional ecology, low water use, and sustainable potential in Bay Area environments. Employ maintenance practices that minimize the use of power tools, dumping of green waste, and vehicle use. Degree Major Requirements: Level B Intermediate Landscape Parks and Maintenance Required Units: 30 LH 21 Horticultural Equipment Operation, Maintenance and Repair LH 2 or 2E; 3 or 3E; 4 or 4E; 5A, 5B, 5EA, or 5EB; 6A, 6B; 6EA, or 6EB; 7 or 7E; 40 or 40E
4 Merritt College Landscape Horticulture LH 11 Plant Diseases and Their Control LH 12 Weeds in the Urban Landscape Level C Total Required Units: 41 LH 54, Integrated Pest Management LH 206, Landscape Business Practices NURSERY MANAGEMENT TRACK Perform basic tasks and state-of-the-art operations of a professional nursery person. Identify plants by botanical name and evaluate their suitability for use in private and public landscapes. Evaluate plant stock in terms of its regional origins, water-use requirements, and sustainable potential in Bay Area environments. Identify individual organisms and apply biological systems including plants, fungi, microorganisms, animals, and people to local gardens. LH 1 (Day w/ lab) OR 1E (Eve) Introduction to Landscape Horticulture LH 24 Plant Propagation LH 25 Nursery Management LH 26 Pruning. Select two plant ID courses from the following:* 5EB; 6A, 6B; 6EA, or 6EB; 7 or 7E; 40 or 40E Select two courses from the following:* LH 10 Insects: Identification and Management LH 11 Plant Diseases and Their Control LH 12 Weeds in the Urban Landscape Level B Total Required Units: 30 NURSERY MANAGEMENT TRACK The Nursery Management Specialist degree and certificate program provides advanced training for working in the wholesale and retail nursery industry. Students will learn growing and maintenance practices for a wide variety of plant species, advanced propagation techniques, watering systems, basic soil and fertilizer chemistry, pest and disease control, and nursery business operations. To qualify for the Associate of Science in Nursery Management Specialist degree, students must satisfactorily complete the Degree Major requirements specified below and the local AAAS General Education requirements. See the Associate Degrees and Certificates section of this catalog for more information on the local AAAS overall requirements and the local AA/ AS General Education requirements. A will be awarded upon satisfactory Note: Students must satisfactorily complete the Level B Intermediate Nursery Management requirements to qualify for the Level C Nursery Management Specialist AS degree or. semester to Students who complete the degree or certificate will be able to: Perform state-of-the-art sustainable operations of a professional nursery person in both wholesale and retail nursery operations. Demonstrate ability to grow and/or maintain nursery stock including basic nursery propagation, soils, watering systems, fertilizers, pest and disease control, and plant evaluation. Demonstrate knowledge of all aspects of nursery management including the basics of financial, site operations, personnel, and marketing aspects. Level B Nursery Management Required Units: 30 5EB; 6A, 6B; 6EA, or 6EB; 7 or 7E; 40 or 40E Select one additional course from the following**: LH 11 Plant Diseases and Their Control LH 12 Weeds in the Urban Landscape Plus six additional LH elective units* 6 units Level C Total Required Units: 42 The 6 additional units can be from any other LH courses (or equivalent from another institution). ** Note that the college catalog has an error in the requirements listing. Three additional units and Total Required Units 41 is correct. LH48OU Horticultural Hydroponics LH52 Adv. Plant Propagation LH202 Soil Management Lab LH203 Greenhouse Ops and Management LH204 Floriculture Greenhouse Production & Hydroponics LH206 Landscape Business Practices
5 LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE TRACK Associate of the Arts Degree PERMACULTURE DESIGN Certificate of Proficiency The Landscape Architecture degree program provides students with the basic foundation and skills to pursue a career or further education in Landscape Architecture. Course topics include design process and principles, site analysis, site planning, planting design, construction, topographic form, graphic representation, computer- assisted design, and professional practice. Students with this degree will fulfill three objectives: Meet the minimum educational requirement to take the California Landscape Architects Registration Exam (LARE); obtain basic skills necessary to start work in a professional landscape design or design-build office; and get basic preparation towards transferring to a four-year or graduate program in landscape architecture. To qualify for the Associate of Arts in Landscape Architecture degree, students must satisfactorily complete the Degree Major requirements specified below and the local AA/AS General Education requirements. See the Associate Degrees and Certificates section of this catalog for more information on the local AA/AS overall requirements and the local AA/AS General Education requirements. Note: Students should see a counselor at least once each Students who complete the degree will be able to: Design landscapes that provide basic human comfort and livability. Design landscapes that respond to and support regional ecology. Communicate landscape design and building concepts to clients, contractors, and public agencies through written reports, drawings, graphic images, and oral presentations. Degree Major Requirements: LH 18A & 18LA* (must be taken concurrently) 3/s LH 18B & 18LB* (must be taken concurrently) 3/s LH 29 Planting Design w/ Lab (Day) OR LH 29E Planting Design (Eve) 4 units LH 33A Design Evaluation of Bay Area Landscapes LH 34A Computer-Assisted Landscape Design (Vectorworks) OR LH 9A SketchUp Pro I LH 35A Advanced Landscape Design LH 57 Form and Composition in Landscape Design LH 60A Freehand Drawing for Landscape Designers I LH 210A Landscape Design Forum I Select one course for from the following: LH 2 (Day) OR 2E (Eve)Tree ID & Culture Select one 3 unit course from the following: LH 5A, 5B, 5EA, or 5EB Natives ID LH 40 or 40E Mediterranean Plant ID Select one course for from the following: LH 14 (Day w/lab) OR 14E (Eve) Landscape Construction The Permaculture Design certificate program is designed to train students to work on the design, maintenance, and harvesting of a ten-year old, one-acre student farm/food forest. Students will also acquire a firm foundation in horticultural basics as well as have the opportunity to round out their ecological gardening skills by taking related classes in mushroom cultivation, beneficial beasts, and natural building. A Certificate of Proficiency will be awarded upon satisfactory completion of the requirements specified below. The Certificate of Proficiency is not indicated on the student s transcript. semester to Create and maintain landscapes that provide basic human comfort and livability Create and maintain landscapes that respect and respond to regional ecology, including plant community dynamics, soil mediums, water and moisture requirements, and sustainable potential in Bay Area environments. Manage the infrastructure web of social/ecological gardens, including people and plant communities, animal systems, soil generation, solar, and water systems. Certificate of Proficiency Requirements: LH 13/1 (Day units w/ lab) OR 1E (Eve) Introduction to /s Landscape Horticulture LH 28A & 28B Permaculture Design I & 2 Select a minimum of 6 units from the following: LH 18A & 18LA (must be taken concurrently) 3/s LH 18B & 18LB (must be taken concurrently) (LH 18B = Lec, LH18LB = Lab) 3/s LH 36A-C Natural Building LH 45A-C Mushroom Cultivation I, II, III LH 46 Cycles of Land Use: East Bay Field Studies and Interpretation LH 54 Integrated Pest Management LH 76 Edible Landscaping LH 208A-C Growing and Using Healthful Herbs LH 211A-C Beneficial Beasts Total Required Units for Certificate: 17.5 The mission of Merritt College is to enhance the quality of life in the communities we serve by helping students to attain knowledge, master skills, and develop the appreciation, attitudes and values needed to succeed and participate responsibly in a democratic society and a global economy. For more information contact the Landscape Horticulture Department: 510-436-2418 or mbull@peralta.edu or msealund@peralta.edu LH 17 (Day w/lab) OR 17E (Eve) Irrigation www.merrritt.edu/wp/lanht Total Required Units for Degree Major: 40-41 www.merrittlandhort.com *LH 18A, B= Lec, LH18LA, LB= Lab; LH18LA/B formerly LH22 A/B