Horticulture
Biology through Horticulture A, B
Credit: Science or Occupational
Prerequisite: None
Length: 1 year
Grade level: 9, 10, 11, 12
Biology through Horticulture provides an overview of biology concepts with an emphasis on plant structure and function. Subjects covered include cell biology, genetics, evolution, ecology, soils, pest management, and propagation. Students will use the scientific method to explore the relationships between plants and their environment. This course meets the state essential learning requirements.
Grounds Maintenance Assistant A, B
Credit: Occupational
Prerequisite: Instructor/Grounds Keeper approval
Length: 1 semester (may be repeated)
Grade level: 10, 11, 12
Students will work with the horticulture instructor and the groundskeeper to learn skills related to landscape maintenance and athletic field preparation. Students will complete written units in industrial safety, the horticulture industry, career exploration, and turf management. Students will spend most of the semester working on the school grounds under the supervision of the groundskeeper.
Introduction to Horticulture A, B (Tech Prep)
Credit: Science or Occupational
Prerequisite: 1 year approved science
Length: 1 year
Grade level: 11, 12
This is a class for science or occupational credit. Students completing the course with a grade of B or better can earn
5-quarter hours of credit through South Puget Sound Community College. Major topics include basic botany (plant anatomy, growth, and development); plant reproduction techniques (seeds, cuttings, tissue culture); the plant environment (soil, light, water, air); identification of native and commercial plants; greenhouse construction and maintenance; pest management; the horticulture industry; marketing; and career and personal development.
Interiorscaping and Floral Design
Credit: Occupational
Prerequisite: None
Length: 1 semester (fall only)
Grade level: 9, 10, 11, 12
This is a one-semester class for occupational credit. Major topics include: personal and professional leadership skills; identification of houseplants by common and botanical name; environmental requirements of houseplants; plant propagation; pest management; history of the interiorscaping industry; careers available; basic floral design; and common names of floral design materials. Lab experiences will relate light, water, temperature, fertilizer, and pest management techniques to the care and production of interior plants. This course will not count as a Science credit.
Landscape Design and Management
Credit: Occupational
Prerequisite: None
Length: 1 semester (spring only)
Grade level: 9, 10, 11, 12
Landscape Design and Management is a class for occupational credit. Major topics include personal and professional leadership skills; career development; identification of shrubs and trees; establishing turf areas; principles of design; basic landscape drawing skills, including scale; use of Horticopia computer program; site analysis and customer interview; landscape installation; landscape maintenance techniques; and landscape design as a business. Students will design and develop a site on campus. This course will not count as a Science credit.