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HORT 30
HORTICULTURAL PRACTICES: SOILS · 3 units · used in 22 transfer pathways
Where this page’s information comes from
- Foothill catalogcourse record · 2026-2027
- FHDA class listingsFall 2026 sections
- Cherrypickercourse matching and pathway links — our analysis
About this course
Fundamentals of soil science, including examination of soil formation, physical and chemical properties of soil, relationships between soil, water and plants, and biological factors of soil. Examination of soil samples and interpretation of soil reports and surveys. Basics of plant fertility requirements and soil related topics, such as composting, environmental issues, and soils in construction.
Sections this term
Fall 2026 · updated Sep 3, 3:30 PM UTCNo section is scheduled at Foothill College for Fall 2026. The course can still be offered in a later quarter.
Enrollment availability changes frequently. Confirm status in the official FHDA registration system before enrolling.
Prerequisites
The Foothill catalog lists no prerequisite for this course.
Advisory: “Advisory: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in HORT 15 recommended; not open to students with credit in HORT 52A.”
Transfer pathways that use HORT 30
ASSIST maps HORT 30 to a requirement in 22 published pathways from Foothill College.
- Environmental Studies B.A., Sustainable Communities ConcentrationFoothill → CSU Monterey Bay
- Agricultural Plant and Soil SciencesFoothill → CSU Monterey Bay
- Environmental Studies B.A., Education and Community Outreach ConcentrationFoothill → CSU Monterey Bay
- Environmental ScienceFoothill → CSU Chico
- Agricultural Science B.S. - Agricultural Communication and Leadership OptionFoothill → CSU Chico
- Animal Science B.S. - Food Animal Production OptionFoothill → CSU Chico
- GeologyFoothill → CSU Chico
- Agricultural Science B.S. - Agricultural Science and Education OptionFoothill → CSU Chico
- Plant and Soil Science B.S. - Regenerative Agriculture OptionFoothill → CSU Chico
- Natural Sciences B.S. - Science Education OptionFoothill → CSU Chico
- Agricultural BusinessFoothill → CSU Chico
- Plant and Soil Science B.S. - Crops and Horticulture OptionFoothill → CSU Chico
- Environmental BiologyFoothill → Cal Poly Pomona
- Plant ScienceFoothill → Cal Poly Pomona
- GeologyFoothill → Cal Poly Pomona
- Environmental Policy Analysis & PlanningFoothill → UC Davis
- Agricultural & Environmental TechnologyFoothill → UC Davis
- International Agricultural DevelopmentFoothill → UC Davis
- Agricultural & Environmental EducationFoothill → UC Davis
- Sustainable Agriculture & Food SystemsFoothill → UC Davis
- Landscape ArchitectureFoothill → UC Davis
- Agricultural BusinessFoothill → CSU Bakersfield
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