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HORT 30

HORTICULTURAL PRACTICES: SOILS · 3 units · used in 26 transfer pathways

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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

Winter 2027 · updated Oct 18, 11:09 PM UTC
HORT 30HORTICULTURAL PRACTICES: SOILSOpen1 section · 40 seats reported · 1 instructor
  • CRN 31546 · 01Staff · MW 1 PM-1:50 PM · 8609 / MW 2 PM-3:15 PM · 8609Open · 40

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 26 published pathways from Foothill College — 24 shown.

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