SUPPLEMENT TO 2018-2019 CATALOG
ADDENDUM
COURSES
CREDIT
Additions
ASL 015 INTRODUCTION TO DEAF CULTURE
3 units
Investigation of Deaf Culture. Emphasis on historical events that have impacted members of the Deaf community.
Explores American Sign Language; addresses the diversity and cultural identity of members of the Deaf community in
America. For students interested in understanding Deaf culture. Total of 54 hours lecture.
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC credit under review.
Grade Mode: L, P
BLDG 219 LEGAL FACTORS OF CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION
3 units
Overview of the major elements of construction and inspection, laws, codes, and code enforcement processes.
Understanding of the legal aspects of the code and the inspector's legal responsibilities, performance at hearings, and
court procedures. Total of 54 hours lecture.
Grade Mode: L
ENVS 010 ENVIRONMENTAL HORTICULTURE
3 units
Introduction to environmental horticulture surveying the structure and function of horticultural practices in the laboratory,
agricultural and natural landscapes. Examination of plant structures, growth processes, physiology, propagation, growth
media, biological competitors, environmental variables, and post-harvest factors of food, fiber, and ornamental plants.
Total of 36 hours lecture and 54 hours laboratory.
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC credit under review.
Grade Mode: L, P
ENVS 011 SOIL SCIENCE
3 units
Physical, chemical and biological properties of soil. Focus on soil classification, derivation, use function and management
including erosion, moisture retention, structure, cultivation, organic matter and microbiology. Laboratory topics include
soil type, classification, soil reaction, soil fertility and physical properties of soil. Total of 36 hours lecture and 54 hours of
laboratory.
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC credit under review.
Grade Mode: L, P
ENVS 012 PLANT MATERIALS AND USAGE I
3 units
Identification, growth habits, culture and ornamental use of landscape and indoor plants adapted to climates of California.
Plants emphasized will come from the current California Association of Nurseries and Garden Centers (CANGC) and
Professional Landcare Network (PLANET) Certification Tests Plant Lists. Covers those plants best observed and studied
in the spring of the year. Plant materials from local regions will also be included, with special emphasis on drought tolerant
plants. Total of 36 hours lecture and 54 hours laboratory.
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC credit under review.
Grade Mode: L, P
