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ARCH 083: Plant Composition

Course Description

This course is a study of the design placement of California native and ornamental trees, shrubs, perennials, vines, ground covers, cacti, and succulents in the environmental landscape. Emphasis is on the aesthetic and functional relationship of plant combinations, forms, and scale in relation to structures and outdoor spaces.

Units: 2

  • Credit - Degree Applicable
  • Transferable to both UC and CSU

Course Details

  • Grade Options: Letter Grade, Pass/No Pass
  • In-Class Lecture Hours: 16 – 18
  • In-Class Lab Hours: 48 – 54

Requisites and Advisories

  • Prerequisites: ARCH 051
  • Co-Requisites: None
  • Advisory: None

Transfer Details

  • CSU/UC: Transferable to both UC and CSU