Botany, the scientific study of plants, is the basis for understanding and using plants in the human habitat; covering plant diversity, physiology, and natural adaptation as a foundation for applied uses and plantings.

An overview of horticulture and plant care, this course provides the knowledge to solve many of the problems commonly faced in keeping plants healthy.

Learn the physical, biological, and chemical properies of soils; learn what is in a soil report and how to improve your soil's yield.

Core course in the Arboriculture Specialization. Focusing on recognized industry standards for care, protection, preservation and industry ethics, leading to certification.

Trees provide shade, food, habitat, and clean our air. Selecting and caring for trees is the study of arboriculture.

This course introduces methods and techniques of studying animal behavior. Topics include techniques of organizing and collecting data and accurately assessing and describing behavior. This course takes place at the LA Zoo.

Learn how to spot and capture fleeting natural moments with your cell phone camera.

What is wildlife biology, and how do we study it? What is "good" science? Offered in conjunction with the Los Angeles Zoo, this course will introduce students to studying the biology of wild animals at the LA Zoo. 

Work with a piece of charcoal and an eraser to create a three-dimensional looking still life. 

Attend a virtual information session about the certificates and specializations available in the Horticulture & Gardening program.

In this course, an introduction to protein and nucleic acid structures is delivered through various lectures, as well as exploring the relationship between protein structures and common human pathologies.

Explore the abundance of building and interior styles found in the City of Angels.

A brief examination of the tools and techniques involved in making effective architectural photographs with virtually any camera.

Interested in photography but not sure what type of camera to buy? This free workshop covers the ins and outs of digital cameras, from point-and-shoot to prosumer models. Learn what make and model will best fit your creative goals. 

An introduction to the fundamentals of growing plants indoors. Learn how to identify your unique indoor environment, how to choose appropriate and healthy plants, and how to create a maintenance schedule for plant success!  Elective course in the horticulture certificate.

Join us virtually as we explore some of the world’s greatest museums through a guided tour of select paintings, sculptures, photography, new media and architecture.

Learn how our program can help you achieve your pre-health goals in this informative, interactive session that includes an opportunity for general advising.

From palette building to mark making to composition, this course explores the fundamentals of painting with acrylic paint--a fast-drying, permanent, and clean water-based medium that permits easy correction and change.

Learn how to paint using oils on canvas, board and paper

Gain a strong foundation in figure structure and proportion while exploring both contemporary and traditional approaches to the figure.