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HORT 127 Winter Horticulture Lab

3 credits


Winter Horticulture Lab/HORT 127 provides hands-on application of principles and concepts taught in class. The focus is on practices commonly used in the horticulture industry in landscape management and greenhouse operations.

Corequisites: HORT 121 , HORT 122 , HORT 123 , HORT 125 .

Quarters Offered: Winter

Global Outcome(s)
This course teaches to the global outcome of Intercultural Appreciation.

This course teaches to the global outcome of Teamwork.

Student Outcomes/Competencies:
Upon successful completion of the course the student will:

  • Transplant, pinch, and propagate live material
  • Develop and implement strategies for landscape management, including weed management, soil management, and integrated pest management leading to strong plant health
  • Practice plant propagation and nursery production techniques, including greenhouse and nursery plant care, effective greenhouse operations, and effective cropping practices
  • Work effectively in small groups to achieve a common goal by communicating and coordinating tasks effectively