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May 16, 2024
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Catalog 2020-2021 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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HORT 127 Winter Horticulture Lab3 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.
Prerequisites: ABED 040 (or placement into MATH 087 or higher) and ABED 046 (or placement into ENGL 093 or higher)
Corequisites: HORT 121 , HORT 122 , HORT 123 , and HORT 125
Course Outcomes
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
Program Outcomes
This course teaches to the following program outcomes:
- be prepared to obtain various positions in the field of horticulture
- demonstrate professional knowledge of horticultural skills
Global Outcomes
This course teaches to the global outcomes of intercultural appreciation and teamwork.
Total Hours: 60 Theory (Lecture) Hours: 20 Guided Practice (Lab or Clinical) Hours: 40
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