HORT 217 Summer Horticulture Lab

3 credits

Provides hands-on application of principles and concepts taught in class. The summer work experience will be included in this class.

Prerequisites: ABED 40 (or placement into MATH 87 or higher) and ABED 46 (or placement into ENGL 93 or higher)

Corequisites: HORT 211, HORT 212, HORT 225, HORT 215, and HORT 216

Course Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

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 outcome:

demonstrate professional knowledge of horticultural skills

Total Hours: 50 Theory (Lecture) Hours: 10 Guided Practice (Lab or Clinical) Hours: 40