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HORT 116 Fall Horticulture Lab

3 credits
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 40  or AHSE 56  (or placement into MATH 87  or AHSE 66  or higher) and ABED 46  (or placement into ENGL 93  or higher) 

Course Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course students 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 outcome:

  • demonstrate professional knowledge of horticultural skills

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