HORT 216 Introduction to Greenhouses

5 credits

This course surveys the components of commercial greenhouses and growing structures. Efficient use of environmental controls and cropping will be discussed and demonstrated. Students will be exposed to several local commercial greenhouse operations through lecture and fieldtrips.

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 be able to:

List the common structural components of greenhouse
Explain environmental control options used in a greenhouse
Demonstrate the practical applications of specialized greenhouse equipment, such as lighting, heating and monitoring systems
Analyze sites for greenhouse feasibility
Produce recommendations for selecting greenhouse types and options using the crop as the guide

Program Outcomes
This course teaches to the following program outcome:

demonstrate professional knowledge of horticultural skills

Total Hours: 50 Theory (Lecture) Hours: 50