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.

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 Lecture Hours: 20 Lab or Clinical Hours: 40