HORT 216 Introduction to Greenhouses

3 credits

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

Prerequisites: ABED 040 (or placement into MATH 087 or higher) and ABED 046 (or placement into ENGL 093 or higher)

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

Analyze sites for greenhouse feasibility
Explain environmental controls used in a greenhouse
List and explain different structural options for a greenhouse
Explain the uses and practical applications of specialized greenhouse options
Discuss the use of specialized equipment in greenhouses today
Using a crop as the guide, make recommendations for selecting greenhouse types and options

Program Outcomes
This course teaches to the following program outcome:

demonstrate professional knowledge of horticultural skills

Total Hours: 40 Lecture Hours: 20 Lab or Clinical Hours: 20