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Catalog 2019-2020 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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 040  (or placement into MATH 087  or higher) and ABED 046  (or placement into ENGL 093  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 Lecture Hours: 10 Lab or Clinical Hours: 40