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2021-2022 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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AGRI 116 - Survey of Horticulture
PROGRAM: Agriculture
CREDIT HOURS: 3
LECTURE HOURS: 2
LAB HOURS: 2
DATE OF LAST REVISION: Spring, 2019
Presents an overview of horticulture emphasizing the basic concepts of ornamental plant ID, production, and use in the landscape.
MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of this course the student will be expected to:
- Differentiate between the major groups of horticultural plants: herbaceous and woody, annual and perennial, temperate and tropical.
- Identify the common plant species used in horticulture.
- Describe the basic functions of plant parts and how plants adapt to the environment.
- Explain modern plant propagation techniques and how they are applied to different plant groups.
- Describe the fundamentals of plant breeding and how it applies to ornamental plants.
- Characterize the types of environments involved in horticulture: landscape, greenhouse and indoor environments.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the environmental factors involved in ornamental plant production including soils, water and pests.
COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include - Basic cell biology and physiology
Plant taxonomy
Plant ecosystems
Plant genetics, evolution and breeding
Basic genetic engineering
Plant propagation techniques
Potting and growing mixes
Greenhouse management
Landscape design elements
Installation of plant materials
Landscape maintenance
Turf grass management
GRADING POLICY
| A |
90-100 |
| B |
80-89 |
| C |
70-79 |
| D |
60-69 |
| F |
0-59 |
Course Addendum - Syllabus (Click to expand)
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