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2022-2023 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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AGRI 116 - Survey of Horticulture
PROGRAM: Agriculture
CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
LECTURE HOURS MIN: 2
LAB HOURS MIN: 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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