AGRI 129 - Alternative Growing Methods

PROGRAM: Agriculture
CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
LECTURE HOURS MIN: 3
DATE OF LAST REVISION: Spring, 2019

Presents an overview of alternative methods of growing plants and food. The course will focus on soilless growing systems such as: hydroponics, aquaponics, aeroponics, and fogponics. Students will gain valuable experience using various soilless growing systems through use of an onsite greenhouse.

MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Analyze the basic construction and use of various soilless growing systems.
Recognize terminology used in alternative growing methods systems.
Design and create soilless growing systems (to take home if desired).
Troubleshoot issues that arise in soilless growing systems.
Construct and operate various soilless growing systems.
Describe the types of plants and foods (and plant requirements) that can be grown in soilless systems.

COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include -

Construction of systems & requirements for each
Seed selection & starting
Environmental conditions & control
Vertical farming
Hydroponics, aquaponics, aeroponics, fogponics, etc.
Packaging/prepping food products
Pest control
Nutrients & lighting
Management techniques
Data collection
Plant & Food ID
Harvesting techniques
Entrepreneurship/business opportunities
Certification for 100% Organic production

GRADING POLICY

A	90-100
B	80-89
C	70-79
D	60-69
F	0-59

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AGRI 129 - Alternative Growing Methods