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2023-2024 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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AGRI 131 - Introduction to Hydroponics
PROGRAM: Agriculture
CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
LECTURE HOURS MIN: 2
LAB HOURS MIN: 2
DATE OF LAST REVISION: Spring, 2019
Introduces and examines fundamental principles of hydroponic systems. Emphasis is placed on the fundamental principles of design, construction and maintenance of a hydroponic growing system.
MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of this course the student will be expected to:
- Describe the components of a hydroponic growing system.
- Evaluate different hydroponic systems including horizontal vs vertical systems, continuous flow vs spray or fog systems.
- Investigate the differences between hydroponic systems grown under natural and artificial light.
- Analyze the basic concepts of nutrient availability and uptake.
- Describe sources of plant nutrients suitable for hydroponic systems.
- Explain how to monitor and maintain nutrient levels in solution.
- Evaluate plant species that are adaptable to hydroponic growing systems.
- Investigate methods planting and supporting plants in a hydroponic system.
- Examine career opportunities in hydroponics.
COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include -
- Describe the function of hydroponic growing system components
- Size pumps, lines, filters and grow beds for a system
- Design a small hydroponic growing system for a greenhouse
- Design a small hydroponic growing system using artificial light
- Explain how natural light differs from artificial light from different sources
- Explain how oxygen is supplied to roots in continuous flow vs spray or fog systems
- Describe the methods used to measure water hardness, electrical conductivity, pH, and nutrient content
- Describe the vegetable, microgreen and herb species are best adapted to hydroponic systems
- Visit hydroponic growing facilities
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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