AGRI 175 - Introduction to Greenhouse Management

PROGRAM: Agriculture
CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
LECTURE HOURS MIN: 2
LAB HOURS MIN: 2
DATE OF LAST REVISION: Spring, 2019

Presents an overview of structural designs and uses of enclosed structures (greenhouses) to grow various plants and food. The course will focus on discussing different types of enclosed structures, management systems, and growing systems used to produce plants and food. Students will utilize the school greenhouse as part of this course.

MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

Identify different types of greenhouse structures and relate why that system is utilized.
Demonstrate basic greenhouse operational/management procedures (day to day events)
Develop management strategies for different types of greenhouses
Perform identification, care, and maintenance for a specific set of plants/food grown in an enclosed structure
Classify different types of growing systems that can be used in greenhouses

COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include -

Greenhouse structures, design, materials used
Plant ID (greenhouse plants & food grown)
Growing systems (hydroponic, aquaponic, soil, etc.)
Germination
Automation
Planting, harvesting, care/maintenance
Systems - Lighting, cooling, heating, irrigation, fertilizer
Entrepreneurship opportunities
Supplies & equipment
Suppliers & manufacturers

GRADING POLICY

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

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AGRI 175 - Introduction to Greenhouse Management