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HORT 20 Principles of Horticulture 3.0 units
Description: This course will provide an introduction to horticulture and crop science. It will cover the biological principles of basic plant processes, classification, anatomy, physiology, and biotechnology. The course will also evaluate the global ecological/environmental and socioeconomical value of plants. Topics will also include the effect of the environment of plants and how we control it, an introduction to plant growth including propagation, media, irrigation, nutrition, management, harvest, and post harvest handling, and people's use of plants. Field trip required.

Student Learning Outcomes:

1. Analyze the effects of environmental factors on the growth and development of plants.
2. Analyze the relationship of plant to the urban as well as natural environments.
3. Evaluate the global ecological/environmental and socioeconomical value of plants.
4. Germinate, plant and grow agricultural products- landscape or decorative plants.
5. Identify, alleviate and recommend treatment for diseases, and pathogens.
6. Examine the factors of plant growth: environment, soil, water, light, temperature.
7. Discuss the different aspects of Horticulture industry.
8. Use the vocabulary of Horticulture and related fields.
9. Explain the development of plant growth, care as it relates to plant propagation
10. Evaluate the structure and physiology of vascular plants.