HORT 1401 - HORTICULTURE
Structure, growth, and development of horticultural plants. Examination of environmental effects, basic principles of reproduction, production methods ranging from outdoor to controlled climates, nutrition, and pest management.
Upon completion, students will be able to:
Identify the various horticultural industries and their roles in our society
Describe the fundamentals of plant science
Assess the interactions of soils, water, and fertility in plant science
Contrast the methods of plant reproduction and propagation
Explain the impacts of production methods and technologies on plant science
Contrast methods of pest management in plant science
Investigate methods of environmental manipulation (e.g. greenhouse controls, frost management methods, hot caps)
Apply scientific reasoning to investigate questions and utilize scientific and horticultural tools to collect and analyze data and demonstrate methods
Use critical thinking and scientific problem - solving to make informed decisions
Communicate effectively the results of scientific investigations
Grade Basis: L
Credit Hours: 4
Lecture hours: 48.0
Lab hours: 32.0