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Course Criteria
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2.00 Credits
This course is designed to give the student an understanding of the greenhouse infrastructure used in the production of ornamental crops and food systems. Technology taught will include greenhouse structures, controlled environments, application of specialized equipment, and alternative growing systems such as High Tunnels. (Prereq: None) (BP) 2 cr
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3.00 Credits
This course is designed to give the student an understanding of commercial edible and nonedible sustainable crop production practices based on the fall season. Ornamental crops to be grown are chrysanthemums, poinsettias, and other minor crops. Special emphasis will be given to herb and vegetable hydroculture. (Prereq: None) (BP) 3 cr
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3.00 Credits
This course is designed to give the student an understanding of the production, culture and marketing of winter floriculture crops and sustainable food crops. Special emphasis will be given to the production of Easter lilies, geraniums, and other minor potted crops grown in the spring. (Prereq: None) (BP) 3 cr
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2.00 Credits
This course is designed to give the student an understanding of the production, culture and marketing of summer floriculture crops as well as the production, harvest and marketing of food crops using sustainable practices. Special emphasis will be given to fall mum production, organic cropping, community supported agriculture, vermiculture practices, mushroom cultivation, permaculture systems, aquaponics, vegetable gardening, strawbale production, microgreen production, outdoor cutflower production and high tunnel food production. (Prereq: None) (BP) 2 cr
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4.00 Credits
This course is designed to give the student a comprehensive understanding of deciduous and evergreen shrubs. Emphasis will be given to identifying characteristics, nomenclature and uses in the landscape. (Prereq: None) (BP) 4 cr
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4.00 Credits
This course is designed to give the student a understanding of herbaceous plants. Areas of study include cultural needs of plants, pest problems, bloom period, and design qualities of plants in the landscape. Included in the plant study are annuals, perennials, ferns, and groundcovers. (Prereq: None) (BP) 4 cr
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2.00 Credits
This course is a study of the pest problems that affect greenhouse crops, nursery crops and woody plants in the landscape. Along with learning insect life cycles, students will participate in releasing live biological insects in the greenhouses. Special emphasis will be given to understanding how to manage environments using a combination of practices such as cultural, biological and chemical controls. This is a preparatory study for taking the Minnesota Department of Agriculture Pesticide applicators license test for categories A/E. (Prereq: None) (BP) 2 cr
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2.00 Credits
This course explores the aspects of how a production nursery operates including growing, cultural practices, harvesting, and shipping. Field tries will allow the student opportunities to implement lecture information. (Prereq: None) (BP) 2 cr
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2.00 Credits
This course will explore the process of how greenscape and hardscape ideas become completed field projects. Sources of materials, handling, installation procedures, project coordination and problem solving will be covered. Labs will be an important part of students gaining field experience. (Prereq: None) (BP) 2 cr
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4.00 Credits
This course is designed as an overview of the taxonomic and structural characteristics of higher plants. An understanding of plant anatomy, function and growth will be discussed. A lab will be held once a week to give hands on activities with regards to plant structure. (Prereq: None) (BP) 4 cr
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