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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
This course provides instruction in the principles and practical applications of Aquaponics and Hydroponics culture systems. Students will be introduced to the history as well as a variety of system designs that maintain water quality by various solids removal techniques. In-depth coverage of fish production, plant production, economics and fingerling production. Participants will learn the technology through presentation of the theory and practical skill development. Water quality labs will cover the methods of analysis and the use of water quality test kits. Field work will include fish handling, vegetable production and system operation.
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3.00 Credits
Career-related activities encountered in the student's area of specialization offered through an individualized agreement among the college, employer, and student. Under the supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. Includes a lecture component.
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3.00 Credits
Career-related activities encountered in the student’s area of specialization are offered through a cooperative agreement between the college, employer, and student. Under supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. Directly related to a technical discipline, specific learning objectives guide the student through the paid work experience. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary.
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3.00 Credits
Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student.
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3.00 Credits
A study of commercial and home cultivated food crops including various vegetables, fruits, and nuts. Topics address planting, maintenance, harvest, and storage of the various crops.
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3.00 Credits
Fundamentals of greenhouse construction and operation. Topics include architectural styles, construction materials, environmental systems and controls, growing media, fertilizers, post harvest handing, marketing, and business management.
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3.00 Credits
Instruction in common turfgrass cultural practices. Topics include calculations, application of materials, and the operation and maintenance of equipment.
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3.00 Credits
A study of the sexual and asexual propagation of plants used in horticulture. Topics include propagation by seeds, cuttings, grafting, budding, layering, division separation, and tissue culture, and environmental factors of propagation.
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3.00 Credits
An in-depth study of the chemistry, soil interaction, plant uptake, and utilization of essential plant nutrients. Topics include deficiency and toxicity symptoms, and the selection, application, and characteristics of fertilizer materials.
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3.00 Credits
An overview of the procedures for establishing and operating a commercial nursery. Topics include site selection, structures, equipment, stock selection, production practices, harvesting, marketing, and management practices.
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