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Course Criteria
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1.00 - 4.00 Credits
This course introduces students to specific welding-related construction and repair jobs that are encountered in the industry. A menu concept is provided for individual programs to select the competencies required for their individual needs. The following competencies listed may include, but are not limited to, metal identification, specialized oxy-acetylene cutting, hard-facing, soldering and repairing metal parts utilizing a variety of welding processes. Prerequisite: AGGEN 152, 153 or permission of instructor. (SCC)
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1.00 Credits
This course introduces the student to different forms of cutting and welding that can be used to create artistic forms. Students use new and discarded materials and cutting and welding forms which include, but are not limited to oxy/acetylene welding and cutting, MIG welding, brazing, soldering, and plasma cutting. (SCC)
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5.00 Credits
This course introduces nonscience majors to the principles of plant biology. Plant diversity, anatomy, morphology, and growth and development are emphasized. (SCC)
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5.00 Credits
This course introduces students to the basic principles of agronomy and the science which underlies those principles. Emphasis is placed on crop management practices such as tillage methods, variety selection, and monitoring of crop growth and development. Course objectives are based on the requirements of Certified Crop Advisor exam. (SCC)
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4.00 Credits
This course emphasizes the practical application of pesticides and includes discussion and use sprayers and spreaders. Sprayer calibration is taught. Pesticide chemistry, selectivity and mode of action are introduced. Students prepare for the pesticide application exam. (SCC)
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3.00 Credits
Students are introduced to greenhouse management and production. Variable physical conditions found in greenhouse environments and how they relate to plant growth and development are emphasized. Principles of greenhouse construction and operation also are covered. (SCC)
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5.00 Credits
Students are introduced to diseases, insects and weeds that pose problems to agricultural products in both the growth and storage stage. Options available to reduce or eliminate these problems for specific pest groups are discussed. Management, cultural practices, biological and natural controls, barriers, legislative controls and principles of chemical control are emphasized. (SCC)
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3.00 Credits
This course provides hands-on experience in the operation of the on-campus retail garden center, including operations, marketing and customer relations. (SCC)
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5.00 Credits
This is the first in a series of three classes where students become engaged in the scheduling and production of flowering, tropical and bedding plants. Environmental factors affecting plant growth, manipulating the greenhouse environment, soil and water testing, fall propagation and nursery operations are emphasized. (SCC)
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5.00 Credits
This class is the second in a series of three where students gain hands-on experience in scheduling and production of flowering, tropical and bedding plants. Greenhouse operations, site selection, greenhouse and nursery layout, heating and cooling, seed propagation, winter nursery operations, and bedding plant seed scheduling are emphasized. Prerequisite: AGHRT 106 or permission of instructor. (SCC)
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