HORT 160 Introduction to Gardening

This course covers the fundamentals of vegetable and flower gardening. Topics include understanding how plants grow, soil amendments, types and styles of gardening, planting techniques, water and fertilizer management, pest recognition and control, and weed control. Students will also have the opportunity to start plants from seed in the Horticulture Program greenhouse. This is a 6-week course.

Credits

1.00 Credits

HORT 160Introduction to Gardening

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I. General Information

Department

II. Course Specification

Credit Hours Narrative

1.00 Credits

III. Catalog Course Description

This course covers the fundamentals of vegetable and flower gardening. Topics include understanding how plants grow, soil amendments, types and styles of gardening, planting techniques, water and fertilizer management, pest recognition and control, and weed control. Students will also have the opportunity to start plants from seed in the Horticulture Program greenhouse. This is a 6-week course.

IV. Student Learning Outcomes

V. Topical Outline (Course Content)

VI. Delivery Methodologies