Horticulture

This year-long course is an in-depth look into the practices and trends in plant science industries, with a focus on practices and careers related to plant production and precision agriculture.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

After successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Discuss the function of soil as it relates to plant growth, development, and maintenance.
Identify the primary parts of the plant and their functions.
Describe basic plant systems and their importance.
Describe the selective plant breeding process.
Demonstrate asexual and sexual reproduction in plants.
Identify sources and roles of plant nutrients.
Discuss competition and economic losses caused by pests.
Explore precision agriculture technology.
Explore the careers that are available in plant science.
Explore the careers that are available in horticulture

COURSE OUTLINE

Topics covered in this course include, but are not limited to:

Soils
Cells and tissues
Sexual and asexual plant reproduction
Agronomy and seeds
Plant nutrition
Pests and diseases
Precision agriculture and technology
Careers in plant science industries

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