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HORTICULTURE I
Horticulture News | Posted MAR 13 2012
2-1/2 Credits
Prerequisite: None
Grades: 11, 12
This course offers instruction in landscaping, greenhouse, indoor plant care, floral design and tissue culture. Units of study during the first semester include plant science, landscape maintenance and pruning, landscape design and installation, and holiday floral design and sales. Second semester features greenhouse crops, care and handling of cut flowers, floral design, tissue culture, propagation, marketing and sales. This is a project-based course, so students will be able to work on horticulture projects in their area of interest. Improving computer and workplace skills will be a focus. First semester students will receive .5 credits in science for BSAA plant science. Second semester they will receive .5 credits in science for Biotechnology. Participation in FFA activities (high school agriculture student organization) and SAE (Supervised Agricultural Experience) projects is an integral course component for leadership development, career exploration and reinforcement of academic concepts. Fee: $25.00
HORTICULTURE II
Horticulture News | Posted MAR 13 2012
2-1/2 Credits
Grade: 12
Prerequisite: Horticulture I or Instructor Approval
This course focuses on the landscape, nursery and turf segments of the horticulture industry. Units of study include identifying landscape plants, designing landscape plans using computer design programs, hardscape construction techniques, and installing landscape plants. Agribusiness units will cover calculating prices for work, managing a horticulture business, advertising and sales. Improving computer and workplace skills will be a focus. Participation in FFA (high school agriculture student organization) activities and SAE (Supervised Agricultural Experience) projects is an integral course component for leadership development, career exploration and reinforcement of academic concepts. Fee: $25.00
