21 courses with the subject HOR, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
A study of basic concepts and principles of sexual and asexual propagation. Techniques are learned through practical exercises conducted in laboratory ses- sions. Emphasis is given to those propagation methods widely utilized in the horticulture industry. (Sp)
A study of identification, selection, cultural requirements, and maintenance of plants used for indoor settings, residences, shopping centers, commercial build- ings and other dwellings. Emphasis is also placed on interiorscape plans. (Sp) 209
Upon completion of this part, students should be able to demonstrate a knowledge of 25 selected houseplants; identify and give control measures for 12 selected pest problems.
Upon completion of this part, students should be able to demonstrate a knowledge of 50 selected plants, list the physical characteristics and the uses in the landscape.
A study of the detection, identification, and control of insects and diseases that attack plant materials. The nature, structure, and importance of insects is studied. In addition, the structure and life history of various disease organisms are included. (Su)
Upon completion of this part, students should be able to demonstrate a knowledge of insects and related animals; anatomy, physiology, growth, metamorphosis and feeding habits of 25 selected insects.
Upon completion of this part, students should be able to demonstrate a knowledge of 25 selected weeds and diseases; the selection, application, and safety proce- dures in chemical control.
This course provides an introduction to the study of ornamental shrubs, annual, biennial and perennial plants, groundcovers, and vines that are used for landscape purposes. Students are required to identify each plant by its common and scientific name, describe its major uses in the landscape, and provide information on its cultural requirements. (F)
A study of selected evergreen and deciduous trees including large shrubs which are often considered small trees that are designed for landscape purposes. Iden- tification, cultural requirements, and uses of selected trees and large shrubs will be covered. (W)
The principles and techniques of maintaining lawns, shrubs, trees, flowers, bulbs, and other plantings. Included is fertilization, disease control, pruning, irrigation, and proper use of various herbicides and pesticides. (Sp)
Upon completion of this part, students should be able to demonstrate a knowledge of appropriate plant selection, soil problems and solutions, fertilization, and prun- ing of 20 selected trees and shrubs.
Upon completion of this part, students should be able to demonstrate a knowledge and identification of 5 turf grasses and their cultural requirements, selected hor- ticultural pests and appropriate controls, basic requirements for successful land- scape maintenance business including job estimating.
A study of the fundamentals of small fruit and vegetable production. Varieties, new methods of production and care, and marketing aspects will be covered. (Su)
The production of field grown nursery stock is emphasized in this course. In addition, management practices and techniques including areas such as cost finding, price establishing, recordkeeping, planning of nursery layout of facilities, and personnel management are included. (W)
A course covering all phases of garden center operation including some of the major problems. Areas of study in this course include layout, stocking, product knowledge, traffic flow, seasonal fluctuations, risks, diversification, and merchan- dising. Ample time will be devoted to visitations to established garden center operations. (Sp)
A study of the fundamentals of small fruit and vegetable production. Varieties, new methods of production and care, and marketing aspects will be covered.
This course is designed to teach the student how to plan the total landscape environment. Emphasis will be placed on the construction of/and proper place- ment of masonry walls, rock walls, patios, walks, etc., blending them in with appropriate plant materials. (Su)
The production of greenhouse crops is emphasized in this course. In addition, management practices and techniques including crop scheduling, record keeping, price establishing, and marketing are included. This is a “hands on” class with each student growing several greenhouse crops during the quarter. (W) 210
A study of the fundamentals and practices in greenhouse plant production, including the control of heat, light, ventilation, and humidity. Construction and management of plastic, glass, and fiberglass greenhouses is studied. Crop studies include both cut flower and pot plant crops. (F)
Source: Stanly Community College's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 61
