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Standard |
Updated:
02/2005
EHO 100 - Horticulture Science
Introduces the fundamentals of plant science and
horticulture as a career field. Topics include: industry overview, plant
parts, plant functions, environmental factors in horticulture, soil function
and components, fertilizer elements and analysis, and propagation techniques.
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Industry Overview |
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Plant Parts |
D. Lab |
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Plant Functions |
P. Lab/O.B.I. |
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Environmental Factors in Horticulture |
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5 |
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Soil Function and Components |
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Fertilizer Elements and Analysis |
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Propagation Techniques |
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Prerequisite: |
Provisional admission |
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Course Guide |
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Competency |
After
completing this section, the student will: |
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INDUSTRY OVERVIEW |
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Scope and size |
Discuss the scope, size, and economic importance of the horticulture
industry. |
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Career opportunities |
Define the main branches of horticulture. Describe careers in the horticulture industry. |
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Leaves |
Identify plant leaves. |
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Identify leaf structures. |
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Discuss the function of leaves in relation to other plant parts. |
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Stems |
Identify stems. |
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Identify stem structures. |
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Discuss the function of stems in relation to other plant parts. |
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Roots |
Identify roots. |
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Identify root structures. |
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Discuss the function of roots in relation to other plant parts. |
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Flowers |
Identify flowers. |
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Identify flower structures. |
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Discuss the function of flowers. |
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Fruits/seeds |
Identify fruits and seeds. |
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Identify fruit/seed structures. |
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Discuss the function of fruits and seeds. |
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PLANT FUNCTIONS |
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Photosynthesis |
Describe the photosynthetic process. |
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Describe the role of photosynthesis in plant growth. |
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Discuss how horticulturists can manipulate photosynthesis to affect
plant growth. |
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Respiration |
Describe the respiration process. |
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Describe the role of respiration in plant growth. |
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Discuss how horticulturists can manipulate respiration to affect plant
growth. |
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Transpiration |
Describe the transpiration process. |
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Describe the role of transpiration in plant growth. |
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Discuss how horticulturists can manipulate transpiration to affect
plant growth. |
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ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS IN HORTICULTURE |
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Light |
Discuss how horticulturists can manipulate light to affect plant
growth. |
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Describe the relationship between light and plant functions. |
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Temperature |
Discuss how horticulturists can manipulate temperature to affect plant
growth. |
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Describe the relationship between temperature and plant functions. |
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Moisture |
Discuss how horticulturists can manipulate moisture to affect plant
growth. |
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Describe the relationship between moisture and plant functions. |
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Humidity |
Discuss how horticulturists can manipulate humidity to affect plant
growth. |
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Describe the relationship between humidity and plant functions. |
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SOIL FUNCTION AND COMPONENTS |
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Soil function |
Define soil. Discuss the functions of soil. |
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Soil components |
List the components of soil. |
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Define soil texture. |
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Define soil structure. |
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Practical application |
Discuss methods for improving soil structure. |
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Explain the purpose of soil sampling. |
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List the steps to test soil samples. |
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FERTILIZER
ELEMENTS AND ANALYSIS
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Essential elements (macro/micro nutrients) |
List the essential elements needed for plant growth. |
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Role of Ph |
Define pH. Describe the role of pH in nutrient availability. |
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Nutrient deficiencies and toxicities |
Describe nutrient deficiencies. Describe nutrient toxicities. |
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