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AGOR 1 (VOC) |
- Students completing AGOR 1 will be able to explain concepts related to plant structure and function.
- Students completing AGOR 1 will be able to describe climatic and microclimate interactions and how they influence plant growth.
- Students completing AGOR 1 will be able to explain how different types of soils can be managed to improve plant growth
- Students completing AGOR 1 will be able to correctly identify the nutrients required to correct nutrient deficiencies in plants.
- Students completing AGOR 1 will be able to explain the standard plant propagation methods.
- Students completing AGOR 1 will be able to explain photosynthesis, respiration, and translocation.
- Students completing AGOR 1 will be able to define common horticultural terms.
- Students completing AGOR 1 will be able to describe common horticultural careers.
- • Students will be able to explain concepts related to plant classification and nomenclature.
- Students completing AGOR 1 will be able to describe the basic concepts of landscape design.
- Students will be able to explain the elements of plant selection.
- Students completing AGOR 1 will be able to evaluate nursery stock for structure and health.
- Students completing AGOR 1 will be able to demonstrate proper planting and transplanting methods.
- Students completing AGOR 1 will be able to evaluate common landscape practices.
- Students completing AGOR 1 will be able to differentiate between different types of soils.
- Students completing AGOR 1 will be able to choose irrigation practices for conserving water and encouraging plant health.
- Students completing AGOR 1 will be able to determine the water needs of plants.
- Students completing AGOR 1 will be able to identify major nutrient deficiencies in plants.
- Students completing AGOR 1 will be able to describe the correct application of fertilizers.
- Students will be able to diagnose common plant diseases and the effects of garden pests.
- GEO- Students completing relevant assignments in Area B courses will evaluate the impact of science on their daily lives.
- Students completing AGOR 1 will be able to describe sexual and asexual reproduction in plants.
- Students completing AGOR 1 will be able to evaluate various pruning practices and applications for common plants.
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Landscape Irrigation - Drip and Low Volume |
AGOR 64 (VOC) |
- Course completers will be able to evaluate a site and develop a functional drip/low flow design that meets client criteria
- Completers will be able to install a proper drip irrigation system.
70% of the completers will be able identify basic components used for drip installations
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Landscaping and Nursery Management |
AGOR 32 (VOC) |
- Students completing this course will be able to explain the organizational structure of the nursery industry.
- Students completing AGOR 32 will be able to demonstrate good customer relations skills.
- Demonstrate a work ethic appropriate to the plant production industry.
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Ornamental Plants - Herbaceous |
AGOR 29 (VOC) |
- Course completers will be able to explain the binomial method of plant nomenclature.
- Students completing AGOR 30 will be able to identify botanical terms (plant identification terminology) as related to various plant parts and structures.
- Students completing AGOR 29 will be able to summarize the various uses of plants as related to landscape and garden applications.
- Students completing AGOR 29 will be able to explain growth habits and requirements of common landscape plants.
- Students completing AGOR 29 will be able to identify common herbaceous landscape plants using physical features of leaf, stem, flower, fruit, and growth habit.
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Plant Propagation/Greenhouse Management |
AGOR 2 (VOC) |
- Course completers will be able to formulate growing media that is appropriate for use in propagation of plants.
- Course completers will be able to integrate proper sanitation and disease prevention procedures
- Students completing AGOR 2 will be able to Identify, use, and maintain common propagation and nursery tools and equipment.
- Course completers will be able to demonstrate commercial plant propagation techniques used in the nursery industry.
- Students completing AGOR 2 will be able to demonstrate a work ethic appropriate to the plant production industry.
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Soil Science and Management |
AGOR 50 (VOC) |
- Course completers will be able to evaluate the soil conditions at an existing site and make specific recommendations for the immediate and long-term correction of all problems
- Course completers will be able to predict the potential effects that certain chemical and physical properties of soils will have on overall plant health.
- Course completers will be able to identify and explain all aspects of a standard soil test.
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