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HRT 230 - Greenhouse Technology


Class: 3 Lab: 3 Credits: 4
This course is the study of commercial greenhouse production techniques and facility management.

Prerequisite(s): Take RDG 032  with a minimum grade of “C”.
Course Topics:
  • Basic greenhouse structures, components and technology.
  • Commercial production of annuals, hanging baskets, pot crops, etc.
  • Commercial greenhouse business management.

Textbooks:
Textbook information can be found on the Book Inn Web site
Required Materials:
None
Grading System:
An overall grade of C or higher is required for transferability.

A 90-100
B 80-89
C 70-79
D 60-69
F 0-59


Student Learning Outcomes:
  1. Design a greenhouse, using proper structural components, environmental control equipment, benching systems, and mechanized equipment to successfully start and grow plants. 
  2. Demonstrate how to successfully grow multiple varieties of bedding and potted plants to a sellable size. 
  3. Demonstrate the skills needed to manage a greenhouse business, including cost accounting, production schedule, and labor management. 

For SCC Online Courses:
If the course you are taking is online, please review the SCC Online Policies that include:

  • Required materials for all online courses
  • Mandatory Attendance Requirement
  • Proctored Exams

Face Covering Requirements:
All faculty, staff and students must wear a face mask/covering at all times (absent a medical condition) on all SCC campuses when safe social distancing measures are not possible or difficult to follow. For further details, refer to the Student Guidelines for Face Coverings and Social Distancing on the SCC Coronavirus COVID-19 Information page.
Standard SCC Course Policies:
Please review the Standard SCC Course Polices on the following topics:

  • Academic Integrity
  • Academic Misconduct
  • Add/Drop period
  • Appeals Process
  • Class Attendance
  • Classroom Behavior (traditional and online)
  • Classroom Conduct/Expectations
  • Lab Procedures (general SCC policy regarding this)
  • Online Confidentiality
  • Services For Students with Disabilities
  • Withdrawal Policy


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2020-2021