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AGR 232 - Agriculture Greenhouse Production


Class: 3 Lab: 0 Credits: 3
This course is the study of commercial agriculture greenhouse production techniquest and facility management. Emphasis will be give to various industry production techniques such as hydroponics, aquaponics, microgreens and vegetable starts. 

Prerequisite(s): Take RDG 032  with a minimum grade of “C”.
Course Topics:
  • Basic greenhouse structures, components and technology is covered.
  • Commercial production of vegetable starters, hydroponics, microgreens, aquaponics, etc…are discussed.
  • Commercial agriculture greenhouse business management is examined. 

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 an agriculture 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 vegetables using multiple production techniques.
  3. Demonstrate the skills needed to start and manage an agriculture greenhouse business.

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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

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



Official Course Syllabus
2021-2022