HRT 132 - Nursery Operations

Class: 2 Lab: 3 Credits: 3
This course is a study of nursery and greenhouse operations and management. Operational details of plant production, management principles, and chemical safety are covered.

Prerequisite(s): Take RDG 032 with a minimum grade of “C”.

Course Topics:

Generalization of facility set up, production specifics and industry preferences are discussed.
Container production, Balled & Burlap production and Pot in Pot production are covered.

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:

Evaluate sites, physical structures, equipment and supplies to successfully establish various nursery operations.
Assess cultural requirements to successfully produce crops in a nursery operation.
Explain the recommended business aspects in the nursery industry.

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Official Course Syllabus
2022-2023