HRT 132 - Nursery Operations

Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 3 Credits: 3

Description: 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 100 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 website

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
2023-2024