AGR 232 - Agriculture Greenhouse Production

Lecture Hours: 3 Credits: 3

Description: 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 100 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 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:

Design an agriculture greenhouse, using proper structural components, environmental control equipment, benching systems, and mechanized equipment to successfully start and grow plants.
Demonstrate how to successfully grow vegetables using multiple production techniques.
Demonstrate the skills needed to start and manage an agriculture greenhouse business.

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Official Course Syllabus
2023-2024