AGRI 1030 - Soil Crop and Greenhouse Management

Academic Division:

Health Sciences

Academic Discipline:

Agriculture

Assistant Dean: Leesa Cox, MBA, PTA

4 Credit(s)
This course will cover a variety of different topics dealing with our natural environment and how humans have affected that environment. This course will cover soil erosion, soil drainage, sustainability, manure management, conservation practices, crop propagation, weed control, fertilizer, disease, organic crops, environmental control, invasive species, Integrated Pest Management, hydroponics, greenhouse operations and landscaping. Semesters Available: Sp - Eve UG

4 Lecture Hour(s);

College Wide Outcomes

College-Wide Learning Outcome	Communication – Written
Communication – Written
Communication – Speech
Intercultural Knowledge and Competence
Critical Thinking
Information Literacy

Student Learning Outcomes for Course

Outcomes	Assessments – How it is met & When it is met
1. Describe soil characteristics and the soil type’s influence on drainage, erosion, agricultural farming and building.	Quizzes throughout semester Mid-term and final exam
2. Determine the proper conservation practices to implement for soil maximum efficiency and usability.	Quizzes throughout semester Mid-term and final exam
3. Describe the necessity of manure management and the different practices that can be implemented.	Quizzes throughout semester Mid-term and final exam
4. Identify different pests, weed and insect, through a collection.	Quizzes throughout semester Mid-term and final exam Collection with written assignment
5. Compare and contrast the benefits, advantages and disadvantages between organic and non-organic farming.	Quizzes throughout semester Mid-term and final exam
6. Describe the differences between plant propagations of seeds, cuttings, grafting, budding and layering.	Quizzes throughout semester Mid-term and final exam
7. Explain integrated pest management and evaluate the types of control methods.	Quizzes throughout semester Mid-term and final exam
8. Determine proper cultural requirements, such as fertilizing, watering and temperature in greenhouses.	Quizzes throughout semester Mid-term and final exam
9. Explain landscaping concepts, hardscaping, softscaping, and water feature techniques and determine usable plant types.	Quizzes throughout semester Mid-term and final exam Written Assignment
10. Discuss sustainability in agriculture and the environment while promoting stewardship.	Quizzes throughout semester Mid-term and final exam

Standard Grading Scale
93-100 A

90 - 92 A-

87- 89 B+

83 - 86 B

80 -82 B-

77- 79 C+

73 - 76 C

70 -72 C-

67- 69 D+

63 - 66 D

60 -62 D-

00- 59 F

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